Unrooted Podcast- The Indigenous Foundation

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The Indigenous Foundation is proud to present Unrooted, a podcast focused on centering Indigenous voices and stories. Through Unrooted, we hope to dismantle systems of oppression and 'uproot' the deeply ingrained issues and racism that exist against Indigenous peoples to this day. We hope to share intersectional, holistic perspectives and experiences through speaking with Indigenous and Afro-Indigenous advocates and change-makers.

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Seven Generations Principle: Healing the Past & Shaping the Future

Unrooted Podcast- The Indigenous Foundation

04/19/25 • 11 min

What if every decision you made today could impact the lives of those who come seven generations after you?

In this episode of the Unrooted Podcast, our co-host Breanne explores the deep roots & modern relevance of the Seven Generations Principle - an Indigenous philosophy grounded in ancestral wisdom, long-term thinking, & collective responsibility.

We dive into the origins of this principle in the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, how it connects to Anishinaabe teachings through the word aanikobijigan, and the many ways this timeless teaching still applies to our lives today - from sustainability and community building to healing generational trauma and preserving Indigenous culture.

Whether you're just beginning to learn about Indigenous knowledge systems or are reconnecting with your own roots, this episode offers both reflection & action.

You’ll learn:

🌱 What the Seven Generations Principle really means

🌊 How to apply it to land, water, & environmental decisions

💞 How it shapes relationships, community, & long-term healing

🧬 The connection between Indigenous wisdom & science (hello, epigenetics!)

🌺 5 actionable ways to live by this principle today

🪶 Why your healing matters not just for you - but for future generations

EPISODE TOPICS:

🔷 Seven Generations Principle

🔷 Indigenous knowledge

🔷 Haudenosaunee Confederacy

🔷 Anishinaabe teachings

🔷 building a better future

🔷 aaniikobijigan meaning

🔷 Indigenous environmentalism

🔷 generational healing

🔷 breaking generational trauma

🔷 epigenetics & Indigenous wisdom

🔷 cultural preservation

🔷 Indigenous podcast

🔷 The Indigenous Foundation

🔷 Indigenous storytelling

🔷 climate justice

🔷 sustainable living

🔷 Indigenous perspectives

🔷 Native American philosophy

🔷 decolonizing the future

🔷 ancestral knowledge

🔷 Indigenous teachings

🧡 Support & Connect:

🌐 https://www.theindigenousfoundation.org/

📲 Follow us on Instagram:

@theindigenousfoundation

@breazieboozhoo

🎧 Subscribe for more episodes on Indigenous wisdom, resistance, & healing

21 Things: Expropriation and European Names

Unrooted Podcast- The Indigenous Foundation

01/22/22 • 24 min

Hi everyone!! We missed you! In this episode of the 21 Things series under the Unrooted (@theindigenousfoundation) podcast, co-hosts Roaa and Izzy will be discussing and enlightening each other on the topics of expropriation and European names, the next two items in the Indian Act. They will also be adding an additional item this week. As always please enjoy and remember learning is the minimum, ensure to integrate action items into your everyday life and support Indigenous peoples, always.

Indigenous Perspective: Education System

Unrooted Podcast- The Indigenous Foundation

01/10/22 • 55 min

Aanii! Boozhoo! Tânisi! Hello everyone! Welcome back to another episode of Unrooted, a podcast by The Indigenous Foundation. In today's episode, our two co-hosts, Lazaya (a part Plains Cree woman from Sweetgrass First Nation and Onion Lake First Nation) and Kelsey (an Anishinaabe and Dutch woman from Saugeen First Nation), will be talking about Indigenous perspectives of our current education systems with special guest Zhaawnong. Zhaawnong is an Anishinaabe content creator from Kitigan Zibi First Nation. He is known for his TikToks (@Zhaawnong) that educate others on various issues that impact Indigenous peoples as well as his comedy TikToks that cater to what many call native humour. This podcast episode highlights the perspectives of these three Indigenous folks and the changes they believe are necessary to better accommodate Indigenous peoples in our education systems.

Clean Drinking Water in Indigenous Communities

Unrooted Podcast- The Indigenous Foundation

09/22/21 • 19 min

Aanii! Boozhoo! Tânisi! Hello everyone! Welcome back to another episode of Unrooted, a podcast by The Indigenous Foundation. In today's episode, our two co-hosts, Lazaya (a part Plains Cree woman from Sweetgrass First Nation and Onion Lake First Nation) and Kelsey (an Anishinaabe and Dutch woman from Saugeen First Nation), will be talking about the crisis of clean drinking water in Indigenous communities and how it impacts them as Indigenous peoples. This podcast episode is one of a continuous series that will be talking about and breaking down the lack of clean drinking water when it comes to Indigenous communities. This topic is one that is severely overlooked and constantly silenced or hidden by the government and media. With that, we encourage everyone to listen and go beyond the podcast to learn about the actions you can take to contribute to ending this crisis.

