Indigenous representation in media

02/14/21 • 25 min

Unrooted Podcast- The Indigenous Foundation

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.

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The crisis of MMIWG: Don't stay silent.

In this episode, our co-hosts Meera and Sena along with our guest host, Jordan Marie Daniel talk about the crisis of MMIWG, as well as Jordan's inspirational journey of how she decided to advocate for MMIWG rights through her passion for running, and what inspired her to do so. This podcast is a part of The Indigenous Foundation, a youth-led not for profit organization seeking to raise awareness about indigenous rights globally and make a difference through the use of infographics, articles, artwork, and podcasts. Check out their instagram @theindigenousfoundation to learn more!

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21 Things: Band Councils and Status

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.