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Check out Part 2 of my conversation with Camie Jae Goldhammer, (Sisíthuŋwaŋ-Waȟpéthuŋwaŋ Oyáte) Founding Executive Director of Hummingbird Indigenous Family Services, Clinical Social Worker, Lactation Consultant and Full Spectrum Indigenous Doula.

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In this episode I chat with award winning, super cool, fun to hang out with inspirational author, writer, storyteller, Katherena Vermette. Katherena, a Red River Métis (Michif) writer from Treaty 1 territory, the heart of the Métis Nation. She has worked in poetry, novels, children's literature, and film. Her first book, North End Love Songs, also her debut novel won the Governor General's Literary Award for poetry, and her debut novel, The Break, was a finalist for the Rogers Writers' Trust Fiction Prize and the Governor General's Literary Award for fiction. Her most recent novel, The Strangers, is another must-read! I welcome our listeners to our conversation, as Katherena shares beautiful and intriguing stories about her life as a writer, mother, mentor and much more. It was truly an incredible experience to sit and share space with Katherena Vermette at the Banff Centre for Arts, in Blackfoot territory, where we met! To Learn more about Katherena's work visit: https://katherenavermette.com/•  If this episode made you reflect + relate + reimagine + smile, please share it with your circle so that others can enjoy this beautiful story. Connect with Talks With A Fox Podcast Community at:·       Website:https://talkswithafoxpodcast.buzzsprout.com/·       IG:https://www.instagram.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/·       FB:https://www.facebook.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/·  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO9x9w6TZAVJsefuus0RfuwThank you for connecting with us and for being part of the Talks With A Fox Podcast family! We love to hear from you when you write a review AND when you leave a 5-star rating - you help me to continue creating meaningful content and provide a safe space for Indigenous voices and communities.Hand to Heart, Andrea + Talks With A Fox Podcast Team

Welcome to the Motherhood Series! I am so excited to share the first episode in our new Motherhood Series where I talk with Autumn EagleSpeaker!  Autumn  is a member of the Kainai First Nation. She is from the All Short Peoples Clan and the Running Antelope Band.  Autumn was born and raised in Seattle, Washington and resides in Calgary. Autumn is the daughter of Diane EagleSpeaker and Michael Williams and is the grand daughter of the late Glen and Leona EagleSpeaker and Helen and Stanley Williams. Autumn is a Blackfoot/African American Renaissance Woman, Mother of six,Warrior, Lover of Indigeneity, Politics, Art, Books, She is a speaker, passionate volunteer and Creates events and opportunities for others.Autumn is also an entrepreneur designing her own line of jewelry Falling Leaves Designs. Autumn's educational background at the University of Calgary focused on International Indigenous Studies and Political Science. Autumn (along with her sister Melrene) organizes the Authentically Indigenous Craft Show, a social enterprise that creates opportunity for local Indigenous artists, makers and creators through craft shows and events. Autumn is a Community leader, a Community activist organizer, and has sat on many Boards. Autumn was also one of the main organizers for Idle No More Calgary and is Autumn is also a recipient of the Canada 150 Senate Medal for her work for Outstanding Volunteerism, the Esquao Award for Community Service and the City of Calgary Youth Achievement Award (many moons ago).It is an honour to share my conversation with this amazing mama and hear all about her incredible journey! To learn more about the Authentically Indigenous Craft Show visit:·IG:https://instagram.com/authenticallyindigenous?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=·Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/authenticallyindig/•  If this episode made you reflect + relate + reimagine + smile, please share it with your circle so that others can enjoy this beautiful story. Connect with Talks With A Fox Podcast Community at:·       Website:https://talkswithafoxpodcast.buzzsprout.com/·       IG:https://www.instagram.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/·       FB:https://www.facebook.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/·  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO9x9w6TZAVJsefuus0RfuwThank you for connecting with us and for being part of the Talks With A Fox Podcast family! We love to hear from you when you write a review AND when you leave a 5-star rating - you help me to continue creating meaningful content and provide a safe space for Indigenous voices and communities.Hand to Heart, Andrea + Talks With A Fox Podcast Team

Join me in conversation with Caroline Sekaquaptewa, a 47 year old Hopi woman from Sipaulovi, Arizona. She is from the Patkiwungwa (Water) clan. Caroline is a mother of four daughters: Jaime,  Jelani, Jaya, and Makenna and grandmother to one grandson. She resides in the Phoenix area and  is an Early Childhood Educator and has taught in a family literacy program located on the Salt RIver Pima Maricopa Indian Community for 17 years. Caroline has a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, a Master's degree in Bilingual/ Multicultural Education, and a Master's degree in Early Childhood Education. Caroline comes from the Hopi tribe, who have a strong cultural connection to running. She has been a runner since elementary school and was a part of state championship teams at Hopi High School. She ran in junior college for a brief time, and later resumed running as a Mom.Caroline comes from a physically active family. The family participates and supports each other in runs, triathlons, and basketball games. She participates in triathlons with family and friends, and has completed the Ironman Arizona race four times. Caroline is a 8 time Boston Marathon finisher and has also run the Chicago and Los Angeles marathons. Caroline has competed in races from 5K to 55K, on roads and trails, and truly enjoys the physical challenges of endurance sports. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/TalksWithaFoxPodcast)

Jillene Joseph (Aaniiih) raised four children and a nephew for many years as a single mother and now is in a beautiful and healthy relationship.  She has a Bachelor of Science degree in community health education and is currently the Executive Director for the Native Wellness Institute, a national non-profit organization that she and a handful of others founded in 2000.  For the past 35 years she has traveled throughout North America providing wellness and healing training and technical assistance to tribes, First Nations and aboriginal people and organizations in a variety of areas such as youth leadership development, healthy relationships, wellness in the workplace and more. She has visited hundreds of Native and Indigenous communities through North America, the island of Guam, Australia and New Zealand, providing information as well as furthering her own knowledge and understanding of our People and our traditional ways. She prides herself in choosing to be drug and alcohol free and by living a life that she knows is making her ancestors smile. Jillene is one of the 8 members of the International Indigenous Council of the Healing Our Spirits Worldwide movement- a worldwide effort to heal the lasting impacts of colonization around the world. Jillene has worked for her own tribe, for tribal health board's and has always lived by her personal mantra of “Living by the Warrior's Spirit:  being positive, productive and proactive.” Her passion and life's work are dedicated to bringing wellness and healing to individuals, families, places of work and communities throughout Native North America and beyond! Jillene enjoys beading, reading and attending tribal celebrations!  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/TalksWithaFoxPodcast)

Ryan Fahey is a three-time Author, Educator, and International Speaker of all things wellness and personal growth. He is the Owner of FaheyConsulting which aims to help people and organizations move from good to great. Born in Nova Scotia, Ryan has dedicated his life to pursuing wellness and is widely considered a leader in the wellness and education sectors.Join Talks With A Fox Podcast host Andrea in conversation with Ryan, a return guest as part of the Wellness Series and get ready to be inspired! Don't forget to catch our conversation in Season 1 where we discuss Ryan's book, Your Best Decade and share stories of life lessons and the journey of learning. To connect with Ryan & purchase his books Visit:https://www.faheyconsulting.org/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/TalksWithaFoxPodcast)

Join me in conversation for the first episode in the Wellness Series with Paula Naponse, an Anishinaabe kwe from Aitkameksheng Anishinaabek in Ontario. Paula is a designer, educator and entrepreneur. All the work that Paula does is based on the belief that Indigenous people have cultural knowledge that can drive communities ahead if we embrace who we are. We have languages, systems, teachings that can be used to create our own education systems, economic development initiatives and improve our emotional and spiritual health. Paula was blessed with a life with a husband who was able to help her see that there is so much more to life. He was lost to this physical world in an auto accident three years ago. Living in grief, Paula knows that there is still so much more work to do to carry on his legacy, work and spirit. Paula is blessed to be a single parent with four children who inspire her every day and who are also teachers of life and love.Paula holds a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Education and a Master of Education. Paula also has a clothing/accessories business called Ondarez Clothing and Goods which is line of lifestyle wear to showcase the positive life on a First Nation. Paula is presently living in an urban environment but her heart is in Atikameksheng and is presently working with the urban Indigenous community to build an Indigenous School for elementary aged children.To learn more about Paula Naponse Business and Websites visit:·   Website: https://www.ondarez.com/·   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pnaponse·   IG: https://www.instagram.com/paula_naponse/·   Twitter: https://twitter.com/pjnap·   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paula-naponse-1a26073b/•  If this episode made you reflect + relate + reimagine + smile, please share it with your circle so that others can enjoy this beautiful story. Connect with Talks With A Fox Podcast Community at:·       Website: https://talkswithafoxpodcast.buzzsprout.com/·       IG: https://www.instagram.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/·       FB: https://www.facebook.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/·       YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO9x9w6TZAVJsefuus0RfuwThank you for connecting with us and for being part of the Talks With A Fox Podcast family! I would love to hear from you when you write a review and when you leave a 5-star rating - you help me to continue creating meaningful content and providing a safe space for Indigenous voices and communities. Hand to Heart, Andrea + Talks With A Fox Podcast Team

