The Anonymous Eskimo Podcast

Send us a Text Message.Kendra Kahtle-et Kloster, Tlingit Raven/kiks.adi from Wrangell and Juneau, AK. Currently serving as the co-Director for law & policy at the Alaska Native Women's Resource Center and a partner with the MMIWG2S Alaska Working Group. She wears multiple hats in life and community work - "being a mother of three children is my favorite role in life. My kids and our beautiful Alaskan communities inspire me everyday to continue to do this important work and the hope that soon everyone will be free from violence and be living traditional ways of life. "https://www.aknwrc.org/https://mmiwg2salaska.org/https://www.dataforindigenousjustice.org/Support the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Shannon NelsonShannon is originally from Fairbanks, Alaska. Shannon is Gwichin athabascan and inupiaq. Shannon courageously shares her story for those still struggling. Support the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Yaari WalkerYaari is Yupik from the village of Savoonga, Alaska on St. Lawrence Island. Yaari just published her new book entitled, Aatak Ayguumun Angwaaghnaqi: Keep Paddling Against the Wind. Yaari has 12 years of Sobriety and on today's show Yaari courageously shares her story, discuss her new book, and discusses her experience acting in HBO's hit show, True Detective: Night Country.Aatak Angwaaghnaqi: Keep Paddling Against the Windhttps://www.amazon.com/Aatak-Ayguumun-Angwaaghnaqi-Paddling-Against/dp/1917281250?dplnkId=a912e91d-4fd2-43ed-ad1f-a468e8e1ee8f&nodl=1https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/aatak-ayguumun-angwaaghnaqi-yaari-walker/1145640379Support the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Alex BeltzAlex is Inupiaq and Koyukon Athabascan.Alex works in recovery and is 4 years sober. On today's show Alex courageously shares his story for those who are struggling. Alex would like the listeners to know that, “He has struggled with a variety of issues, and hopes that if you get anything from this interview, it is that if a hardheaded guy like him can do it, you can to."Support the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Melissha Melissha is Inupiaq from Point Hope & Anchorage, Alaska.Melissha has 26 years of recovery and on this show she courageously shares her story for those who are still struggling. Support the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Navonne Benally is an Alaska Native, Native American, Two Spirit and the creator of Menabash Media. Navonne also goes by their native names Menabash, Hute ghee'nee, Tulugaq or Ahłeenibaa. They are blessed, honored and empowered to share they come from seven different tribes. They're Iñupiaq, Koyukon Dene' (Athabascan), Navajo, Blackfeet, Mandan, Hidatsa and Chickasaw. They are a full time energy artist, professional marketer and fourth generation beadworker based on Dena'ina Land. Their art is an extension/expression of their mind, body, soul, spirit and emotions. Everything they create contains gentle healing vibes, Indigenous spiritual energy and good medicine. You can inquire about their marketing consulting or art @menabashmedia on Instagram and Facebook. https://www.instagram.com/menabashmedia?igsh=NDN1cTV3M3kzcnhnhttps://www.facebook.com/menabashmedia?mibextid=LQQJ4dSupport the Show.

Jayroy Makokis Jayroy is from Saddle Lake, AB but currently resides in Edmonton, AB Canada where he is a full time student in his second year of university for a Bachelor of Arts in the Cree Language.Jayroy is an indigenous content creator as well as a journeyman Electrician. Jayroy is 9 1/2 years sober and on this show Jayroy courageously shares his story for those that are still struggling. https://www.tiktok.com/@jayroymakokis?_t=8lw1CXAD0he&_r=1https://www.instagram.com/jayroymakokis?igsh=MzR2cGQ5bGJrenYzhttps://www.facebook.com/jmak101?mibextid=LQQJ4dSupport the Show.

Braden Kadlun Johnston Braden is an Inuit content creator, a producer, and a writer. Braden was born in Yellowknife, NT, but resides in Calgary, AB, Canada, where he is a 3rd year philosophy student.Braden has been sober for 4 1/2 years.On this show Braden courageously shares his story for those that are still struggling. https://www.tiktok.com/@kadlun?_t=8lj8ZAlWnnO&_r=1https://www.instagram.com/bradenkadlun?igsh=MTNrNHF4dDEwNzloOQ==Support the show

Lily Tuzroyluke Lily is Inupiaq, Tlingit, and Nisga'a from Anchorage, Alaska.She is an Indigenous author who recently published her book entitled Sivulliq: Ancestor. Lily was named USA Today's Woman of the Year for 2024.Lily has 22 years of sobriety.On this show Lily shares about her novel: Sivulliq: Ancestor, about being named USA Today's Woman of the year, and courageously sharing her story and about her sobriety. https://www.tuzroyluke.com/https://www.instagram.com/lilyh.tuzroyluke?igsh=MXVpeGx5cDAwNWpyNw==https://www.facebook.com/lily.tuzroyluke?mibextid=LQQJ4dSupport the show

