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Indigenous people in Canada suffered a noticeably disproportionate number of fatal interactions with law enforcement in 2024. In one three-month period, 15 Indigenous people died either in custody or from direct interactions with police. It prompted the Assembly of First Nations and other Indigenous leaders to call for a national inquiry. It also inspired the news program, APTN Investigates, to pry into the factors that contribute to such an imbalance in the justice system. Their new three-part series looks into the strained relationship between Indigenous people and law enforcement. We'll talk with APTN Investigates team members about their findings. We'll also hear from Marvin Roberts, the Athabascan man who just settled a wrongful conviction lawsuit against the city of Fairbanks, Alaska for $11.5 million. Roberts is one of the men – all Native – deemed the "Fairbanks Four". They were all convicted and imprisoned for the 1997 murder of a teenager. They were released in 2015 after another man confessed to the crime. GUESTS Cullen Crozier (Gwich'in, Dene, and Métis), producer with APTN Investigates Tamara Pimental (Métis), video journalist with APTN Investigates Tom Fennario, video journalist with APTN Investigates Marvin Roberts (Athabascan), one of the "Fairbanks Four" Reilly Cosgrove, partner at Kramer and Cosgrove law firm

Mahsi' choo means “thank you” in the Gwich'in language. It's one of hundreds of Gwich'in words that are being brought into homes around the world through Molly of Denali. Rosanna speaks with creators who know the power of educational programming and are using it to share important teachings from an Indigenous perspective to the next generation.

Before taking office this week, President Donald Trump promised swift and decisive actions to get his agenda moving. In addition to major reforms for immigration and pardons for participants in the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the Capitol, he also signaled policy directions that affect Native Americans. Among them are proposed cuts to Medicaid, changes that affect Native foster care, and reductions in protected lands. He also eliminated federal government diversity programs and took steps to reverse the decision to name North America's highest peak that refers to the traditional Koyukon Athabascan word. We'll take stock of some of Trump's immediate priorities. GUESTS Nagruk Harcharek (Iñupiaq), president of the Voices of the Iñupiat Evon Peter (Gwich'in and Koyukon), board member of the Gwich'in Council International and former chief of Arctic Village, Alaska Nazune Menka (Koyukon and Lumbee), assistant professor of law and faculty director at the center for Indian Law and Policy at Seattle University School of Law Juanita Cabrera Lopez (Maya Mam), executive director of the International Mayan League

In this episode, we put the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge InFocus. Gwich'in leaders like Chief Pauline Frost explain why this sacred land is vital to their people. But corporate interests, backed by politicians, have eyed it for oil and gas drilling. Despite challenges, President Trump's declaration of a “national energy emergency” keeps his push for drilling alive. Reporter Sara Connors joins us to discuss what Trump's second presidency could mean for the future of the refuge and how Indigenous communities are responding. • • • APTN National News, our stories told our way. Visit our website for more: https://aptnnews.ca Hear more APTN News podcasts: https://www.aptnnews.ca/podcasts/

In this compelling episode, Fred from Alaska shares series of chilling encounters with mysterious creatures in remote regions of Alaska. The episode highlights the unsettling experiences of Miss Carol and Jane, who both face eerie phenomena and strange sightings, alongside historical accounts from the 1898 gold rush. Listeners will hear about Miss Carol's escalating troubles after her husband's passing, Jane's frightening babysitting ordeal, and the villagers' hair-raising encounters with the 'Hairy Man.' The historical narratives recount gold prospectors' harrowing adventures in the Beaver Mountains, where they confront unknown creatures and experience nightly terror. The episode underscores the importance of sharing these experiences for public safety and preserving local folklore. Listen To Backwoods Horror Stories Get Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Book Sasquatch Unleashed The Truth Behind The LegendLeave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteSupport Our SponsorsVisit Hangar 1 Publishing00:00 Introduction and Greetings 00:02 Miss Carol's Mysterious Encounters 01:15 Exploring the Area 03:53 Hayden's Frightening Experience 09:20 Jane's Babysitting Nightmare 21:00 Community Reactions and Final Thoughts 22:52 Anonymous Stories and Respecting Privacy 23:50 Jane's Courageous Share 24:11 Miss Carol's Update 24:36 Fritz and Johann's Gold Rush Adventure Begins 27:52 Encounter with the Hairy Man 29:13 The Cabin Under Siege 31:55 The Gwich'in Guides' Departure 35:56 A Temporary Calm and the Gwich'ins Return 37:57 Final Confrontation and Decision to Leave 45:34 Gratitude and Closing RemarksBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

Après avoir travaillé en Alaska avec le peuple Gwich'in, Nastassja Martin entame une recherche comparative au Kamtchatka. Dans son ouvrage à l'est des rêves, elle raconte comment une minorité autochtone de la Russie orientale a choisi de retourner vivre dans la forêt après la chute de l'ex-URSS et à la suite d'un rêve. Ce petit groupe renoue alors un dialogue quotidien avec la nature et l'animisme, regagnant en autonomie loin des crises systèmiques. Une manière de vivre qui, aux yeux de l'anthropologue, répond au dérèglement des écosystèmes et ouvre d'autres horizons possibles pour nos sociétés. - Nastassja Martin est anthropologue, diplômée de l'École des hautes études en sciences sociales, spécialiste des populations arctiques. Elle est l'autrice des Âmes sauvages. Face à l'Occident, la résistance d'un peuple d'Alaska (La Découverte, 2016), qui a reçu le prix Louis Castex de l'Académie française, et de Croire aux fauves (Verticales, 2019), qui a reçu les prix François-Sommer, Mac-Orlan, Joseph-Kessel et du Livre du Réel. Elle a été l'élève de l'ethnologue Philippe Descola, venu au Club 44 en mai 2023. _ Rencontre avec Emilie Bovet, socio-anthropologue et maître d'enseignement à l'ESAV. _ Enregistré au Club 44 le 5 septembre 2024