Join Talks With A Fox Podcast for Part 2 of the final episode of the Author Series in conversation with notable author and storyteller, Richard Van Camp. Richard is a proud Tlicho Dene from Fort Smith, NWT. He is the author of 26 books in just about every genre and his novel, The Lesser Blessed, is now a feature film with First Generation Films. He lives in Treaty 6 Country in Edmonton with his family. Richard Van Camp is on YouTube, Facebook, SoundCloud, Instagram and Twitter and his official website:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/richardvancampFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/richard.v.campSoundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/richardvancampWebsite: www.richardvancamp.com**Be sure to check out Episode 13, Part 1 with Richard Van Camp!Connect with Talks With A Fox Podcast Community at:·       Website: https://talkswithafoxpodcast.buzzsprout.com/·       IG: https://www.instagram.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/·       FB: https://www.facebook.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/·       YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO9x9w6TZAVJsefuus0Rfuw**Please check out the Talks With A Fox Podcast Patreon (see link below) to find out how you can support the podcast!

Join Talks With A Fox Podcast for Part 1 of the final episode of the Author Series in conversation with notable author and storyteller, Richard Van Camp. Richard is a proud Tlicho Dene from Fort Smith, NWT. He is the author of 26 books in just about every genre and his novel, The Lesser Blessed, is now a feature film with First Generation Films. He lives in Treaty 6 Country in Edmonton with his family. Richard Van Camp is on YouTube, Facebook, SoundCloud, Instagram and Twitter and his official website:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/richardvancampFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/richard.v.campSoundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/richardvancampWebsite: www.richardvancamp.com**Part 2 of this episode will be released: June 9, 2021**•  If this episode made you reflect + relate + reimagine + smile, please share it with your circle so that others can enjoy this beautiful story. Connect with Talks With A Fox Podcast Community at:·       Website: https://talkswithafoxpodcast.buzzsprout.com/·       IG: https://www.instagram.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/·       FB: https://www.facebook.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/·       YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO9x9w6TZAVJsefuus0RfuwThank you for connecting with us and for being part of the Talks With A Fox Podcast family! I would love to hear from you when you write a review and when you leave a 5-star rating - you help me to continue creating meaningful content and providing a safe space for Indigenous voices and communities. Hand to Heart, Andrea + Talks With A Fox Podcast Team

In this episode I talk with Tchadas Leo, who is from the Homalco First Nation, in Campbell River, Vancouver Island where he grew up. Tchadas Leo is the host of the podcast, Our Native Land, where he shares stories from his life, interviews guests, and shares weekly Indigenous news stories. At 12 years old Tchadas started working part time as an apprentice at Campbell River’s local TV station, where he trained as a junior production assistant.  At age 15 he was hired as an assistant producer for CRTV and later on Shaw TV. During the six years he worked for the Campbell River Television Network where he produced and anchored several documentaries and two series called. Tune in to my conversation with Tchadas Leo to learn about his colourful journey in Broadcasting and Journalism. • You can tune into Our Native Land Podcast and follow Tchadas Leo at:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxslF9IC-iI58MqswvYe02gFB: https://www.facebook.com/ournativelandpodcast/Chek News: https://www.cheknews.ca/podcasts/our-native-land/•  If this episode made you reflect + relate + reimagine + smile, please share it with your circle so that others can enjoy this beautiful story. Connect with Talks With A Fox Podcast Community at:·       Website: https://talkswithafoxpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ ·       IG: https://www.instagram.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/ ·       FB: https://www.facebook.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/ ·       YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO9x9w6TZAVJsefuus0RfuwThank you for connecting with us and for being part of the Talks With A Fox Podcast family! I would love to hear from you when you write a review and when you leave a 5-star rating - you help me to continue creating meaningful content and providing a safe space for Indigenous voices and communities. Hand to Heart, Andrea + Talks With A Fox Podcast Team

Jill Featherstone is a mother of 5 and step-mom to 3. She is a wife, a grandmother, a university instructor, and now an author. For the first half of her career, Jill taught middle school. Then in 2011 after obtaining her Master’s degree Jill went on to become a University Instructor teaching in the bachelor of education program for University College of the North in Northern Manitoba.Jill is also the founder of Featherstone Support Services, a business which provides motivational workshops for Indigenous youth and young adults. To date she has helped hundreds of Indigenous youth and young adults find the motivation, courage and confidence to go back to school and enter into the workforce.In 2013 she began writing her novel The Tale of Tiger Lily. Inspired by the character created by J.M. Barrie’s 1929 play Peter Pan. In Jill’s rendition, she takes us back in time and into the world of the fictitious Piccaninny Tribe and into the mind of the young Tiger Lily as she comes of age. In this relatable story, Jill blends cultural resonance with a classic tale… and boldly rewrites an age-old narrative.To learn more about Jill Featherstone and to purchase a copy of Tiger Lily, visit:Website: https://www.jillfeatherstone.com/•  If this episode made you reflect + relate + reimagine + smile, please share it with your circle so that others can enjoy this beautiful story. Connect with Talks With A Fox Podcast Community at:·       Website: https://talkswithafoxpodcast.buzzsprout.com/·       IG: https://www.instagram.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/·       FB: https://www.facebook.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/·       YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO9x9w6TZAVJsefuus0RfuwThank you for connecting with us and for being part of the Talks With A Fox Podcast family! I would love to hear from you when you write a review and when you leave a 5-star rating - you help me to continue creating meaningful content and providing a safe space for Indigenous voices and communities. Hand to Heart, Andrea + Talks With A Fox Podcast Team

Join me in conversation with Helen Knott, super talented author of In My Own Moccasins: A Memoir of Resilience, as we reflect on her inspirational journey through writing, healing, family, and advocacy.Helen is a Dane Zaa, Cree, and mixed Euro-descent woman from Prophet River First Nations. She has her Bachelor’s in Social Work. She has worked primarily with Indigenous families that have been involved with the Ministry of Child and Family Development in the area of advocacy and wellness. Helen has facilitated provincially for a variety of age groups on different topics ranging from intergenerational trauma to using writing as a tool for social justice. She was recently appointed to the provincial Minister’s Advisory Council of Indigenous Women.  In 2016 she was one of sixteen women globally featured by the Nobel Women’s Initiative for her work to end gender-based violence.She has a variety of poetry and academic pieces published and is currently working on her second book, Becoming A Matriarch. Most importantly, Helen is a single mother to her son,  and spends most of her free time with her family. Helen is eight years sober and clean on her journey and is passionate about healing. She was once taught that teachings are not yours until you give them away so her words are a part of her offering back to the people.To learn more about Helen Knott's writing, visit:Website: https://reclaimthewarrior.com/Website: https://fiercewithheart.com/•  If this episode made you reflect + relate + reimagine + smile, please share it with your circle so that others can enjoy this beautiful story. Connect with Talks With A Fox Podcast Community at:·       Website: https://talkswithafoxpodcast.buzzsprout.com/·       IG: https://www.instagram.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/·       FB: https://www.facebook.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/·       YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO9x9w6TZAVJsefuus0RfuwThank you for connecting with us and for being part of the Talks With A Fox Podcast family! I would love to hear from you when you write a review and when you leave a 5-star rating - you help me to continue creating meaningful content and providing a safe space for Indigenous voices and communities. Hand to Heart, Andrea + Talks With A Fox Podcast Team

Join me in conversation with Helen Knott, super talented author of In My Own Moccasins: A Memoir of Resilience, as we reflect on her inspirational journey through writing, healing, family, and advocacy. Helen is a Dane Zaa, Cree, and mixed Euro-descent woman from Prophet River First Nations. She has her Bachelor’s in Social Work. She has worked primarily with Indigenous families that have been involved with the Ministry of Child and Family Development in the area of advocacy and wellness. Helen has facilitated provincially for a variety of age groups on different topics ranging from intergenerational trauma to using writing as a tool for social justice. She was recently appointed to the provincial Minister’s Advisory Council of Indigenous Women.  In 2016 she was one of sixteen women globally featured by the Nobel Women’s Initiative for her work to end gender-based violence.She has a variety of poetry and academic pieces published and is currently working on her second book, Becoming A Matriarch. Most importantly, Helen is a single mother to her son,  and spends most of her free time with her family. Helen is eight years sober and clean on her journey and is passionate about healing. She was once taught that teachings are not yours until you give them away so her words are a part of her offering back to the people.**Part 2 of this episode will be published on: 04/29/21.To learn more about Helen Knott's writing, visit: Website: https://reclaimthewarrior.com/Website: https://fiercewithheart.com/•  If this episode made you reflect + relate + reimagine + smile, please share it with your circle so that others can enjoy this beautiful story. Connect with Talks With A Fox Podcast Community at:·       Website: https://talkswithafoxpodcast.buzzsprout.com/·       IG: https://www.instagram.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/·       FB: https://www.facebook.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/·       YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO9x9w6TZAVJsefuus0RfuwThank you for connecting with us and for being part of the Talks With A Fox Podcast family! I would love to hear from you when you write a review and when you leave a 5-star rating - you help me to continue creating meaningful content and providing a safe space for Indigenous voices and communities. Hand to Heart, Andrea + Talks With A Fox Podcast Team

