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Episode 1: Catch up with the Book Women
We’re back! A lot has happened to us (and everyone else) in 2020. Catch up with us as we discuss what each of us has been up to; where we are all living and working right now, and all things going forward. Recorded on September 13, 2020 we discuss Dan Levy and the Indigenous Canada MOOC, books we’ve been reading, our pets and what we’ve been up to in COVID times.
Links to stuff mentioned:
- Indigenous Canada MOOC: https://www.ualberta.ca/admissions-programs/online-courses/indigenous-canada/index.html
- Sheila Laroque’s review of Billy-Ray Belcourt’s book: https://rabble.ca/books/reviews/2020/09/history-my-brief-body-queer-love-and-life-prairies
- Billy-Ray Belcourt A History of My Brief Body: https://billy-raybelcourt.com/a-history-of-my-brief-body
- Sex Criminals Graphic Novel: https://imagecomics.com/comics/series/sex-criminals
- Sunstone Graphic Novel: https://imagecomics.com/comics/series/sunstone
- Ratched: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7423538/
- The Haunting of Hill House: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6763664/
- Robin Wall Kimmerer, author of Braiding Sweetgrass and Gathering Moss: https://www.robinwallkimmerer.com/books
- Moonshot: The Indigenous Comics Collection: https://inhabiteducation.com/2020/05/19/moonshot-the-indigenous-comics-collection/
- This Place: 150 Years Retold: https://www.portageandmainpress.com/product/this-place/
- Glow-Up: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9680524/
- Fresh Off the Boat: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3551096/
- Schitt’s Creek: https://www.cbc.ca/schittscreek/
Music Credit: Broke for Free – “Something Elated”
Episode 2 – Skye Durocher
This week we join Skye Durocher, author of Spirits of the Northern Lights, to talk about grief, canceling our uncles, and Indigenous memes.
Links to stuff mentioned:
- Skye’s Author Page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Skyeduro/?__xts__[0]=68.
- Spirits of the Northern Lights website: https://spiritsofthenorthernlights.com/
- To purchase through Friesen Press: https://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000055944232/Skye-Durocher-Spirits-of-the-Northern-Lights
- The Mamawi Project: https://business.facebook.com/themamawiproject/
- Skye’s Twitter profile: https://twitter.com/skyeapeetogosan
- Skye’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/skye.apeetogosan?igshid=1xhmoq5gkwom8
- Cree Language Challenge Instagram: https://instagram.com/cree.language.challenge?igshid=mx3hjhzhaz9h
Music Credit: Broke for Free – “Something Elated”
Episode 3 – Josh Morin
Join us as we speak with Josh Morin, the Director of Operations at the Michif Cultural Connections in St. Albert, Alberta. We talk about the importance of family history, honoring our Metis veterans and being modern-day bannock snobs.
Links to Stuff Mentioned:
- Michif Cultural Connections: http://michifconnections.ca/ and their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/michifcultural
- To take Michif language classes please see: https://www.stalbertfurthered.com/
- Josh’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/MistahiSakhikan
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liimichifniiya/
Music Credit: Broke for Free – “Something Elated”
Episode 4 – Adrienne Larocque
Gather around as we chat with Adrienne Larocque, the owner and creator of Kihew and Rose; contemporary Indigenous beadwork jewelry. We chat about reclaiming culture, figuring out how to run a business, and fashion school.
Links to Stuff Mentioned:
- Kihew and Rose website: https://kihewandrose.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kihewandrose/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Kihewandrose/
- Hillberg and Berk Blog: https://hillbergandberk.com/blogs/know-her/beading-her-way-back-adrienne-larocque-on-her-jewellery-brand-kihew-and-rose-and-how-she-s-reclaiming-indigenous-identity-through-beadwork
- Chatelaine magazine article featuring Kihew and Rose: https://www.chatelaine.com/holiday/made-in-canada-holiday-gift-ideas/?fbclid=IwAR2R-T1TumB16QhVxbCc6g34FgHXY3IYymbzW0HR8w1Yz_Ad5fgU1rpQEdU
- Beazu Wholesale Beads: https://beazu.com/
- The Bear Paw Trading Post: https://bearpawtradingpost.ca/
- Country Beads: https://www.countrybeads.com/
Music Credit: Broke for Free – “Something Elated”
Episode 5 – Josh Languedoc
For this episode, we sip tea with Anishinaabe playwright, theatre artist, improvisor, and educator Josh Languedoc. We chat about connecting to our Indigenous roots, decolonizing screenplays, and Sailor Moon!