Sneak Attack!!! 3.4: Cool Caribou, Broken Thermometers, and the Gwich'in Nation in the YukonJoin Sneak for facts about our next Storypillar destination and kid-approved jokes that will make you laugh your face off! Region: The YukonFacts: The Gwich'in Nation and Super Duper Freeze-tastic WeatherAnimals: CaribouJokes: Caribou and Icicles! Links for Kids: Interesting Yukon FactsGwich'in Book for Kids: The Delta is my HomeCaribou Facts for KidsGwich'in Facts for Kids Check out our pod friends…-The Adventures of Power Dog in Dogland-Reach: A Space Podcast for Kids-Newsy PoolooziInfo/Get in Touch: Website: www.storypillar.com Instagram: @storypillar Join our mailing list. Shop at: storypillarstore.threadless.comSupport Us: https://ko-fi.com/storypillar Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you love listening! Created, Written, and Produced by: Meg Lewis Storypillar Theme Song: Lyrics by Meg Lewis Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges Produced by Andy Jobe Episode Cover Art: Mackenzie Allison and Meg LewisSound Effects and Additional Music: -https://freesound.org/ -Joke Time Song: https://freesound.org/people/BlondPanda/sounds/659889/ -Pixabay Artist: Mapa Music© 2024 PowerMouse Press, LLC

The Fort Yukon (Alaska) Lady Eagles capped off a winning streak to capture the first state championship in the school's history. Their coach said it's like “winning the Super Bowl”.  The Navajo Prep (New Mexico) boys team, also the Eagles, won their first state championship, joined by a championship win by the school's girls team. It's basketball tournament time and we're talking free throws, three-pointers, and trophies. GUESTS Josh Cadzow (Gwich'in), Fort Yukon Lady Eagles basketball head coach L.A. Williams (Diné), sportscaster and radio talent Dominic Tiger-Cortes (citizen of the Muscogee Creek Nation), basketball trainer for 7G Ann Gardner, Cherokee Lady Braves head coach

We are joined by Rochelle Adams, Language Access Director for the Alaska Public Interest Research Group and Gwichʼin language speaker, learner, and teacher, for a discussion on language journeys, making Indigenous voices count, and brilliant Indigenous futures. Indigenous languages connect with each other across vast time and space to make lasting impacts and connections, and part of our daily work involves making sure our voices are heard in public forms as language reclamation movements continue to gain momentum. Also, Indigenous voices are appearing more in media, and we can gain strength from the increased presence of those voices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Arctic continues to be transformed and impacted by global forces, from declining sea ice on the Arctic Ocean, through new summers of devastating wildland fires, to the wide-reaching political consequences of Russia's war against Ukraine.The Arctic is also a vibrant and varied region and homeland, and marked by three decades of post Cold War efforts at strengthening circumpolar governance.What options are there for moving Arctic governance forward, and what needs to be done first?In this episode of The World Stage NUPI Research Professor Elana Wilson-Rowe is joined in the studio by Edward Alexander, co-chair of the Gwich'in Council International, and Jennifer Spence, who is a Senior Fellow at the Arctic Initiative at the Harvard Kennedy School. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ARCTICA: Perspectives, Philosophy, and Culture from the NorthHosted by Miaraq, Warren Jones Warren is a Northern philosopher, husband, father of four, fisherman, and a Marine Corp veteran. He is Alaska Native with Gwich'in, Yup'ik and Iñupiaq ancestors. A lifelong Alaskan, Warren was born in Bethel and raised in Nome and Palmer.In Episode 4 of ARCTICA, Warren is joined by Alaska Venture Fund Partner and Justice40 Initiatives Program Director, Jonella Larson. A lifelong Alaskan, Jonella/Ququngaq (Yupik) was born and raised in Nome and has strong family ties to Savoonga on St. Lawrence Island. She and her children are tribal citizens of the Native Village of Savoonga. Warren and Jonella discuss a range of topics including Native nation building, the problematic nature of blood quantum, self-determination, learning from other Indigenous communities, and how a relationship with lands and waters informs stewardship.Reference Links – Mentioned in this Episode:NunavutQikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA)Indigenous GuardiansInuit Circumpolar Council (ICC)Native Nations Institute - University of ArizonaNative nation buildingNative CorporationsAlaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA)AYWAA StoryhouseArctic Indigenous Peoples GatheringOur Seas Are Rising And So Are We via AYWAAWatching Weather Our Way Follow us on Instagram, X, and Facebook: @arcticapodcastARCTICA Podcast is recorded on Dena'ina land in Anchorage, Alaska and is produced by Alaska Venture Fund as part of Aywaa Storyhouse.Music: "Anirniq" by Silla & Rise

This week, ‘tis the season for traditions and gathering around songs and stories. Indigenous people love a good story! Especially during the long cold nights of winter. For Anishinabeg and Gwich'in Knowledge Keeper Jack Hoggarth, sharing traditional stories like those of the Anishinaabe spirit Waynaboozhoo is a connection to our ancestors. Community, friends and families would come together to tell these tales, passing them down through generations and creating winter-time traditions that continue to this day. Cree Métis musician Don Amero has been growing with his Christmas concert Amero Little Christmas for 15 years. Local holiday shows have become traditions in communities across Turtle Island. In Winnipeg, that means an evening with Don Amero, his band and his glitter ball suit jacket. Inuk classical singer, Deantha Edmunds enchants with a holiday concert of her own that honours a 200-year-old tradition of singing carols in Inuttitut. Songs and Stories of Christmas in Labrador took place on a wintery December night in St. John's, Newfoundland. Deantha invited her 13 year old daughter Annabelle to sing along with her.

In this episode we listen to a dialogue between five leaders of Indigenous Organizations. Opening remarks are provided by Sara Olsvig, International Chair, Inuit Circumpolar Council.Panelists are:Sara Olsvig, International Chair, Inuit Circumpolar CouncilEdward Alexander, Director and Co-Chair, Gwich'in Council InternationalChief Bill Erasmus, Arctic Athabaskan CouncilJessica Veldstra, Executive Director, Aleut International AssociationTonje Johansen, Sami CouncilThe panel is moderated by Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of Arctic Circle and former President of Iceland.This event originally took place at the 2023 Arctic Circle Assembly.

