Go Smudge Yourself
By Jen Green
Featuring informal lessons and discussions, as well as decolonial book reviews, Go Smudge Yourself is the podcast for Indigenous folx and allies alike that want to be part of exposing history and learning to heal together for healthy nation-to-nation relationships.
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Go Smudge YourselfAug 17, 2021
Ep. 25 All About Land Acknowledgments
In this episode of the Go Smudge Yourself Podcast, Jen Green discusses Land Acknowledgements, what they are, why they’re important, and how to do one. She teaches the approach to Land Acknowledgements that take them from a token or checkmark on your ally sheet to an expression of true gratitude and reflection.
Mahsi Meduh Thank You
**website update pending
Music by Indian Act Music @indianactmusic on IG
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PNG of Land Acknowledgement Infographic
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Links Mentioned:
My Land Acknowledgements: https://www.jengreenway.com/land-acknowledgements
Traditional Land Map: https://native-land.ca/
Other Resources:
Make Coast Salish Territorial Acknowledgements Matter Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Tei5tGoQ4s
Bonus CSS: The Four Conditions of Cultivating Safe Spaces
In this episode of the Go Smudge Yourself Podcast, Jen Green presents the Four Conditions of Cultivating Safe Spaces from the CSS Podcast: Understanding Self, Love-Based Practices, Patience and Discipline. She discusses the Four Conditions, expands on the Love-Based Practices and gives examples of how these Conditions are affirmed and implemented. Jen also touches on Nested Systems and how the Conditions fall within a Nested System.
Mahsi, Meduh, Thank You
"I think so many of us have lofty expectations for ourselves, again coming back to that 'ideal contributing citizen, family member, etc.' that’s sold to us from a young age. We’re taught that we have to be great and do great things, but the reality is that only creates an ideal self. So when your current self, the Being you are today, doesn’t measure up, it’s upsetting.”
Episode Resources: https://www.jengreenway.com/post/bonus-from-cultivating-safe-spaces-the-four-conditions-of-css
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Blog Post Referenced: https://www.jengreenway.com/post/my-journey-understanding-self
Intro Music: Indian Act Music @indianactmusic on IG
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Cultivating Safe Spaces: The Four Protocols of Cultivating Safe Spaces
*This episode of Go Smudge Yourself is a port over from the Cultivating Safe Spaces podcast! This podcast has more host availability, so for those who use Apple Podcasts, Cultivating Safe Spaces is now available for you on Go Smudge Yourself!
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In this episode of the Cultivating Safe Spaces Podcast, Jen gives an overview of the Four Protocols of Cultivating Safe Spaces. These protocols are a crucial part of working from a position of love and of working in love-based practices. Listeners will learn not only each of the Four protocols of CSS but also the corresponding fear-based colonial practice that they counter.
Episode 4 Resources: https://www.cultivatingsafespaces.com/thecultivatingsafespacespodcast/episode-4-the-four-perspectives
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Cultivating Safe Spaces: Why Do We Need To Cultivate Safe Spaces?
*This episode of Go Smudge Yourself is a port over from the Cultivating Safe Spaces podcast! This podcast has more host availability, so for those who use Apple Podcasts, Cultivating Safe Spaces is now available for you on Go Smudge Yourself!
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In this episode of the Cultivating Safe Spaces Podcast, Jen explains why we need to cultivate safe spaces. Often times we might question if changing the way we do things is even really necessary, so in this episode, we discuss who most spaces are currently made safe for as a default, what a safe space actually is, and what some of the benefits of cultivating safe spaces are.
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Episode 2 Resources: https://www.cultivatingsafespaces.com/thecultivatingsafespacespodcast/why-do-we-need-to-cultivate-safe-spaces
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Cultivating Safe Spaces: Understanding the Four Perspectives
*This episode of Go Smudge Yourself is a port over from the Cultivating Safe Spaces podcast! This podcast has more host availability, so for those who use Apple Podcasts, Cultivating Safe Spaces is now available for you on Go Smudge Yourself!
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In this episode of the Cultivating Safe Spaces Podcast, Jen explains the Four Perspectives of En'owkinwixw used in Cultivating Safe Spaces, Tradition, Relationship, Innovation, and Action. She breaks down the communication style of each perspective, their problem-solving approach, and what each perspective needs to feel safe. She also discusses how perspectives work together and how colonialism has impacted those working styles. This episode is the perfect introduction to perspective work to prepare you for an upcoming En'owkinwixw episode.
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Episode 1 Resources: https://www.cultivatingsafespaces.com/thecultivatingsafespacespodcast/blog-post-title-one-f7zmy
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Ep. 24 We Weren’t Meant to Have Borders
In this episode of the Go Smudge Yourself Podcast, Jen Green discusses how borders are colonial. She also explains some of the impacts that these imposed borders have had, and continue to have, on the Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island. This episode uses the example of territorial overlap between the White River First Nation and Kluane First Nation, and how the colonial legality of territorial overlap has left White River First Nation without recognized Land.
Jen also uses the short story, “Borders,” by Thomas King to further explain how borders are used in the colonization of Indigenous Peoples and our Land.
