Best Language Revitalization Podcasts (2025)

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A Life of Chamoru Activism with Siñora Lani Tydingco Bordallo 1:00:38

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Send us a text In the early 1970s a diverse coalition on Guam formed to challenge and protest the transferring of the Sella Bay Area in southern Guam over to the US military in order to build an ammunition wharf. This coalition included educators who largely came from the US, to members of the Guam Legislature by Senator Paul Bordallo and also a gr…

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Dr. Jennifer Mullan: Decolonizing healing and honoring our sacred rage 1:03:38

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How do we stay rooted when experiencing stories of injustice, one after another, while navigating a world that often wants to suppress our grief and anger? What is sacred about rage, and what kinds of rage are sacred? And what do we reorient ourselves towards when the dominant systems of extraction and exploitation tend to discourage acts of radica…

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From the Archives: Fanachu Episode 10 (2017): Water Sovereignty with PJ San Nicolas 55:09

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Send us a text From the Fanachu archives - here is the tenth ever episode of Fanachu, recorded and hosted by the Godfather and Founder of Fanachu - Manny Cruz way back in 2017. Fanachu was started by Manny Cruz through the Media Committee for Independent Guåhan and many of those early episodes were recorded either in classrooms in the Humanities an…

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Kinomaage Waapkong with Keith Knott 1:03:17

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Curve Lake First Nation is seeking to become the primary caretaker of Kinomaage Waapkong, also known as the Teaching Rocks, at Petroglyphs Provincial Park. Former Curve Lake First Nation Gimaa Keith Knott discusses the history and significance of Kinomaage Waapkong, a sacred site to the local Michi Saagiig people, that has faced incursions from geo…

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Restore-Episode 120-Ruben Ramos - Rolando Rodriguez: A Discipleship Journey 1:37:32

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Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response. In episode 120, we have an in-depth conversation with Pastors Ruben Ramos and Rolando Rodriguez about the ongoing journey of discipleship to Jesus. Show Notes/Links/Resources Jacksonville LifePoint Christian Fellowship Web Facebook Instagram YouTube Brand…

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Ixchel Lunar: Decolonial time and reclaiming flow as a birthright 1:02:10

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What have been the impacts of colonial time on individual well-being and community dynamics? What does it mean to reclaim the state of flow as a birthright? And how can rethinking our perceptions of time enable us to experience life with deeper attunement, responsiveness, and senses of aliveness? In this episode, Green Dreamer’s kaméa is joined by …

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Advancing and Achievement & Maintaining our Chamoru Identity with Peter J. Santos 59:34

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Send us a text This 2023 episode of Fanachu featured as guest attorney and veteran Peter J. Santos who discussed issues of Chamoru advancement and achievement both in the islands and abroad. On the episode he shared his own experiences but also those of other Chamorus who have persevered in systems of discrimination and racism to excel in the ranks…

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From the Archives: Fanachu Episode 9 (2017): Decolonizing Education with Albert Toves 56:28

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Send us a text From the Fanachu archives - here is the ninth ever episode of Fanachu, recorded and hosted by the Godfather and Founder of Fanachu - Manny Cruz way back in 2017. Fanachu was started by Manny Cruz through the Media Committee for Independent Guåhan and many of those early episodes were recorded either in classrooms in the Humanities an…

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Thomas Parker: Taste as biocultural, relational, and experiential 46:40

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Why is it that cuisines have historically been dismissed as a serious field of study? How have social factors, such as cultural norms and class, influenced people’s perceptions of the prestige or disgust of different foods across different times? And how are acquired tastes and market demands for food shaped by the broader food landscape that peopl…

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Vision Care for First Nation Children with Dr. Kourosh Sabri 45:45

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Pediatric Ophthalmologist Dr. Kourosh Sabri founded the Indigenous Children Eye Examination initiative (ICEE) to help fill a need for vision care in First Nations. Dr. Sabri shares how ICEE offers vision services in a more cost-effective way, and how ICEE is looking to bring other healthcare specialists into First Nations. This podcast is produced …

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Restore-Episode 119-Julie Cook: Direct Descendant of Ellen G. White 22:37

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Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response. For episode 119, we are sharing a short recording originally posted to Florida Conference's social media accounts featuring a conversation with Julie Cook, great-great-great granddaughter of Ellen G. White who was one of the Seventh-day Adventist Church's…

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From the Archives: Fanachu Episode 8 (2017): Decolonizing Anarchism 46:51

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Send us a text From the Fanachu archives - here is the seventh ever episode of Fanachu, recorded and hosted by the Godfather and Founder of Fanachu - Manny Cruz way back in 2017. Fanachu was started by Manny Cruz through the Media Committee for Independent Guåhan and many of those early episodes were recorded either in classrooms in the Humanities …

