Podcasts about lekwungen

I think there is a responsibility we have as artists to relate to our artistry responsibly. And that has to do with sensing into our artistic sensibility as a medicine or a gift that we were given to come into this embodiment, to become the people that we are and share this medicine with the people in our community around us. And I think it's about asking the question, what is a medicine that I can bring? Not from a place of heroism, not from a place of saviorism, but from a place of genuinely, honestly inquiring, asking what is the medicine needed right now that my art can bring? And sitting with that question without needing to answer that question. So sitting with that question as a question that opens up more questions, as opposed to creating a product, that will be the answer for it.My conversation with Azul Carolina Duque, artist, researcher and member of the Gesturing Towards Decolonial Futures (GTDF) collective. This episode is 15-minute condensation of a much longer conversation recorded on September 16, 2024 in Victoria, British Columbia, the traditional territories of the Lekwungen-speaking peoples, specifically the Songhees and Esquimalt (Xʷsepsəm) Nations, and the W̱SÁNEĆ peoples. The complete conversation includes a conversation about  a new book by Vanessa Andreotti, Outgrowing Modernity: Navigating Complexity, Complicity and Collapse With Accountability and Compassion, that I'll publish as a separate episode. This episode is focused on Azul's research Reactivating Exiled Capacities project. You'll also hear excerpts from a soundwalk Azul and I took in Beacon Hill Park, Victoria. Azul began with a powerful land acknowledgement.Suggested action pointsSense into your artistic sensibility as a medicine, or a gift, and share itSit with the question: what is the medicine needed right now that my art can bring?Explore simplicity and subtlety to bring depth to your artistic practiceHow to relate to the dream world with more reverence and humility and what does that have to teach us that can be important for these times of collapse?How is our relationship with sound, listening, our own voice and with vibration important to cultivate as we experience accelerating levels of grief, despair and pain?Episode notes generated by Whisper Transcribe AIStory PreviewImagine a world where art heals not just the soul, but also the deep-seated wounds of colonialism embedded within our very beings. Artist and researcher Azul Carolina Duque guides us on a journey of sound, reflection, and decolonization, inviting us to consider how art can reactivate lost capacities and foster a more accountable future.Chapter Summary00:00 The Artist's Responsibility01:20 Introducing Azul Carolina Duque02:02 Land Acknowledgment and Connection04:25 Sitting with Reality05:06 Art and Culture in Crisis06:44 Understanding Colonialism as a Disease08:18 Reactivating Exiled Capacities10:35 The Inquiry of Reactivation12:09 Cultivating Service and HumilityFeatured QuotesThere is a responsibility we have as artists to relate to our artistry responsibly… to share this medicine with the people in our community around us.How can we expand our capacity to sit with the reality of things, to sit with… the good, the bad, the ugly, and the messed up, in order to respond from a place of more sobriety, maturity, more discernment and accountability?I was raised to be arrogant, and I still am in so many ways that I can't even see, and some others that I hopefully can see.Behind the StoryThis episode captures a segment of a conversation with Azul Carolina Duque, focusing on her Reactivating Exiled Capacities research. Azul's work with the Gesturing Towards Decolonial Futures collective explores how colonialism manifests at a molecular level, impacting our nervous systems and relationships. Through artistic exercises and somatic practices, she seeks to “neuro-decolonize” our bodies and reclaim capacities essential for navigating complex times.Please see the transcript of this episode for hyperlinks of cited publications and organizations. For more information on season 6 of the conscient podcast see a conscient rethink or listen to it here. *END NOTES FOR ALL EPISODESHey conscient listeners, I've been producing the conscient podcast as a learning and unlearning journey since May 2020 on un-ceded Anishinaabe Algonquin territory (Ottawa). It's my way to give back.In parallel with the production of the conscient podcast and its francophone counterpart, balado conscient, I publish a Substack newsletter called ‘a calm presence' see https://acalmpresence.substack.com. Your feedback is always welcome at claude@conscient.ca and/or on social media: Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, Threads or BlueSky.I am grateful and accountable to the earth and the human labour that provided me with the privilege of producing this podcast, including the toxic materials and extractive processes behind the computers, recorders, transportation systems and infrastructure that made this production possible. Claude SchryerLatest update on March 26, 2025

Eve takes us all the way back to high school where she first learned about non-monogamy through some friends and even dabbled in a triad for a week or so. After college she got married and a few years later she and her husband started opening up their relationship. Since then, Eve has been on a 20ish-year journey to find what works best for her when it comes to love and relating to others. Today, Eve identifies as a queer, solo polyamorous, relationship anarchist who prefers a more parallel relationship dynamic as opposed to kitchen table polyamory... Like most of us, Eve learned a lot along her journey and we're grateful that she joined us today to share her story. Eve Rickert is also the co-author of More Than Two, Second Edition and is a Gen X, queer, solo polyamorous, relationship anarchist, neurodivergent cis woman living on unceded WSÁNEC and Lekwungen territory on the west coast of the place currently known as Canada. She is the curator of the More Than Two Essentials series and the non-monogamy resource site morethantwo.ca, the founder and publisher of Thornapple Press, and the founder and mastermind of the science communications firm Talk Science to Me. Check out the full show notes here. Join the most amazing community of open-minded humans on the planet!   Click here to order your very own NNM shirt! $10 Off - Online STI Testing