ARCTICA: Perspectives, Philosophy, and Culture from the NorthHosted by Miaraq, Warren Jones Warren is a Northern philosopher, husband, father of four, fisherman, and a Marine Corp veteran. He is Alaska Native with Gwich'in, Yup'ik and Iñupiaq ancestors. A lifelong Alaskan, Warren was born in Bethel and raised in Nome and Palmer. In Episode 3 of ARCTICA, Warren is joined by Anchorage-based photojournalist and documentary photographer Ash Adams. Adams' work has been featured in The New York Times, The New Yorker, National Geographic, The Wall Street Journal, Rolling Stone, TIME, Vogue, and many other national and international publications. Adams is a recipient of a National Geographic Society grant, a 2018 VSCO Voices grantee, and was named one of Time's 51 Instagram photographers to follow in 2016. In 2019, Adams was awarded one of six Sony Alpha Female Creator-in-Residence awards. Warren and Ash discuss a range of topics including cancel culture, accountability culture, restorative justice, and how they all relate to the Indigenous worldview, parenting, kindness as an evolutionary trait, and systemic issues that require systemic solutions.Reference Links – Mentioned in this Episode:“Decolonize Your Mind” by Warren Jones featured in Patagonia“Not All Men”Restorative JusticeOpening the Box of Knowledge Podcast “The Signal and the Noise: Why So Many Predictions Fail – but Some Don't” by Nate Silver“She Said: Breaking the Sexual Harassment Story That Helped Ignite a Movement” by Jodi KantorStatistics of Violence Against Women in AlaskaFollow us on Instagram, X, and Facebook: @arcticapodcastARCTICA Podcast is recorded on Dena'ina land in Anchorage, Alaska and is produced by Alaska Venture Fund as part of Aywaa Storyhouse.Music: "Anirniq" by Silla & Rise

ChasingHorse grew up in a matriarchal family in Alaska as a member of the Hän Gwich'in people. Her advocacy, on behalf of her community, has made her an ambassador in the fashion industry for new perspectives and values, which she inherited from her mother and grandmother. For ChasingHorse, integrity and authenticity runs deep—her entire family is rooted in Native advocacy and raised her to have a distinct, fiery voice all her own. In this passionate conversation, ChasingHorse walks us through the culture shock she encountered coming to the continental US for the first time, stewardship of nature, of her people's story, of the gifts they have to give, and the ways she grounds herself as she takes the fashion world by storm. Watch the full-length special of The Tour '23 on Prime Video and follow @amandadecadenet and @victoriassecret to never miss a moment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“We've learned to live on one of the harshest areas of this planet by working together.” Gwich'in Grand Chief Ken Kyikavachik and Inuvialuit artist Bambi Amos tell us about staying connected to the land and Indigenous culture amid today's challenges.With thanks to the Town of Inuvik for sponsoring this season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gary Simple Jr, First Chief of the village of Venetie and producer of the YouTube channel “Enigmatic Gwich'in”, joins us on this episode to share insights on life in rural Alaska, subsistence hunting and fishing, and preserving traditional culture in a modern world. Click the link below and subscribe to his YouTube channel to keep up with all the awesome content he puts out! www.youtube.com/@enigmaticgwichin1630 Today's discussion includes:Growing up in rural AlaskaSeasons of the subsistence lifestyleTrapping tips & tricksHarvesting the whole animalTo keep up with all content from The Northern Hunter Media check out our website: thenorthernhunter.com And follow our socialsFacebook: @thenorthernhunter Instagram: @the.northern.hunter Contact us on our website, socials, or by email at info@thenorthernhunter.com with any and all questions about hunting in Alaska to get featured in a future episode!BROUGHT TO YOU BY:STHEALTHY HUNTERGet a discount on their awesome hunting gear and health supplements by using our code THENORTHERNHUNTER at checkout! sthealthyhunter.com HAMMER BULLETSUse code: THENORTHERNHUNTER for 10% off and drop the Hammer on your next hunt! Made in America and CNC lathed, these bullets are extremely accurate, deadly and reliable!Hammerbullets.com 60 INCH CLUB Use code: THENORTHERNHUNTER for 10% off all services and products offered on their website. Gain access to over 30 years of moose & caribou hunting experience to amplify your DIY hunt in Alaska! 60inchclub.com YUKON RIVER KNIVES Use code: THENORTHERNHUNTER for a 15% discount on these high quality hunting knives from a missions oriented company! Yukonriverknives.com BAIT'EM 907Use code: TNHP at checkout for 10% off on their massive selection of bear attractants and scent lures! Manufactured right here in Alaska but ships everywhere! Baitem907.com WEATHERBYShop the Weatherby Mark V line up for the finest quality hunting rifles on the market! Designed and manufactured in the USA!Weatherby.com

In the world of business, decisions can range from risky to downright shady. The line between the two blurs, especially in industries like oil, gas, petrochemicals, and plastic production. Land acquisition and permits for pollution resulting from the gruesome history of racial segregation and government-sponsored redlining often raise ethical questions. In this episode of 'All Eyes On The Gulf,' the first episode of season four of The People over Plastic podcast, we dive deep into these murky waters. Our environmental reporter Alexis Young, connects with courageous environmental activists across the Gulf region, from Texas to Louisiana, unveiling the shady dealings in the oil and gas industry. Prepare to hear the unfiltered truths from those on the frontlines. We're honored to feature voices like 2023 Goldman Prize Winner, Diane Wilson, who's taken on multi-billion dollar Formosa Plastic. Joining Alexis are also resilient community members, like Dr. Joy Banner, Co-Founder of the Descendants Project, Josette Cruz from Brownsville, Texas, and Shamyra Lavigne of Rise St. James, daughter of the 2022 Goldman Prize Winner, Sharon Lavigne. Tune in for a powerful conversation between co-hosts Alexis Young and Shilpi Chhotray, shedding light on the shady decisions that impact our communities. It's time to unveil the truth behind the corporate smokescreens and the legacy of environmental racism. RESOURCES: Click here to see the “Banking on Climate Chaos” graphic. And for our podcast episode featuring Bernadette Dementieff of the Gwich'in Nation, tune in here. Don't forget to check out our website for Alexis' additional reporting on Dr. Joy Banner, Josette Cruz, Shamyra Lavigne and Diane Wilson and follow us on Instagram and TikTok.

