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Métis Speaker Series
From B.C. to the U.N. - Métis Leadership in Action
Season 7, Episode 7
In this episode of the Métis Speaker Series, we sit down with Carmen Carriere, Minister of Health and Wellness and Chair of Métis Women BC, and Dean Gladue, Region 3 Director, Minister of Métis Rights, Minister of Sports and Active Living, and Associate Minister of Justice. They…
Rethinking End-of-Life Care
Season 7, Episode 8
In this episode of the Métis Speaker Series, we speak with Jennifer Mallmes about end-of-life care in Canada, with a focus on Métis communities. Jennifer is the co-founder of the End of Life Doula Association of Canada and the creator of the End of Life Doula and Indigenous End…
Healing Into Belonging
Season 7, Episode 7
In this deeply moving episode of the Métis Speaker Series, we sit down with Valerie Harris of Cranbrook, BC, an adoptee raised outside her culture who is reconnecting with her Métis roots. Valerie shares her powerful journey of surviving cancer three times and the spiritual,…
From Discrimination to Action
Season 7, Episode 6
In this episode of the Métis Speaker Series, we’re joined by Courtney Flegg, Métis Health Experience Advocate, and Eva Habib, Senior Manager of Métis Health Equity, both of whom are with Métis Nation BC, for a powerful conversation on Métis health and wellness. Together, they…
Passing Down Knowledge
Season 7, Episode 5
In this episode of the Métis Speaker Series, we speak with Phillip Gladue, a respected Métis Elder whose deep roots in traditional ways have shaped a lifetime of cultural education and community leadership. Phillip brings Métis history to life through captivating presentations…
Building a Healthier Nation
Season 7, Episode 4
In this episode of the Métis Speaker Series, we’re joined by two staff members from Métis Nation BC: Katina Pollard, Provincial Health & Wellness Senior Manager, and Jodie Dixon, Regional Health Coordinator for Region 7. Together, they highlight the power of community within…
Tools, Trust and Transformation
Season 7, Episode 3
In this episode of the Métis Speaker Series, we sit down with Lloyd Main, Provincial Harm Reduction Specialist at MNBC. With over 40 years in healthcare, Lloyd shares how his experiences have shaped his approach to supporting individuals on their path to healthier choices. He…
Empowering Métis Voices in Cancer Care
Season 7, Episode 2
In this episode of the Métis Speaker Series, we speak with Talia Pfefferle, Director of the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Cancer Strategy at the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer, and Susie Hooper, Associate Minister of Health and Wellness for Métis Nation British Columbia.…
Healing Through Culture & Courage
Season 7, Episode 1
In this episode of the Métis Speaker Series, we sit down with Julie Nolin, a proud Métis & Cree journalist, educator, and mother, for a powerful conversation about her ongoing journey with breast cancer. Julie shares how her cultural identity, creative outlets, and community…
Finding Strength Through Dance
Season 6, Episode 8
In this episode of the Métis Speaker Series, we speak with the incredible Madelaine McCallum, a dancer, speaker, and survivor. From growing up in northern Saskatchewan to hitchhiking at 12 in search of a new life, Madelaine shares her powerful journey of resilience, healing, and…