Our Storytellers

05/21/2024

Hello friends and family,

Please see the press release below from Our Storytellers. It is with a heavy heart that we must announce that we lost access to camera equipment.

Please read the press release. We have a gofundme you can donate to here if you believe in our mission.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-save-the-stories

Please share if you can.

05/10/2024

On this weekend's episode, we're joined by Mohawk Artist and Filmmaker, Shelley Niro.

Shelley recently released a new movie called Café Daughter, about a young Chinese-Cree named Yvette Wong as she embraces her heritage and builds towards her dream of becoming a doctor in 1960s Saskatchewan. The film is based the true story of Dr. Lillian Eva Quan Dyck.

Shelley also has an international art retrospective exhibition that's touring art galleries.

We discuss filmmaking and storytelling on this weekend's episode of Our Storytellers.

03/03/2024

New Episode Alert! This one is a must watch!

Please welcome Marie Smallboy to the podcast. We talk language, ceremony, natural law and much more.

Have a great day!

Love Riel

In this episode of Our Storytellers, we’re joined by Marie Smallboy.Marie is nêhiyaw from Maskwacis, which is located in what people today call Alberta. Mari...

02/28/2024

My hands go up to all the people who are teaching and learning the language currently. My hands go up to the children that are learning from their grandparents.

Does anyone know someone who has successfully learnt their language fluently, while having English or French being their first language? If so, please contact me because I think I really need to interview that person.

After 10 episodes of the podcast, I'm coming to the dire and urgent epiphany that if the language is gone, we're going to lose SO MUCH of our ways. There is so much knowledge in the languages that we can gain access to if we just learn it.

As someone who embraces technology, I think that there will be development in AI that will help "translate" our languages, but I do not foresee AI understanding our languages like the old ones do.

Please tell me because I am ignorant and have no clue. And I barely know a lick of my language. Please tell me, is our current solution enough? Do we need to find a better solution? Hiy-hiy

01/07/2024

New Episode Alert on Our StorytellersPodcast

In our latest episode, we had the privilege of sitting down with Corey Janvier, Founder and CEO of Cedar Brush Site Services and Janitorial. Corey, a proud member of the Chipewyan Prairie Dene First Nation from Alberta, shares invaluable insights into the journey of starting and running a business.

Tune in to uncover gems of wisdom on entrepreneurship, career tips, and more! Whether you're aspiring to start your own venture or simply curious about the business world, this episode is a must-listen.

Cedar Brush Site Services and Janitorial is a remarkable 100% Indigenous Staffed company, offering site services and janitorial solutions to Indigenous Organizations, Industrial, and Commercial Clients in the Metro Vancouver Region and beyond.

Ready to be inspired? Listen now and check out their website for more:

Cedar Brush Site Services and Janitorial https://www.cedarbrush.ca/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWFFDzdPMGI
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6YG7EYtY6JTdt0ayeMYX9p?si=f924f191abfc4e45

On the latest episode of Our Storytellers, we sit down with the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Cedar Brush Site Services and Janitorial, Corey Janvie...

12/24/2023

Watch the latest episode of Our Storytellers, with Dallas Pootlass on YouTube and Spotify.

Dallas is an Indigenous coach who’s organization, Indigenous Empowerment Coaching, helps Indigenous organizations improve their results. We talk about Careers, breathwork and much more.

I hope you enjoy 😊

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0TXOulmS08jjlrK8lhPBk1?si=0k80iYldT8OrjJ4UEK-WNA

https://youtu.be/2go1Iww-3wk?si=gVyPRmZmtot6RCp2

In this episode of Our Storytellers Podcast, join us for a conversation with Dallas Pootlass, an Indigenous Coach from Bella Coola. We'll explore career advi...

12/18/2023

Exciting Times! We've just dropped a brand new episode with the incredible Yvonne Wyss.

Dive into some Sḵwx̱wú7mesh history, lessons from August Jack Khasahlano and much more.

Whether you're a long-time supporter of Our Storytellers or a newcomer eager to dive into the world of Indigenous narratives, this episode is not to be missed!

Let us know what you think

On today’s podcast, it is an honour to introduce you to the matriarch of my family, Stih7ay Sla7nay, where the river forks and splits, in Nehiyaw, Piyisew Is...

12/02/2023

Want to learn a little bit more about Indigenous Culture and Perspectives?

On the latest episode of Our Storytellers, Ken Drury shares his story about working in Canada’s Correctional System, overcoming addiction, culture and much more.

Watch now on YouTube and Spotify.

In this episode of Our Storytellers, we sit down with Piwapskweno, Ken Drury. He is Cree/Métis from Winnipeg, Manitoba.Ken follows the red road, incorporatin...

11/05/2023

Get to know the Host of the Podcast with Episode #2 with Riel Drury.

You can watch and listen, now live on Spotify.

In this episode of the Our Storytellers Podcast, we're getting to know the host of the Podcast, Riel Drury. Riel is Cree-Métis, born and raised in British Columbia, but whose roots run back to Red River, Manitoba. Riel is joined by Ryan "Jimbo" Jim, the Director of Listener Experience of the podcas...

09/30/2023

Dear friends and fellow story enthusiasts,

We are thrilled to invite you to become a part of our Patreon community supporting the Our Storytellers podcast. 🎙️

At Our Storytellers,"we are on a mission to preserve and celebrate Indigenous oral history while gaining profound insights through lived experiences. Each episode is a journey into the rich tapestry of Indigenous heritage, sharing the wisdom, struggles, and triumphs of incredible storytellers.

By becoming a patron, you'll not only support the preservation of Indigenous cultures but also gain access to exclusive perks like early episode releases, behind-the-scenes content, and the opportunity to suggest guests or topics for future episodes.

🌎 Your support matters. It helps us continue to produce high-quality, culturally competent content that respects and honors the voices of Indigenous peoples.

🔓 Join us on this meaningful journey and help ensure that these invaluable narratives continue to shine brightly for generations to come. Together, we can make a difference!

Ready to join us? Click the link below to become a patron and embark on this incredible storytelling adventure with us:

https://patreon.com/OurStorytellers

Thank you for being a vital part of the "Our Storytellers" community. Your support means the world to us! 🌟