ARCTICA: Perspectives, Philosophy, and Culture from the NorthHosted by Miaraq, Warren JonesWarren is a Northern philosopher, husband, father of four, fisherman, and a Marine Corp veteran. He is Alaska Native with Gwich'in, Yup'ik and Iñupiaq ancestors. A lifelong Alaskan, Warren was born in Bethel and raised in Nome and Palmer.In Episode 2 of ARCTICA, Warren is joined by writer and photographer, Emily Sullivan (she/they). Currently living on Dena'ina Ełnena, the lands surrounding Anchorage, Emily is a backcountry ski athlete and a community organizer for climate justice, Arctic sustainability, and land issues in Alaska. They approach their work with an intersectional lens on climate, justice, and reciprocity, with a focus on outdoor recreation, community, and environmental wellness. Warren and Emily discuss a range of topics including outdoor recreation, relationship with self, relationship to land, and using Indigenous values as a way to approach adventure and exploration.Reference Links – Mentioned in this Episode:Alaska Native CorporationsEmily's articles on outdoor recreationColour The Trails - BlPOC & allies interested in outdoor adventureHatcher PassAlaska Avalanche SchoolNorthern Alaska Environmental CenterIMAGO Initiative - The Wilderness SocietyBackcountry skiingSolomon Village and the IPOP MineFollow us on Instagram, X, and Facebook: @arcticapodcastARCTICA Podcast is recorded on Dena'ina land in Anchorage, Alaska and is produced by Alaska Venture Fund as part of Aywaa Storyhouse.Music: "Anirniq" by Silla & Rise

As Indigenous people our connection to the land is at the core of who we are. Every river, lake and piece of land had a name and a story. It might tell us what the land looked like, who lived there or whether the area had good hunting and fishing ground; stories handed down and remembered. Since early contact, our lands have been renamed by Canada's settlers. Many of our traditional place names were erased and replaced. Some names were derogatory like Killsquaw Lake in Saskatchewan. Other names are a reminder of a dark history like Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway in Ottawa or Avenue Christophe-Colomb in Montreal. But now that is changing, or rather name-changing. Alestine Andre is a Gwich'in researcher from Tsiigehtshic, formerly known as Arctic Red River. Ingrid Kritsch is an anthropologist and archaeologist from Ontario. For the last 30 years, the duo have been interviewing Gwich'in Elders, and used their knowledge to return about 1000 place names to their traditional territory. Christopher Columbus is often credited with “discovering” the “New World.” Once celebrated as a great explorer – his legacy has shifted from discoverer to invader. But his monuments still stand in many streets, parks, towns and cities. That's what brings Kahnawake – Mohawk Sean French to march along Avenue Christophe-Colomb . He plans to continue marching until the name of the street is changed. Changing a place name can also heal and repair relations because as Kellie Wuttunee says, names have power. The Cree lawyer from Saskatchewan pulled over to the side of a lake one day in 2017. She looked up to check where she was, a sign read: Killsquaw Lake. That started Kellie on a 2 year mission to change the derogatory name. The traditional territory of the Algonquin people is also known as Ottawa - the Capital of Canada. That's where you'll find many references to Canada's first Prime Minister: Sir John A. Macdonald. While he is rightly memorialized as such, he also had a darker history. Macdonald was the architect of the Indian Act - federal legislation that governs “status Indians” and life on reserves. He also oversaw the expansion of the residential school system. That's why Algonquin poet and storyteller Albert Dumont wanted the name changed. Last September 30, he gave notice to the National Capital Commission - the board that decides on name changes. Dumont said he would protest the parkway that year - and every year until it was renamed.

Imagine learning a language that is spoken by only a few hundred people—an Indigenous language that belongs to a people and a land that have been in relationship with each other for countless generations. This is the heart of our episode about Gwich'in language revitalization in the Boreal. Princess Daazhraii Johnson (Neets'aii Gwich'in) is an Indigenous TV and film producer on a patient journey of learning, reclaiming, and revitalizing Gwich'in. The language connects her to the land and to the people who came before her. “Our generation is really making the effort to use the language, and express ourselves in the language, and it's really powerful,” she explains.   Princess and her dear friend Alishia Carlson (also Neets'aii Gwich'in) talk with language journalist Kavita Pillay about the struggles of learning Gwich'in, and the joy with which they approach the effort, especially in relation to the language learning of children. Princess is inspiring a whole new generation to be curious about Indigenous languages through her work as a screenwriter on the Peabody award-winning PBS Kids series Molly of Denali. Also in this episode: a celebration of caribou. Content note: The episode touches on the violence of residential schools on Turtle Island and how they contributed to today's language crisis. Learn more: Dinjii Vadzaih Dhidlit: The Man Who Became a Caribou (bilingual book) "Diiyeghan naii Taii Tr'eedaa (We Will Walk the Trail of our Ancestors)" (short film by Princess and Alishia, part of Reciprocity Project) Seedcast Sonic Journey episode featuring “Diiyeghan naii Taii Tr'eedaa (We Will Walk the Trail of our Ancestors)” Molly of Denali (PBS) Subtitle, a podcast co-hosted by Kavita Pillay and Patrick Cox This episode won a 2022 Indigenous Journalists Association (IJA, formerly Native American Journalists Association) award for Best Radio/Podcast Coverage of Native America, Second Place. Host: Jessica Ramirez. Producer: Kavita Pillay. Story Editor: Jenny Asarnow. Special thanks to Michelle Hurtubise and Patrick Cox. Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero, a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives.Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and your other favorite podcast platforms. Keep up with Seedcast on Instagram and use the hashtag #Seedcast.

ARCTICA: Perspectives, Philosophy, and Culture from the NorthHosted by Miaraq, Warren JonesWarren is a Northern philosopher, husband, father of four, fisherman, and a Marine Corp veteran. He is Alaska Native with Gwich'in, Yup'ik and Iñupiaq ancestors. A lifelong Alaskan, Warren was born in Bethel and raised in Nome and Palmer.In Episode 1 of ARCTICA, Warren is joined by longtime friend and Student Advocate, Mary Essaaq Sherbick. She is Yupik and her family comes from the Bristol Bay region of Alaska - specifically Twin Hills, Togiak, and Manokotak. She was primarily raised in Anchorage. Through the lens of Indigenous knowledge and values, they discuss a range of topics including parenting, building community, relationship to land, self-decolonization, conscious gratitude, and navigating identity.Ideas and organizations mentioned in this episode:The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA)University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) Native Student ServicesAlaska Native CorporationsAlaska Native Science and Engineering Program (ANSEP)'Research is Ceremony' by Dr. Shawn Wilson (presentation)Fish CampsFirst Nations Futures ProgrammeYuuyaraq: The Way of the Human Being by Harold Napoleon (book)Follow us on Instagram, X, and Facebook: @arcticapodcastARCTICA Podcast is recorded on Dena'ina land in Anchorage, Alaska and is produced by Alaska Venture Fund as part of Aywaa Storyhouse.Music: "Anirniq" by Silla & Rise

