Episodes

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March 30, 2026

From Prison to Purpose: How Sean Rayland Built Red Rebel Armour

Host Shayla Oulette Stonechild interviews Sean Rayland Boubar, the founder of Red Rebel Armour, an Indigenous-owned streetwear brand and social justice business. Sean shares his transformative journey from being a gang member to becoming an entrepreneur focused on social impact. He discusses the importance of mentorship, cultural identity, and the challenges he faced while building his business. He highlights the the mission of Red Rebel Armour to create employment opportunities and reduce recid...
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March 16, 2026

Osamuskwasis: From $500 to Vogue

Shayla Oulette Stonechild interviews Osamuskwasis, a Cree and Dene fashion designer. She discusses her journey in fashion, starting beadwork at age seven, and launching her brand in 2020 with $500. She emphasizes the importance of patience and cultural connections in her work that have been passed down through generations. Together, Shayla and Osamuskwasis explore the deeper meaning of Indigenous fashion - not simply as clothing, but as a living expression of culture, healing, and sovereignty. ...
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March 2, 2026

Angel Aubichon and Indi City: Where Tradition Meets Innovation

Shayla Oulette Stonechild interviews Angel Aubichon, co-founder of Indie City, a brand rooted in cultural heritage and indigenous economic sovereignty.
3
Feb. 16, 2026

Plant Medicine, Reciprocity & Indigenous Futurism with Robin Wall Kimmerer

Host Shayla Oulette Stonechild speaks with renowned author Robin Wall Kimmerer, best known for writing Braiding Sweetgrass.
2
Feb. 2, 2026

Copper Canoe Woman: Vina Brown

Shayla Oulette Stonechild interviews Vina Brown, an entrepreneur and artist known as Copper Canoe Woman. Vina shares her journey of healing through art and entrepreneurship, emphasizing the significance of her name and cultural heritage. She discusses the impact of trauma, the importance of cultural humility, and the role of art in healing. Vina also highlights her "Generational Love" collection, inspired by her matriarchs, and her nonprofit, Rooted Resiliency, which focuses on community wellnes...
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Jan. 19, 2026

Shina Nova: Navigating Identity as an Inuk Creator

In this episode of the Matriarch Movement podcast, host Shayla Oulette Stonechild welcomes Shina Nova, an Inuk creator from Tiohtià:ke /Montréal, who shares her journey becoming a content creator rooted in Inuit culture. Shina discusses the importance of representation, her relationship with her first matriarch, her mother, and the challenges she faces as an Inuk creator in a big city. The conversation also touches on the significance of language revitalization, the impact of social media, and ...