'Traditional' Media with Daniel Barker-Tremblay

07/04/24 • 24 min

Join Shakamohta as it explores the world of 'traditional' media with host Jory Proft and guest Daniel Barker-Tremblay.
Daniel Barker-Tremblay discusses his role as a reporter and announcer at Windspeaker Media and what it means to be a Métis person in the dynamic media landscape of 2024. Hear about Daniel's quick rise from a custodian to an important voice in Indigenous radio in Alberta.
Today's Michif word of the day is pâtwêwitam [pat-WEE-wah-tum]. This Northern Michif word means “yappy”. Learn more: https://www.rupertsland.org/teaching-learning/michif-language/
Explore some of Daniel's work via Windspeaker Media and catch him as the host of Voices of Our People on CFWE, CJWE and 89.3 The Raven and his Saturday and Sunday Morning Drive show on CUZIN Radio.

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Join us as we dive into the rich tapestry of Métis culture and celebrate its traditions and innovations. Kya Twa (she/her) welcomes the esteemed Métis artist and storyteller Leah Marie Dorion (she/her), as they explore the profound depths of artistic expression within the Métis community.
Raised in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Leah brings a unique perspective to the table. Known for her captivating work that intertwines culture, history, and spirituality, Leah shares her journey as a teacher, painter, filmmaker, and published writer. She's a true beacon of inspiration, weaving together the threads of Métis heritage into masterpieces that resonate with audiences far and wide.
Join Shakamohta as we embark on a journey through Leah's artistic universe, where each stroke of her brush tells a story and every frame of her films spark contemplation. This promises to be an episode filled with insight, creativity, and the indomitable spirit of Métis excellence.
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Today's Michif word of the day comes from a Heritage Michif word for butterfly. A butterfly is a youthful spirit symbolizing the transformation from youth to adulthood. Butterfly is associated with the innocence and playfulness of childhood, and we are taught that even as adults, we need to nurture our inner child. The word is maemaengwaen (mey-mey-gwin). Learn more: https://www.metismuseum.ca/michif_dictionary.php

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