“I'll always remember my grandfather's stories... about what it means to be a Gwich'in person. We want our children to live like our Ancestors.” - Alisha Carlson, translation from Gwich'in We hope you're ready for something different. In this episode of Seedcast, we're going on a Sonic Journey, immersing ourselves in the words and sounds from a story told entirely in the Gwich'in language. “Diiyeghan naii Taii Tr'eedaa (We Will Walk the Trail of Our Ancestors)” is a short film created by friends Princess Daazhraii Johnson and Alisha Carlson, who are working to revitalize the Gwich'in language and keep the lessons of their elders and ancestors alive in the Boreal. In this episode, hear the sounds of snowshoes crunching on ice, crackling fires, and lessons passed down from Alisha's grandfather to her and her children. We send much gratitude to both Princess and Alisha for sharing their beautiful film. We also extend thanks to Alisha's grandfather, Chief Reverend Trimble Gilbert, and the other community members whose voices we hear in this episode. Thanks also to our sibling initiative, the Emmy-winning Reciprocity Project, which is a partnership between Nia Tero and Upstander Project, in association with REI Co-op Studios. Host: Jessica Ramirez. Producer and Editor: Stina Hamlin. Story Editor: Jenny Asarnow. Audio Mix: Ha'aheo Auwae-Dekker. More:Watch the film Diiyeghan naii Taii Tr'eedaa (We Will Walk the Trail of our Ancestors).Learn more about Reciprocity Project and partners Nia Tero, Upstander Project, and REI. Listen to this Season One episode about Gwich'in language revitalization, featuring Princess and Alishia, produced by Kavita Pillay.Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero, a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives.Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and your other favorite podcast platforms. Keep up with Seedcast on Instagram and use the hashtag #Seedcast.

Arctic Youth Ambassador Mackenzie Englishoe from Gwichyaa Zhee (Fort Yukon, Alaska) brings her Gwichya Gwich'in perspective about Yukon River Chinook Salmon, fish camp, loss, and the future.

On today's show, Zen artist, musician and writer Barrett Martin talks about music, spirituality, and the writing process and announces his upcoming book about his experience as the drummer for the popular 90's grunge/rock band Screaming Trees. GUEST OVERVIEW: Barrett Martin is an American record producer, percussionist, writer, and ethnomusicologist from Washington. As a producer he has won one Latin Grammy and has been nominated in two other categories. As an ethnomusicologist he has produced two albums for the Shipibo Shamans in the Peruvian Amazon Rainforest, and one album for the Neets'ai Gwich'in in the Alaskan Arctic. He is perhaps best known for his work with the alternative rock bands Screaming Trees and Mad Season. https://barrettmartin.com/

Jennifer offers a practice, inspired by her conversation with Gwich'in activist and wilderness guide, Bobbi Rose Koe. How do you experience yourself as “more than” your accomplishments, job titles and identities? How can you feel more content with who you are now? One way “in” is to pause, recognize your gifts and honor where and who they come from. Then, with intention, give these gifts to where they're needed most this week. This practice reminds us that we're a living lineage of love.In this episode, Jennifer offers a “new doing” that you can play with daily- with a couple of suggestions of ‘how' to orient and be in the practice. If you play with the practice and discover a new way of seeing or experiencing your ‘self' we'd love to hear from you! Links & resources—For more practices, offerings and writing from Jennifer, subscribe to Jennifer's newsletterFollow Jennifer on Instagram or LinkedInEmail Jennifer with any questions or observations- jennifer@sparkcoaching.caGratitude for this show's theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. 

People often see a gift or strength in us first before we do. What happens when we're seen? When we truly see others? When the very act of ‘seeing' each other, weaves an ecological web of trust that helps us find our way. In this episode Jennifer talks with Gwich'in activist, river guide and entrepreneur Bobbi Rose Koe on how the land has influenced her leadership by sensitively attuning to a web of relationality.  They talk about—Bobbi Rose's coming of age in deep reciprocity with rivers and mountains Falling in love with what scares youHow to lead teams in a time of uncertainty and despairCelebrating the magic of being yourself Tune in for an honest conversation on the potential of our interbeing, the capacity to transmute fear, and leading with love at the center of everything. Links & resources—Learn more about Bobbi Rose Koe or follow her on Instagram Discover the Western Arctic Youth CollectiveFor residential school support call the 24-hour Residential School Crisis Line at 1-866-925-4419.Subscribe to Jennifer's newsletterFollow Jennifer on Instagram or LinkedInGratitude for this show's theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. 

This week the Reservation Economic Summit (RES) is celebrating the new class of Native 40 under 40. The annual group selected by the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development includes attorneys, educators, business owners, visionaries, and elected leaders who are making a difference in their respective communities, including Andi Murphy, our own senior producer and host of the Toasted Sister podcast. Today on Native America Calling, we meet Travis Ruiz (Cheyenne and Arapaho), speaker of the legislator for the Arapaho District 3 of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes; model and activist Quannah Rose Chasinghorse (Hän Gwich'in and Sicangu-Oglala Lakota); and Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren (Diné).

Princess Daazhraii Johnson (Neet'saii Gwich'in) is a writer/director/producer/actor living on the traditional territory of lower Tanana Dene lands in Alaska. She is humbled to build upon the work of so many other Indigenous creatives that have helped break trail for authentic representation in media. She is a Sundance Film Alum, a Nia Tero Storytelling Fellow, and Emmy-nominated writer and former creative producer for the Peabody award-winning PBS Kids series "Molly of Denali". Her short Gwich'in language film "Diiyeghan naii Taii Tr'eedaa", was named one of the 'brightest starts' at ImaginNative Film Festival and can be viewed at Reciprocity.org. She is currently in development for her first feature length film through her production company, Deenaadài Productions. Reciprocity.org Molly of Denali https://pbskids.org/molly

In this episode I chat with Gary Simple Jr., the guy behind the Enigmatic Gwich'in Youtube channel. We talk trapping and what it's like to live in a remote interior Alaska village. Enjoy! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnX Hunt (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off)Trapping Today Store Check out the new Trapping Today Magazine!