For the second episode in the Author Series, Andrea gets to have a conversation with her dad, Gordon! In this episode you will get to hear some of Gordon's stories as he shares many memorable moments from his journey.  Gordon A. Fox is a proud member of the Blood Tribe,  where he has resided for most of his life. He is an Elder, husband, father, grandfather, Indigenous Children’s advocate, and writer. His Blackfoot name is Iipisowaahsa (Morning Star). Gordon enjoys reading and writing fictional stories about First Nations people and their traditional and contemporary lives. In his writings he brings to life colourful and picturesque characters who remind the reader of someone they know or even reminiscent of themselves. Gordon has written a monumental novel "Arvus in Excelsus", as well as a children's story, and a collection of short stories. He is currently working on a murder mystery novel set to be published in 2021. Gordon has spent over 35 years working in the field of Social Work as an advocate for Indigenous children, where his leadership has provided opportunities for the next generation of social workers to learn about providing culturally appropriate supports for Indigenous children and families. He is a graduate of Gonzaga University where he completed his Master of Counselling. Writing has been a part of Gordon's healing journey and is part of his wellness practice.  Gordon enjoys spending time with his wife, his children and grandchildren, as well as being in nature and dreaming up his next story to write. To order a copy of Gordon's book, "Arvus in Excelsus”, visit: https://flyingchiefandfoxtradingco.com/products/arvus-in-excelsus•  If this episode made you reflect + relate + reimagine + smile, please share it with your circle so that others can enjoy this beautiful story. Connect with Talks With A Fox Podcast Community at:·       Website: https://talkswithafoxpodcast.buzzsprout.com/·       IG: https://www.instagram.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/·       FB: https://www.facebook.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/Thank you for connecting with us and for being part of the Talks With A Fox Podcast family! I would love to hear from you when you write a review and when you leave a 5-star rating - you help me to continue creating meaningful content and providing a safe space for Indigenous voices and communities. Hand to Heart, Andrea + Talks With A Fox Podcast Team

In this episode we hear from Elaine Alec who is the first author to be featured in our Author Series. Read on to learn about Elaine’s background and tune in to listen to her powerful story. I am incredibly honoured to have this conversation with Elaine Alec - a strong, courageous and beautiful spirit!  Elaine Alec is from the Syilx (Okanagan) Nation and Secwepemc (Shuswap) Nation and is a member of the Penticton Indian Band in the Interior of British Columbia. She has been a political advisor, Chief of Staff for the British Columbia Assembly of First Nations, Community Planner for her own First Nation, a public servant with the Province of British Columbia and an employee with the Community Initiatives Unit for Indigenous Services Canada in the BC Region.Elaine has spent over 20 years in over 100 communities across Canada to promote healing and wellness. She is a partner of an Indigenous owned and operated planning company called Alderhill Planning Inc. who are recognized as leading experts in Indigenous community planning.Most recently Elaine led the Path Forward Women & Girls Safety Community Sessions which brought individuals together to talk about a path forward to create a plan with tangible action items and solutions for individuals, families and communities. This work was initiated as a response to the MMIWG National Inquiry’s Calls for Justice. Elaine is a first-time author of “Calling My Spirit Back” which discusses tangible steps on how to cultivate safe spaces for diversity and inclusion. This book is welcome and much needed contribution to that dialogue, not only in its vivid details but in its approach to healing.To learn more about Elaine Alec’s journey and her book, "Calling My Spirit Back”, visit: YouTube Channel:  www.youtube.com/elainealecIG: www.instagram.com/elaine_alec_writer_speakerFB: www.facebook.com/ElaineAlecWebsite: www.elainealec.com•  If this episode made you reflect + relate + reimagine + smile, please share it with your circle so that others can enjoy this beautiful story. Connect with Talks With A Fox Podcast Community and Online Store at:·       Website: https://talkswithafoxpodcast.buzzsprout.com/·       IG: https://www.instagram.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/·       FB: https://www.facebook.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/·       Store: https://flyingchiefandfoxtradingco.com/Thank you for connecting with us and for being part of the Talks With A Fox Podcast family! We would love to hear from you so send us a review and when you leave us a 5-star rating - you help us continue to create meaningful content and provide a safe space for Indigenous voices and communities. Hand to Heart, Andrea + Talks With A Fox Podcast Team

In this episode we hear from Elaine Alec who is the first author to be featured in our Author Series. Read on to learn about Elaine’s background and tune in to listen to her powerful story. I am incredibly honoured to have this conversation with Elaine Alec - a strong, courageous and beautiful spirit! Elaine Alec is from the Syilx (Okanagan) Nation and Secwepemc (Shuswap) Nation and is a member of the Penticton Indian Band in the Interior of British Columbia. She has been a political advisor, Chief of Staff for the British Columbia Assembly of First Nations, Community Planner for her own First Nation, a public servant with the Province of British Columbia and an employee with the Community Initiatives Unit for Indigenous Services Canada in the BC Region.Elaine has spent over 20 years in over 100 communities across Canada to promote healing and wellness. She is a partner of an Indigenous owned and operated planning company called Alderhill Planning Inc. who are recognized as leading experts in Indigenous community planning.Most recently Elaine led the Path Forward Women & Girls Safety Community Sessions which brought individuals together to talk about a path forward to create a plan with tangible action items and solutions for individuals, families and communities. This work was initiated as a response to the MMIWG National Inquiry’s Calls for Justice. Elaine is a first-time author of “Calling My Spirit Back” which discusses tangible steps on how to cultivate safe spaces for diversity and inclusion. This book is welcome and much needed contribution to that dialogue, not only in its vivid details but in its approach to healing.To learn more about Elaine Alec’s journey and her book, "Calling My Spirit Back”, visit: YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/elainealecIG: www.instagram.com/elaine_alec_writer_speakerFB: www.facebook.com/ElaineAlecWebsite: www.elainealec.com• If this episode made you reflect + relate + reimagine + smile, please share it with your circle so that others can enjoy this beautiful story. Connect with Talks With A Fox Podcast Community and Online Store at:· Website: https://talkswithafoxpodcast.buzzsprout.com/· IG: https://www.instagram.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/· FB: https://www.facebook.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/· Store: https://flyingchiefandfoxtradingco.com/Thank you for connecting with us and for being part of the Talks With A Fox Podcast family! We would love to hear from you so send us a review and when you leave us a 5-star rating - you help us continue to create meaningful content and provide a safe space for Indigenous voices and communities. Hand to Heart, Andrea + Talks With A Fox Podcast Team

For our Love Series Finale, I had a fantastic time talking to Desiree and Shelby who are truly kindred spirits, and whose love for each other complements their union. Desiree, who you met in Season 1 returns with her other half to share their love story and all the things that make it sweet! Desiree Morrisseau Keesick is anishinaabe, born and raised in Winnipeg’s North End with maternal ties to Crane River, MB and paternal ties to Grassy Narrows First Nation. Shelby is anishinaabe and Belgian/french Canadian also born in Winnipeg with paternal ties to Sagkeeng First Nation. They’ve been together for three and a half years and share a home with their two fur babies, Mr Kitty and Boots. Join us in the final episode of the Love Series as we celebrate healthy, loving, passionate and joyful relationships with these two beautiful souls! • If this episode made you reflect + relate + reimagine + smile, please share it with your circle so that others can enjoy this beautiful story. Connect with Talks With A Fox Podcast Community and Online Store at:· Website: https://talkswithafoxpodcast.buzzsprout.com/· IG: https://www.instagram.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/· FB: https://www.facebook.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/· Store: https://flyingchiefandfoxtradingco.com/ Thank you for connecting with us and for being part of the Talks With A Fox Podcast family! We would love to hear from you so send us a review and when you leave us a 5-star rating - you help us continue to create meaningful content and provide a safe space for Indigenous voices and communities. Hand to Heart, Andrea + Talks With A Fox Podcast Team

