YOTR: Finding the Good

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07/29/20 • 52 min

In this episode of Yotakahron on the Road (YOTR), Yotakahron chats on a beach with Justin Lund (Diné) in Aotearoa. Justin is a PhD Candidate at the University of Oklahoma in the Department of Anthropology. He studies genetics and bioethics focusing on Native American communities. They chat about his research, being native in genomics, encountering racism, and finding the good.
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You can find more information about Heartberry Podcast at their website: www.heartberrypodcast.com and be sure to check them out on Twitter at @heartberrypod and Instagram at @heartberrypodcast! If you want to email them, they can be reached at [email protected]
Original artwork by Shanna Peltier
Mixing by Liam Taylor

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On-reserve during COVID-19

In this episode, Shanna and Yotakahron attempt to record virtually (forgive the Rez wifi cutting out a few times)! Due to the pandemic, they’re both living back in their communities of Wikwemikong and Six Nations. They wanted to share their experiences being back home for quarantine, what their communities are doing in response to COVID-19, and how they’re trying to take care of themselves during this time. Remember: Wash Your Hands, Practice Social Distancing, Stay Home and Stay Safe!

This episode is in collaboration with Yellowhead Institute which is based out of Ryerson University. We are so grateful for their support! They have a Call for Collaboration for creators, researchers and artists to use whatever medium is most comfortable to discuss Indigenous policy during COVID-19. You can find more information about it here: https://yellowheadinstitute.org/call-for-collaboration/

You can find more information about Heartberry Podcast at their website: www.heartberrypodcast.com and be sure to check them out on Twitter at @heartberrypod and Instagram at @heartberrypodcast! If you want to email in, they can be reached at [email protected]

Original artwork by Shanna Peltier
Mixing by Liam Taylor

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This Is My Normal

This episode is sponsored by the Indigenous Education Network at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (https://www.oise.utoronto.ca/ien/). Chi-Miigwech, Niawen'ko:wa!
In this episode, Shanna and Yotakahron do their first interview together, with the incredible Jennifer Sylvester. Jennifer is an Anishnaabe Kwe who is entering her second year as a Ph.D. student in Social Justice Education at the University of Toronto – Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE). She is an advocate for Indigenous social issues, but more importantly, equity, protection and inclusion of Indigenous women. She is also a single parent to a 14-year-old young man.
In between the healing shared laughter of Indigenous women, they exchange post-secondary stories (one that includes Bob Rae) and discuss how we can better support mature students.
You can find more information about Heartberry Podcast at their website: www.heartberrypodcast.com and be sure to check them out on Twitter at @heartberrypod and Instagram at @heartberrypodcast! If you want to email them, they can be reached at [email protected]
Original artwork by Shanna Peltier
Mixing by Liam Taylor