EPISODE 254: Interview with Eve Rickert & Andrea Zanin. Eve Rickert is a Gen X, queer, solo polyamorous, relationship anarchist, neurodivergent cis woman living on unceded WSÁNEC and Lekwungen territory on the west coast of the place currently known as Canada. She is the curator of the More Than Two Essentials series and the nonmonogamy resource site morethantwo.ca, the founder and publisher of Thornapple Press, and the founder and mastermind of the science communications firm Talk Science to Me.   Andrea Zanin, MA, is a white, nonbinary, middle-aged queer writer who lives in Tkaronto (Toronto, Ontario), on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples. Andrea is the author of Post-Nonmonogamy and Beyond, part of the More Than Two Essentials series, and has written for the Globe and Mail, The Tyee, Bitch, Ms., Xtra, IN Magazine, Outlooks Magazine and the Montreal Mirror. Andrea blogs at sexgeek.wordpress.com, where they created the 10 Rules for Happy Nonmonogamy and coined the term "polynormativity." If you get value out of the Loving Without Boundaries podcast, then consider becoming one of our patrons! Not only will you enjoy exclusive content made just for you, your support will also help us continue creating educational content while helping more people have a deeper understanding of consensual non-monogamy and healthy, sex positive relationships in general. https://www.patreon.com/lovingwithoutboundaries

Kayla Czaga drops in to discuss her third full-length poetry collection, Midway. Andrew asks about elegies and editing together a manuscript. It's a fascinating chat! -- Kayla Czaga is the author of two previous poetry collections: For Your Safety Please Hold On (Nightwood Editions, 2014) and Dunk Tank (House of Anansi, 2019). Her work has been short-listed for the Governor General's Award for poetry and the BC and Yukon Book Prizes' Dorothy Livesay Poetry Prize. Frequently anthologized in the Best Canadian Poetry in English series, her writing has also appeared in The Walrus, Grain, Event, The Fiddlehead, and elsewhere. She lives with her wife on the traditional territory of the Lekwungen people. -- Andrew French is an author from North Vancouver, British Columbia. They have published two chapbooks, Poems for Different Yous (Rose Garden Press, 2021) and Do Not Discard Ashes (845 Press, 2020). Andrew holds a BA in English from Huron University College at Western University and an MA in English from UBC. They write poems, book reviews, and host this very podcast.

The Association of Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of British Columbia [NNPBC] is the professional association that represents the voice of all four nursing designations in BC – RNs, LPNs, RPNs and NPs. By bringing all nursing designations under one roof, our association is a first of its kind in Canada, and presents a stronger, united nursing voice to influence health and social policy and advance the nursing profession. (NNPBC, 2024).  Listen as Angela offers an overview of BC's nursing professional association, what their current focus entails, and how policy can be the game changer for nursing. Also, hear about Angela's experience with the Canadian Nurses Association and the International Council of Nurses. Angela Wignall is a Registered Nurse serving as the Director, Professional Practice & Health Policy with the Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of British Columbia (NNPBC), BC's unified professional nursing association. Angela is a policy nurse whose practice centres nursing at the intersection of policy and governance. Angela holds a BA from York University, a BSN from the University of Victoria, a Masters in Policy & Practice, and is currently completing her PhD with a research focus on nation state level Chief Nursing Officer leading health policy coalitions. Angela is a member of the Board of Directors for the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) and has recently supported the work of Canada's Chief Nursing Officer as a member of the CNO Advisory Committee on Nursing Retention. In addition, she supports the International Council of Nurses as chair of the PAHO region Global Nursing Leadership Institute Alumni Network and co-chair of the international GNLI Steering Group. Angela advises and speaks around the world on nurse-led innovation, clinical governance, policy science, nursing leadership in policy contexts, and health-care transformation. She lives with her partner and two sons on the beautiful homelands of the Lekwungen speaking peoples, the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations, in what is colonially known as Victoria, BC.The Association of Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of British Columbia-https://www.nnpbc.com Notes for the season acronyms:Allied Health Professions – other health care providers such as physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nutritionists, speech language pathologists, audiologists, respiratory therapists, and so on.ARNBC - Association of Registered Nurses of BCBCCNM - BC College of Nurses & MidwivesBCNU – BC Nurses UnionCNA - Canadian Nurses Association HHR – Health Human ResourceIEN - Internationally Educated NursesLPN – Licensed Practical Nurse NNPBC – Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of BC (formerly ARNBC)NBA – Nurses' Bargaining AssociationNPS – Nursing Policy Secretariat within the BC Ministry of HealthRNABC - Registered Nurses Association of BCRPN – Registered Psychiatric NurseInstagram: @calling.all.nursesComments and feedback can be sent to our email: callingallnurses.podcast@gmail.com

