Episodes
Aug. 14, 2023
Why children are essential in decision-making spaces. Ft. Councilor Michelle Friesen.
What does it mean to bring Indigeneity into colonial spaces, especially into the government?
Michelle Friesen, City Councilor for the City of Whitehorse, knows a thing or two about it. In October 2021 she was elected as the first Indigenous woman to s...
July 31, 2023
Owen Unruh discusses addiction, his digital community, and what it means to be Two-Spirit.
Growing up as an Indigenous and queer person isn’t easy.
Owen Unruh, a Two-Spirit, Nêhiyaw (Plains Cree) adoptee, felt ashamed of his identity until well into adulthood which led him to a battle with addiction. He joins the podcast to discuss his exp...
July 17, 2023
How Stephanie Peltier understands the role of Matriarchy in Indigenous futures.
What is the role of Matriarchy in Indigenous futurism? Stephanie Peltier can tell you from experience, it’s critical.
Stephanie Peltier is well known across Canada as “The Matriarch Who Raised One of Canada’s Leading Indigenous Water Activists”. As th...
July 3, 2023
Indigenous value systems while working in colonial institutions. Ft. Jesse Wente
How do you stay connected to Indigenous values like kinship, community and sustainability while living in a colonial society?
In this episode, Jesse Wente, an award-winning, Anishinaabe writer, broadcaster, and arts leader, joins the Matriarch Movemen...
June 5, 2023
Shanese Indoowaaboo Steele talks representation, solidarity, and Afro-Indigeneity.
What does “Indigeneity” look like to you?
In this episode, The Matriarch Movement podcast is joined by Shanese Indoowaaboo Steel. Shanese is an Afro-Indigenous, Fat Femme who's fought for the advancement of Indigenous and Racialized student rights wit...
May 22, 2023
How telling our own stories can help us heal. Ft. Connie Walker
For a long time it’s been non-Indigenous people telling Indigenous stories, and that means that stereotypes and a lack of humanity and empathy has been perpetuated in the media for years.
Award-winning Indigenous podcaster and journalist, Connie Walk...
May 8, 2023
How are Indigenous youth thinking about reconciliation? Ft. Riley Yesno
Where do Indigenous youth find the space to be revolutionary?
Riley Yesno has explored the many facets of Indigenous resurgence throughout most of her life, and has been advocating for “reconciliation” since she was 15 years old. Her time on the Prime...
April 24, 2023
Sage Paul: Indigenous fashion going global.
What happens when Indigenous fashion is on the global stage?
In February 2023, Sage Paul took seven Indigenous designers to Milan Fashion Week as a part of a three-year partnership between Indigenous Fashion Arts and White Milano, a tradeshow for inte...
April 22, 2023
The Matriarch Movement Podcast is back with Season 3!
Shayla Oulette Stonechild returns with the Matriarch Movement podcast on April 24th, 2023!
This podcast is an act of reclamation of who we are as Indigenous people. This is a place where
we champion multi-generational-healing and Indigenous futurisms....
Feb. 14, 2022
Asia Youngman: Telling Authentic Stories
In this first 2022 episode of Matriarch Movement, Shayla welcomes award-winning Cree/Métis director and screenwriter, Asia Youngman. Asia’s films have been screened at a variety of festivals including the Toronto International Film Festival, the St. Lo...
Nov. 29, 2021
Dr. Shannon Prince: Discussing Law, Matriarchy and Heritage
This week on Matriarch Movement, host Shayla Oulette Stonechild is joined by Dr. Shannon Prince, Attorney, Legal Commentator, and Author of Cherokee descent. Her book Tactics for Racial Justice: Building an Antiracist Organization and Community is fort...
Nov. 15, 2021
Jessica Barudin: Bringing People Together Through Movement
This week, host Shayla Oulette Stonechild is joined by Jessica Barudin. Jessica is Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw, a member of the 'Namgis First Nation with ties to the Kwakiutl and Haxwamis on her mother’s side and Russian-Jewish on her father’s side. She is a proud...