Bill WardBill is 1/2 Cree from Calgary Alberta, Canada.Bill is a Recovery Activist, Motivational Speaker, Change Maker, and the Host of The UDR Podcast. Bill is 9 years sober, and on this show Bill courageously shares his story for those that are still struggling.https://www.billward.life/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100051245883492&mibextid=LQQJ4dhttps://www.instagram.com/billwardlifefirstnations?igsh=bzl1cXkyZWM0ZXpvhttps://www.instagram.com/billwardlife?igsh=ZWV0N3N6ZzVma2VjSupport the show

Mike ScottMike is from Sturgeon Lake First Nation in Saskatchewan, Canada.Mike is a motivational speaker and an Indigenous influencer. Mike is 12 years sober and on this show Mike courageously shares his story, sending hope out to those who are still struggling.https://www.bookmikescott.com/?https://www.facebook.com/OneShineMusic?mibextid=LQQJ4dhttps://www.instagram.com/soberissexi?igsh=MXNsbThmZ2JkempoaQ==Support the show

Lynette DeaconLynette is Athabascan. She grew up in Grayling and Anchorage, Alaska, as well as in Hawaii. Lynette represents strong courageous native women in sobriety.Lynette is almost 3 years sober. On this show Lynette courageously shares her journey for those still struggling. Support the show

Michelle Chubb aka Indigenous Baddie on social media is a model, activist, and public speaker. Michelle is Swampy Cree from the Bunibonibee Cree Nation, north of Manitoba, Canada. Michelle makes content to educate non-Indigenous people and to inspire indigenous youth to come out of their shells and express themselves. Michelle is sober and represents strong indigenous women in sobriety. On this show Michelle shares her journey to educate people about indigenous culture and to uplift our indigenous relatives. https://www.instagram.com/indigenous_baddie?igsh=c2d5MnI0YWwyb3p5https://www.tiktok.com/@indigenous_baddie?_t=8kmmIE4o7ly&_r=1Support the show

Heather PainterHeather is Deg Xitʼan Athabascan.Heather is part of the Alaska Therapeutic Courts and advocates for native recovery and represents strong native women in recovery. Heather is over 5 years sober. On this show Heather courageously shares her story to uplift our indigenous relatives.Support the show

Dr. Charlene Aqpik ApokCharlene is Iñupiaq, her family is from White Mountain and Golovin. She is the force behind Data for Indigenous Justice (DIJ), a nonprofit organization that tracks data related to the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit (MMIWG2S) peoples in Alaska. As DIJ's executive director and co-founder, she serves as a guiding light for those striving to create a more just and equitable world. Charlene is also the Director of Gender Justice and Healing at Native Movement. Charlene has served in many spaces as an advocate for Indigenous women, Indigenous sovereignty, climate justice and Indigenous rights to health and wellbeing. Charlene is a lifelong learner in both her cultural traditions and decolonizing academia. She earned her B.A in American Ethnic Studies with a minor in Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies, an M.A in Alaska Native Studies and Rural Development, and a PhD in Indigenous Studies. Charlene gratefully resides in Anchorage on the territories of the Dena'ina peoples. Here she has taught the Iñupiaq language and is part of Kingikmuit dance group with her son.On this episode Charlene and I have a conversation about Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2 spirit.  https://www.facebook.com/MMIWG2SAlaska?mibextid=opq0tGhttps://www.nativemovement.org/https://www.dataforindigenousjustice.org/Support the show

LJ Muskwa LJ Is an indigenous influencer and comedian who was raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada but now resides in Edmonton, Alberta Canada. He is a father of two amazing daughters and has been sober for over 12 years. On today's show LJ courageously shares his story for those still struggling. https://www.tiktok.com/@lj_muskwa?_t=8kC0dyaYUHa&_r=1https://www.instagram.com/lj_muskwa?igsh=aTk5ZWZ0dml0MDFrhttps://www.facebook.com/lee.j.bear?mibextid=opq0tGSupport the show

Laurie LukeLaurie is from St. Mary's Alaska on her dads side and Duncan British Columbia on her moms side, but now resides in Anchorage, AK.Laurie is half Yupik and half Cowichan Indian. Laurie is 1016 days sober. On this episode Laurie courageously shares her story for those still struggling. Support the show