The No State Solution: A Dialogue with Palestinian sociologist Mohammed Bamyeh and Israeli political scientist Uri Gordon How can anarchist perspectives contribute to Palestinian liberation? Professor Mohammed Bamyeh, Department of Sociology, University of Pittsburgh, is author of Anarchy as Order: The History and Future of Civic Humanity (2009) Dr. Uri Gordon, author of Anarchy Alive!: Anti-Authoritarian Politics from Practice to Theory (2007), is an Independent scholar now based in the UK. This event took place on the unceded Territories of the Lekwungen-speaking peoples now known as the Songhees and Esquimalt in Victoria, BC Canada, and in the U.K. via Zoom on January 28, 2024. Sponsored by Camas Books & Infoshop, Anarchist Archive at UVic, Sunset Labs, Anarchist Network of Vancouver Island (ANVI)

Lieutenant Governor Janet Austin opened the final session of the 42nd Parliament by delivering the speech from the throne, laying out the B.C. government's vision for a stronger province that works better for people.“While our government is proud of the progress we've made for people through tough times, we're nowhere near satisfied,” said Premier Eby. “Our economy is strong, with low unemployment and the highest wages in the country. But too many are still struggling to get ahead – even those in the middle class who earn a decent paycheque. That's why we'll continue bringing people together to solve big challenges and help everyone build a good life here.”Her Honour and members of the legislature were greeted by the Lekwungen singers and dancers of the Songhees Nation – a powerful symbol of B.C.'s commitment to reconciliation and moving forward in partnership with Indigenous Peoples.The speech outlined actions government will take over the next few months to deliver more middle-class homes faster, help working families and small businesses with costs, strengthen public health care and services, and build a cleaner economy that works for everyone—not just those at the top. It also committed to expanding actions to protect children from harms at schools, in their communities and online.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.

In Episode Four of Indigenous Voices of Vancouver Island, Tchadas Leo tackles the challenge of building strong communities that keep tradition and heritage in place despite the challenges from outside forces.To do this, Tchadas reconnects with Gary Wilson who we met in season one. Gary is at the heart of community building in Northwest Vancouver Island, known asǦṇísḷaǧy̓ḷís which means screeching throughout the beaches of the world as an eagle. Gary is enabling and empowering the people of Ka:'yu:'k't'h'/Che:k'tles7et'h (Kyuquot Checleseht) First Nation to succeed on their own terms and in a manner that honours their culture.Tchadas also hears from Cyrus Singh. Cyrus is the CEO of KEDC, the K'awat'si Economic Development Corporation, about how a corporation sprung up around the vision of a self-sustaining and enriched community.And finally, he speaks with Cecelia Dick who's traditional name is Hulot. She is from the Lekwungen territories and is a traditional knowledge keeper and tourism supervisor for the Songhees Nation.Each of these community leaders shares their success in building the future through sharing the lessons from the past.About this seriesIndigenous Voices of Vancouver Island is a presentation of 4VI (formerly known as Tourism Vancouver Island), a social enterprise in business to ensure travel is a force for good for Vancouver Island - forever. From its breathtaking vistas to the inspiring talents of its people, Vancouver Island is the definition of a “must-see” destination. In this series, Indigenous Voices of Vancouver Island, 4VI showcases the talents of Indigenous entrepreneurs and their stories of how they have found a way to honour and preserve their traditions while succeeding in a very competitive marketplace. Host Tchadas Leo is of the Homalco First Nation, and writer Trevor Jang is of Witset First Nation. The Cover Art is the work of Ivy Cargill Martin from Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation.Canada's True West CoastVancouver Island, located on Canada's West Coast, is known for its mild climate, abundance, and relaxed way of life. This region is defined by its ancient rainforests, rugged coastlines, and cool waters of the Pacific Ocean, creating an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities and peaceful getaways.Vancouver Island spans 460 kilometers long, from the provincial capital of Victoria to the far-reaching beaches of Cape Scott Provincial Park. Several small islands, the Gulf Islands and Discovery Islands are found between the Salish Sea and Discovery Passage, respectively.4VI gratefully acknowledges that we live, work, and play on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Kwakwaka'wakw, Nuu-chah-nulth, and Coast Salish peoples.Produced by Everything PodcastsEverything Podcasts, now part of Pattison Media, is a world-class podcast production company. We help brands evolve and expand their media strategy into the audio space with a custom podcast series. Let us tell your story: Everything Podcasts

I am the descendant of Scottish & Anglo-German people all of whom were colonizers. I am a settler. I have been privileged to reside, uninvited on the traditional homeland of the Lekwungen speaking (Esquimalt & Songhees),Malahat, Pacheedaht, Scia'new, T'Sou-ke and W̱SÁNEĆ (Pauquachin, Tsartlip, Tsawout, Tseycum) peoples. I express my profound gratitude for their welcome and tolerance as I work to dismantle my colonial, patriarchal, and racist cultural biases. Please, when you see me stumble - or unaware that I am misstepping; help me learn to become better by letting me know. Huy ch q'u (Thank you) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noah-becker4/support

