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What role does youth engagement play in leadership development? What role does it play in building relationships and meaningful careers? Host Sam Bird speaks with veteran youth engagement expert Jocelyn Formsma, CEO of the National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) about how her extensive experience on youth councils led to her on path to leading a national organization.     In addition to leading the NAFC, Jocelyn is a Board Member of the Indigenous Bar Association, Advisor to the Ontario Indigenous Youth Partnership Project and on the Board of Trustees for the Canadian Museum of Human Rights.   Our theme music is from Minou-Pimatiswen by Nigel Irwin and the Chippewa Travellers. Supplemental music provided by Nagamo Publishing.  If you enjoyed this episode, we’d love for you to share it with others and give it a five-star rating. Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast and sign-up to our newsletter to be notified about our next podcast series. Miigwech for joining us on this journey. Young People Know is a co-production between Indigenous 150+ and the Mastercard Foundation EleV program. To learn more about the Mastercard Foundation EleV Program, and the voices and visions of Indigenous young people visit their website EleV: Taking Flight Together and sign up for their newsletter.  You can also follow EleV on their socials: InstagramFacebookTwitterLinked In To learn more about Indigenous 150+ and the Indigeous 150+ media training opportunities please visit our website and sign up for our newsletter. New announcements coming soon! You can also follow Indigeous 150+ on our socials: InstagramFacebookTwitterLinked In Don't forget to subscribe and be notified when we drop our next series! A transcription of Episode 5 is available here. Baamaapii!

How should young people be compensated for their time and expertise? What constitutes fair remuneration? What challenges do young people face when it comes to requesting compensation?  Host Sam Bird digs into these questions as well as the hidden costs of youth engagement that Indigenous young people often bear when they are consulted.  The episode guests include: Riley Yesno -  Former member of the Prime Minister's Youth Council, Vanier Scholar, and former Student Trustee with the Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board (Anishinaabe, Eabametoong First Nation). Jocelyn Formsma - CEO, National Association of Friendship Centres, Board Member of the Indigenous Bar Association, and Advisor to the Ontario Indigenous Youth Partnership Project.Brandon Montour - Concordia University Young Alumni Council, McGill University Faculty of Law - Faculty Council, (Kanien’kehá:ka from Mohawk Territory of Kahnawake).Autumn LaRose-Smith - President of the Provincial Métis Youth Council & Former USask Student Union President (Métis).Tutchone Dunfield - Former member of the Provincial Youth Council for Métis Nation of Alberta (Métis & Cree).Darian Baskatawang - Former member of Premier’s Council for Youth Opportunities, Independent First Nations Youth Working Group, and Ontario First Nations Young Peoples Council, and lawyer at OKT Law (Anishinaabe, Whitesand First Nation).Elycia Monaghan - a Kitikmeot Inuk medical student at NOSM University, and a former member of the Tree of Peace Friendship Centre Youth Council. See here for more on OCAP and a Livable Wage, both of which are discussed in this episode.  Our theme music is from Minou-Pimatiswen by Nigel Irwin and the Chippewa Travellers. Supplemental music provided by Nagamo Publishing.  If you enjoyed this episode, we’d love for you to share it with others and give it a five-star rating.  Young People Know is a co-production between Indigenous 150+ and the Mastercard Foundation EleV program.  To learn more about Indigenous 150+ and the Indigeous 150+ media training opportunities please visit our website and sign up for our newsletter.  You can also follow us on our socials: InstagramFacebookTwitterLinked In Thanks for tuning it! Baamaapii! A transcription of Episode 4 is available  here.

