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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…

Celebrating Métis Visual Art

Season 4, Episode 1
In this episode of the Métis Speaker Series, we speak with Christi Belcourt. Christi is a Métis visual artist and author living and working in Canada. The episode follows the discussion of her artwork and its roots in Métis quillwork, beadwork, and embroidery. Christi’s art has…

Healing Through Music

Season 3, Episode 8
In this episode of the Métis Speaker Series, we speak to Arlette Alcock, a Métis Folk Musician, Songwriter and Social Activist. As a member of the Cree Saulteaux Métis Nation, Arlette is a descendant of the Little Bear Cree First Nations and the Pine Creek Saulteaux. In the…

Doing the Heart Work

Season 3, Episode 7
In this episode of the Métis Speaker Series, we speak to Pixie Wells, the acting President of the Fraser Valley Métis Association as well as the 2SLGBTGGIA+peoples rep and health/housing director. Pixie uses her position to strengthen the Women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ peoples voice of…