Dr. Amanda CheromiahDr. Amanda Cheromiah is from the village of Paguate, located on the homelands of Laguna Pueblo in New Mexico. She believes one of the greatest gifts she has an educator, mentor, and sister, is the ability to build the confidence of students, especially Indigenous youth, through storytelling, photography, and videography. Amanda cares deeply about giving-back to her Indigenous community and transforming spaces through visual narratives, Indigenous-focused scholarship and methodologies.https://www.tiktok.com/@drcheromiah?_t=8joW7feXflC&_r=1https://www.amandacheromiah.com/Support the show

Don BarnabyBeaver who creates wavesDon is First Nations Mi'gmaq from Listiguj Quebec.  Don is a Red Road Warrior. He is an MC as well as a Northern Traditional and Southern Straight Pow Wow dancer. Don along with his wife Candia started "Healing Stiches." Where they make Storytelling clothing inspired by your vision that they design into wearable art to help you on your healing journey. Don has been sober for over 25 years!!On this episode we catch up with Don after his 25 year sobriety milestone and he courageously shares his story for those still struggling. @healingstitches_designshttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064853704075&mibextid=opq0tGSupport the show

Antonia Unaqsiq Commack is Inupiaq from the Native Village of Shungnak. She currently lives in Wasilla with her 3-year-old son, Eddie. Antonia went to school for medical assisting and is returning to school this year to finish her bachelors degree. Her passion for MMIP advocacy came after she lost two of her best friends to domestic violence. She has since advocated on behalf of many families across the state where she has made lifelong relationships with others experiencing the same loss. Support the show

Rebecca MichalRebecca is Choctaw.Recbecca is originally from Sitka, Alaska she now resides in North Carolina.Rebecca is an indigenous dog breeder where she is working to preserve the NDN dogs of Turtle Island with a mission through NDN traditions and blessings to make medicine dogs that will bring healing into many homes across this land. She is partnered with three other tribal breeders across Turtle Island.Rebecca has been sober for 4 years. On this show Rebecca courageously shares her story for those who are still struggling. https://cornmoonkennels.com/Support the show

Joel WoodJoel Wood, "Mikwanak Kamôsakinat" (One Who Picks Up Feathers or Feather pick up man).Joel is Plains Cree from Maskwacîs, AB, CAN. Treaty 6 Territory. Joel is a singer, songwriter, motivational speaker, champion dancer. He is also a member of 9X GRAMMY Nominated & Multi-award winning Powwow/Rounddance drum group, Northern Cree. Joel is alcohol & drug free and is an advocate for walking on the red road.https://music.apple.com/us/album/sing-pray-love/1713217646https://instagram.com/joelalexwood?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==https://www.facebook.com/nc.joelwood?mibextid=LQQJ4dhttps://youtube.com/@joelalexwood?feature=sharedhttps://www.tiktok.com/@joelalexwood?_t=8h0n0nG5zrT&_r=1Support the show

Nina GormanNina is Yupik originally from the Bristol Bay Area. but now resides on Dena'ina land.Nina is the Director for  AimHighLLC a temporary housing program that helps homeless veterans.On this episode Nina courageously shares her story for those still struggling.Support the show

Taboo NawashaJimmy Gomez who is better know as a founding member of the Black Eyed Peas, and his stage name Taboo Nawasha, is Hopi, Shoshone, and Mexican.He is a rapper, songwriter, actor, cancer survivor, and advocate. Taboo is 16 years sober. On this episode Jimmy “Taboo” Gomez courageously shares his story for those who are still struggling.Support the show

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Nikki CorbettNikki owns her own business and brand called Sew Yup'ik.She is the host of her own podcast called, “All Things Sew Yup'ik.” On her podcast she shares her own healing journey and what has helped her along the way. She also shares about parenting and also re-parenting her inner child.Nikki is from Mamterrilleq, Alaska. AKA Bethel.On this episode Nikki shares about her healing journey and we discuss some difficult topics like grief, trauma, trauma responses, therapy, growing up with alcoholism in our family and our owns struggles with alcohol and our path to healing ourselves. https://linktr.ee/Sewyupik?fbclid=PAAaZUEjeItUDdDOWZ-hBDQHO8cwryVYlU2gTMZdBGD6ohasVtBFEo1PIuevI_aem_Abm9x-yriuhjMNQE8xAMXUwTrX1eXTbGiUhKGI39yxXx07UlA9-mBP8NYsVJkxaLc5oSupport the show

Rob Seay 2Rob is Deputy Director/Community Liaison for Henning Inc.This year Rob has been named a Sober Hero by Recover Alaska.Rob has been in recovery for 5 years.On this episode Rob checks in and shares his experience, strength, and hope for those still struggling.Support the show