This episode introduces us to the love birds behind Diary of Two Teachers, India and William Garcia-Morel. They take us through their journey as best friends and share their wisdom in parenting, as well as  the everyday stuff that makes their union beautiful and unique.  India has been a K-6 public school teacher for the past 10 years, and Will is in his 4th year teaching high school English. They are a blended family of 6, with two girls and two boys. India is a Lumbee from Lumberton, NC and Will is Puerto Rican/Honduran from the New Orleans Metropolitan area. Serendipity brought India and Will together, and their dedication and devotion to each other and God keeps their relationship strong.Tune in and sit back as India and Will's colourful personalities and love for each other shines through, inspiring those who are enjoying the single journey and those who are navigating life with their partner.  To follow India and Will's exciting journey as teachers, parents, husband and wife, follow their page on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/diaryoftwoteachers/•  If this episode made you reflect + relate + reimagine + smile, please share it with your circle so that others can enjoy this beautiful story. Connect with Talks With A Fox Podcast Community and Online Store at:·       Website: https://talkswithafoxpodcast.buzzsprout.com/·       IG: https://www.instagram.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/·       FB: https://www.facebook.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/·       Store: https://flyingchiefandfoxtradingco.com/ Thank you for connecting with us and for being part of the Talks With A Fox Podcast family! We would love to hear from you so send us a review and when you leave us a 5-star rating - you help us continue to create meaningful content and provide a safe space for Indigenous voices and communities. Hand to Heart, Andrea + Talks With A Fox Podcast Team

In this episode we welcome Guy and Stephen, who we are excited to feature in our Love Series. Guy Robert Morin is of Cree descent and a member of the Enoch Cree Nation, west of Edmonton, Alberta. Guy is a graduate of the University of Alberta where he earned his Bachelor of Education degree. He went on to earn his Masters in Education from Gonzaga University in Washington State. Guy has worked in Education for almost 24 years, first as a teacher, a Vice Principal, a Principal, and just recently as an Education Director.Stephen Haney grew up on the east coast, in Saint John New Brunswick. Currently he works for Alberta Health Services at the COVID Assessment Centre. He has aspirations to get a job in a hospital as a Unit Clerk, as that is what he studied for in school.Guy and Stephen's story started at a mutual friend's Barbecue in Calgary, followed by many memorable experiences they have shared throughout their marriage. They have been together for 17 years and married for 13. Tune in to hear Guy and Stephen's colourful love story, a lot of laughter, and many sentimental moments! • If this episode made you reflect + relate + reimagine + smile, please share it with your circle so that others can enjoy this beautiful story. Connect with Talks With A Fox Podcast Community and Online Store at:· Website: https://talkswithafoxpodcast.buzzsprout.com/· IG: https://www.instagram.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/· FB: https://www.facebook.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/· Store: https://flyingchiefandfoxtradingco.com/ Thank you for connecting with us and for being part of the Talks With A Fox Podcast family! We would love to hear from you so send us a review and when you leave us a 5-star rating - you help us continue to create meaningful content and provide a safe space for Indigenous voices and communities. Hand to Heart, Andrea + Talks With A Fox Podcast Team

In this episode, we welcome Tillie and Jesse, who are the first couple we feature in our Love Series. Read on to learn more about who Tillie and Jesse are, and tune in to hear their beautiful love story. Oki, my name is Tillie Torpey. I am an enrolled member of the Coeur d’Alene Tribe and also a descendent of the Navajo and Rocky Boy Cree tribes. I was raised in Plummer, ID on the Coeur d’Alene Indian Reservation with both of my parents and two older brothers. Jesse and I have been married for about two years and together for three. We share four kids together. I also have my bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, and I work as the Social Media Coordinator. Currently I am going to school for esthetics and will be graduating this April. As a hobby and passion, I love to bead and make moccasins. Jesse DesRosier Assinaipooyii (Cree Speaker) born in the month of the big snow I was given my Blackfoot name when I was 3 days old by my great, great grandmother Matooyoh’kimakii Mary Ground who lived to be 107. Since I was a child, I’ve had a deep interest in my Niipatapiisinaan kii Nitsiipuhwahsin “Blackfoot ways of life and Language” as well as expressing that interest through artwork. I am a graduate of the Cutswood Immersion School or “Niitsipuhwahsin” (2003, 8th grade) Later I graduated from Browning High School. Afterward I served four years fighting dragons for Uncle Sam (in the United States Marine Corps) 2007-2011. When I returned home, I eventually started school in 2013 at the University of Montana Missoula, where I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Native American Studies. I then started working at the immersion school, Piegan Institute, teaching the Blackfoot language as well as Blackfeet Community College and online at Yale University. Artwork is another passion and I have been doing Ledger Artwork since 2015, incorporating traditional designs with contemporary themes. I have been very active in advocating for language, veteran health and Badger Two Medicine. I am a proud husband to Tillie Torpey and father of four amazing, wild rug rats. I am an amateur cage fighter and I believe there are many paths for healing trauma through language, artwork, and mixed martial arts. • To view Tillie and Jesse's artwork, visit their artist pages on Instagram:· Tillie's Artwork: @walkingthundesigns· Jesse's Artwork: @pikuniboy_media• If this episode made you reflect + relate + reimagine + smile, please share it with your circle so that others can enjoy this beautiful story. Connect with Talks With A Fox Podcast Community and Online Store at:· Website: https://talkswithafoxpodcast.buzzsprout.com/· IG: https://www.instagram.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/· FB: https://www.facebook.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/· Store: https://flyingchiefandfoxtradingco.com/ Thank you for connecting with us and for being part of the Talks With A Fox Podcast family! We would love to hear from you so send us a review and when you leave us a 5-star rating - you help us continue to create meaningful content and provide a safe space for Indigenous voices and communities. Hand to Heart, Andrea + Talks With A Fox Podcast Team

Tune into Talks With A Fox Podcast as host Andrea True Joy Fox & guest co-host Blackfoot Scientist, Corey Gray talk all things fun & fascinating including what’s ahead for Season 2 and much more! • If this episode made you smile + reflect + relate + reimagine, please share it with your social media circle so that others can enjoy this beautiful story.• To connect with Talks With A Fox Podcast Community and Online Store visit stop by ourWebsite: https://talkswithafoxpodcast.buzzsprout.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/FB:https://www.facebook.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/Thank you for joining Talks With A Fox Podcast on this colourful journey! We just love connecting with our podcast family and it would mean so much to us if you write us a review and when you leave us a 5-star rating - you support our love for creating meaningful content and providing a safe space for Indigenous voices and communities to share.Hand to Heart,Andrea + Talks With A Fox Podcast Team

In this episode, Andrea reflects on all her incredible guests from Season 1 and shares what she has learned from them. Tune in to hear some valuable life lessons that will help you start off your new year with a wealth of knowledge, a positive mindset and a new excitement for 2021! Featuring the teachings of:- Joy SpearChief-Morris, Champion Athlete, Woman in Leadership- Rilee Manybears, World Indigenous Games Gold Medalist, Wellness Champion- Jacqueline Ahcahkoskwew, Teacher, Woman in Leadership- Ryan Fahey, Author, "Your Best Decade", Wellness Educator- Angelica Chrysler, Entrepreneur, Hair & Makeup Artist - Francine Cunningham, Author, "On/Me", Artist- Brandi Morin, Award-winning Journalist, Woman's Advocate- Aspen Matis, Author, "Your Blue is Not My Blue" & "Girl in the Woods"- Verna Volker, Native Women Running Founder, Teacher, Wellness Champion- Corey Gray, Gravitational Wave Scientist- Brooks Arcand-Paul, VP Indigenous Bar Association, Lawyer- Julia Rose Sutherland, Artist, Social Justice Advocate - Macyn Morning Bull, Champion Basketball Player, Youth Leader- Mya Beaudry, Entrepreneur, Owner-Kokom Scrunchies, Youth Leader- Desiree Morrisseau-Keesick, Owner-Makeupbydcmk, Woman in Leadership- Lynne-Marie Angus, Sisters Sage Owner, Wellness Business Owner- Sunshine Tenasco, Pow wow Pitch CEO, HerBraids, Author, "Nibi's Water Song"• If this episode made you reflect + relate + reimagine + smile, please share it with your circle so that others can enjoy this beautiful story. Connect with Talks With A Fox Podcast Community and Online Store at:Website: https://talkswithafoxpodcast.buzzsprout.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/FB: https://www.facebook.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/Store: https://flyingchiefandfoxtradingco.com/ Thank you for connecting with us and for being part of the Talks With A Fox Podcast family! We would love to hear from you so send us a review and when you leave us a 5-star rating - you help us continue to create meaningful content and provide a safe space for Indigenous voices and communities. Hand to Heart, Andrea + Talks With A Fox Podcast Team