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Darcia Narvaez: Cultivating nestedness for children and future generations 53:08

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What does it mean to cultivate “nestedness” for young children, infants, and future generations? What can we learn from how other species care for their offspring? And what is the importance of recognizing that our desires and cravings are often socially and culturally shaped? In this episode, Green Dreamer’s Kaméa Chayne speaks with Darcia Narvaez…

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From the Archives: Fanachu Episode 7 (2017): Colonized Peoples' Support Group 1:25:12

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Send us a text From the Fanachu archives - here is the seventh ever episode of Fanachu, recorded and hosted by the Godfather and Founder of Fanachu - Manny Cruz way back in 2017. Fanachu was started by Manny Cruz through the Media Committee for Independent Guåhan and many of those early episodes were recorded either in classrooms in the Humanities …

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Restore-Episode 118-Dan Serns: N Pacific Union Conference-Church Revitalization, Planting, and Lay Training Director 1:15:39

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Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response. Episode 118 features a great conversation with Pastor Dan Serns, director for North Pacific Union Conference church revitalization, church planting, and lay members. We talk about his faith journey, church planting and revitalization, how he stays focused…

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“This is my Treaty” – Supporting Treaty Education for All 42:44

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Educator Kelly Crawford shares the process of creating treaty education materials, including “This is My Treaty,” a new children’s book co-authored with Anishinabek Nation Communications Director, Marci Becking. As Ontario observes Treaties Recognition Week in November 2025, Kelly reflects on why filling gaps in treaty awareness is important for al…

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"Inafa'maolek and Restoring Environmental Balance" with Dr. Olivia Quintanilla 1:03:51

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Send us a text What does inafa’maolek mean? What has it meant in the past and what does it mean today? Dr. Olivia Quintanilla, a UC President's Postdoc and a professor of Ethnic Studies at MiraCosta College focused on these questions in terms of climate justice, decolonization and restoring environmental balance. She talked about her dissertation a…

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John Protevi: Towards rhizomatic acts of mutual empowerment 1:04:23

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What are the psychological aspects of how military combat personnel are often socialized in training to feel more comfortable with carrying out acts of violence? Why is it important to note that many people, not just those in positions of power, actually desire fascism and power imbalance, and aren't simply operating from states of being deceived? …

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From the Archives: Fanachu Episode 6 (2017): What You Need to Know About War Reparations with Robert Underwood 43:00

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Send us a text From the Fanachu archives - here is the sixth ever episode of Fanachu, recorded and hosted by the Godfather and Founder of Fanachu - Manny Cruz way back in 2017. Fanachu was started by Manny Cruz through the Media Committee for Independent Guåhan and many of those early episodes were recorded either in classrooms in the Humanities an…

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Tiokasin Ghosthorse: Learning from the Earth as an Elder 1:12:38

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What does it mean to focus on learning from Earth, as opposed to learning about the earth? How might learning Ianguages of Indigeneity invite us into different ways of seeing and relating to the more-than-human world? And how do we honor the pain and emotional weight of these sobering times — while also staying present to the magic and the beauty o…

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From the Archives: Fanachu Episode 5: Wrapping up the Year with Ray Lujan 49:58

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Send us a text From the Fanachu archives - here is the fifth ever episode of Fanachu, recorded and hosted by the Godfather and Founder of Fanachu - Manny Cruz way back in 2016. Fanachu was started by Manny Cruz through the Media Committee for Independent Guåhan and early episodes such as this one were recorded in the Humanities Division Conference …

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Restore-Episode 117-Jennifer Schwirzer: Abide Network / Faith-based Mental Health Coaching 1:01:11

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Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response. In episode 117, I have an inspiring conversation with Dr. Jennifer Schwirzer, LPC, Ed.D. Jennifer is founder of Abide Network, a transformative platform offering faith-based mental health coaching. Drawing from her personal journey and passion for accessi…

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Building Indigenous capacity in the mining industry with Jenny-Lou Campbell 37:16

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Jenny-Lou Campbell, Executive Director of the Indigenous Centre of Excellence for Mineral Development (ICEMD), shares how this new Centre is dedicated to advancing Indigenous participation and bolstering the natural, technical, and financial capabilities of First Nations in the mineral development and mining sector. Jenny-Lou Campbell will be shari…

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Fino' Chamoru Episode with Chanter and Poet Jay Baza Pascua 1:00:06

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Send us a text One of the strongest poetic voices in the Chamoru language over the past two decades has been that of chanter and writer Jay Baza Pascua or "Sinangan." He is well-known for several poems and chants most notably "Fakmåta" and joined for this 2023 Fino' Chamoru episode of Fanachu where he discussed some of his research and theories on …