How are young people reforming practices within youth councils? How have Indigenous young people led policy change that has improved the lives of Indigenous people and Canadians more widely?  How are youth creating systemic change in the institutions they are a part of?   Host Sam Bird explores these questions with a range of youth leaders including: Riley Yesno - Former member of the Prime Minister's Youth Council, and former Student Trustee with the Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board (Anishinaabe, Eabametoong First Nation).Brandon Montour - Concordia University Young Alumni Council, McGill University Faculty of Law - Faculty Council (Kanien’kehá:ka from Mohawk Territory of Kahnawake).Autumn LaRose-Smith - President of the Provincial Métis Youth Council & Former USask Student Union President (Metis).Tutchone Dunfield - Former member of the Provincial Youth Council for Métis Nation of Alberta (Métis & Cree).Brian Pottle - Former President of the National Inuit Youth Council  (Inuit from Nunatsiavut). Darian Baskatawang - Former member of: Premier’s Council for Youth Opportunities, Independent First Nations Youth Working Group, Ontario First Nations Young Peoples Council.  (Anishinaabe, Whitesand First Nation) A copy of the MOU between U of Saskatchewan and the U of Sask Student Union discussed in the podcast can be found here. Young People Know is a co-production between Indigenous 150+ and the Mastercard Foundation EleV program.  Our theme music is from Minou-Pimatiswen by Nigel Irwin and the Chippewa Travellers. Supplemental music provided by Nagamo Publishing and Andrea Menard. Other featured artists include Justin Delorme, Mimi O'Bonsawin, David R. Maracle, Silla, and G.R. Gritt. If you enjoyed this episode, we’d love for you to share it with others and give it a five-star rating.  To learn more about Indigenous 150+ and the Indigeous 150+ media training opportunities please visit our website and sign up for our newsletter.  You can also follow us on our socials: Instagram Facebook Twitter Linked In Thanks for tuning it! Baamaapii! A transcript of Episode 3 is avaialble here!   .

What are the mechanics of effective youth engagement? How do you create an environment where everyone present feels comfortable to participate?  In other words, how do you get Shy Native Youth to speak up? What do you do when Indigenous youth are speaking up and they're tremendously pissed off?  Our host for this series, Sam Bird, explores these questions through conversations with three Indigenous young people: Elycia Monaghan, a Kitikmeot Inuk medical student at NOSM University, and former member of the Tree of Peace Friendship Centre Youth Council. Darian Baskatawang, a two-spirit Anishinaabe man of the Loon clan, member of Whitesand First Nation, and lawyer at OKT Law. Autumn LaRose-Smith, a queer Métis woman, President of the Provincial Métis Youth Council Métis Nation of Saskatchewan, and former USask Student Union President. Young People Know is a co-production between Indigenous 150+ and the Mastercard Foundation EleV program.  Our theme music is from Minou-Pimatiswen by Nigel Irwin and the Chippewa Travellers. Supplemental music provided by Nagamo Publishing and Andrea Menard. Other featured artists include Justin Delorme, Mimi O'Bonsawin, David R. Maracle, Silla, and G.R. Gritt. If you enjoyed this episode, we’d love for you to share it with others and give it a five-star rating. You can follow Host Sam Bird on Linked In.  To learn more about Indigenous 150+ and the Indigeous 150+ media training opportunities please visit our website and sign up for our newsletter.  You can also follow us on our socials: Instagram Facebook Twitter Linked In A transcript of Episode 2 is available here! Thanks for listening! Baamaapii!

What role does identity and culture play in the lives of Indigenous youth? How is one’s sense of identity impacted when representing the voices of Indigenous youth to a larger institution? What is required for youth to fully engage? Our host Sam Bird explores these questions through conversations with: Brian Pottle (Former President of the National Inuit Youth Council)Christine Tootoo (National Inuit Youth Council Representative for Kivalliq)Tutchone Dunfield (former member of the Provisional Youth Council for the Metis Nation of Alberta. Young People Know is a co-production between Indigenous 150+ and the Mastercard Foundation EleV program.  Our theme music is from Minou-Pimatiswen by Nigel Irwin and the Chippewa Travellers. Supplemental music provided by Nagamo Publishing and Andrea Menard. Other featured artists include GR Gritt, Chris Derksen & Silla, Justin Delorme, Bryden Gwiss Kiwenzie, Mimi O'Bonsawin. If you enjoyed this episode, we’d love for you to share it with others and give it a five-star rating.  To learn more about Indigenous 150+ and the Indigeous 150+ media training opportunities please visit our website and sign up for our newsletter.  You can also follow us on our socials: Instagram Facebook Twitter Linked In You can follow Host Sam Bird on Linked In.  A transcript of Episode 1 is  available here: Miigwech!

Young People Know, a special five-part podcast seriest hosted by Sam Bird, explores best practices in becoming youth-led through conversations with nine Indigenous changemakers from across the country. Subscribe now on your favourite podcast app and stay tuned for this important new series  launching on June 20, 2023! Young People Know is produced by the Mastercard Foundation EleV Program and Good Influence Films in partnership with Indigenous 150+.  To learn more about the Mastercard Foundation EleV Program please visit their website and sign up for their newsletter  Join a community of changemakers @EleVIndigenous on socials and get behind Indigenous innovation.  You can follow Host Sam Bird on Linked In. To follow Indigenous 150+ and learn more about our events and training programs: https://goodinfluencefilms.com/podsubscribe Check our latest news and weekly curation of Indigenous films and content. Join us on: InstagramTwitterFacebook Thanks for listening!