We also chat about:
- Josh’s play – Rocko and Nakoda: https://rockoandnakota.wordpress.com
- Citadel’s Stuck at Home Series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NS44XxIK-70
Music Credit: Broke for Free – “Something Elated”
Episode 6 – Data Sovereignty
Just the three of us chatting about Indigenous data sovereignty and what that actually means. Naturally this leads to conversation about Traditional Knowledge, the Open Access movement and salty divorce memoirs.
Links to stuff mentioned:
- An overview of Open Access: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=676JM1M_gFg&ab_channel=SHBOnline
- Mukurtu: https://mukurtu.org/
- Interview with Amanda Boyden: https://nationalpost.com/news/rape-infidelity-and-the-detonation-of-a-marriage-novelist-amanda-boydens-tumultuous-life-has-led-to-new-memoir
- Amanda Boyden: I Got the Dog https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781944884833
Music Credit: Broke for Free – “Something Elated”
Episode 7 – Wyatt Schiefelbein
This week we are chatting about all things music with our friend and colleague Wyatt Schiefelbein, who plays the Métis fiddle! We discuss all things musically inclined, community building and the childhood trauma we still have from horrible piano teachers.
Links to Stuff Mentioned:
- House of Hush Burlesque: https://www.houseofhushburlesque.com
- RuPaul’s Drag Race: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1353056/
- Devil at the Crossroads – documentary about Robert Johnson: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9046574/
- Liz Caroll: https://www.lizcarroll.com/
- The Fiddlers of James Bay: https://www.nfb.ca/film/fiddlers_of_james_bay/
- Orkney Fiddle Festival: https://www.orkneyfolkfestival.com/
- Saltfishforty: http://saltfishforty.co.uk/
- John Arcand Fiddle Festival: https://johnarcandfiddlefest.com/
- The Fox Chase by Finbar and Eddie Furey: https://youtu.be/JMWXXfDgHLw
- Wyatt’s email address: schiefel@ualberta.ca, and Twitter @WyGuymYgUY: https://twitter.com/WyGuymYgUY
Music Credit: Broke for Free – “Something Elated”
Episode 8 – The Folk Lordz
We take a break from whatever is happening to talk to the Folk Lordz – an improv/digital comedy duo from Edmonton. We chat about cultural protocols, what makes Indigenous storytelling and using real live (but dead) Octopus as puppets.
Links to Stuff Mentioned:
- The Folk Lordz on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEfpcGMy7s74gBHcU5aiGpA
- The Folk Lordz website: https://www.folklordz.com/. This includes links to their teaching as well as contact info.
- Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park: http://www.blackfootcrossing.ca/
- Howie Miller (Todd’s Dad!) and Comedian: http://howiemiller.com/
- My Octopus Teacher: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12888462/ Available on Netflix.
- Diversity in Comedy Sponsorships and Programs: Rapid Fire Theater in Edmonton, Bad Dog Theatre Company in Toronto and Blind Tiger Comedy in Vancouver.
- Mary’s Wedding at the Citadel in Edmonton: https://www.citadeltheatre.com/2020-2021/marys-wedding currently postponed to December 22, 2020 – January 30, 2021.
- Nakai Theatre Pivot Festival in Whitehorse, Yukon: https://nakaitheatre.com
- The Folk Lordz at the Vancouver Improv Festival: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngM8wfHe08s
Music Credit: Broke for Free – “Something Elated”
Episode 9 – Shane Chartrand
Gather around as we share some food for thought with chef Shane Chartrand, author of the book Tawâw: Progressive Indigenous Cuisine. We talk about cooking, being on tv, writing, and learning about and from the land. Also some of our “favorite” foods that we love to get tired of eating.
Links to Stuff Mentioned:
- Tawâw: Progressive Indigenous Cuisine by Shane Chartrand with Jennifer Cockrall-King: https://houseofanansi.com/products/taww?_pos=2&_sid=6f4d5b84e&_ss=r
- Jennifer Cockrall-King: http://jennifercockrallking.com/
- Sean Sherman, founder of The Sioux Chef: https://sioux-chef.com/
- Skwachàys Lodge in Vancouver, BC. https://skwachays.com/
Music Credit: Broke for Free – “Something Elated”
Episode 10 – Kisha Supernant
This week, the aunties hang out with Métis scholar and Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Alberta Dr. Kisha Supernant. We talk: maps, emotional labour, archeology, anthropology, cousins, and more!
