Word Up

This is a special podcast as my co-hosts are my husband and daughter both from KLDCS. Together we interviewed David A. Robertson, an award-winning author, and inspirational leader. We each had a Fanclub moment as my daughter, Brennan, focussed on The Barren Grounds, my husband, Trevor, on his podcast Kiwew, and I on his graphic novels.  Music Credits "Seven"  Written by William Prince © 2020 William Prince Music Inc. (SOCAN) / KMR Music Royalties II SCSp (ASCAP), Administered by Kobalt Songs Music Publishing (ASCAP), and Scott Nolan © Scott Nolan (SOCAN).

Join distance-learning teacher Patrick Schmidt, student Kaytlyn Julien and myself as we interview Colinda Clyne. As the Indigenous Lead for UGDSB and the host of Anti-Racist Educator Reads, Colinda challenges us to think about our role in education and to look critically at the systemic and race-based barriers within this system. Music Credits "Seven"  Written by William Prince © 2020 William Prince Music Inc. (SOCAN) / KMR Music Royalties II SCSp (ASCAP), Administered by Kobalt Songs Music Publishing (ASCAP), and Scott Nolan © Scott Nolan (SOCAN).

In this episode I am joined by co-hosts, teacher Ren Rivers and his student Nolan Ouellette from KLDCS, as we interview former NHL hockey player Brandon Nolan. Together we learn about the importance of family, land and reciprocity. Using his journey through hockey, Brandon speaks to us about resilience and the importance of leading by example and sharing our experiences with each other.  Music Credits "Seven"  Written by William Prince © 2020 William Prince Music Inc. (SOCAN) / KMR Music Royalties II SCSp (ASCAP), Administered by Kobalt Songs Music Publishing (ASCAP), and Scott Nolan © Scott Nolan (SOCAN)

This week is unique as we interview a former teacher and student from TDSS, Karen McBride who is also an author. Needless to say, our co-hosts, teacher Courtney Barker and her students Avery Winters and Brie Gibson were very excited to connect with Karen again and to talk about her book, Crow Winter.  Music Credits "Seven"  Written by William Prince © 2020 William Prince Music Inc. (SOCAN) / KMR Music Royalties II SCSp (ASCAP), Administered by Kobalt Songs Music Publishing (ASCAP), and Scott Nolan © Scott Nolan (SOCAN)

Join me with teacher Amy Rochon, student Joseph Beerman and ISA Mackenzie Young from Roland Michener Secondary School in South Porcupine, as we have a conversation with author Waubgeshig Rice. Written before any of us knew what Covid-19 was, his novel, Moon of the Crusted Snow, has many eerie parallels to our experiences over the last year. In this episode, he shares stories of his youth, the importance of language and the resiliency culture.  Music Credits "Seven"  Written by William Prince © 2020 William Prince Music Inc. (SOCAN) / KMR Music Royalties II SCSp (ASCAP), Administered by Kobalt Songs Music Publishing (ASCAP), and Scott Nolan © Scott Nolan (SOCAN)

This week, Isobel Donalson and student Ethan Maurer from KLDCS join me in conversation with the award-winning musician Stan Louttit. As a bassist and vocalist for the band Midnight Shine, Stan talks about his experiences with music, story, land and his journey to rediscover tradition and language. Music Credits "Seven"  Written by William Prince © 2020 William Prince Music Inc. (SOCAN) / KMR Music Royalties II SCSp (ASCAP), Administered by Kobalt Songs Music Publishing (ASCAP), and Scott Nolan © Scott Nolan (SOCAN)

This week we spend time with Yolanda Bonnell, a Queer/ 2 Spirit Anishinaabe and South Asian performer and playwright from Fort William First Nation. With me are Sage and Shea from ESCHS as co-hosts, we learn about healing through the arts, storytelling and the best way to brush our teeth.  Music Credits "Seven"  Written by William Prince © 2020 William Prince Music Inc. (SOCAN) / KMR Music Royalties II SCSp (ASCAP), Administered by Kobalt Songs Music Publishing (ASCAP), and Scott Nolan © Scott Nolan (SOCAN)

For our last episode of 2020, we rejoin Brady and Abby in an interview with Jesse Thistle. In this episode, we talk about resilience and what it really means to see All My Relations.  This is a continuation of our previous episode. Music Credits "Seven"  Written by William Prince © 2020 William Prince Music Inc. (SOCAN) / KMR Music Royalties II SCSp (ASCAP), Administered by Kobalt Songs Music Publishing (ASCAP), and Scott Nolan © Scott Nolan (SOCAN)

This week our co-hosts are Brady Power and Abbigail Anderson from Timmins High and Vocational Institute. Together we have a conversation about hope and resilience with the award-winning author of From the Ashes, Jesse Thistle. Music Credits "Seven"  Written by William Prince © 2020 William Prince Music Inc. (SOCAN) / KMR Music Royalties II SCSp (ASCAP), Administered by Kobalt Songs Music Publishing (ASCAP), and Scott Nolan © Scott Nolan (SOCAN)

Join me in our first episode of Word Up as I speak with our Indigenous System Lead and our 2019 and 2020 Indigenous Student Trustees. Today we will talk about their experiences in school, how they've persevered through challenges and what belonging means to them.  Music Credits "Seven"  Written by William Prince © 2020 William Prince Music Inc. (SOCAN) / KMR Music Royalties II SCSp (ASCAP), Administered by Kobalt Songs Music Publishing (ASCAP), and Scott Nolan © Scott Nolan (SOCAN)

This is a quick teaser letting everyone know what the "Word Up" podcast will be about. Stay tuned for our first episode coming next week.