Sunshine Tenasco is a First Nations mommy of four funny kids from Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg. She is a social entrepreneur and author who believes that business is an exciting place where people can create positive change. Sunshine launched Her Braids in 2015, which is a business that aims to create awareness about the issues of clean drinking water in First Nations communities through beaded pendants, workshops and her children's book, “Nibi’s Water Song”. Her Braids has committed to donating 10% of their profits to the David Suzuki Foundations, The Blue Dot movement. She is also the CEO of Pow Wow Pitch, which aims to give Indigenous entrepreneurs the platform to showcase their entrepreneurial endeavours and a chance to win start-up cash and mentorship. Sunshine hopes to help cultivate the culture of entrepreneurship in Indigenous communities. In this episode, Sunshine’s bright and powerful voice serves up inspiration through her humanitarian spirit and bold business influence and brilliance. She breathes life into the many parts of her world-education, entrepreneurship, writing and her most important role-motherhood. Sunshine symbolizes the resilience, strength and spirit of Indigenous women who are bringing their communities forward through prosperity and healing. To learn more about Sunshine Tenasco’s businesses and activism, visit:Her Braids Website: https://www.herbraids.com/Her Braids IG: https://www.instagram.com/herbraids/Pow Wow Pitch Website: https://www.powwowpitch.org/Pow Wow Pitch IG: https://www.instagram.com/pow_wow_pitch/ If this episode made you reflect + relate + reimagine + smile, please share it with your circle so that others can enjoy this beautiful story. Connect with Talks With A Fox Podcast Community and Online Store at:Website: https://talkswithafoxpodcast.buzzsprout.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/FB: https://www.facebook.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/ Thank you for connecting with us and for being part of the Talks With A Fox Podcast family! We would love to hear from you so send us a review and when you leave us a 5-star rating - you help us continue to create meaningful content and provide a safe space for Indigenous voices and communities. Hand to Heart, Andrea + Talks With A Fox Podcast Team

In this episode Lynn-Marie Angus co-owner of Sisters Sage, shares her inspirational story of starting and running a successful business with her sister Melissa. Sisters Sage is a unique brand that creates many beautiful products that are culturally connected and handcrafted by two talented Indigenous women from the Gitxaala, Nisga'a, and Metis Nations. Sisters Sage creates Indigenous wellness and self-care products using traditional knowledge and ingredients. You will feel motivated, inspired and uplifted when you hear our conversation with Sisters Sage in this episode! • To connect with and learn more about Sisters Sage visit:Website: www.sisterssage.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/sisterssage/FB: https://www.facebook.com/indigenousbathproducts/• To connect with Talks With A Fox Podcast Community and Online Store visit stop by our Website: https://talkswithafoxpodcast.buzzsprout.com/  IG: https://www.instagram.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/ • If this episode made you smile + reflect + relate + reimagine, please share it with your social media circle so that others can enjoy this beautiful story. Thank you for joining Talks With A Fox Podcast on this colourful journey! We just love connecting with our podcast family and it would mean so much to us if you write us a review and when you leave us a 5-star rating - you support our love for creating meaningful content and providing a safe space for Indigenous voices and communities to share.Hand to Heart, Andrea + Talks With A Fox Podcast Team

To stay connected and catch the latest news with Talks With A Fox, follow me and subscribe to my Social Media and YouTube Channel, where special announcements are shared! https://www.patreon.com/TalksWithaFox... https://www.instagram.com/talkswithaf... https://www.facebook.com/talkswithafo... https://twitter.com/talkswithafox https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO9x9w6TZAVJsefuus0RfuwTo listen to The Great Canadian Woman SHE SPEAKS Podcast episode featuring Andrea, visit: https://www.thegreatcanadianwoman.ca/episode-030-indigenous-students-and-education-lets-talk-about-connections-truths-and-ways-of-knowing/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/TalksWithaFoxPodcast)

In this episode, Andrea shares what she learned as a post-secondary student throughout her journey in university. From these experiences she developed important skills that helped her build confidence and helped her to navigate successfully in university and in other areas of life.To connect with Talks With A Fox Podcast Community and Online Store visit stop by our Website: https://talkswithafoxpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/FB: https://www.facebook.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/ If this episode made you smile + reflect + relate + reimagine, please share it with your social media circle so that others can enjoy this heartwarming episode. Thank you for joining Talks With A Fox Podcast on this colourful journey! We just love connecting with our podcast family and it would mean so much to us if you write us a review and when you leave us a 5-star rating - you support our love for creating meaningful content and providing a safe space for Indigenous voices and communities to share.Hand to Heart, Talks With A Fox Podcast TeamSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/TalksWithaFoxPodcast)

Desiree Morrisseau-Keesick is an Anishinaabe woman born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Her maternal family comes from Crane River, MB and her paternal family comes from Grassy Narrows First Nation in Ontario. She has been running her business, Makeupbydcmk, as a freelance makeup artist for the past six years. She also works at the University of Manitoba as Lead for the Indigenous Student Recruitment team. Desiree is best known for her work within the wedding industry and giving back to her community through yearly-organized fundraisers. In this episode, Desiree shares her passion for making people feel beautiful and how she uses her platform to create connection and bring awareness to issues of inequality and social justice. This heartwarming conversation is telling of how wonderful Desiree makes people feel around her and why she is a very talented Make Up Artist who values her relationships with all her clients and brings out the best in them. • To learn more about Desiree’s business, Makeupbydcmk, visit:Webesite: Makeupbydcmk.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/makeupbydcmk/• If this episode made you smile + reflect + relate + reimagine, please share it with your social media circle so that others can enjoy this beautiful story. • To connect with Talks With A Fox Podcast Community and Online Store visit stop by our Website: https://talkswithafoxpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/FB: https://www.facebook.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/ Thank you for joining Talks With A Fox Podcast on this colourful journey! We just love connecting with our podcast family and it would mean so much to us if you write us a review and when you leave us a 5-star rating - you support our love for creating meaningful content and providing a safe space for Indigenous voices and communities to share.Hand to Heart, Andrea + Talks With A Fox Podcast Team

In this episode, I address some of the issues that impact many Indigenous students attending education systems off the reserves and I talk about certain factors that either support or hinder Indigenous students. As a Blackfoot teacher, I share my experiences, and my knowledge on these important matters that affect Indigenous people in these education systems. I also address the racism that is deeply embedded in off-reserve education systems that Indigenous educators encounter. I share how non-Indigenous educators working in these education systems can and need to do better so Indigenous students, Indigenous families, Indigenous communities and Indigenous employees will feel welcomed and how school cultures have an important part in ending racism towards Indigenous people in education systems. It is imperative that Indigenous people are at the table making decisions around curriculum, programming, and leadership; this episode unpacks how that looks and what education systems need to do appropriately so Indigenous students thrive and have a positive, healthy experience in education systems. If this episode made you smile + reflect + relate + reimagine, please share it with your social media circle so that others can enjoy this beautiful story. To connect with Talks With A Fox Podcast Community and Online Store visit stop by our Website: https://talkswithafoxpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/FB: https://www.facebook.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/ Thank you for joining Talks With A Fox Podcast on this colourful journey! We just love connecting with our podcast family and it would mean so much to us if you write us a review and when you leave us a 5-star rating - you support our love for creating meaningful content and providing a safe space for Indigenous voices and communities to share.Hand to Heart, Talks With A Fox Podcast TeamSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/TalksWithaFoxPodcast)

Mya Beaudry is the creator of successful and highly creative business Kokom Scrunchies! Mya is Algonquin from Kitigan Zibi, and she is currently in grade 4. Mya loves her culture and has been dancing at pow wows since she could walk. She has thought herself how to dance jingle, fancy shawl, hoop and traditional. In this super fun and inspirational conversation, I learn about Mya’s exciting journey as an entrepreneur and what inspired her to start her business Kokom Scrunchies. As we listen to this colourful, brilliant entrepreneur and visionary, we can feel hopeful about the future and confident knowing leaders like Mya Beaudry are helping to create a sustainable future for Indigenous communities and making an everlasting impact in the world. • To learn more about Mya’s business Kokom Scrunchies and purchase her beautiful and colourful scrunchies and products, visit:Website: https://kokomscrunchies.ca/FB: https://www.facebook.com/kokomscrunchie/IG: https://www.instagram.com/kokom_scrunchies• If this episode made you smile + reflect + relate + reimagine, please share it with your social media circle so that others can enjoy this beautiful story. • To connect with Talks With A Fox Podcast Community and Online Store visit stop by our Website: https://talkswithafoxpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/FB: https://www.facebook.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/ Thank you for joining Talks With A Fox Podcast on this colourful journey! We just love connecting with our podcast family and it would mean so much to us if you write us a review and when you leave us a 5-star rating - you support our love for creating meaningful content and providing a safe space for Indigenous voices and communities to share.Hand to Heart, Andrea + Talks With A Fox Podcast Team