Join Indigenous 150+ hosts Kathleen Doxtator and Samantha Loney, and co-founder JoAnne Fishburn, who end Season 3 with highlights from the diverse stories created throughout the year and look behind the scenes at the Indigenous 150+ training programs. Tune in to learn how Indigenous 150+ got started, why it's so important to amplify the voices of the many different Indigenous nations from coast to coast to coast, and so much more! To enter the LISTENER SURVEY & GIVE-AWAY (to qualify for the gift give-away you must complete the survey by Midnight, March 1st, 2023!   To follow and listen to the following podcasts:  Divine Rezolutions Podcast, hosted by Kahleen Doxtator (spotify) Herstory The Podcast, by Samantha Loney (spotify) Travelling Métis Podcast (spotify)   To follow and learn more about on social media: Indigenous 150+ on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter Kathleen Dockstater Yakotshanuni) (Instagram) Samantha Loney (Instagram) Métis and Me Program (instagram) Herstory The Podcast Series by Samantha Loney (instagram) JoAnne Fishburn, Co-founder Indigenous 150+ (linkedin)   To learn more about the Laidlaw Foundation, who supported the Métis and Me program and the - Indigenous Youth & The Community Futures Fund. (next deadline March 2nd, 2023) To stay connected with our community, sign-up to the Indigenous 150+ newsletter: https://goodinfluencefilms.com/podsubscribe   The Indigenous 150+ podcast series is a Good Influence Films initiative in partnership with RBC Emerging Artists Project, Inspirit Foundation and the Mastercard Foundation.   THANK YOU TO EVERYONE FOR LISTENING!  Please SUBSBRIBE now on your favourite podcast app to be notified when we release our next season!!

Zorga Qaunaq, a self-taught Inuit tattoo artist and multidisciplinary artmaker, educator and business owner shares her story with fellow Indigenous 150+ podcaster Danasco Chakasm. Zorga shares what drew her to Inuit tattooing and how that’s led to her to start her own podcast that connects young inuit to their history and culture. Follow Zorga on Instragram @heygorgzilla  Follow Zorga’s upcoming podcast on instagram @Inuverypodcast   This episode was developed in the Intro to Digital Storytelling Program led by Good Influence Films in partnership with RBC Emerging Artists Project, Inspirit Foundation and the Mastercard Foundation.   To join our community and learn more about our events and training programs: https://goodinfluencefilms.com/podsubscribe

Join us for a fun and insightful episode as Indigenous 150+ podcaster, former councillor, educator, and entrepreneur Kathleen Doxtator (Yakotshanuni / "She is Happy") shares how her love for meaningful conversations inspired her to launch her own podcast, Divine Rezolutions, a space for her to unpack her experiences as an Oneida woman, and why it’s important to shine a light on the complex realities of Indigenous people. Hosted by Samantha Loney. To follow Kathleen on Tiktok and Instagram  To listen to and follow Kathleen's new podcast:  Divine Rezolutions  This episode was developed in the Intro to Digital Storytelling Program led by Good Influence Films in partnership with RBC Emerging Artists Project, Inspirit Foundation and the Mastercard Foundation. To join our community and learn more about our events and training programs: https://goodinfluencefilms.com/podsubscribe

Season 3 host, Amanda Elizabeth, a youth from the Kitchener Waterloo Region shares their experiences navigating the realities of mental health as an Urban Indigenous Two-Spirit youth and her dream to help youth reconnect with their cultures with "The Urban Indigenous" podcast. This episode was produced and hosted by fellow Indigenous 150+ podcaster Janis Qavavauq-Bibeau.  To follow Amanda Elizabeth's upcoming podcast "The Urban Indigenous": https://m.facebook.com/groups/1201800430359365 This episode was developed in the Intro to Digital Storytelling Program led by Good Influence Films in partnership with RBC Emerging Artists Project, Inspirit Foundation and the Mastercard Foundation. To join our community and learn more about our events, training programs and learning resources: https://goodinfluencefilms.com/podsubscribe

