Indigenous Pathways

Cheryl Croucher talks to Calgary podcasters Lawrence Gervais and Ross Pambrun about their new project, The Squeaky Wheel Metis Podcast.

This week, PhD candidate Hali Heavy Shield tells Cheryl about the exhibit she organized at the Galt Museum that profiles traditional Kainaiwa beadwork, as part of a research project on the history of Kainai women.

Cheryl Croucher speaks with graduate student Melissa Shouting about her involvement in Mootookakio'ssan, a research collaboration with the United Kingdom to digitize historical Blackfoot objects in British museums.

Nadia Houle tells host Cheryl Croucher about how she pivoted her training as a kinesiologist into the grassroots movement she founded called Indigenous Birth of Alberta.

Host Cheryl Croucher speaks with Crystal Pennell from MacEwan University about the exciting new Indigenous Youth Rising Conference.

Randall Benson of Gridworks Energy Group talks with Cheryl Croucher about growing his renewable energy business and his Indigenous solar program.

Cheryl Croucher profiles hip-hop artist and dancer Matthew Wood upon his appointment as Edmonton's third Indigenous Artist in Residence.

Matthew Wood talks with Cheryl Croucher about his new role as Edmonton's 2021 Indigenous Artist in Residence

Bert Crowfoot of AMMSA, Aboriginal Multi Media Society of Alberta, speaks to Cheryl Croucher about launching a new Indigenous radio station called The Raven 89.3 FM

Christine Sokaymoh Frederick talks to Cheryl Croucher about the short yet prolific life of Filmmaker and poet Taran Kootenhayoo and plans to commemorate his life at Dreamspeakers

Cheryl Croucher speaks with Métis artist Melissa-Jo Belcourt Moses about her new role at the Art Gallery of Alberta as the Adjunct Curator of Indigenous Art

Cheryl Croucher speaks with Iikaisskini Centre psychologist Wilma Spear Chief about the extra challenges for Indigenous students on Blue Monday, the most depressing day of the year.

In our fourth extended interview this season, host Cheryl Croucher profiles the philosophy and accomplishments of Michael Frank, the newly appointed Director of Indigenous Education and Communications at the University of Lethbridge.

Crystal Good Rider is the project manager for the Indigenous Women’s Council, which promotes entrepreneurship and prosperity based on shared Blackfoot principles.

Blackfoot consultant Michael Frank returns to the University of Lethbridge to become the Director of Indigenous Education and Communications, an important new leadership position created through a partnership between The University of Lethbridge and Mastercard Foundation.

In less than two years, Tristen Sanderson has pivoted her career path from roofing contractor to tattoo artist and painter, with clients all across North America.

Art has become the vehicle for Tanya Rushton to discover her Cree culture and spirituality.

Frances Whitford is a Métis artisan who crafts traditional mukluks and mitts using hides and furs from animals caught on her family trapline in Northern Alberta.

Lawyer turned academic Don McIntyre specializes in Indigenous issues as an Assistant Professor in the Dhillon School of Business at the University of Lethbridge.  His course called "Conversational Indigenization: Reconciling Reconciliation" invites people to talk openly about language and definitions.

Website:  https://www.uleth.ca/unews/article/new-course-available-students-public-examines-language-around-indigenization-and#.X77GxF57njA

Lorrie Lawrence is a Métis artists and co-founder of the Indigenous Artists Market Collective in Edmonton.  The planned Indigenous Holiday Market has been moved online.