Kiwew

CBC

Kīwew is a five-part podcast in which Governor General award-winning author David A. Robertson dives into his family's history and mysteries as he discovers and connects with his Cree identity.

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Bonus: How to celebrate National Indigenous People’s Day all summer long

Kiwew

06/21/24 • 52 min

Today we have a special bonus episode for you from our sibling show Unreserved, a fearless space for Indigenous voices. Host Rosanna Deerchild is ready to Indigenize your summer with a tastemaker’s guide to the best books, movies, podcasts and more.

More episodes of Unreserved are available at: https://link.chtbl.com/7B0c1W8G

Episode 5: The future

Kiwew

06/18/20 • 20 min

David looks to the future and imagines how he will continue to connect with his Cree identity without his father by his side.

Episode 2: A family mystery

Kiwew

06/18/20 • 17 min

David discovers a missing branch from his family tree - a great-aunt no one quite remembers, whose short life came to a tragic end. David pieces together the clues and makes some surprising discoveries.

Episode 4: Cree awakening

Kiwew

06/18/20 • 17 min

David always felt he was different growing up, but it wasn’t until he was being teased one summer in the small town of Melita, that he thought to question it. In this episode we hear how David, with the help of his father, begins to embrace his Cree identity.

Episode 3: Born on the land

Kiwew

06/18/20 • 18 min

David's earliest childhood memory involves running down the hallway of his suburban Winnipeg home, whereas his father's takes place on the trapline, in Northern Manitoba. Despite these disparate beginnings, both have had to embark on their own journeys to reconnect with their Cree identities.

Episode 1: Effie

Kiwew

06/10/20 • 19 min

Host David Robertson explores the mysterious death of his great-aunt Effie and discovers that record-keeping, especially when it involves the lives and deaths of Indigenous people, is patchy, at best.

Kīwew - Trailer

Kiwew

06/01/20 • 0 min

Kīwew is a Cree word. It means "he goes home." In this case, the "he" is Governor General award winning author David A. Robertson. He has spent the past few years discovering his family history, connecting with his Cree identity and rebuilding his relationship with his father.

Episode 6: One More Day

Kiwew

12/21/21 • 16 min

David reflects on the months that have passed since his father's death, and the launch of Kiwew and his memoir Black Water. Months that have been filled with joy, pain, and the discovery that he is still learning from his dad.

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How many episodes does Kiwew have?

Kiwew currently has 8 episodes available.

What topics does Kiwew cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Kiwew?

The episode title 'Episode 5: The future' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Kiwew?

The average episode length on Kiwew is 20 minutes.

How often are episodes of Kiwew released?

Episodes of Kiwew are typically released every 8 days.

When was the first episode of Kiwew?

The first episode of Kiwew was released on Jun 1, 2020.

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Kiwew

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