On today's show: Calling for more federal support for health care City renames street to Lekwungen word for "Truth" Investing in early learning and child care in BC Rogers outage causes small businesses to lose thousands Petition urges TransLink to update pet policy

Georgia checked out the "Queer Futurities: holding area" exhibition thoughtfully curated by Dani Neira at the Open Space gallery located on Lekwungen land ("Victoria", BC). Here are her notes... Full text & photos on our website

From his website: Patrick Friesen, a former resident of the original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation (Steinbach and Winnipeg) now lives on the unceded territory of the Lekwungen people (Victoria, B.C.). He has published numerous books of poetry and has written several stage and radio plays. Friesen has also collaborated with choreographers, dancers, musicians and composers. He tours on a regular basis, giving readings and workshops all over the country. His book, Blasphemer's Wheel, was awarded Manitoba Book of the Year Prize in 1996; A Broken Bowl, was a finalist for the 1997 Governor-General's Award; and Patrick was awarded the ReLit Award for Poetry in 2012 for jumping in the asylum. Check out his latest works here. As always, we would love to hear from you. Have you tried send me a message on the Eh Poetry Podcast page yet? Eh Poetry Podcast Music by ComaStudio from Pixabay --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ehpoetrypodcast/message

Today on the Everything Belongs Podcast, Madison is in conversation with Skye Augustine, who joined from the Lekwungen (pronounced Le-KWUNG-en) lands (also known as Victoria BC). Skye is from the Stz'uminus Nation and is a Hul'q'umi'num' scholar, marine scientist, and mentor whose leadership supports people to reconnect with ancestral lands, waters and ways of knowing. She is PhD candidate at Simon Fraser University, and she holds a Masters of Science in Geography from the University of Victoria. Recently, Skye led an award winning restoration project in coastal British Columbia – a collaboration between Hul'q'umi'num' and SENĆOŦEN speaking knowledge holders, scientists and resource managers. This landscape-scale restoration effort examines the impacts of revitalized ancestral clam garden practices on intertidal ecosystems and human communities - and helps us understand how we can care for the lands that sustain us into the future. Skye is passionate about supporting Indigenous peoples to reclaim connections with their ancestral territories and foster resilient humans and landscapes during times of rapid change. In this episode, Madison and Skye speak on the impact of colonizations on land stewardship & care on the clam garden and beaches on the west coast of Canada, what reclamation and the resurgence of the ancestral ways can look like on the land, "going low" and getting close to land as a way to foster belonging, health & reciprocity, remembering that we are animals a part of the land and ecosystem and so much more.Listen in and find the full show notes here: http://madisonmorrigan.com/podcast-rss-feed/74Guest LinksSkye's Instagram

The focus of our program is reconciliation in all its forms. We seek solutions and encourage our listeners and supporters to look at old problems through new eyes. Seeing with new eyes is an approach which tries to take a fresh look at something, bypassing the pattern  recognition and seeing the issue with a different perspective. Such an approach is critical if we are to  work and walk together on the road of reconciliation.We well know that leadership matters. It is essential in every sector, in every community, and in every country. In these times of unprecedented change, organizations, communities, and governments need more leaders and now more than ever we need leaders who can unite and mobilize others in a common cause. In our BC Health Care System, we have the Office of the Provincial Health Officer, a team that is tasked with overseeing the health of British Columbians and advising on public health concerns and situations to our ministers and public bodies. “Be Kind, Be Calm, Be Safe” is something the Office of the Provincial Health Officer is also known for  now, words many British Columbians became familiar with during the pandemic, words that still ring  true today. This sentiment comes from our Provincial Health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and her team, a sort of slogan now for many people across our province.Today we are so happy to have both Dr. Bonnie Henry, BC Provincial Health Officer and Dr. Danièle Behn Smith, Deputy Provincial Health Officer, Indigenous Health with us; two pivotal figures in the health and wellness of citizens in BC today. They have worked tirelessly through the pandemic, devoting themselves to protecting the citizens of BC, and are monumental in the efforts to improve access to equal health care and wellness for Indigenous communities. Our province is at a turning point in how we address racism and colonial views intertwined with our healthcare system and Dr. Henry and Dr. Behn Smith are both playing important roles in this shift and how the future of equal access to health care and community wellness will look for Indigenous Peoples  in British Columbia moving forward. With this I am happy to welcome Dr. Henry and Dr. Behn Smith to our show!In the recording of this episode, Dr. Henry and Dr. Behn Smith joined us from and respectfully acknowledged their gratitude to work and reside in the traditional territories of the Lekwungen peoples and the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations.

Victoria City Councillor Marianne Alto talks about the decision to change its plans for a virtual Canada Day broadcast. Instead, the City will produce a broadcast to air later this summer guided by the Lekwungen people and featuring local artists, that explores what it means to be Canadian, in light of recent events.

