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Podcast episode: connecting art and identity with special guest Robin Sather and Lisa Shepherd

Connecting Art and Identity

Season 5, Episode 8
In this episode, we welcome Lisa Shepherd; a celebrated artist, highly respected cultural ambassador, and knowledge carrier for the Métis Nation. Along with Robin Sather, a professional LEGO® artisan and builder since 2004. They discuss how their art celebrates Métis ancestry…

Building and Empowering Métis Businesses

Season 5, Episode 6
In this episode, Ryan St. Germaine and Stuart Dixon discuss Métis entrepreneurship, including the diverse range of Métis-owned businesses and the support available for them. Listeners will gain insights into the unique qualities of Métis businesses, the legacy they carry, and…

Building and Empowering Métis Businesses - Cloned

Season 5, Episode 6
In this episode, Ryan St. Germaine and Stuart Dixon discuss Métis entrepreneurship, including the diverse range of Métis-owned businesses and the support available for them. Listeners will gain insights into the unique qualities of Métis businesses, the legacy they carry, and…

The Art of Métis Beadwork

Season 5, Episode 5
In this episode, we explore the art of beading through the stories of Métis artist Jennine Krauchi, along with Claire Johnston and David Hienrichs. Jennine is an internationally recognized Métis artist and designer based in Winnipeg, MB. Jennine shares how she grew up with…

Balancing Tech & Innovation With Cultural Authenticity

Season 5, Episode 4
Josh Nilson, co-founder of Eastside Games and BC Tech’s 2022 Person of the Year, shares his journey from growing up in a small town in Northern BC to being a leader in the tech industry. He discusses his 25-year tech career, passion for gaming, creation of Eastside Games, and…

Elevating Métis Voices and Culture

Season 5, Episode 3
In this episode of the Métis Speaker Series, we’re joined by Colette Trudeau, CEO of Métis Nation British Columbia and a former DJ and singer-songwriter. Colette shares her unique journey from touring with a rock band to leading one of the largest Métis organizations in Canada,…

From Dirt Floors to the Senate Floor

Season 5, Episode 2
In this episode of the Métis Speaker Series, we welcome Gerry St. Germain; a distinguished Métis leader with a remarkable career in military service, business, and politics. Gerry discusses his experiences with identity, discrimination, resilience, and his contributions to…

Bridging Indigenous Wisdom and Modern Medicine

Season 5, Episode 1
In this insightful episode of the Métis Speaker Series, we are joined by Dr. Danièle Behn Smith, the Deputy Provincial Health Officer for Indigenous Health in British Columbia. Dr. Behn Smith shares her journey of blending traditional Indigenous knowledge with Western medical…

What It Means to Be Renegade

Season 4, Episode 8
In this episode of the Métis Speaker Series, guest host Lisa Shepherd sits down with the Métis artist behind Renegade Rose Artistry, Sheena Gering. This episode follows conversations between Lisa and Sheena on traditional beadwork and the lesser-known art forms of rug hooking…

Discovering Being Métis

Season 4, Episode 7
In this episode of the Métis Speaker Series, we are joined by Kim Gullion Stewart, Métis visual artist, Educator, Consultant, and Independent Art Researcher, born in Athabasca, Alberta. In this session, Kim discusses her passion for visual art and connections to her Métis…