Barbara JamesMa̲lidzasBarbara is Gwa'sala-‘Nakwaxda'XW from Port hardy, British Columbia.Barbara is a Red Seal Carpenter as well as an Instructor for the British Columbia institute of Technology. Barbara is an Advocate for indigenous people.Barbara has been sober since 11/18/2018, that's over 4 years.On this episode Barbara courageously shares her story for those still struggling. Support the show

Kennedy TaliKennedy is 39 years old and was born in Santa Ana California, but now resides in Anchorage, Alaska.Kennedy is a shelter based caseworker for Catholic Social Services. Kennedy has been in recovery for 3 years. On this episode Kennedy courageously shares his story for those that are still struggling.Support the show

Marsha J. ThomasonRed Shawl WomanMarsha is Tsalagi and Choctaw.Marsha was born in Idaho, but now resides in Fairbanks, Alaska.Marsha has been in recovery for 35 years.On this episode Marsha courageously shares her story for those still struggling. Support the show

Andrew WhiteAndy is Yanyeidí, of the Eagle/Wolf Clan, from the Taku region. Andy was born and raised in Juneau. He is married and has 2 children. He is a civil engineer. Andy has been sober since 04/15/1999. 24 years. On this episode Andy courageously shares his story for those who are still struggling. Support the show

Aaron ParishOn this episode I have fellow musician and bass player Aaron Parish on. Aaron is originally from Ft. Worth Texas, but now resides in Anchorage, AK.Aaron has been sober for 5 years and on this episode Aaron courageously shares his story for those still struggling.Support the show

Johon EchoHawk AtkinsonJohon is of the Wolf clan, of the Tsimshian nation.Johon is from Metlakatla, Alaska.Johon has been named a Sober Hero by Recover Alaska.Johon has been sober for 1 year. On this Episode Johon courageously shares his store for those still struggling.https://youtu.be/QyxfXSQ9pFISupport the show

Stevi Rae AngasanStevi Rae is Aleut, Sugpiaq, and Yupik from Naknek, Alaska.Stevi Rae has been named a “Sober Hero” in 2023, by Recover Alaska.Stevi Rae has been sober for almost 5 years.On this episode Stevi Rae courageously shares her story for those still struggling. Support the show

Letticia VicknerLetticia is indigenous originally from Sacramento California.On this episode Letticia courageously shares her story about mental health.Support the show

Dustin MorrisOn this episode I check in with Dustin Morris, who is the Area Director for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Alaska chapter. We not only talk about what's new in Dustin's life, we discuss what's new with the Alaska chapter of AFSP. We also discuss how Alaska holds some of the highest rates of suicide in the nation, and how Alaska Native Indigenous people are disproportionately affected. We also discuss how afsp_alaska was honored with one of three of the first Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion awards for their collaborative efforts to bring culturally competent prevention and education programs to Alaska Native communities. Support the show

Leanora BartonLeanora  is Tlingit from Sitka and Wrangell, Alaska.She recently graduated college with a Business Administration and Human Resources Management degree.Leanora has been sober for just over 2 years.On this episode Leanora courageously shares her story for those that are still struggling.Support the show

Val Gunder El KharbotlyVal is Yup'ik from Kongiganak and Bethel, Alaska. On this episode Val courageously shares her powerful story for those still struggling.   Support the show

Jo HernandezJo was born and raise on the west side of Anchorage, Alaska.Jo is the mother to 4 children. She works in the service industry.Jo has been sober over a year, but her recovery journey started long before that. On this episode Jo courageously shares her journey for those who are still struggling.Support the show

Robert KinneenRob is Tlingit from Southeast Alaska. Rob was born in Petersburg, AK and grew up in Anchorage, AK.Rob is a chef who has appeared on the Today Show with Al Roker and also was selected to cook a 5 course meal for President Barack Obama. Rob is the author of his own cookbook called Fresh Alaska Cookbook.Currently Rob is the Outreach Director for NATIFS or The North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems, which is a nonprofit that is dedicated to addressing the economic and health crises affecting Native communities by re-establishing Native foodways.Rob has been living alcohol free for 3 years, and on this episode Rob shares his story for those that are curious about living alcohol free.https://kinneen.com/https://instagram.com/rob_kinneen?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=https://www.natifs.org/Support the show

Shawna Nicholson Shawna is Yupik and Aleut. Originally from Dillingham She now resides on Dena'ina land. Shawna has been sober for over 3 years.On this episode Shawna courageously shares her story for those still struggling. Support the show