Guest host Shelley Hearne, director of the Lerner Center for Public Health Advocacy, brings us eight miles above the Arctic Circle to talk with Bernadette Demientieff, council member for the Arctic Refuge Defense Council and member of the Gwichyaa Zhee Gwich'in Tribe. They discuss the very real impacts of climate change on her community in their day-to-day lives and our global interconnectedness, including why it matters to all of us what's happening in a remote corner of the world.

In our season finale, we bring your attention to the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), known to the Gwich'in Indian Nation as “The Sacred Place Where Life Begins.” Hear the personal story of Bernadette Demientieff, a Gwich'in Steering Committee leader fighting to protect her Nation's traditional lifeways. The Gwich'in Indian Nation lives in 15 small villages scattered across northeast Alaska in the US to the northern Yukon and Northwest Territories in Canada. The Arctic is their home. The coastal plain of the ANWR has been a location of intense controversy between environmentalists, Native tribes, and the oil and gas industry. The coastal plain is also the birthing and nursing grounds of the Porcupine Caribou Herd - the very heart of the Gwich'in people. The caribou provide food and nourishment for the Gwich'in who are deeply connected to them on a spiritual level. If oil drilling goes forward in ANWR, the birthrate of the caribou could decrease by 40% - it would be a cultural genocide for Bernadette's tribe. In 1988, the Gwich'in Steering Committee was formed in response to threats of oil development in ANWR's coastal plain. Time and time again, Bernadette has testified in front of US Congress, the United Nations, and public hearings. She has met with banks and insurance companies funding oil infrastructure, framing the drilling and desecration of sacred lands as a Human Rights issue. As the issue of oil extraction gains urgency in the US and around the world, more pressure is put on the oil-rich region of the Arctic. Key Themes explored: How does ANWR benefit or suffer from its designation as public lands? What tensions lie between extractive industries and those who call the Arctic their home? What are the intersections between climate justice and racial justice in the Gwich'ins' fight to protect their sacred lands? How does Indigenous spirituality inherently connect Native people to their land? How do Indigenous communities leverage the Rights of Nature to stop extractive practices? Resources: Take action now with the Gwich'in Nation. Learn more about the Gwich'in Nation and Bernadette in this article in Mongabay: “Our identity is non-negotiable” and film by Patagonia: The Refuge | Fighting for a Way of Life Prism articles covering Rights of Nature: Indigenous activists look to Rights of Nature laws to stop fracking and ‘Rights of Nature' laws can strengthen Indigenous sovereignty and provide a pathway to environmental justice, written by Ray Levy Uyeda Facts on oil consumption in the United States: Energy Information Administration Visit People over Plastic's website to learn more about us. If there were ever a time to join us, it is now. Every contribution, however big or small, powers our BIPOC-produced storytelling and sustains our future. Support PoP from as little as $1 – it only takes a minute. Thank you. DONATE NOW.

NORTHWEST TERRITORIES AND YUKON | A six week manhunt for a mysterious fugitive who seemed to have superhuman abilities, set against the icy backdrop of the Arctic North in winter. The remarkable search party included RCMP, Indigenous trackers, fur trappers, and even legendary WWI pilot Captain Wop May.Please note: this is a re-mastered and updated re-release of a previous episode. Canadian True Crime will be back with a new episode February 15. Thanks so much for your ongoing support and patience! :)Correction note: although original sources name Gwich'in Special Constable as Lazarus Sittichoulis, we've since learned that his name is actually Lazarous Sittichinli. Our apologies for the error.Credits:Research: Cailen SwainResearch and writing: Kristi LeeAudio editing and production: We Talk of Dreams Disclaimer voiced by the host of TrueTheme Song: We Talk of DreamsFull list of resources and information sources and credits:See the page for this episode at canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In far northeastern Alaska lies one of the most remarkable, and contested, places in North America: the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. This coastal arctic region is a place of great natural beauty, ecological importance, as well as being home and birthplace of the Gwich'in people. It's also thought to contain massive fossil fuel wealth, making it a site of fifty years and more political contestation.  In the award-winning book, Defending the Arctic Refuge: A Photographer, An Indigenous Nation, and a Fight for Environmental Justice (UNC Press: 2021), Finis Dunaway explains how Indigenous people teamed up with the activist, photographer, and jazz drummer Lenny Kohm to build a grassroots movement to protect this sacred place from extractive industry. Using a humble photo slide show, Kohm and other activists, both Native people from the region and outsiders, marshaled the power of everyday people to convince critical and powerful actors that this was a place that deserved federal protection. While this fight is ongoing, Dunaway's book shows that sometimes power can be found in unexpected places, and that environmental history is not a simple story of decline and hopelessness. Defending the Arctic Refuge website and teaching tools are here. Dr. Stephen R. Hausmann is an assistant professor of history at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In far northeastern Alaska lies one of the most remarkable, and contested, places in North America: the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. This coastal arctic region is a place of great natural beauty, ecological importance, as well as being home and birthplace of the Gwich'in people. It's also thought to contain massive fossil fuel wealth, making it a site of fifty years and more political contestation.  In the award-winning book, Defending the Arctic Refuge: A Photographer, An Indigenous Nation, and a Fight for Environmental Justice (UNC Press: 2021), Finis Dunaway explains how Indigenous people teamed up with the activist, photographer, and jazz drummer Lenny Kohm to build a grassroots movement to protect this sacred place from extractive industry. Using a humble photo slide show, Kohm and other activists, both Native people from the region and outsiders, marshaled the power of everyday people to convince critical and powerful actors that this was a place that deserved federal protection. While this fight is ongoing, Dunaway's book shows that sometimes power can be found in unexpected places, and that environmental history is not a simple story of decline and hopelessness. Defending the Arctic Refuge website and teaching tools are here. Dr. Stephen R. Hausmann is an assistant professor of history at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/native-american-studies

