indigenous health and wellness

In a can't-miss episode for fans of the podcast, hosts Jade Chaboyer-Kondra and Nicole Taylor-Sterritt challenge three of Interior Voices' self-proclaimed biggest fans to a trivia contest based on previous episodes from this season! Listen to Natalie Daniels, Indigenous cultural safety and practice lead, Darcy Doberstein, manager, strategy and accountability, Indigenous Partnerships, and Becca Britton, Métis health systems advocate, show off their podcast knowledge for a chance at the crown. 

Relive the best of the season, with fun, laughter, and conversation about the important themes and learnings Interior Voices brought to life in 2023. Are you an avid listener? We encourage you to play along!

As the fifth season draws to a close, we also acknowledge the work and legacy of two individuals who have been integral to Interior Voices throughout the years. 

Beth Blew, one of the original co-founders of the podcast, edited Interior Voices for 4.5 seasons in addion to marketing the podcast. Her behind-the-scenes contributions allowed it to flourish and grow, to become the podcast it is today. 

We also acknowledge Jody Wagner, one of our excellent hosts. Jody recently took a new position within Interior Health and will no longer be working as a host of the podcast - but her insight, creative ideas, and compelling questions will leave a legacy. 

Have you enjoyed this trip down memory lane? Revisit Season 5 by listening to previous episodes: 

Season 5, Episode 1 – Peer Inclusion Project

Season 5, Episode 2 – Aboriginal Partnerships Leadership Team

Season 5, Episode 3 – Indigenous Health Emergency Management Liaison Tamara Sommer

Season 5, Episode 4 – Indigenous Nurses Day

Season 5, Episode 5 – Moose Hide Campaign

Season 5, Episode 6 – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Season 5, Episode 7 – Climate Change

Season 5, Episode 8 – Métis Nation British Columbia

Season 5, Episode 9 – Indigenous Foods in IH Facilities

On today's episode, hosts Nicole Taylor-Sterritt and Jade Chaboyer-Kondra sit down with Savanna Brown, Direction, Quality Standards & Initiatives, to learn how Interior Health has integrated traditional Indigenous food options into Interior Health facilities. 

The legacy of colonization in Canada can be felt through the systemic inequities that remain, such as the loss of traditional foods for Indigenous peoples - food which is integral to Indigenous culture. Through the Traditional Food Initiative, Savanna's work has started with her own learning and unlearning journey including a Ministry of Health led piloted learning journey to introduce Indigenous foods into health care. In partnership with the Support Services leadership team, she looks forward to collaborating with Indigenous community members to understand their needs and help create a menu that embraces traditional recipes and their history. 

Learn more: 

• Home on Native Land, an educational site recommended by Savanna

On today's episode, hosts Nicole Taylor-Sterritt and Jade Chaboyer-Kondra sit down with Becca Britton, Métis Health Systems Advocate (Interior Region) for MNBC’s Ministry of Health and Eva Habib, the Métis Health Equity Manager from Métis Nation British Columbia, or MNBC.

In a compelling conversation, they discuss the history of the Métis, the importance of culturally safe and distinctive health care, and the working relationship between MNBC and Interior Health. This discussion was had in honour of Louis Riel Day, earlier this month.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone working in health care who wants to learn about Métis culture, history, and how to work toward achieving better health outcomes for Métis people. 

If you'd like to learn more about Louis Riel, check out these previous episodes of Interior Voices: 

Season 4, Episode 8: an interview with Métis historian Brodie Douglas
Season 3, Episode 8, Part 1: an interview with Debra Fisher, Director, Region 4 from Métis Nation BC
Season 3, Episode 8, Part 2: an interview with Dean Gladue, Director, Region 3 from Métis Nation BC

On today’s episode hosts Jade Chadboyer-Kondra and Nicole Taylor-Sterritt welcome the Aboriginal Partnerships Leadership Team.

Learn more

• Check out Aboriginal Partnerships on the IH Website and on the InsideNet
• IH Aboriginal Health and Wellness Strategy
•  Donna Robbins (Gabriel family)
• Jo-ann Q’um Q’um Xiiem Archibald

On today’s episode hosts Tracy Mooney and Jody Wagner sit down with Métis historian Brodie Douglas for a discussion of Louis Riel, Métis history and more.

Mentioned in this Episode

• The Northwest is Our Mother by Jean Tyee
• From the Ashes by Jessie Thistle
• Halfbreed by Maria Campbell
• Harry Daniels

Additional Louis Riel Day Resources

• ​Download the Louis Riel Day Toolkit (InsideNet)
• Visit the Métis Nation BC (MNBC) website
• Read Kaa-wiichitoyaahk: We Take Care of Each Other (available through IH Library Services)
• Learn the Michif language
• Download and display the Louis Riel poster at your worksite (InsideNet)
• Participate in November's Allyship Builders (InsideNet)