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Stacy Alaimo: Sinking into our entanglement with the deep seas 55:29

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How have the deep seas already been altered by industrial human activity? What is the relationship between art and science within the world of ocean conservation? And how do our culturally shaped senses of aesthetics influence our ethics of land care? In this episode, Green Dreamer’s kaméa speaks with Stacy Alaimo, whose latest book is The Abyss St…

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From the Archives: Fanachu Episode 4 Introducing Independent Guåhan's Outreach and Campaign Committees 56:44

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Send us a text From the Fanachu archives - here is the fourth ever episode of Fanachu, recorded and hosted by the Godfather and Founder of Fanachu - Manny Cruz way back in 2016. Fanachu was started by Manny Cruz through the Media Committee for Independent Guåhan and early episodes such as this one were recorded in the Humanities Division Conference…

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Consciousness into Action Episode 1 by Tori Manley Speaking with guest Jenelyn Abinales 41:45

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Send us a text The first official episode of consciousness into action! 🌱 New Episode Alert | Consciousness Into Action on Fanachu! 🎙 Goal One: Zero Poverty with special guest Jenelyn Abinales What does it mean to be poor on a rich island? Why is poverty a violation of our human rights—not a personal failure? In this episode, we get real about how …

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Melinda Adams: Cultural fire and the longings of the land 53:43

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How does historical processes of colonization relate to the increasing prevalence of more intense, destructive wildfires? How can Indigenous-led cultural burning support the regeneration of fire-dependent ecosystems — as well as the healing of communities experiencing "solastalgia"? And how are fire cycles and water cycles entangled? In this episod…

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From the Archives: Fanachu Episode 3: Freedom Food with Jason Datuin (DFRNT) 57:52

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Send us a text From the Fanachu archives - here is the third ever episode of Fanachu, recorded and hosted by the Godfather and Founder of Fanachu - Manny Cruz way back in 2016. Fanachu was started by Manny Cruz through the Media Committee for Independent Guåhan and early episodes such as this one were recorded in the Humanities Division Conference …

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Spirit of Birth with Rebeka Tabobondung 46:35

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Anishinaabe mother Rebeka Tabobondung’s intimate docuseries “Spirit of Birth” explores the resurgence in Indigenous birth practices across Turtle Island. It is now streaming on APTN Lumi. In this episode, Rebeka shares the important role that Indigenous midwives played in First Nations communities before colonization; why Indigenous-led midwifery p…

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Sasha Davis: What do we do when protests and elections fail? 59:14

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How do we navigate the overwhelm that comes from staying informed about the world’s many interconnected crises — many of which may feel extremely dire and with grave urgency? Why do we need to look beyond conventional approaches to social change, such as electoral politics and even protests asking for things to be changed? And what does it mean to …

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From the Outside Kitchen to the Recording Studio with Tom Bejado from Stel Star Productions 55:59

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Send us a text If you own a Chamoru music CD, there is a very good chance that Siñot Tom Bejado and Stel Star Productions had a chance in creating it. For this 2023 episode of Fanachu, we spoke to Siñot Bejado as he reflected back on decades of making music in the Marianas and working with some well-known and some not-so-well known names to get the…

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Restore-Episode 116-Chad Stuart: Faith Journey, Spencerville Church Fire, Why He Left Social Media, and More 2:32:50

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Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response. Episode 116 features an amazing, personal, and in-depth conversation with Spencerville Church Lead Pastor Chad Stuart. We go deep into his faith journey, his call to ministry, the fire at Spencerville that made headlines, evangelism, why he left social me…

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From the Archives: Fanchu Episode 2: Decolonizing the Mind (2016) 1:00:45

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Send us a text From the Fanachu archives - here is the second ever episode of Fanachu, recorded and hosted by the Godfather and Founder of Fanachu - Manny Cruz way back in 2016. Fanachu was started by Manny Cruz through the Media Committee for Independent Guåhan and early episodes such as this one were recorded in the Humanities Division Conference…

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ZEVs on First Nations with Jessica Tait 45:21

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Jessica Tait, Sustainable Transportation Manager with Indigenous Clean Energy, helps First Nations and businesses plan for the upcoming transition to more electric vehicles on our roads. Canada's Electric Vehicle Availability Standard sets sales targets for new zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs), and by 2035, 100% of new light duty vehicles sold in Cana…

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From the Archives: Fanchu Episode 1: Coffee Shop Convos (2016) 1:19:57

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Send us a text From the Fanachu archives - here is the first ever episode of Fanachu, recorded and hosted by the Godfather and Founder of Fanachu - Manny Cruz way back in 2016. Fanachu began through a series of coffee shop conversations and community meetings organized by Independent Guåhan, the first of which became this podcast episode recorded a…