In far northeastern Alaska lies one of the most remarkable, and contested, places in North America: the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. This coastal arctic region is a place of great natural beauty, ecological importance, as well as being home and birthplace of the Gwich'in people. It's also thought to contain massive fossil fuel wealth, making it a site of fifty years and more political contestation.  In the award-winning book, Defending the Arctic Refuge: A Photographer, An Indigenous Nation, and a Fight for Environmental Justice (UNC Press: 2021), Finis Dunaway explains how Indigenous people teamed up with the activist, photographer, and jazz drummer Lenny Kohm to build a grassroots movement to protect this sacred place from extractive industry. Using a humble photo slide show, Kohm and other activists, both Native people from the region and outsiders, marshaled the power of everyday people to convince critical and powerful actors that this was a place that deserved federal protection. While this fight is ongoing, Dunaway's book shows that sometimes power can be found in unexpected places, and that environmental history is not a simple story of decline and hopelessness. Defending the Arctic Refuge website and teaching tools are here. Dr. Stephen R. Hausmann is an assistant professor of history at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/environmental-studies

In far northeastern Alaska lies one of the most remarkable, and contested, places in North America: the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. This coastal arctic region is a place of great natural beauty, ecological importance, as well as being home and birthplace of the Gwich'in people. It's also thought to contain massive fossil fuel wealth, making it a site of fifty years and more political contestation.  In the award-winning book, Defending the Arctic Refuge: A Photographer, An Indigenous Nation, and a Fight for Environmental Justice (UNC Press: 2021), Finis Dunaway explains how Indigenous people teamed up with the activist, photographer, and jazz drummer Lenny Kohm to build a grassroots movement to protect this sacred place from extractive industry. Using a humble photo slide show, Kohm and other activists, both Native people from the region and outsiders, marshaled the power of everyday people to convince critical and powerful actors that this was a place that deserved federal protection. While this fight is ongoing, Dunaway's book shows that sometimes power can be found in unexpected places, and that environmental history is not a simple story of decline and hopelessness. Defending the Arctic Refuge website and teaching tools are here. Dr. Stephen R. Hausmann is an assistant professor of history at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

In far northeastern Alaska lies one of the most remarkable, and contested, places in North America: the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. This coastal arctic region is a place of great natural beauty, ecological importance, as well as being considered sacred by the Gwich'in people. It's also thought to contain massive fossil fuel wealth, making it a site of fifty years and more of political contestation.  In the award-winning book, Defending the Arctic Refuge: A Photographer, An Indigenous Nation, and a Fight for Environmental Justice (UNC Press: 2021), Finis Dunaway explains how Indigenous people teamed up with the activist, photographer, and jazz drummer Lenny Kohm to build a grassroots movement to protect this sacred place from extractive industry. Using a humble photo slide show, Kohm and other activists, both Native people from the region and outsiders, marshaled the power of everyday people to convince critical and powerful actors that this was a place that deserved federal protection. While this fight is ongoing, Dunaway's book shows that sometimes power can be found in unexpected places, and that environmental history is not a simple story of decline and hopelessness. Defending the Arctic Refuge website and teaching tools are here. Dr. Stephen R. Hausmann is an assistant professor of history at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-west

In far northeastern Alaska lies one of the most remarkable, and contested, places in North America: the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. This coastal arctic region is a place of great natural beauty, ecological importance, as well as being home and birthplace of the Gwich'in people. It's also thought to contain massive fossil fuel wealth, making it a site of fifty years and more political contestation.  In the award-winning book, Defending the Arctic Refuge: A Photographer, An Indigenous Nation, and a Fight for Environmental Justice (UNC Press: 2021), Finis Dunaway explains how Indigenous people teamed up with the activist, photographer, and jazz drummer Lenny Kohm to build a grassroots movement to protect this sacred place from extractive industry. Using a humble photo slide show, Kohm and other activists, both Native people from the region and outsiders, marshaled the power of everyday people to convince critical and powerful actors that this was a place that deserved federal protection. While this fight is ongoing, Dunaway's book shows that sometimes power can be found in unexpected places, and that environmental history is not a simple story of decline and hopelessness. Defending the Arctic Refuge website and teaching tools are here. Dr. Stephen R. Hausmann is an assistant professor of history at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/politics-and-polemics

In far northeastern Alaska lies one of the most remarkable, and contested, places in North America: the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. This coastal arctic region is a place of great natural beauty, ecological importance, as well as being home and birthplace of the Gwich'in people. It's also thought to contain massive fossil fuel wealth, making it a site of fifty years and more political contestation.  In the award-winning book, Defending the Arctic Refuge: A Photographer, An Indigenous Nation, and a Fight for Environmental Justice (UNC Press: 2021), Finis Dunaway explains how Indigenous people teamed up with the activist, photographer, and jazz drummer Lenny Kohm to build a grassroots movement to protect this sacred place from extractive industry. Using a humble photo slide show, Kohm and other activists, both Native people from the region and outsiders, marshaled the power of everyday people to convince critical and powerful actors that this was a place that deserved federal protection. While this fight is ongoing, Dunaway's book shows that sometimes power can be found in unexpected places, and that environmental history is not a simple story of decline and hopelessness. Defending the Arctic Refuge website and teaching tools are here. Dr. Stephen R. Hausmann is an assistant professor of history at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/photography

In far northeastern Alaska lies one of the most remarkable, and contested, places in North America: the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. This coastal arctic region is a place of great natural beauty, ecological importance, as well as being home and birthplace of the Gwich'in people. It's also thought to contain massive fossil fuel wealth, making it a site of fifty years and more political contestation.  In the award-winning book, Defending the Arctic Refuge: A Photographer, An Indigenous Nation, and a Fight for Environmental Justice (UNC Press: 2021), Finis Dunaway explains how Indigenous people teamed up with the activist, photographer, and jazz drummer Lenny Kohm to build a grassroots movement to protect this sacred place from extractive industry. Using a humble photo slide show, Kohm and other activists, both Native people from the region and outsiders, marshaled the power of everyday people to convince critical and powerful actors that this was a place that deserved federal protection. While this fight is ongoing, Dunaway's book shows that sometimes power can be found in unexpected places, and that environmental history is not a simple story of decline and hopelessness. Defending the Arctic Refuge website and teaching tools are here. Dr. Stephen R. Hausmann is an assistant professor of history at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota.