Have you ever thought of working in health care? Indigenous 150+ podcaster Hanna Sewell, a nurse and member of Batchewana First Nation speaks to the rewards and challenges of nursing and the stresses of the past few years. This interview is a healthy reminder about the importance of self-care and to have empathy for those working in healthcare. Host: Samantha Loney To listen to Hanna's episode Matriach In Medicine: The Journey of Healthcare Specialist Elaine Johnston To listen to the pilot of host Samantha Loney's fictional podcast comedy 'Herstory: It's a Man's World" This episode was developed in the Intro to Digital Storytelling Program led by Good Influence Films in partnership with RBC Emerging Artists Project, Inspirit Foundation and the Mastercard Foundation. To join our community and learn more about our events, training programs and learning resources: https://goodinfluencefilms.com/podsubscribe

What does it take to move the dial on MMIWG2S+? Meet Inuk advocate and activist Janis Qavavauq-Bibeau as she shares about the ground-breaking research she did with the Iskweu project that revealed many more missing individuals than had been recorded by police. Learn about her work with Iskweu and their plans for a new podcast! To learn more about the Iskwe Project an initiative of the Native Women’s Shelter of Montreal which aims to irradicate MMIWG2S+ in the greater Montreal area and supports women and families who have loved ones that have gone missing:  http://www.nwsm.info/en/iskweu-project Like & Follow Iskweu Project on Facebook and Instagram Follow Janis Qavavauq-Bibeau: https://www.tiktok.com/@arcticfrostbyte Listen to other episodes on Indigenous 150+ hosted and produced by Janis: The Iskweu Project: Raising Awareness for Change   Connie Walker: Sharing Stories from the Indigenous Side of History   Nakuset & The Montréal Native Women’s Shelter: Restoring lives with Care   Read the final report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Calls For Justice  If you need support the First Nations and Inuit Hotline can be contacted at 1-855-242-3310. This episode was developed in the Intro to Digital Storytelling Program led by Good Influence Films in partnership with RBC Emerging Artists Project, Inspirit Foundation and the Mastercard Foundation. To be learn more about our podcasts, guests, events and training programs: https://goodinfluencefilms.com/podsubscribe

Indigenous 150+ podcaster Danasco Chakasam, raised in Moosonee with family roots from Attawapiskat, speaks with host Zorga Qaunaq. Beading and learning traditional crafting skills from the age of nine, Danasco speaks about her love for fashion activism and her experience with the First People’s Innovation Lab which brings together modern technology with traditional arts and crafts. She shares what got her into podcasting why it’s important to talk about cultural appropriation and why it’s so wrong. Listen to Danasso's episode Tia Kennedy: Pursuing Dreams with Gratitude. Follow Danasco Chakasum on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/danascochakasum Follow host Zorga Qaunaq on Instagram at @heyzorgzilla To follow Zorga's upcoming INUVERY podcast celebrating Inuit culture: https://www.instagram.com/inuverypodcast/ This episode was developed in the Intro to Digital Storytelling Program led by Good Influence Films in partnership with RBC Emerging Artists Project, Inspirit Foundation and the Mastercard Foundation. To join our community and learn more about our events, training programs and learning resources: https://goodinfluencefilms.com/podsubscribe

Mathieu Germain Goodman, an innu-montangais Mashteuiatsh comunity member, shares his aspirations and journey to create Naturally Nomadic, a mobile production studio and podcast that journeys to Indigenous communities to highlight traditional teachings and green energy projects. For this episode Samantha Loney, Indigenous 150 facilitator catches him on the road where he shares stories of working with Wapikoni Mobile’s Virtual Studio, living on the land and the importance of following in his ancestors footsteps. Mathieu speaks from his heart about thriving and being grateful. To follow Mathieu on Instagram: @machewfrommashtew To follow Mathieu's company Kokum Productions and learn more about Naturally Nomadic and other projects on Youtube.  This episode was developed in the Intro to Digital Storytelling Program led by Good Influence Films in partnership with RBC Emerging Artists Project, Inspirit Foundation and the Mastercard Foundation. To join our community and learn more about our events, training programs and learning resources: https://goodinfluencefilms.com/podsubscribe

Host Nika Paziuk speaks with fellow Indigenous 150+ podcaster Kassidy Bernard, a Two-Spirit L’Nu from We’koqma’q, Unama'ki about their love and connection to their home community. Kassidy, a graduate of Nova Scotia College of Art and Design shares her journey as a graphic design artist and entrepreneur, the responsibility that comes with Indigenous representation and centring Mi'kmaq values.  To follow Kassidy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kassidyraine/ To learn more about Kassidy’s design company Patuokn visit: https://patuokn.com/ This episode was developed in the Intro to Digital Storytelling Program led by Good Influence Films in partnership with RBC Emerging Artists Project, Inspirit Foundation and the Mastercard Foundation. To join our community and learn more about our events, training programs and learning resources: https://goodinfluencefilms.com/podsubscribe