In this episode, Andrea shares her reflections and perspectives on the importance of October 4th - the day when Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls are honoured and remembered. Andrea also talks about the importance of celebrating Indigenous cultures and histories and how designated days such as Indigenous People's Day creates opportunities for communities to come together. Andrea shares a few stories from her teaching journey as well as the things she does to keep safe as an Indigenous woman. Below are links and resources to learn more about the topics that Andrea talked about:Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls:https://www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/https://www.nwac.ca/policy-areas/mmiwg/Indigenous People's Day:https://www.animikii.com/news/virtual-things-you-can-do-to-celebrate-national-indigenous-peoples-dayhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/national-museum-american-indian/2020/10/12/indigenous-peoples-day-updated2020/Indigenous Authors & Book Titles:In My Own Moccasins, Helen KnottAll Our Relations, Tanya TalagaHalfbreed, Maria Campbellon/me, Franchine CunninghamAnnie Mae's Movement, Yvette NolanFirekeepers of the Twenty-First Century, Cora Voyageur Calling My Spirit Back, Elaine AlecSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/TalksWithaFoxPodcast)

Macyn Morning Bull's Blackfoot name is “Istiniimaki” and she comes from the Piikani First Nation. She exemplifies the strength, resilience, and connection to her culture that Indigenous women in leadership embody. Macyn started her leadership journey at a young age and has continued to achieve her goals in academics and athletics. Macyn has been honoured for her cultural engagement and leadership through various awards including the Aboriginal Youth Achievement Award by the City of Calgary. Macyn has played for many national teams representing Alberta, and she was named the Top Defensive Rebounder in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference, Athlete of the Week, among many other notable awards for her talents playing competitive Basketball and Hockey. Macyn sets an incredible example for many children and youth by working hard and staying focused on her studies. In this episode, I talk with Macyn Morning Bull about her life playing competitive sports, her love for her culture, and her journey through post-secondary education. • To learn more about Macyn's incredible journey, visit: https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=1014431http://piikaninationnews.ca/?p=522http://naig2017.to/en/team-88/athlete-spotlight/macyn-morning-bull/• If this episode made you smile + reflect + relate + reimagine, please share it with your social media circle so that others can enjoy this beautiful story. • To connect with Talks With A Fox Podcast Community and Online Store visit stop by our Website: https://talkswithafoxpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/FB: https://www.facebook.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/ Thank you for joining Talks With A Fox Podcast on this colourful journey! We just love connecting with our podcast family and it would mean so much to us if you write us a review and when you leave us a 5-star rating - you support our love for creating meaningful content and providing a safe space for Indigenous voices and communities to share.Hand to Heart, Andrea + Talks With A Fox Podcast Team

In honour of Orange Shirt Day, I dedicate this episode to all Residential School Survivors. In this episode I share my perspective as a Blackfoot woman and teacher on the history of Residential Schools and the intergenerational impact it has had on Indigenous people in Canada. I also share stories from my own experiences attending colonial schools and how teachers can support Indigenous students and connect with Indigenous families and communities. May we never forget those who were taken and those who are no longer with us. To learn more about Orange Shirt Day, click on the link below: https://www.orangeshirtday.org/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/TalksWithaFoxPodcast)

Julia Rose Sutherland is a multidisciplinary artist whose work explores the trauma and social issues associated with her aboriginal roots as a Mi'kmaq woman of the Metepenagiag Nation of Canada. She is addressing the systems of commodification, representation, worth, as well as the identity politics surrounding Indigenous Peoples of North America. With this, she fosters a dialogue regarding the treatment, representation, and voice of these marginalized communities. Often the work emphasizes concepts of loss, absence, alongside adapted Metepenagiag Mi'kmaq Nation traditional materials and techniques. Sutherland desires to regain a sense of identity and push to engage a more mindful conversation around topical subjects such as addiction, mental health, feminism, and aboriginal identity politics. In this conversation, I talk with Julia Rose Sutherland about her art that creates spaces for dialogue that addresses issues affecting Indigenous people, women, and communities. We discuss various works of hers that speak to systemic racism and genocide, and we share stories of resilience, courage and beauty from our Indigenous cultures. Julia's authentic voice and artistic gifts are inspiring and create opportunities for members of society to reflect on their attitudes, actions towards and connections with Indigenous people; past, present, and future.• To learn more about Julia Rose Sutherland's Art, see the links below:Website: https://juliarosesutherland.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/julia.rose.sutherland/FB: https://www.facebook.com/JuliaRoseSutherland/• If this episode made you smile + reflect + relate + reimagine, please share it with your social media circle so that others can enjoy this beautiful story. • To connect with Talks With A Fox Podcast Community and Online Store visit stop by our Website: https://talkswithafoxpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/FB: https://www.facebook.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/ Thank you for joining Talks With A Fox Podcast on this colourful journey! We just love connecting with our podcast family and it would mean so much to us if you write us a review and when you leave us a 5-star rating - you support our love for creating meaningful content and providing a safe space for Indigenous voices and communities to share.Hand to Heart, Andrea + Talks With A Fox Podcast Team

Sîpîysis, meaning little river in nehiyawewin (Cree), is Brooks Arcand-Paul’s traditional name. Brooks Arcand-Paul is the Vice President of the Indigenous Bar Association of Canada, and he is from Alexander First Nation in Treaty Six Territory, where he grew up. In this conversation, we discuss how his vision for creating change and dismantling systems of oppression from colonialism that has impacted Indigenous people in Canada is what drives him to wake up everyday and fulfill his purpose and passion. Brooks is dedicated to using his legal and traditional knowledge to advocate for First Nations' Treaty rights. Brooks has been committed to furthering First Nations priorities in Treaty Six, Seven and Eight territories within Alberta, and Treaty territories in Ontario. Brooks has articled for the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General and was called to the Ontario and Alberta bars. Brooks Arcand-Paul's expertise and excellence are what colonial systems that challenge and violate Indigenous rights are in deeply need of in order to change and end the way Indigenous people are treated in Canada. As Indigenous people reclaim their identities and traditions, and heal from colonial trauma, leaders like Brooks Arcand-Paul create transformative change that nurtures the return to sovereignty within Indigenous nations through Indigenous Law. • To learn more about Brooks advocacy and leadership in Law, visit:https://indigenousbar.ca/indigenous-bar-association-challenges-premiers-understanding-of-law/https://amp-theguardian-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/amp.theguardian.com/world/2020/jun/14/canada-systemic-racism-historyhttps://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1702972995817https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GmX5stT9rU&feature=youtu.be• If this episode made you smile + reflect + relate + reimagine, please share it with your social media circle so that others can enjoy this beautiful story. • Connect with Talks With A Fox Podcast Community and Online Store at:Website: https://talkswithafoxpodcast.buzzsprout.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/FB: https://www.facebook.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/Thank you for connecting with us and for being part of the Talks With A Fox Podcast family! We would love to hear from you so send us a review and when you leave us a 5-star rating - you help us continue to create meaningful content and provide a safe space for Indigenous voices and communities. Hand to Heart, Andrea + Talks With A Fox Podcast Team

Corey Gray is a member of the Siksika Nation (Northern Blackfoot tribe of Alberta) and Scottish. He is a Scientist, Gravitational Wave Detector Operator, backpacker, salsa dancer, traveler, and a curious soul who has brought forward a newfound excitement for the world of science as he shares connections between physics and the Blackfoot language. Corey and his team at the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (L.I.G.O.), where he is the lead operator made one of the greatest scientific discoveries of the century that supports Albert Einstein’s Theory of Relativity. In my conversation with Corey, a 2017 Nobel Prize recipient, we discuss how science was always part of the Blackfoot culture and history. Corey tells how his passion for science and learning has provided him with opportunities to share with the world about his discoveries in physics and how they have been translated into the Blackfoot language with the guidance of his mother, Sharon Yellowfly, a fluent Blackfoot language speaker. Corey is a leader and a role model who is an inspiration to many, and he is a vanguard increasing the awareness and presence of Indigenous expertise and contributions made in the sciences. Corey Gray walks with humility and is a natural teacher who is connecting a new generation of learners to a new way of thinking and reminding us all that there is so much for us to discover in the world around us. • To learn more about Corey Gray’s contributions to the world of science and his exciting journey of discoveries , visit:Link: https://www2.calstate.edu/impact-of-the-csu/alumni/made-in-the-csu/humboldt/Pages/corey-gray.aspxLink: https://www.ted.com/talks/corey_gray_the_night_my_heart_was_hijacked_by_black_holes_and_gravitational_wavesFB: https://www.facebook.com/gray.corey IG: https://www.instagram.com/corey_m_gray/?hl=en• If this episode made you smile + reflect + relate + reimagine, please share it with your social media circle so that others can enjoy this beautiful story. • Connect with Talks With A Fox Podcast Community and Online Store at:Website: https://talkswithafoxpodcast.buzzsprout.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/FB: https://www.facebook.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/Thank you for connecting with us and for being part of the Talks With A Fox Podcast family! We would love to hear from you so send us a review and when you leave us a 5-star rating - you help us continue to create meaningful content and provide a safe space for Indigenous voices and communities. Hand to Heart, Andrea + Talks With A Fox Podcast Team