Indigenous Representations in Universities

Unrooted Podcast- The Indigenous Foundation

09/11/21 • 34 min

Boozhoo! Ayukîi! Héehe! Hau! Hey everyone! We are so excited to share another episode of The Indigenous Foundation's podcast, Unrooted. In today's episode, our podcast hosts Chloe, Katie, and Kasey will be diving into the topic of Indigenous representation in universities across Turtle Island, as well as their experience as Native students when it comes to the admission process and university experience. Katie is a citizen of the Potawatomi Nation and a rising sophomore college student; Chloe is a part-indigenous senior in high school; and Kasey is a member of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation in Ontario and currently finishing up college. Our hosts will be talking about various topics when it comes to university representation of Native students, including land acknowledgments in universities and the discrimination Indigenous students face when it comes to affirmative action. Links & Resources: American Indian College Fund: https://collegefund.org/students/ College Horizons: https://collegehorizons.org/ Cobell Scholarship: https://cobellscholar.org/ Read "A Third University is Possible" for free online: https://manifold.umn.edu/read/a-third-university-is-possible/section/ba50806d-ff18-4100-9998-784aecb42ae4 Dear Native College Student: http://nativeappropriations.com/2015/01/dear-native-college-student-you-are-loved.html

Indigenous representation in media

Unrooted Podcast- The Indigenous Foundation

02/14/21 • 25 min

In this episode, our co-hosts Meera and Sena invite Michaella Shannon, (of Nehiyaw, Lakota, and Irish heritage) who is an eTalks correspondent host, actress, activist, and model, as they explore the representation of BIPOC, especially Indigenous peoples in the media industry. They cover a variety of topics, including the difference between diversity and inclusion, the ever changing diversity found in the media industry, and Michaella's personal experience being a model, film director, and actor, as well as her journey following what inspired her to take an interest in the media industry.

21 Things: Reserves and Enfranchisment

Unrooted Podcast- The Indigenous Foundation

11/27/21 • 32 min

WELCOME BACK!! In this episode of the 21 Things series under the Unrooted (@theindigenousfoundation) podcast, the co-hosts Izzy and Roaa will be unpacking, learning and discussing the next two topics in the Indian Act, reserves and enfranchisement!

In this episode we mention many action items individuals can partake in and share with those around them. We wanted to highlight some Indigenous led organizations and educational resources to continue the work! Below 👇🏼 are the resources outlined in the episode! Please check them out :)

Indigenous led organizations:

Idle No More:

https://idlenomore.ca

Honour The Earth:

https://www.honorearth.org

Indigenous Environmental Network:

https://www.ienearth.org/?fbclid=IwAR3C9B5gbdf_Ux-Z2PEo7MUoWbqs_OiURc_2d8KfEJkd46QHNZkgLXK0hjI

Legacy of Hope:

https://legacyofhope.ca

Additional Resources:

http://unistoten.camp

https://www.facebook.com/giniwcollective/

Izzy’s article: Indigenous peoples and the right to vote

https://www.theindigenousfoundation.org/articles/indigenous-peoples-and-the-right-to-vote

21 Things: Band Councils and Status

Unrooted Podcast- The Indigenous Foundation

08/25/21 • 15 min

Hello everyone! Welcome to another episode of Unrooted, a podcast by The Indigenous Foundation (@theindigenousfoundation) on Instagram. In today's episode, our co-hosts Roaa Abdalla and Isabella Thurston will be introducing their new podcast series, which will be covering around 2 to 3 topics each episode relating to the bestseller, "21 Things You Might Not Know About The Indian Act." In this episode, they will be delving into a number of important topics included in this book, such as the Imposed Elected Chief and Band Council System, and the denial of status for Indigenous women. Please note that many of the topics discussed in this episode may be triggering for some, so proceed with caution.

Connecting Conversations with Leo and Jeremy

Unrooted Podcast- The Indigenous Foundation

04/26/22 • 35 min

In this episode of Unrooted one of TIF’s podcast hosts; Kasey McDonald is joined by Leo Manning, host of the “Words of Medicine” podcast and Jeremy Ratt, host of the CBC podcast “Pieces”. This episode titled “Connecting Conversations” is meant to bring a sense of connection, community and an outlet to share and reflect. In this episode, we talk about identity, language learning, re-connecting and whatever else we happen to stumble upon. Join us for a “connecting conversation” on Unrooted! Resources: Culture for Life - http://cultureforlife.ca/ , Indigenous Cultural Understanding Resources - https://alignab.ca/indigenous-initiatives-resources/ , Hope For Wellness Help Line - 1-855-242-3310 Native Youth Crisis Hotline: 1-877-209-1266 Kids Help Phone:1 800 668 6868 Ontario Post-Secondary Student Helpline: 1-866-925-5454 Ontario Post-Secondary Student Suicide Hotline: 1-800-784-2433

The Indian Child Welfare Act and Brackeen v Haaland

Unrooted Podcast- The Indigenous Foundation

03/03/22 • 12 min

In this episode, co-hosts Kasey and Chloe talk about an important case in the Supreme Court this January. This case is so significant that could potentially be used to overrule the Indian Child Welfare Act and even threaten indigenous sovereignty. This case is Brackeen vs. Haaland, the result of a lawsuit in 2018 in which the federal district court of Texas ruled that the Indian Child Welfare Act is unconstitutional on the basis of it being racist to white people. A panel from the 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals disagreed, and the case has now been sent to the Supreme Court. Kasey and Chloe also talk about IWCA (the Indian Child Welfare Act), what it is, and its impacts. *Note: This episode was created in December 2021, so the reason some current dates are referred to in the future is due to the episode’s recording date.*

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Unrooted Podcast- The Indigenous Foundation currently has 12 episodes available.

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The podcast is about Society & Culture and Podcasts.

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The episode title 'Indigenous Perspective: Introducing Yourself' is the most popular.

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The average episode length on Unrooted Podcast- The Indigenous Foundation is 26 minutes.

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Episodes of Unrooted Podcast- The Indigenous Foundation are typically released every 43 days, 8 hours.

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