Katherine CoxKatherine Is Iñupiaq. Katherine was born in Anchorage, Alaska, grew up in Nome, Alaska, and now resides in Colorado. Katherine has been sober for 6 years.On this episode Katherine courageously shares her story for those still struggling.Support the show

Molly Cuk Ba'akMolly is from the Tohono O'odham Nation in Southern Arizona.Molly is the loving mother to 10 children.Molly is part of Native Strength Revolution where she is a Certified Yoga Instructor. She also recently ran the NYC Marathon.Molly is 10 years sober.On this episode Molly courageously shares her story for those still struggling. https://nativestrengthrevolution.org/Support the show

Annette Hubbard Annette is Alutiiq from Ninilchik, Alaska.Annette works in Addiction Medicine with Tribal Health. Annette is also a Technical Assistance Consultant for the National Alliance for State and Territorial aides directors. Through the alliance, she facilitates a Tribal Harm Reduction Call. Annette has been sober for 13 years. On this episode Annette shares about Tribal Harm Reduction and what Harm Reduction itself means. She also courageously shares her story for those still struggling. Support the show

Eric HowkEric is from Wasilla, Alaska. Eric is a Guitarist for Grammy award winning band Portugal. The Man.Eric has been sober for 2 years.On this episode Eric courageously shares his story.Support the show

JaajiJaaji is from the band Twin Flames.He is Inuk from Quaqtaq, Nunavik in Northern Quebec, and also Mohawk, from Kahnawake.Twin Flames is a Multi-award winning, chart-topping Indigenous band which consists of Jaaji and his wife Chelsey June.Jaaji has been sober for 8 years.On this episode Jaaji courageously shares his story for those still struggling.https://www.twinflamesmusic.com/?fbclid=PAAaawCen5deFMYjbSBmi8CUDIh4VkkMB3aabzG0IpbC_WloRCgy8URxED8rUhttps://instagram.com/twinflamesband?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=https://www.facebook.com/twinflamesmusichttps://www.tiktok.com/@twinflamesmusic?_t=8XHCsfLj3zH&_r=1https://on.soundcloud.com/fBDyjSupport the show

Klarissa Larson Klarissa is Alaskan Native from Dillingham, Alaska. Klarissa has been sober since June 6th of 2020.On this episode Klarissa courageously shares her story for those still struggling. This episode is very powerful. Klarissa is such a strong courageous woman that tackles very hard to talk about issues of addiction and mental health. Support the show

Kîsik Whiskeyjack Kîsik is originally from the Saddle Lake Cree nation, but now resides in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.Kîsik is a former board member of the Edmonton 2 Spirit Society. They have a background in youth work and frontline with high risk populations. Wîya (3rd person pronoun in Cree) is pursuing a Bachelors In Education. They are also a member of the IndigiHauz of Beaver Hills, which is a local Indigenous Drag Troupe of 2 spirit performance artists. Kîsik has been sober for 4 1/2 years and on this episode they courageously share their story for those still struggling.https://instagram.com/indigihauz?igshid=MDE2OWE1N2Q=https://instagram.com/kisik.whiskeyjack?igshid=MDE2OWE1N2Q=https://www.tiktok.com/@kisik.whiskeyjack?_t=8WqVbuEpwgI&_r=1Support the show

Jessica Beatus WilsonJessica is Koyukon Athabascan and Iñupiat.Jessica is from Hughes, Alaska on her Fathers side and Allakaket, Alaska on her Mothers side, but she grew up most of her life in Fairbanks, Alaska.Jessica's sobriety date is January 29th of 2012. On this episode Jessica courageously shares her story for those still struggling. We also talk about racism, discrimination, the indigenous homeless population, and the stigma around mental illness, sobriety and recovery.Support the show

Roberta AlookRoberta is 1/2 Woodlands Cree from Wabasca, Alberta on her father's side & 1/2 Dene Sucline from Dillon, Saskatchewan on her mothers side.Roberta is Currently a University of Alberta Student. She is a Indigenous model, and owns her own beading business. Roberta has 5 years of sobriety and on this episode Roberta courageously shares her story for those still struggling. https://instagram.com/robertaalookmodeling?igshid=MDE2OWE1N2Q=https://instagram.com/robertaalook?igshid=MDE2OWE1N2Q=https://www.facebook.com/diamond.alook.7https://www.tiktok.com/@robertaalook1996?_t=8WSiHzz357G&_r=1Support the show

Kyle BeauregardKyle Lives in Edmonton, Alberta Canada.Kyle is a Métis barber from treaty 6 territory.Kyle will be celebrating 5 years of sobriety on December 5th. On this episode Kyle courageously shares his story for those still struggling.Support the show