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Métis Speaker Series
Passing Down Knowledge
Season 7, Episode 5
In this episode of the Métis Speaker Series, we speak with Phillip Gladue, a respected Métis Elder whose deep roots in traditional ways have shaped a lifetime of cultural education and community leadership. Phillip brings Métis history to life through captivating presentations…
Building a Healthier Nation
Season 7, Episode 4
In this episode of the Métis Speaker Series, we’re joined by two staff members from Métis Nation BC: Katina Pollard, Provincial Health & Wellness Senior Manager, and Jodie Dixon, Regional Health Coordinator for Region 7. Together, they highlight the power of community within…
Tools, Trust and Transformation
Season 7, Episode 3
In this episode of the Métis Speaker Series, we sit down with Lloyd Main, Provincial Harm Reduction Specialist at MNBC. With over 40 years in healthcare, Lloyd shares how his experiences have shaped his approach to supporting individuals on their path to healthier choices. He…
Empowering Métis Voices in Cancer Care
Season 7, Episode 2
In this episode of the Métis Speaker Series, we speak with Talia Pfefferle, Director of the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Cancer Strategy at the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer, and Susie Hooper, Associate Minister of Health and Wellness for Métis Nation British Columbia.…
Healing Through Culture & Courage
Season 7, Episode 1
In this episode of the Métis Speaker Series, we sit down with Julie Nolin, a proud Métis & Cree journalist, educator, and mother, for a powerful conversation about her ongoing journey with breast cancer. Julie shares how her cultural identity, creative outlets, and community…
Finding Strength Through Dance
Season 6, Episode 8
In this episode of the Métis Speaker Series, we speak with the incredible Madelaine McCallum, a dancer, speaker, and survivor. From growing up in northern Saskatchewan to hitchhiking at 12 in search of a new life, Madelaine shares her powerful journey of resilience, healing, and…
Healing with Resilience
Season 6, Episode 7
In this emotional episode of the Métis Speaker Series, we speak with Richard Marion, a Métis man who is blind and reflects on his unique five-year journey battling colon cancer. He shares the physical and emotional challenges he faced, the impact on his family, and how…
Honouring Roots & Overcoming Challenges
Season 6, Episode 6
In this episode of the Métis Speaker Series, we speak with Jan Ovans, a member of the Cowichan Valley Métis Association, to explore her journey and the complexities of Métis identity. Jan shares stories of her family’s history in Alberta and the challenges they faced, reflecting…
Reclaiming Identity & Uplifting Métis Voices
Season 6, Episode 5
In this episode of the Métis Speaker Series, we speak with Madelaine McCracken, a Red River Métis scholar and educator. Madelaine discusses her work as a 4th-year PhD candidate and part-time professor at the University of Ottawa, focusing on Métis perspectives within Truth and…
Leading With Unity
Season 6, Episode 4
In this episode of the Métis Speaker Series, we speak with newly elected Métis Nation BC President, Walter Mineault. Walter shares his personal journey, his deep roots in the Métis community, and his vision for unifying Métis people across BC and Canada. He reflects on the…