Verna Volker, is from the Navajo Nation who overcame many obstacles in her life with an attitude that anyone can overcome life's challenges and how important it is to move our bodies. Verna is a mother, a wife, a teacher, an Ultramarathon runner and the founder of Native Women Running, an organization that encourages and features Native women runners in the running community on and off the reservation. Verna's personal journey and introduction to the world of running was ignited by her goals to get healthy and as an outlet to relieve stress and connect with the land of her ancestors. In our conversation, Verna shares how running has changed her life and how Native Women Running creates space and promotes the visibility of Native women who run. Verna shares her safety tips for women who run and how her organization helps create awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls with their annual run and by sharing the stories of many Indigenous women on her Instagram Page @nativewomenrunning. The resilience and compassion Verna Volker, is a warrior woman who speaks with wisdom and her story is telling of how strong Native women are and how special their roles are in healing and leading their communities.• To learn more about Verna's journey and how you can become involved with Native Women Running, visit:Website: https://www.nativewomenrunning.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/native_women_runningFB: https://www.facebook.com/pg/nativewomenrunning/posts/Link: https://ultrarunning.com/featured/running-for-those-who-cant-verna-volker/• If this episode made you smile + reflect + relate + reimagine, please share it with your social media circle so that others can enjoy this beautiful story. • Connect with Talks With A Fox Podcast Community and Online Store at:Website: https://talkswithafoxpodcast.buzzsprout.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/FB: https://www.facebook.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/Thank you for connecting with us and for being part of the Talks With A Fox Podcast family! We would love to hear from you so send us a review and when you leave us a 5-star rating - you help us continue to create meaningful content and provide a safe space for Indigenous voices and communities. Hand to Heart, Andrea + Talks With A Fox Podcast Team

Aspen Matis is the author of Your Blue Is Not My Blue: A Missing Person Memoir (Little A, June 2020), a #1 Amazon bestseller in memoirs. Aspen, who has been published in The New York Times, The Atlantic, Tin House, Psychology Today, Salon and Marie Claire, is also the author of critically acclaimed memoir Girl in the Woods, published by Harper Collins in 2015. In this conversation, Aspen shares how surviving sexual assault and stepping out of her comfort and safety zones to hike the Pacific Crest Trail, helped her discover the powerful connection to herself. Aspen’s honest and insightful reflections are mirrored in her writing as a gifted storyteller, and advocate for women who have survived sexual violence. As human beings we can feel inspired and learn from Aspen Matis’ stories that courage, resilience, and self-determination can help us to heal from trauma and transform us into our most authentic and powerful selves. • To learn more about Aspen’s books and her journey, visit:Website: www.aspen-matis.com FB: www.facebook.com/onehumannatureIG: www.instagram.com/aspenmatis• If this episode made you smile + reflect + relate + reimagine, please share it with your social media circle so that others can enjoy this beautiful story. • Connect with Talks With A Fox Podcast Community and Online Store at:Website: https://talkswithafoxpodcast.buzzsprout.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/FB: https://www.facebook.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/Thank you for connecting with us and for being part of the Talks With A Fox Podcast family! We would love to hear from you so send us a review and when you leave us a 5-star rating - you help us continue to create meaningful content and provide a safe space for Indigenous voices and communities. Hand to Heart, Andrea + Talks With A Fox Podcast Team

Brandi Morin is an award-winning French/Cree/Iroquois journalist from Treaty 6, AB, Canada. For the last ten years, Brandi has specialized in sharing Indigenous stories through her career in journalism. Brandi's voice as a journalist has contributed to reconciliation in Canada’s political, cultural and social environments. Brandi's most notable work is published/broadcasted with Al Jazeera English, the National Observer, the Toronto Star, Power & Politics, CTV National, CBC Newsnet, the New York Times, CBC Indigenous and many others. Brandi won a Human Rights Reporting award from the Canadian Association of Journalists in April of 2019 for her work with the CBC's Beyond 94 project tracking the progress of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action. In our conversation, Brandi shares how her story of resilience and self-empowerment helped her to discover her gift for sharing stories, and how her choices helped her to create a healing and healthy pathway for her children. Brandi Morin exemplifies how crucial it is to have Indigenous voices representing Indigenous stories in journalism, as she brings forth an authentic voice and creates space for Indigenous perspectives. • For more on Brandi Morin's Journalism, you can follow her stories at:Twitter: https://twitter.com/Songstress28Link: https://www.aljazeera.com/profile/brandi-morin.htmlLink: https://www.nationalobserver.com/u/brandi-morinIG: https://www.instagram.com/bmorinstories/• If this episode made you smile + reflect + relate + reimagine, please share it with your social media circle so that others can enjoy this beautiful story. • Connect with Talks With A Fox Podcast Community and Online Store at:Website: https://talkswithafoxpodcast.buzzsprout.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/FB: https://www.facebook.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/Thank you for connecting with us and for being part of the Talks With A Fox Podcast family! We would love to hear from you so send us a review and when you leave us a 5-star rating - you help us continue to create meaningful content and provide a safe space for Indigenous voices and communities. Hand to Heart, Andrea + Talks With A Fox Podcast Team

Francine Cunningham, a Cree, Metis writer, artist and educator discusses how her journey of self-discovery and family histories have influenced her work. Her most recent book, on/me, (Caitlin Press, 2019) is telling of Francine's life that has collected many beautiful, challenging and rich experiences as an Indigenous woman that she has encountered throughout her life. Though Francine has survived grief and loss, she has drawn from the beauty and strength of her cultures to thrive through her artistic gifts and share her creative spirit with many Indigenous youth and communities. Francine is a nurturer as this is evident in her teaching practice where she creates safe and caring spaces for her students. Francine inspires us to think about how we can access the arts to heal ourselves and to rediscover who we are and where we come from. Francine's work is purposeful, and she exudes the beauty we can discover in our lives when we connect with our gifts and keep our spirit of curiosity and self-discovery alive. • To follow Francine on her beautiful journey, to order her book and purchase her artwork, visit her webpages: https://www.etsy.com/shop/demarcationlines/https://www.francinecunningham.ca/https://www.instagram.com/francinecunningham/• If this episode made you smile + reflect + relate + reimagine, please share it with your social media circle so that others can enjoy this beautiful story. • To connect with Talks With A Fox Podcast Community and Online Store visit stop by our Website:https://talkswithafoxpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/FB:https://www.facebook.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/ Thank you for joining Talks With A Fox Podcast on this colourful journey! We just love connecting with our podcast family and it would mean so much to us if you write us a review and when you leave us a 5-star rating - you support our love for creating meaningful content and providing a safe space for Indigenous voices and communities to share.Hand to Heart, Andrea + Talks With A Fox Podcast Team

Francine Cunningham, a Cree, Metis writer, artist and educator discusses how her journey of self-discovery and family histories have influenced her work. Her most recent book, on/me, (Caitlin Press, 2019) is telling of Francine's life that has collected many beautiful, challenging and rich experiences as an Indigenous woman that she has encountered throughout her life. Though Francine has survived grief and loss, she has drawn from the beauty and strength of her cultures to thrive through her artistic gifts and share her creative spirit with many Indigenous youth and communities. Francine is a nurturer as this is evident in her teaching practice where she creates safe and caring spaces for her students. Francine inspires us to think about how we can access the arts to heal ourselves and to rediscover who we are and where we come from. Francine's work is purposeful, and she exudes the beauty we can discover in our lives when we connect with our gifts and keep our spirit of curiosity and self-discovery alive. • To follow Francine on her beautiful journey, to order her book and purchase her artwork, visit her webpages: Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/demarcationlines/Website: https://www.francinecunningham.ca/IG: https://www.instagram.com/francinecunningham/• If this episode made you smile + reflect + relate + reimagine, please share it with your social media circle so that others can enjoy this beautiful story. • Connect with Talks With A Fox Podcast Community and Online Store at:Website: https://talkswithafoxpodcast.buzzsprout.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/FB: https://www.facebook.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/Thank you for connecting with us and for being part of the Talks With A Fox Podcast family! We would love to hear from you so send us a review and when you leave us a 5-star rating - you help us continue to create meaningful content and provide a safe space for Indigenous voices and communities. Hand to Heart, Andrea + Talks With A Fox Podcast Team