Survivor Alex bravely details her experiences of sexual assault as a young woman. In this episode we discuss sexual assault, and how it is dealing with the effects of sexual assault in the years after. This discussion covers mental health conditions, including PTSD, we break down what it is to be hyper-sexual after assault and honest experiences we have shared through our mental healing journeys. It is often hard to see misinformation being shared across political and media platforms, rest assured we do have a heated discussion on this too.National Canadian / American ResourcesResources for Greater Victoria, BC, Canada, on the unceded Coast Salish territory of Lekwungen and W̱SÁNEĆ nations:Vancouver Island Crisis Line (24/7): 1-888-494-3888WAVAW Rape Crisis Centre Crisis and Information Line (24/7): 1-877-392-7583 (national toll free)Victoria Sexual Assault Centre (M-F 9am to 5pm): 1-250-383-3232 A full list of provincial resources can be found on the provincial government’s website through the Victim Services & Violence Against Women Program Directory. Services available in Canada can be found on the Government of Canada Department of Justice website through the Victim Services Directory. Both directories are hyperlinked on the VSS website at https://survivorssupportvictoria.ca/resources/.RAINN- https://www.rainn.org/US based Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network for survivorsNational Sexual Violence Resource Center - https://www.nsvrc.org/The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) is the leading nonprofit in providing information and tools to prevent and respond to sexual violence.National Hotlines - 855-484-2846 - Live chat option available on the websiteNational hotlines can help connect victims, survivors, and their support networks connect with local resources.Connect with Alex Alex Personal Instagram Alex Linktree Survivor Support Victoria Instagram Survivor Support Victoria WebsiteFor advice and support in Australia please reach out to: For crisis support please reach out to Lifeline 13 11 14www.lifeline.org.au/ For sexual assault and domestic abuse support services please reach out to 1800 RESPECTwww.1800respect.org.au National Debt Helpline: 1800 007 007www.ndh.org.au WIRE: 1300 134 130www.wire.org.au Women’s Legal Services Australia: www.wlsa.org.auConnect with Reclaim Me / MadeleineReclaim Me Linktree See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matt and Jeremy welcome to the show Christina Clarke (CEO of the Songhees Development Corporation) and Hon. Murray Rankin (MLA and Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation) for a frank discussion about the past, present, and future of the Lekwungen-speaking peoples. The main theme of the conversation is "economic reconciliation," and specifically the hopes, vision, and aspirations that the Songhees First Nation has established for an equitable and prosperous future. The conversation includes illuminating discussions on the removal of the John A. MacDonald statue from Victoria's city hall, the role of local governments in pursuing reconciliation, Indigenous tourism (including the Songhees' Martine Trails program), the potential for Lekwungen language instruction, and much more.

IN THIS WEEK'S EPISODE: I'm chatting with Dr. Amelia Patillo, a naturopathic doctor on the traditional territories of the Lekwungen people in Victoria, BC. Amelia is passionate about helping others return to feeling balanced, calm and resilient in their lives. She encourages and inspires others to keep close to nature by spending time outdoors, eating nourishing whole foods, and using herbal medicine to tend to imbalances in the body. Her holistic approach in practice blends natural and traditional forms of medicine with modern scientific knowledge to create personalized and comprehensive treatment plans for her patients. In this episode, we chat about all things naturopathic medicine, and her recommendations for supporting our mental health through our connection with nature, some basic herbs, and getting solid sleep. -- IN THIS EPISODE, AMELIA AND I EXPLORE: - What naturopathic medicine is and the role of naturopathic doctors; - Amelia's own story of moving through anxiety and panic attacks to return to a grounded connection with herself and her body; - Specific (and easy) herbal remedies for soothing anxiety; - Sleep hygiene - what it means and what we can do about it; and - The simple ways we can connect to nature (even if in a big city) to help improve our mental wellness. -- RESOURCES + LINKS: Amelia's Website: www.drameliapatillo.com Amelia's Instagram: www.instagram.com/dr.ameliapatillo Mountain Rose Herbs: https://mountainroseherbs.com Harmonic Arts: https://harmonicarts.ca Organic Matters: https://www.omfoods.com Kelsey's Website: https://kelseymech.com Kelsey's Instagram: www.instagram.com/kelseymech -- ANXIETY AWARENESS MINI-COURSE: Sign up for my FREE 3-day Anxiety Awareness mini-course: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60a2efe62c1a41fbfb43d34a -- IF YOU ENJOY THE UNRAVELED LIFE PODCAST… I would so appreciate it if you could give it a rating and review! This helps more people find it and tune into this work. Thank you so much :)

Join Tchadas Leo and Keanu Ianco as they talk about everything Jazz and Rock! Keanu is an Indigenous musician about to release his debut album this Fall 2021. After, Tchadas dives into some Indigenous news and announces the winner of the ONL Bluetooth headphone giveaway! Follow Keanu on Instagram: @keanuiencomusic