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Mike Albertus: Reshuffling land, reconfiguring power 53:25

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What does it mean to look at power through the lens of land stewardship and ownership? How have different social factors influenced how the “reshuffling” of land has historically played out?And what does it mean to navigate the tensions between how land is valued as commodity through capitalist reductionism, versus in much more multi-dimensional wa…

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Raising Awareness about FASD with Lynda Banning and Chochi Knott 59:54

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The Anishinabek Nation Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Program works to increase the general level of awareness and knowledge of community members about FASD, by offering unique culturally based programs and workshops, providing specialized training and resources to build capacity, and political advocacy to broaden the scope of FASD services for Fi…

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Restore-Episode 115-Abdiel Del Toro: Florida Conference Vice President for Spanish-language Ministries 1:16:18

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Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response. In episode 115, I have an amazing missional conversation with my friend Pastor Abdiel Del Toro. We talk about his faith journey, how God saved his life, leadership, discipleship, his book, and more. Show Notes/Links/Resources Book—Cambiar o No Cambiar: La…

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[LIVE RECORDING] Dr. Rupa Marya: What are we willing to risk for collective liberation? 39:47

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This original, un-edited recording is from kaméa's Substack live interview early July of 2025 with Dr. Rupa Marya, who was fired by her employer for her advocacy for Palestinian liberation. The featured music woven into this episode is "New Song Old Prayer" by Johanna Warren. Watch the video version of this conversation at kaméa.substack.com. Discl…

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Protesting the Camp Blaz Activation Ceremony (2023) with Prutehi 1:10:22

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Send us a text On January 26, 2023, a group of activists protested a ceremony for the reactivation of the new US Marine Corps Base on Guam, Camp Blaz. Despite not disrupting the event in any way save for the holding of banners and signs, they were escorted away by Guam Police SWAT officers. This February 2023 episode of Fanachu features the voices …

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Sophie Strand: Glitching towards a return to each other 56:52

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What do we need to interrogate about our dominant culture’s obsession with “wellness” — as well as its discomforts when confronted by illness? What does it mean to queer the concept of reciprocity and understand it as much more expansive than a palpable exchange of a give and take? And why do we need to refocus the idea of “community” on something …

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A Journey to Healing with Nokomis Mary Elliott 57:23

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Nokomis Mary Elliott talks about our journey to healing from the impacts of colonialism and intergenerational trauma as Anishinaabe kwe-wuk, families, and communities. Nokomis Mary is Anishinaabe Kwe from Atikameksheng Anishnawbek. She shares her knowledge and wisdom about Anishinaabe traditions and spirituality to organizations across Ontario, inc…

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Restore-Episode 114-Carla Monnier: Not Throwing Away My Shot 47:28

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Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response. Episode 114 features Carla Monnier, youth and young adult pastor of WholeLife Church in Orlando. She shares her incredible story that will bless and challenge you. Show Notes/Links/Resources Pacific Union College article: "A New Sense of Identity"…

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Tyson Yunkaporta: Shifting from ‘health & wellness’ to communities of care 1:06:56

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What does it mean to reject the monocultural delusion of separation and endless growth, and to nurture systems that honor context and the brilliance of neurodiversity? What is the relationship between altered states of mind from ceremonies and our shared senses of “reality”? And how do we shift our focuses away from “health and wellness” — towards …

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An Anishinaabe perspective on Bill 5 48:06

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The Ontario Legislature recently passed Bill 5, the “Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act.” Anishinabek Nation leadership has been strongly opposed to this legislation, as the provincial government intends to move quickly on creating “special economic zones” where mining, infrastructure and energy projects can bypass provincial and municip…

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In this episode, I will share my own personal experience as an adult Cree silent speaker, including how the journey of being a doctoral candidate has supported my own language reclamation. I will also share an overview of my doctoral research with adult Cree silent speakers.By Charlotte Ross

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In this episode, we extend a warm welcome to an honoured guest, Diana Steinhauer, who was a participant in my doctoral research with an online survey and an online focus group. She shares her insights on being a silent speaker who is working to regain her spoken language, and we learn about the hurdles and obstacles she has faced along with the suc…

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Episode 2 48:46

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In this episode, we hear from a guest who shares their professional experience in supporting adult silent speakers from an organizational perspective and the best practices learned from within community programming to best support silent speakers. Dr. Suzanne Gessner’s research interests are focused on community-based Indigenous language revitaliza…

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Series Introduction 3:01

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Host Charlotte Ross introduces her series, Adult Silent Speakers: A Cree Perspective.By Charlotte Ross