Angelica Chrysler a Lenape & Mohawk First Nations and Native Mexican woman combines her gift of making others feel beautiful inside and out through her creative talents as a successful Hair and Makeup Artist and entrepreneur. As a business owner and with the many goals she has already achieved, Angelica prioritizes her most important role as a mother. She exemplifies the powerful connection and sacred relationship Indigenous motherhood embodies as she raises her daughter to be proud of her roots and feel strongly connected to her cultures. Angelica’s determination and resiliency has been an instrumental part of her healing journey from adverse experiences she has encountered in her life, such as losing loved ones. Angelica’s positive and nurturing attitude allows everyone around her to feel important and see how special they are. As she works her magic on enhancing the beauty of her clients, she places great value on the importance of building and nurturing these relationships in her business. With an excellent work ethic and her passion to continue exploring her gifts as she pursues her life’s purpose, Angelica is a woman who inspires all who are blessed to work with her. Angelica’s gifts and talents have taken her on a super exciting journey that has allowed her to work with many people across North America and with many established magazines. Angelica has made the Indigenous community very proud as she shares her gifts with the world, while keeping closely connected to her communities. Angelica Chrysler’s bright, powerful and warm spirit is symbolic of all the beautiful and strong Indigenous communities she comes from. • To connect with Angelica Chrysler and follow her on her exciting journey, please visit her websites and social media at:www.angelicachrysler.comwww.weddingwire.com/devoted2bridalwww.theknot.com/marketplace/angelica-chrysler-beauty-orlando-fl-1085643www.instagram.com/angelicachryslerbeauty www.facebook.com/angelicachryslerbeauty www.youtube.com/user/Devoted2Beauty• If this episode made you smile + reflect + relate + reimagine, please share it with your social media circle so that others can enjoy this beautiful story. • To connect with Talks With A Fox Podcast Community and Online Store visit stop by our Website:https://talkswithafoxpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/FB:https://www.facebook.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/ Thank you for joining Talks With A Fox Podcast on this colourful journey! We just love connecting with our podcast family and it would mean so much to us if you write us a review and when you leave us a 5-star rating - you support our love for creating meaningful content and providing a safe space for Indigenous voices and communities to share.Hand to Heart, Andrea + Talks With A Fox Podcast Team

Author of Your Best Decade and wellness educator Ryan Fahey shares his life lessons and skills that inspires us to live with intention. Ryan shares his experiences as a teacher who has travelled throughout the world and how these experiences have deepened his world views as a lifelong learner who honours his humble beginnings and prioritizes wellness. Ryan shares how our everyday choices and daily habits can connect us to our authentic selves and propel us to move in the direction that is in alignment with our goals and purpose. This conversation with Ryan is enriched with lessons that demonstrate the important values on creating healthy connections with others, developing growth leadership through our purpose and how the application of knowledge can help us to live our absolute potential.• You can find Ryan Fahey's book, Your Best Decade, on Amazon and his soon to be released (August 1, 2020) self-reflective tool, Your Best Journal at Barns and Noble. To connect with Ryan and follow his inspirational and informative journey, follow him on Instagram @faheyconsulting and on his website: https://www.faheyconsulting.org/• If this episode made you smile + reflect + relate + reimagine, please share it with your social media circle so that others can enjoy this beautiful story. • To connect with Talks With A Fox Podcast Community and Online Store visit stop by our Website:https://talkswithafoxpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/FB:https://www.facebook.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/ Thank you for joining Talks With A Fox Podcast on this colourful journey! We just love connecting with our podcast family and it would mean so much to us if you write us a review and when you leave us a 5-star rating - you support our love for creating meaningful content and providing a safe space for Indigenous voices and communities to share.Hand to Heart, Andrea + Talks With A Fox Podcast Team

Author of Your Best Decade and wellness educator Ryan Fahey shares his life lessons and skills that inspires us to live with intention. Ryan shares his experiences as a teacher who has travelled throughout the world and how these experiences have deepened his world views as a lifelong learner who honours his humble beginnings and prioritizes wellness. Ryan shares how our everyday choices and daily habits can connect us to our authentic selves and propel us to move in the direction that is in alignment with our goals and purpose. This conversation with Ryan is enriched with lessons that demonstrate the important values on creating healthy connections with others, developing growth leadership through our purpose and how the application of knowledge can help us to live our absolute potential. • You can find Ryan Fahey's book, Your Best Decade, on Amazon and his soon to be released (August 1, 2020) self-reflective tool, Your Best Journal at Barns and Noble. To connect with Ryan and follow his inspirational and informative journey, follow him on Instagram @faheyconsulting and on his website: https://www.faheyconsulting.org/• If this episode made you smile + reflect + relate + reimagine, please share it with your social media circle so that others can enjoy this beautiful story. • To connect with Talks With A Fox Podcast Community and Online Store visit stop by our Website:https://talkswithafoxpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/FB:https://www.facebook.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/ Thank you for joining Talks With A Fox Podcast on this colourful journey! We just love connecting with our podcast family and it would mean so much to us if you write us a review and when you leave us a 5-star rating - you support our love for creating meaningful content and providing a safe space for Indigenous voices and communities to share.Hand to Heart, Andrea + Talks With A Fox Podcast Team

A heartfelt conversation with gifted teacher Jacqueline Ahcahkoskwew, a strong Cree warrior woman who shares her story of healing and how connecting with her culture has informed her parenting and teaching practices. She is a teacher, a parent, a grandmother, and a friend. Her perspectives on teachers who are working with Indigenous students are rich and provide much insight for those in the teaching profession. With a winning attitude and a true zest for life, Jacqueline reminds us how to embrace our journeys and all that we experience as humans, so that we can grow into our most authentic selves. • If this episode made you smile + reflect + relate + reimagine, please share it with your social media circle so that others can enjoy this beautiful story. • To connect with Talks With A Fox Podcast Community and Online Store visit stop by our Website:https://talkswithafoxpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/FB:https://www.facebook.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/ Thank you for joining Talks With A Fox Podcast on this colourful journey! We just love connecting with our podcast family and it would mean so much to us if you write us a review and when you leave us a 5-star rating - you support our love for creating meaningful content and providing a safe space for Indigenous voices and communities to share.Hand to Heart, Andrea + Talks With A Fox Podcast Team

Rilee ManyBears "Running Buffalo - Iinomaahka" is a long distance runner from the Siksika Nation, part of the Blackfoot Confederacy, shares his story of true resilience, and how he overcame many obstacles in his life. Strong-minded, determined and wise beyond his years - Rilee is a Blackfoot leader who is making choices everyday that align with his vision and goals both on and off the race track. From competing in the Boston Marathon, to winning Gold at the World Indigenous Games in Brazil, Rilee ManyBears has utilized his resiliency and positive attitude to take on the challenges life has shown him, as he prepares for his next greatest achievements, and as he fulfills his role as a community leader. • If this episode made you smile + reflect + relate + reimagine, please share it with your social media circle so that others can enjoy this beautiful story. • To connect with Talks With A Fox Podcast Community and Online Store visit stop by our Website:https://talkswithafoxpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/FB:https://www.facebook.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/ Thank you for joining Talks With A Fox Podcast on this colourful journey! We just love connecting with our podcast family and it would mean so much to us if you write us a review and when you leave us a 5-star rating - you support our love for creating meaningful content and providing a safe space for Indigenous voices and communities to share.Hand to Heart, Andrea + Talks With A Fox Podcast Team

Joy SpearChief-Morris, an Indigenous Black Canadian from the Blood Tribe, who is an inspirational and multifaceted leader in academia and elite athletics, discusses her journey in these realms. While Joy has earned many awards for her successes in athletics such as the Top Graduating Female Athlete of The Year at Western University, she has also brought forward a big voice as an Indigenous researcher and writer. Tune in as Joy shares her perspectives on the complexities and exciting world of athletics and academia. • For more of Joy's journey in academia, athletics and life, be sure to visit her website at: https://www.joyspearchiefmorris.com/• If this episode made you smile + reflect + relate + reimagine, please share it with your social media circle so that others can enjoy this beautiful story. • To connect with Talks With A Fox Podcast Community and Online Store visit stop by our Website:https://talkswithafoxpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/FB:https://www.facebook.com/talkswithafoxpodcast/ Thank you for joining Talks With A Fox Podcast on this colourful journey! We just love connecting with our podcast family and it would mean so much to us if you write us a review and when you leave us a 5-star rating - you support our love for creating meaningful content and providing a safe space for Indigenous voices and communities to share.Hand to Heart, Andrea + Talks With A Fox Podcast Team

This episode introduces you to Andrea True Joy Fox, a Niistitapiyaakii (Blackfoot woman), teacher, artist and the host of Talks With A Fox podcast. Andrea's forever friend, Jacqueline Ahcakoskwew interviews her as she shares her perspectives about being a Blackfoot woman, her passion for teaching, what inspired the birth of this podcast, and some of the lessons she has learned throughout her journey. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/TalksWithaFoxPodcast)