In the third of our special Transit Unplugged episodes from Virtual ThinkTransit, we have the final keynote from Day Three. Our final keynote of the conference had Geoff Gray step into Paul Comfort's shoes to moderate this amazing panel of Phil Verster, President and CEO, Metrolinx; Erinn Pinkerton, President and CEO, BC Transit; and Alex Wiggins, CEO, New Orleans Transit. Phil started off highlighting projects underway that will keep going to meet the needs of one of Canada's fastest-growing cities. But it's not just infrastructure, it's a focus on safety and getting people to feel comfortable taking transit again. Alex, as other speakers will note later, the pandemic highlighted the often historical disparities between the people who need transit and those who run it. Alex's own parents couldn't fully use the transit system he now runs. And the ferry system that's part of his network was once used as an embarkation place for African slaves. In New Orleans, as in many other cities across North America, people of color were disproportionately affected by both the pandemic health-wise, but economically as well. As Alex had to reduce service at the height of the pandemic, was he inadvertently hurting the very people he most needed to serve. Alex's goal, spurred by the pandemic, is looking at his entire transit system and remove barriers. He wants to get headways below 15 minutes and make transit riders equal to car drivers in access to jobs and services. Erinn, started her talk acknowledging that her office sites on the traditional lands of the Lekwungen, Songhees, Esquimalt, and WSÁNEĆ peoples. This, for people in British Columbia, is an important part of addressing the past disparities and injustices we benefit from now. BC Transit, as Geoff mentioned, serves the transit needs of an area bigger than the state of Texas. Erinn sees her job not as getting things back to normal but also to get things to something better. For example, morning and evening rush hour service is some of the most expensive services in the system, what if that becomes less important than better mid-day and weekend service? Mid-day and weekends have been in the past when people use transit less, but now that's changing. And Erinn is innovating with programs like Transit to Trail to get people to popular hiking spots and reduce pressure on communities and parking in already sensitive areas. After Erinn's talk, the panel took questions from the audience on the points raised above, like fares (The whole Province of B.C. is going fare-free for kids under 13 starting in September) and how each agency is helping people feel safe and ready to ride again. They are looking forward to the time when people have a place to take transit to again. "We have to be there for people. Mobility is freedom. Transit plays a role in helping the community recover, and I know that right now, transit riders feel that this is their one chance for a social connection." -- Erinn Pinkerton

The Sustainabili-Tea-Time podcast hosted by the University of Victoria Sustainability Project is recorded on Lekwungen and SENĆOŦEN speaking lands, known as the lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees), Xwsepsum (Esquimalt), and WSÁNEĆ (Saanich) sovereign nations. We are a student-led and student-funded organization dedicated to advocating for intersectional sustainability on and off-campus. Join Anne-Marie, Ellie, and Syd as they delve into the complicated and disconnected relationship with food and growing food. Syd is a community outreach leader and in-house land-based gardener at the University of Victoria Campus Community Garden. The garden helps students, faculty, and staff bridge and close the barriers to growing groceries on Lekwungen-speaking and WSÁNEĆ territories. The conversation broaches our collective disconnection as settlers in an urban area with food systems, food culture, and traditional land-based harvesting methods. The co-hosts discuss the destructive aspects within our food systems, such as colonialism, white supremacy, linear economic policy, and capitalism. The episode is the second part of a discussion that centres decolonization and land-back as an essential part of Indigenous food sovereignty. You can find out more about UVic Campus Community Garden at Instagram: @uviccampusgarden Website: communitygardenuvic.weebly.com Facebook: UVic Campus Community Garden Donate to food security and sovereignty action groups: Community Food Support Website: communityfoodiniti.wixsite.com Instagram: @communityfoodsupportvic Iglulik Food Bank Fire Relief Go-Fund Me: https://ca.gofundme.com/f/iglulik-food-bank-fire-relief Meegan Community Tent Instagram: @bhcommunitytent Go-Fund Me: https://ca.gofundme.com/f/standwithMEEGAN?qid=660f5edf4f630cd941231cf74022a2a3

The Sustainabili-Tea-Time podcast hosted by the University of Victoria Sustainability Project is recorded on Lekwungen and SENĆOŦEN speaking lands, known as the lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees), Xwsepsum (Esquimalt), and WSÁNEĆ (Saanich) sovereign nations. We are a student-led and student-funded organization dedicated to advocating for intersectional sustainability on and off-campus. Join Anne-Marie, Ellie, and Syd as they delve into the complicated and disconnected relationship with food and growing food. Syd is a community outreach leader and in-house land-based gardener at the University of Victoria Campus Community Garden. The garden helps students, faculty, and staff bridge and close the barriers to growing groceries on Lekwungen-speaking and WSÁNEĆ territories. The conversation broaches our collective disconnection as settlers in an urban area with food systems, food culture, and traditional land-based harvesting methods. The co-hosts discuss the destructive aspects within our food systems, such as colonialism, white supremacy, linear economic policy, and capitalism. The episode is the first part of a larger discussion that centres decolonization and land-back as an essential part of Indigenous food sovereignty. You can find out more about UVic Campus Community Garden at Instagram: @uviccampusgarden Website: communitygardenuvic.weebly.com Facebook: UVic Campus Community Garden Donate to food security and sovereignty action groups: Community Food Support Website: communityfoodiniti.wixsite.com Instagram: @communityfoodsupportvic Iglulik Food Bank Fire Relief Go-Fund Me: https://ca.gofundme.com/f/iglulik-food-bank-fire-relief Meegan Community Tent Instagram: @bhcommunitytent Go-Fund Me: https://ca.gofundme.com/f/standwithMEEGAN?qid=660f5edf4f630cd941231cf74022a2a3