Host Kassidy Bernard speaks with fellow Indigenous150+ podcaster Nika Paziuk, a Métis woman based in Treaty 6 territory, otherwise known as Edmonton, Alberta. She speaks about her childhood, her experiences at a catholic school, and reconnecting to her culture. They discuss her dreams for Métis representation, the role of two-eyed seeing and her dedication to advocacy and building community through storytelling and podcasting. To follow and learn more about Nika's upcoming podcast Modern Métis: Matriarchs in Training Follow Nika Paziuk on Facebook Follow Nika Paziuk on Linked In  This episode was developed in the Intro to Digital Storytelling Program led by Good Influence Films in partnership with RBC Emerging Artists Project, Inspirit Foundation and the Mastercard Foundation. To join our community and learn more about our events, training programs and learning resources: https://goodinfluencefilms.com/podsubscribe

Tia Kennedy, a dedicated activist and entrepreneur from the Oneida Nation of The Thames and Walpole Island First Nation shares with host Danasco Chakasum, how her committment to being a good community member evolved into her role as an activist. They discuss her use of social media, volunteering in community, recent national and international opportnites all of which may not be as peaching as they seem! Follow Tia Kennedy on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kiinewkwe Follow Danasco Chakasum on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/danascochakasum This episode was developed in the Intro to Digital Storytelling Program led by Good Influence Films in partnership with RBC Emerging Artists Project, Inspirit Foundation and the Mastercard Foundation. To join our community and learn more about our events, training programs and learning resources: https://goodinfluencefilms.com/podsubscribe

Elaine Johnston, Former Chief and Councillor of Serpent River and leader in delivering frontline health care shares her days as a student and how her journey evolved from a helicopter paramedic into helping create the first Indigenous Health Access Centre in Ontario. She also shares her journey as a healer to bridge traditional knowledge with modern medicine to improve the health and wellness of Indigenous peoples. This compelling episode is hosted by Hanna Sewell, a registered nurse who is interested in sharing the voices, challenges and successes of frontline workers. To follow Hanna Sewell on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hanna.sewell.94/ This episode was developed in the Intro to Digital Storytelling Program led by Good Influence Films in partnership with RBC Emerging Artists Project, Inspirit Foundation and the Mastercard Foundation. To join our community and learn more about our events, training programs and learning resources: https://goodinfluencefilms.com/podsubscribe

Chris Beaver and Shelby Lisk discuss the making of The Art of Sovereignty podcast (TVO), the abscence of Indigneous artists in art history curriculum, and their journey to shine a light on 8 First Nations artists who fought to reclaim their voices and their identities through their work. Hosted by Amanda Elizabeth. To Listen to the Art of Sovereignty: https://www.tvo.org/podcasts/the-art-of-sovereignty To follow Shelby Lisk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelbyliskphoto To follow Chris Beaver: https://www.instagram.com/beaver.media To follow Amanda Elizabeth's upcoming podcast "The Urban Indigenous": https://m.facebook.com/groups/1201800430359365 This episode was developed in the Intro to Digital Storytelling Program led by Good Influence Films in partnership with RBC Emerging Artists Project, Inspirit Foundation and the Mastercard Foundation. To join our community and learn more about our events, training programs and learning resources: https://goodinfluencefilms.com/podsubscribe

Brandon Doxtator, community leader and environmental advocate in the role of environmental and consultation coordinator for the Oneida Nation of the Thames speaks with his real life cuz and host Kathleen Doxtator. They discuss challenges facing the Oneida Nation, including their 3-year boiled water advisory, and restoring quality of life through holistic and 7 generation approaches to both small scale and large scale needs. They also get into how institutions and non-Indigenous people can meaningfully support the well-being of local Indigenous communities.    You can find Brandon in the bush, or follow him on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Brandon.T.Doxtator/   Follow Brandon on Instagram   Follow Kathleen (@yakotshanuni) on Tiktok and Instagram To listen to and follow Kathleen's new podcast:  Divine Rezolutions  This episode was developed in the Intro to Digital Storytelling Program led by Good Influence Films in partnership with RBC Emerging Artists Project, Inspirit Foundation and the Mastercard Foundation. To join our community and learn more about our events and training programs: https://goodinfluencefilms.com/podsubscribe   Additional Resources: https://oneida.on.ca https://www.lowerthames-conservation.on.ca https://thamesriver.on.ca