Oct. 26, 2021
Jessica Matten: Using your privilege
Jessica Matten is of Red River Metis-Cree descent and is directly a descendant of Cuthbert Grant, the first rebel Metis leader famously known for the Battle of the Seven Oaks in Canada. Most recently, Jessica is set to star in Robert Redford, George R....
Oct. 18, 2021
Aly Bear: the laws come from the land
Aly Bear (Tatanka Ska Win) is a proud mother and descendant of Dakota, Anishinaabe and Nehiyaw heritage. She is a member of the Whitecap Dakota First Nation where her father, Darcy Bear, currently serves as the Nation's Chief. Aly has worked tirelessly...
Oct. 11, 2021
Nicole McLaren: a safe space to learn
This week, host Shayla Oulette Stonechild is joined by Nicole McLaren. Nicole is a mother, wife and entrepreneur at heart. Her steady search for opportunities, combined with her enterprising, Indigenous roots led her to launch Raven Reads – a subscript...
Oct. 4, 2021
Chelsea Vowel and Sandra Lamouche: decolonizing storytelling
This week on the podcast, we welcome two very impressive women. Chelsea Vowel is a Métis writer and educator from manitowsâkahikan (Lac Ste. Anne) Alberta, residing in amiskwacîwâskihikan (Edmonton). She is a Cree language instructor at the Faculty of...
Sept. 20, 2021
Caitlyn Kasper: know your rights
This week on the podcast, a fan favourite is back for round two! This week, host Shayla Oulette Stonechild is joined once again by Caitlyn Kasper. Caitlyn is an Anishinaabek woman from the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation. She holds an Honours...
Sept. 13, 2021
Chelsey Luger: the whiteness of the wellness industry
This week, host Shayla Oullette Stronechild is joined by Chelsey Luger. Chelsey is a Writer and Wellness Advocate, originally from the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa and Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. Born and raised in North Dakota, she was educated on...
Sept. 8, 2021
Christi Belcourt: earth inspires art
Christi Belcourt is a Michif (Métis) visual artist and author living and working in Canada with a deep respect for Mother Earth, the traditions, and the knowledge of her people. Belcourt's work often focuses on questions around identity, culture, place...
Aug. 30, 2021
Kelly Boutsalis: good and accurate representation of Indigenous people
This week, host Shayla Oulette Stonechild is joined by none other than Kelly Boutsalis. Kelly is a writer and journalist, based in Toronto. She is Mohawk, and from the Six Nations reserve. Her words have appeared in the Toronto Star, CBC, Elle Canada,...
Aug. 23, 2021
Leah Gazan: genocide takes many forms
Meet Leah Gazan, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg Centre. Leah is a member of Wood Mountain Lakota Nation, located in Saskatchewan, Treaty 4 territory. Leah's lineage has played a big role in her fight, she credits a lot of her inspiration to her moth...
Aug. 16, 2021
Adeline Bird: removing the white lens in media
This week's episode is about finding self-love and learning to love yourself. Adeline Bird is an Afro-Anishnabe Author, Filmmaker, and Producer. She grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, but is a proud member of Treaty #4 Rolling River First Nations....
Aug. 2, 2021
Caitlyn Kasper: we are all treaty people
This week on the podcast, host Shayla Stonechild is joined by Caitlyn Kasper. Caitlyn is an Anishinaabek woman from the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation. She holds an Honours Specialist in Political Science from the University of Toronto and a...
July 26, 2021
Mumilaaq Qaqqaq: leading change and defending human rights
If you've been following Shayla for a while, you know that this episode has been highly anticipated. This week, host Shayla Stonechild is joined by Inuk politician, Mumilaaq Qaqqaq. Mumilaaq Qaqqaq (ᒧᒥᓛᖅ ᖃᖅᑲᖅ), is an Inuk woman, Member of Parliament, a...