"Rae Spoon is one of the most important musicians working in Canada today" - NOW Magazine Rae Spoon is an award winning non-binary performer, composer, music producer, visual content producer/director and author based on the territory of the Lekwungen speaking peoples in Victoria, BC. They published First Spring Grass Fire, a book of short stories about growing up in Alberta and Spoon was awarded an Honour of Distinction for LGBT writers in 2014. Spoon began the music label Coax Records "out of a love for indie music and as an answer to under representation for many groups in the music industry". Photo by Dave Todon Cover Art Design by Tania Willems https://www.coaxrecords.com/

"Rae Spoon is one of the most important musicians working in Canada today" - NOW Magazine Rae Spoon is an award winning non-binary performer, composer, music producer, visual content producer/director and author based on the territory of the Lekwungen speaking peoples in Victoria, BC. They published First Spring Grass Fire, a book of short stories about growing up in Alberta and Spoon was awarded an Honour of Distinction for LGBT writers in 2014. Spoon began the music label Coax Records "out of a love for indie music and as an answer to under representation for many groups in the music industry". Song: I'll Be A Ghost For You - Rae Spoon Song: You Can Dance - Rae Spoon Cover art design photos by Tania Willems

Monica Ogden (she/they) is an award-winning disabled Filipina, Polynesian, British storyteller, actor and comedian. Her Lilang migrated from Illocos Sur, Philippines in 1966, and she is now an uninvited visitor in the unceded territories of the Lekwungen and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples. Her solo show Monica vs. The Internet: Tales of a Social Justice Warrior ( ★★★★★ Winnipeg Free Press, ★★★★★ Saskatoon Star Phoenix) directed by K.P. Dennis toured 6 cities across Canada in the summer of 2019, toured to Second City Toronto, and was recently featured on CBC Arts with the National Theatre School #ArtApart series. Their next show 100 YT GUYS IN AN HOUR is currently in residency with the Belfry Theatre, and the Tremors Festival with Rumble Theatre Twitter: @monicaogden12 Instagram: @monicaogden12 K.P. DENNIS is a black, non-binary, multi-disciplinary artist, producer, director, and activist. They were the 2016 Youth Poet Laureate of Victoria and are currently the artistic director of COLORQODED, QTI2POC arts collective. In 2017 they were the recipient of the VACCS Community recognition Award and just finished a cross Canada tour with their critically acclaimed shows, Monica vs the Internet & LUBDUB. In February 2020 they released a chapbook entitled Growing Pains, available for purchase on their Instagram @wild.womxn, and are currently working on two new plays, The Cowboy Church & the Arena of Life in residency with the Belfry Theatre, and 100 YT GUYS IN AN HOUR in residency with Tremors Festival (Rumble Theatre) and the Belfry Theatre Incubator Program. Instagram: @starboi.dennis Support Stageworthy: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/stageworthy

The sounds in Victoria today, as drummers from the Lekwungen nation played inside the BC Legislature. Premier John Horgan has introduced legislation making BC the first province in the country to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People.  Horgan says it's a catalyst for change. It mandates the government to bring provincial laws and policies into harmony with the aims of the declaration. The UN declaration gives Indigenous Peoples the right to redress or compensation for traditional lands that are used, taken or damaged without their "free, prior and informed consent," but the B-C government says that does NOT mean a veto over resource projects. Grand Chief Stewart Philip spoke in the Legislature today about how pleased he is to see this happening. Premier Horgan told the Legislature he's determined to walk a path of reconciliation.

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Topics covered in this episodeHow medicinal mushrooms are used in herbal medicineThe immune modulating aspects of medicinal mushroomsWhen are medicinal mushrooms not a good choice, and when are the indicated?Constituent overview of medicinal mushroomsSpecific profile and uses for 3 specific medicinal mushroomsSafety considerations for medicinal mushroomsSimple ways to incorporate mushrooms into your routineDual extraction method for medicinal mushroomsAbout Kristen FunkKristen is a Medical Herbalist registered with the Canadian Herbalist's Association of BC, and underwent four years of training at the Pacific Rim College, on unceded Lekwungen territories (Victoria, BC). She received her Diploma of Phytotherapy, has independently studied various models of traditional medicine, including Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine, and has a grounded understanding of nutritional health. As a practitioner, Kristen values empowerment of her clients in their own healing journeys, and inclusivity and accessibility at all levels.Connect with Kristen FunkWebsite: www.kristenfunkmh.caFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/kristenfunkmh/Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Dr. Liam “Captain" Snowdon lives uninvited on the territory of the Lekwungen and WSÁNEĆ peoples on Vancouver Island. Their background is in social justice, harm reduction, street outreach, sexological bodywork, performance art and poetry. Captain runs the Sex Positive Art and Recreation Centre in Victoria and co-teaches the Somatic Sex Educator Professional Training. They delight in teaching with the Institute for Sexual Education and Enlightenment, doing outreach for the Anti-Violence-Project at the University of Victoria. Currently, Captain uses the pronoun they/them, identifies as a genderqueer - queer radical faery- faggot witch, is in love with the ocean and facilitation for liberation -- still loving it 30 years and counting.   Episode Highlights We discuss how Captain blends healing practices of sexuality and spirituality. Releasing shame from spiritual institutions and decolonizing the body. What it means to be an embodiment activist practicing in groups to heal and empower each other. ”How do we learn how to show up for difficult conversations and actually hear people?” The #metoo movement. Connecting to your desire and seeing it as beautiful and not dangerous. The importance of knowing our bodies ourselves before we ask others to connect with us. Sexological bodywork, communal erotic practice and other kinds of somatic sex education.   Tony's web links  CaptainSnowdon.ca  SomaticSexEducator.com Facebook Twitter Instagram

