Season 2 Trailer

05/22/24 • 0 min

Join the Rupertsland Métis Student Association for an all-new season of Shakamohta!
This student-led and produced podcast celebrates the rich traditions and innovations of the Métis community.

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Join the Rupertsland Métis Student Association for an all-new season of Shakamohta!
This student-led and produced podcast celebrates the rich traditions and innovations of the Métis community.

Previous Episode

Métis fashion with Alexa Lizotte of Desert Métis

Rupertsland Institute’s Shakamohta is here with the final episode of Season 1! This student-led podcast celebrates the traditions and innovations of the Métis community and its members.
Our Season 1 finale episode is here and hosted by Drew Desjarlais (she/her) who welcomes special guest Alexa Lizotte (she/her), to chat about the vision behind her brand Desert Métis Creations. Alexa’s brand reflects her upbringing in Las Vegas and her ancestral ties to Northern Alberta, as well as her insights into sustainable and natural fashion practices. The brand is also committed to education as offered by her workshops in traditional Métis art such as sewing ribbon skirts.
Support out Alexa’s brand, Desert Métis Creations here:
https://www.desertmetiscreations.com
Check out her instagram to keep up-to-date on her endeavors here:
https://www.instagram.com/desertmetis?igsh=MXRpaG1rNTd2dGRsNA==
This episode's Heritage Michif word of the day is la fasoon (la-fah-sohn), meaning fashion!

Next Episode

The Artistry of Métis Drag with Just Glue

The Rupertsland Métis Student Association’s Shakamohta is back with the first episode of Season 2!
Our student-led podcast celebrates the traditions and innovations of the Métis community.
This episode is hosted by returning student Drew Desjarlais (she/her) to welcome special guest Just Glue (they/them), to talk about the artistry of Métis drag. Just Glue is Two-Spirit, Franco-queer, a drag performer and a designer, as well as a self-described oddball queen, with a bonkers sense of humor and even more eccentric references.
Originally from Manitoba but now located in lovely Edmonton, they have been slaying drag since 7 years old for a whole 11 years now! Just Glue also appeared at RLI’s 2SLGBTQIA+ Gathering on April 11-12 during the Charity Drag Show.
The Michif word of the day is: nipahew meaning “slay”. Learn more about Michif here: https://www.metismuseum.ca/michif_tools.php
Learn more about Just Glue: https://www.instagram.com/thejustglue/.
Learn more about their organization 1+1=2Spirit here:
https://www.instagram.com/1plus1equals2spirit?igsh=MW05MWQ5bjA2eDU2Yw==.
More info about the 2 Spirit Powwow on May 31, 2024: https://www.edmontondragfestival.ca/2-spirit-powwow.