Kids Like Me

It is never too late to share summer adventure stories! 'A' reminiscences on a trip to Mexico, recaps excitement on meeting another non-Binary Kichwa/Inuk friend and reflects on taking big steps as they transition to Junior High!

It all started in 2020 with the City of Toronto summer camp and swimming program, where 'A' faced some uncomfortable incidents with City staff. 'A' created a recording for City staff on inclusionary, gender-affirming practices for gender-diverse kids. This recording was heard by City staff yet little has changed. 'A' also shares some thoughts on events happening south that are impacting Trans youth and Drag queen protests. Advocacy work continues for safe spaces for gender-diverse kids and youth!

For the first time ever 'A' celebrated the winter holidays with familia back home! They share fun, thoughtful and observational experiences about their trip and other life-changing events!

This year recap is about 'A's thrilling adventure attending Elvis Presley competitions. It involved a long drive, camping in a car and being the youngest fan attending the main event. 'A' shares their loss of their sweet pet CJ. And ends with a brief year wrap up.

It's been a fun-filled pack summer! "A" shares their love for NYC plus meetups with new friends and family. Season 2 celebrates with a new launch of an IG @kidslikemepodcast account. There will be postings of a day in a life of an urban Kichwa Indigenous, Non-Binary podcaster living life like any 10 yr old with laughter, adventures, inquisitive questions and maybe a little mischief too! This is a two-part adventure story stay tuned for more thrilling storytelling! Thank you for your support!

We cannot believe it is one year of the Kids Like Me podcast! We are excited and happy to share "A"s adventures with all of you! "A" shares some highlights about their time in Greece

This episode is a beautiful conversation between 'A' and Tio Marcos! Tio Marcos (tio means uncle in Spanish) shares his musical journey, including his band Kanatan Aski's 1994 Juno nomination for World Beat Music. The Junos (Canadian Music Award) is the equivalent of the USA Grammy awards. We also learn about his love for jewellery making. Tio Marco is also known for storytelling; he shares his Superman adventure story that ends with a heroic act. You can find Tio Marco on FB @MarcosArcentales and on IG @boneandquill The songs played in this episode are from the 1994 Juno nominated cd: The Condor meets the Eagle. Navajo Song Nishin Round Dance Tres Virtudes

In this episode mom and child organically share how they both feel about speaking about sex education. Its new territory for both. Engaging in this conversation dismantles years of the unspoken between parent/child and instead look at this as a new beginning and most importantly a positive direction in having informed information that is transparent and honest.

In honour of Indigenous People's Day, 'A' speaks about the effects of deforestation to all living things 'A' also talks about Autumn Peltier-Indigenous Water Rights Advocate and on the lack of clean water for Indigenous peoples living on Turtle Island (Canada).

We wrap up our last day in Ecuador by visiting gay activist - Efraín Soria of the Ecuadorian Foundation of Equity. It was an informative gathering, where we got to learn about LGBTQI movements in Ecuador and share our experiences and advocacy work in Canada. Please visit https://www.fequidadecuador.org/ to learn more about how this fantastic organization is supporting the LGBTQI community in Ecuador. Gracias Efraín por compartir y amistad!

Visiting family and land. Plus a personal reflection on using binary washrooms.

A, talks about how they celebrate Inti Raymi in their Kichwa community.

A, shares Pride Month is a celebration for all ages!

A attends a community event to honour the souls of the 215 children found at Kamloops Indian Residential School.

More public figures coming in to their true selves.

A mother's day poem.