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Métis Speaker Series
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…
Métis Storytelling in Film
Season 4, Episode 6
On today’s episode of the Métis Speaker Series, we chat with Jordan Waunch, a Vancouver-based Métis artist, producer, actor, and content creator. Jordan has acted and written for film, television, and animated series. Listen in as Jordan shares his passion for writing, Métis…
Métis Education and Authenticity
Season 4, Episode 5
On this episode of the Métis Speaker Series, we speak to Billie-Jo Grant, an award-winning educator with over 20 years of classroom experience. Billie-Jo is a proud citizen of the Métis Nation of Alberta. As an adult, Billie-Jo found strength and pride in being Métis once she…
Repurposing Your Roots
Season 4, Episode 4
In this episode of the Métis Speaker Series, we speak with Casandra Woolever, a Métis fashion designer and owner of Métis Branded. Casandra is truly a creator. The episode follows her passion for the historic Métis Capote, which she makes from recycled and repurposed old wool…
Harnessing Indigenous Storytelling
Season 4, Episode 3
On this episode of the Métis Speaker Series, we are joined by Julie Nolin, a producer and reporter for Global BC who is proudly Métis and Cree. Julie spent nearly a decade with CTV News as a multi-skilled journalist. In addition to now working with Global BC, Julie has taught …
Exploring Traditional Fashion as a Métis Woman
Season 4, Episode 2
In this episode of the Métis Speaker Series, we are joined by Leah Dorion, an interdisciplinary Métis visual artist from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. She is a teacher, painter, filmmaker, and published writer with a BED, BA, and MA. Leah is a self-taught visual artist and…