dr. liam “captain" snowdon - captain lives uninvited on the territory of the Lekwungen and WSÁNEĆ peoples on Vancouver Island. Their background is in social justice, harm reduction, street outreach, sexological bodywork, performance art and poetry. Captain runs the Sex Positive Art and Recreation Centre in Victoria and co-teaches the Somatic Sex Educator Professional Training. They delight in teaching with the Institute for Sexual Education and Enlightenment, doing outreach for the Anti-Violence Project at the University of Victoria. Currently, captain uses the pronoun they/them, identifies as a genderqueer-queer radical faery-faggot witch, is in love with the ocean and facilitation for liberation, still loving it 30 years and counting. Somatic Sex Educator Professional Training - https://somaticsexeducator.com/ Institute for Sexual Education and Enlightenment - http://www.instituteforsexuality.com/ Anti-Violence Project at the University of Victoria - https://www.antiviolenceproject.org/ Captain recommends: Wonder Body Coloring Book! - http://wonderbody.us Body Electric School - http://www.thebodyelectricschool.com/ River Drosera’s Erotic Arts Project - https://www.theeroticartsproject.com/ Thanks to the folks on Patreon who are supporting this podcast and all of Body Trust’s other work! Go visit patreon.com/bodytrust and become a patreon yourself to support the free podcasts, newsletters, and resources that we create for you. Music: Grateful to Little Dog Big Ears for their Creative Commons licensed music She Sees Mice (intro and outro). Make sure to subscribe in iTunes or Sticher. And give us a 5-star review in iTunes, it helps us reach more beloved explorers.

In May 2010, Deconstructing Dinner travelled to Vancouver Island where two international conferences on ethnobiology were being hosted. Ethnobiology examines the relationships between humans and their surrounding plants, animals and ecosystems. Today, more and more people are expressing an interest to develop closer relationships with the earth. This leaves much to be learned from the research of ethnobiologists, and in particular, from the symbiotic human-earth relationships that so many peoples around the world have long maintained. On this part II of the series, we listen to segments from a one-on-one interview with Nancy Turner of the University of Victoria. Nancy is one of the most well-known ethnobiologists in Canada and Deconstructing Dinner's Jon Steinman sat down with her in the community of Tofino to learn more about what ethnobiology is, why the field is an increasingly important one to pay attention to, and what we all might learn from the many indigenous peoples who ethnobiologists work with. Also on the show - a recording of a presentation by Cheryl Bryce and Pamela Tudge who are examining how the indigenous peoples living in what is now the City of Victoria might reinstate traditional harvesting practices of an important traditional food - camus. Guests Nancy Turner, distinguished professor, School of Environmental Studies, University of Victoria (Victoria, BC) - Born in Berkeley, California, Nancy moved to Victoria at the age of 5 and she lives there today as a Distinguished Professor in the School of Environmental Studies at the University of Victoria. She earned a PhD in Ethnobotany in 1974 from the University of British Columbia when she studied three contemporary indigenous groups of the Pacific Northwest (the Haida, Bella Coola and Lillooet). Nancy's major research has demonstrated the role of plant resources in past and present aboriginal cultures and languages as being an integral component of traditional knowledge systems. Nancy has also played an important role in helping demonstrate how traditional management of plant resources has shaped the landscapes and habitats of western Canada. In 1999 Nancy received the Order of British Columbia and in 2009 received the Order of Canada. She's authored numerous books including, among others, Food Plants of Coastal First Peoples, Food Plants of Interior First Peoples, Plants of Haida Gwaii and The Earth's Blanket - Traditional Teachings for Sustainable Living. Cheryl Bryce, lands manager, Songhees Nation, (Victoria, BC) - The Songhees or Songish, also known as the Lekwungen or Lekungen, are an indigenous North American Coast Salish people who reside on southeastern Vancouver Island, British Columbia in the Greater Victoria area. Pamela Tudge, former student, School of Environmental Studies, University of Victoria (Victoria, BC) - Pamela recently moved to the North Okanagan region of BC where she's now studying food systems and mapping for her master's research at the University of British Columbia - Okanagan.