Connect with her in one of the following ways:
- Her blog: metisarchaeologist
- Twitter: @archaeomapper
- Email: kisha.supernant@ualberta.ca
Other things we chatted about:
- Archaeologies of the Heart edited by K. Supernant, J.E. Baxter, N. Lyons, and S. Ataly
- Institute of Prairie and Indigenous Archaeology
- Rupertsland Centre for Métis Research
- CBC Article on Kisha’s work with residential school sites
Music Credit: Broke for Free – “Something Elated”
Episode 11 – Richard Van Camp
Gather ‘round with us as we join friend of the podcast Richard Van Camp to tell stories about the worst sex talk ever, supernatural destinies and how we’re all coping with the COVID-19 Pandemic. This episode is chock-full of laughs and recommendations about our favorite reads, listens and sexy comics.
Tanya and Richard’s sexy comics recommendations:
- Kiss Me Deadly by Richard Van Camp and Christopher Auchter
- Sunstone Series by Stjepan Sejic
- Sex Criminals Series by Matt Fraction and Chip Zdarsky
- Smut Peddler Series edited by Various Artists
- Drawn to Sex Series by Erika Moen and Matthew Nolan
- Crossplay by Niki Smith
- Letters for Lucardo by Otava Heikkilä
- Small Favors: The Definitive Girly Porno Collection by Colleen Coover
- Patience & Esther: An Edwardian Romance by S.W. Searle
- Garden of Flesh by Gilbert Hernandez
- My Lesbian Experience with Loneliness by Nagata Kabi
- The Less Than Epic Adventures of TJ and Amal by E.K. Weaver
- SFSX (Safe Sex) by Tina Horn
- Wet Moon (the entire series) by Sophie Campbell
- Unnatural by Mirka Andolfo
- Potential by Ariel Schrag
- Surviving the City by Tasha Spillett and Natasha Donovan
- Money Shot by Seeley Beattie, Issacs Russell Crank!
Links to other stuff mentioned:
- Phased Out show on CJSR 88.5 FM in Edmonton and podcast
- War of the Worlds remake on CBC Gem
- Gather by Richard Van Camp
- Where the Rivers Join by Beckylane
Community responses to Covid-19:
- Métis Nation of Saskatchewan: https://metisnationsk.com/covid/
- Métis Nation of Alberta: http://albertametis.com/covid-19-information/
- Manitoba Métis Federation: https://www.manitobametis.com/covid19-information/
- Fort Smith, NWT: https://www.fortsmith.ca/coronavirus-disease-covid-19
Music Credit: Broke for Free – “Something Elated”
Episode 12 – Dion Kaszas
Join us for our last interview of season 2. For this episode, we hang out with Dion Kaszas: a traditional hand tattoo artist. His ancestors, the Nlaka’pamux, use methods like skin stitching and hand poking. We also chat about the effects of colonization, the mind/body connection, and how to reclaim Indigenous traditions.
Links to other things we chat about:
- Earth Line Tattoo: https://www.earthlinetattoo.com/home
- Dion’s Master’s Thesis: https://dx.doi.org/10.14288/1.0365997
- Research about Indigenous Tattoo practices: www.indigenoustattooing.com
Connect with Dion:
- Website: https://consumedbyink.com/
- Bookings: https://consumedbyink.com/contact
- youTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWbSoHz6WUDkZXwMdfjIK9g
Music Credit: Broke for Free – “Something Elated”
Episode 13 – Wrap Up!
The season is over! Catch up with your favorite Aunties as we reflect on how we are still surviving and thriving. We chat about our favorite episodes, what we missed and give a sneak peak for Season 3! Thanks to the Edmonton Arts Council for support in making season 2 happen.
Links to Stuff Mentioned:
- Botte Chai Bar in Saskatoon
- Edmonton Arts Council – the funders of Season 2
- Norma Dunning – also see Season 1, Episode 8 of Book Women Podcast for our interview with her
- Tipi Confessions – Sexy storytelling with a decolonial lens
- Stories of the Road Allowance People – Edited by Maria Campbell
- Tenille Campbell – Dene/Métis author and photographer from English River First Nation, SK
- Congress (of the Humanities and Social Sciences)
- Wîwîp’son – Indigenous Nurturing Therapy in Edmonton, AB
- Daniel Heath Justice – Why Indigenous Literatures Matter
- Joshua Whitehead – Johnny Appleseed. Also on the 2021 Canada Reads upcoming on March 8-11.
- Amanda Boyden – I got the dog
Music Credit: Broke for Free – “Something Elated”