A film crew follows an Inuit and Gwich'in hunter as he builds a traditional Inuvialuit log cabin off the grid in the new documentary “Okpik: Little Village in the Arctic”. Those behind the film wanted to highlight an example of creating housing security with traditional methods and values at the forefront. The COVID-19 pandemic brought to light the severity of the housing crisis in Indigenous communities in the Arctic, including Canada and Alaska. Climate change, rural locations, and underfunding of housing programs only exacerbates the problem. Wednesday on Native America Calling, Shawn Spruce talks with filmmaker and singer Tiffany Ayalik (Inuit) and Kylik Kisoun Taylor (Inuvialuit), who is featured in the documentary, about the challenges and solutions.

On today's episode of the Soul Connection Duo Podcast, Alexa and Sydney chat with Joe Greenland, also known as Fox Dreamer. Joe is originally from the Gwich'in Indian Band of Aklavik in the Northwest Territories, where he was raised by his grandfather and he also became Joe's greatest spiritual teacher. From a young age, Joe began working with the universal energies, and has since continued to share his wisdom and acquired knowledge with others. Throughout this episode, Joe shares some of his life experiences and lessons that have shaped him as a healer. Ask and you shall receive, Joe reiterates the importance of asking the universe questions, and then listening for guidance and answers. Our conversation flows from energy and connecting, to cultural rituals, death and passed loved ones. Joe is attuned to the messages available for others by channeling their spirit guides, and he shares some ways in which we can connect with the universe and our own spirit team. Joe's knowledge, experiences, and willingness to teach and empower others is truly inspiring. We can all learn a thing or two from the teachings of Fox Dreamer! If you'd like to learn more about Joe's energy clearings and workshops, please check out his website at www.foxdreamer.com and Instagram @fox.dreamer.official for more information and booking details! He also offers wisdom and channeled messages on TikTok @joefoxdreamer. To support us, please rate, review, subscribe and share! And find us on Instagram & Facebook @thesoulconnectionduo

Steve and Kyle sit down with University of Victoria Masters Student, Sydney Goward.  She is working with Gwich'in communities to study population dynamics of divii (Dall's Sheep) in the Northern Richardson Mountains of the Gwich'in Settlement Area (Northwest Territories). Sydney holds a Bachelor of Natural Resource Science, Honours, from Thompson Rivers University (2018) and am an RPF (non-practicing) with the Association of BC Forest Professionals. Also a general back country enthusiast, she shares her experiences living and working on Northern and Coastal landscapes, showcasing her photography, and spreading awareness for fish and wildlife conservation issues. Sydney has been working on the Provincial Thinhorn Sheep Management plan focusing on indigenous perspectives.  She is a young and energetic conservationists that we will continue to hear from for years to come For more details on Sydney's work visit www.sydneygoward.com/.

Steve and Kyle sit down with University of Victoria Masters Student, Sydney Goward.  She is working with Gwich'in communities to study population dynamics of divii (Dall's Sheep) in the Northern Richardson Mountains of the Gwich'in Settlement Area (Northwest Territories). Sydney holds a Bachelor of Natural Resource Science, Honours, from Thompson Rivers University (2018) and am an RPF (non-practicing) with the Association of BC Forest Professionals. Also a general back country enthusiast, she shares her experiences living and working on Northern and Coastal landscapes, showcasing her photography, and spreading awareness for fish and wildlife conservation issues. Sydney has been working on the Provincial Thinhorn Sheep Management plan focusing on indigenous perspectives.  She is a young and energetic conservationists that we will continue to hear from for years to come For more details on Sydney's work visit www.sydneygoward.com/.

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Quannah Chasinghorse is first and foremost an activist for indigenous people, and she has also become a sensation in the modeling world. Her Indigenous ancestry is both Hän Gwich'in (from Alaska and Canada) and Oglala Lakota (from South Dakota). Quannah has wanted to model since she was a young child but rarely saw her culture represented in the fashion she poured over. She says, “I was obsessed with watching runway shows on television—Dior, Chanel, Prada—and I was always posing for pictures,” she says, but because of this lack of representation, “it was really hard for me to feel like I had the potential to be a model.” - Vogue Before making a splash as a model, Quannah built a community around her activism work - she continues to use her voice to address issues near and dear to her heart and her people, including climate activism. She has a history of fighting to conserve Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, a 20-million-acre ecosystem that continues to face endangerment due to fossil-fuel extraction. “I grew up seeing my mom work so hard for her people—she taught me that there's no shame in speaking up.” Quannah on Instagram: @quannah.rose Quannah in Vogue: Her Interview Reservation Dogs on Hulu The Condor & The Eagle Public Trust (Free on YouTube) _______ YOU ARE LOVED. Helen's Instagram:@helendenham_ Helen's Website: www.helendenham.com Meditate with me on Sundays @ 8pm PST! > www.unplug.com/class-schedule 1:1 Mentorship Series Cultivating Confidence - A Self Mastery Course

Gwich'in is among Alaska's most threatened languages. but Princess Daazhraii Johnson is determined to change that. Her mother, she says, was of "that boarding school generation that was hit for speaking Gwich'in.” Today, more Gwich'in people are learning their language, and kids are exposed to it by shows like PBS' Molly of Denali. In this episode, Princess Daazhraii talks about the past, present and future of her people's native tongue. This episode is reported by Kavita Pillay and comes to us via the Seedcast podcast. Music by Podington Bear, Reveille, Dream Themes, Mark Himley, Four Trees, and Grant Borland and Blue Dot Sessions. Photo by Adam Jones. Read a transcript here.

Gwich'in is among Alaska's most threatened languages. but Princess Daazhraii Johnson is determined to change that. Her mother, she says, was of "that boarding school generation that was hit for speaking Gwich'in.” Today, more Gwich'in people are learning their language, and kids are exposed to it by shows like PBS' Molly of Denali. In this episode, Princess Daazhraii talks about the past, present and future of her people's native tongue. This episode is reported by Kavita Pillay and comes to us via the Seedcast podcast. Music by Podington Bear, Reveille, Dream Themes, Mark Himley, Four Trees, and Grant Borland and Blue Dot Sessions. Photo by Adam Jones. Read a transcript here.

Photo Credit: Brian Adams For most of her life, Neets'aii Gwich'in leader Sarah James has worked to protect her homelands, including the coastal plain of the nearby Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. This story is part of The Spiritual Edge podcast and its series, Sacred Steps. For more stories like this, subscribe to The Spiritual Edge on your podcast feed or visit http://spiritualedge.org Photo Credit: Brian Adams . Photo Credit: Brian Adams