I love that you think we deserve suits: Youth Engagement & Participation
Release Date: 06/27/2023
We can’t just hope that the right leaders come along: Youth Engagement & Leadership Development
Indigenous 150+
What role does youth engagement play in leadership development? What role does it play in building relationships and meaningful careers? Host speaks with veteran youth engagement expert , 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...
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How does this work to support the bus ride home?: Youth Engagement & Compensation
Indigenous 150+
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 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: - 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). - CEO, National...
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Let’s chat about good policy that works for people: Youth Engagement & Policy Change
Indigenous 150+
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: - 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). - Concordia University Young Alumni Council, McGill...
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I love that you think we deserve suits: Youth Engagement & Participation
Indigenous 150+
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...
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This stems back to being named after my great grandmother: Youth Engagement & Identity
Indigenous 150+
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...
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Introducing Young People Know - A Special Series
Indigenous 150+
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 To learn more about the Mastercard Foundation EleV Program please and Join a community of changemakers @EleVIndigenous on socials and get behind...
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A Bird’s Eye View Across 2022
Indigenous 150+
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 (to qualify for the gift give-away you must complete the survey by Midnight, March 1st, 2023! To follow and listen to the following...
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Zorga Qaunaq: Cultivating Inuit Identity
Indigenous 150+
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 Follow Zorga’s upcoming podcast on instagram 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...
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Kathleen Doxtator (Yakotshanuni ): Honouring Her Gifts
Indigenous 150+
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 and To listen to and follow Kathleen's new podcast: This episode was developed in the Intro to Digital...
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Amanda Elizabeth: Youth Helping Youth
Indigenous 150+
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": This episode was developed in the Intro to Digital Storytelling Program led by Good Influence Films in partnership with RBC Emerging Artists...
info_outlineWhat 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:
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Elycia Monaghan, a Kitikmeot Inuk medical student at NOSM University, and former member of the Tree of Peace Friendship Centre Youth Council.
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Darian Baskatawang, a two-spirit Anishinaabe man of the Loon clan, member of Whitesand First Nation, and lawyer at OKT Law.
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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.
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A transcript of Episode 2 is available here!
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