Mahsi Meduh Thank You
Episode Blog Post
https://www.jengreenway.com/post/ep-24-we-weren-t-meant-to-have-borders
Intro Music: Indian Act Music @indianactmusic on IG
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Links Mentioned:
We Weren’t Meant to Have Borders Blog Post
https://www.jengreenway.com/post/we-weren-t-meant-to-have-borders
Real Map of Indigenous Nations of Turtle Island
Umbrella Final Agreement (1990)
https://cyfn.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/umbrella-final-agreement.pdf
“Borders” by Thomas King
Short Story Version:
https://pennersf.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/borders.pdf
Graphic Novel Version:
Liminal Space Article:
https://www.verywellmind.com/the-impact-of-liminal-space-on-your-mental-health-5204371
Dr. Roshan Danesh Quote (P.3) "Shared Territories"
Another Great Reading Source:
GSY One Year Anniversary Updates!
In this episode of the Go Smudge Yourself Podcast, Jen Green celebrates Go Smudge Yourself’s one-year anniversary and announces big updates for the podcast: a website, a blog, and a newsletter.
Mahsi Meduh Thank You for an amazing first year!
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The new Intro was produced by Indian Act Music, an independent instrumental artist from Winnipeg. Follow them @indianactmusic on IG https://instagram.com/indianactmusic?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
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The New Website! (resources, workshops, newsletter signup)
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Episode 23: Colonization and Ableism - Rethinking Disability
In this episode of the Go Smudge Yourself Podcast, Jen Green discusses how colonization has impacted our view of disabilities and the shame that we now carry for having them. Listeners also learn how Indigenous communities and Nations accommodated disabled individuals prior to colonization, as well as how heteropatriarchal systems promote ableism, shame, exclusion and erasure. Jen discusses her own experience with living with disabilities, internalized ableism and the pain of relearning who she is while accepting disabled living with gratitude.
Mahsi Meduh Thank You
Check out all GSY episode reference pages at www.jengreenway.com/go-smudge-yourself-podcast
Episode 23 resources: jengreenway.com/post/episode-22-colonization-and-ableism-rethinking-disability
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Links Mentioned:
“Am I Disabled - Changing the Way I Look at Disability and My Body” by Jen Greenway
“Definition of Disability”
Episode 22: Decolonizing as a Settler (ft. Lisa Dutchak)
In this episode of the Go Smudge Yourself Podcast, Jen Green and Lisa Dutchak discuss decolonizing gender and sexuality, as well as changing how we measure success from the colonial metric to one that is more Spiritually fulfilling. Lisa is a White woman of privilege actively fighting to use her privilege to decolonize. Not only is she a certified Cultivating Safe Spaces facilitator and a 3rd-year psychology student, but she’s also a single mom, a mental health and neurodivergence advocate, a feminist and a fat-phobia fighter!
Mahsi, Meduh, Thank You
**correction: When speaking about forest fires, I meant to say that all of the major fires that were used towards justifying stricter and stricter legislation against Cultural Burns were actually fires that were started by Settlers. I’ve linked an example of one such fire below, but several more were used against Indigenous Peoples to take away our food sovereignty through Land activation.
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Instagram @i.am.lisa.trish
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Email: lisa@lisadutchak.com
The book, Fire, Indians and the Land of the Pacific Northwest by Robert Boyd, details the Bush Fire Act of 1874, but you can read a small bit about the letters in the Narwal article below. They feature an excerpt from the chapter “Time to Burn," written by Nancy Turner.
https://thenarwhal.ca/indigenous-cultural-burning/
The Great Fire of 1919 PDF
https://foresthistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/2015_GreatFireof1919.pdf
Episode 21: What’s On My Heart 2 - How Grief Is Impacting My Work + 3 Books I’m Reading
In this episode of the Go Smudge Yourself Podcast, Jen Green discusses her struggles with ADHD, work output while grieving, and getting to know her Grandma through memories after she passed. She also discusses 3 decolonial books she recently purchased and the important topics they cover, including being stuck in liminal spaces, Two-Spirit representation, and challenging the colonial narrative Westerners have attempted to write for us.
Mahsi, Meduh, Thank You
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Books Mentioned (support local bookstores if you can!)
Borders Paperback by Thomas King
Daughters of the Deer by Danielle Daniel
Episode 20 Bonus: Perfectionism is Colonization in Action (CSS Podcast ep. 3)
In this episode of the Go Smudge Yourself Podcast, Jen brings in a bonus discussion from the Cultivating Safe Spaces Podcast. She uses this episode to discuss how perfectionism is a colonial tool that upholds White supremacy and how perfectionism shows up in our behaviours and thought patterns. Jen also explains how perfectionism differs from excellence and teaches listeners how to cultivate their own standard of excellence.
**The link for the new trainers is pending.
If you want to train with me, send me an email at jengreen.business@gmail.com
Mahsi, Meduh, Thank You
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Where to Find Jen and more CSS content:
The Cultivating Safe Spaces Podcast
Bonus Cultivating Safe Spaces Episode! - The 4 Perspectives
In this episode of the Cultivating Safe Spaces Podcast, Jen explains the 4 Perspectives of En'owkinwixw used in Cultivating Safe Spaces, Tradition, Relationship, Innovation and Action. She breaks down the communication style of each perspective, their problem-solving approach and what each perspective needs to feel safe. She also discusses how perspectives work together and how colonialism has impacted those working styles. This episode is the perfect introduction to perspective work to prepare you for our upcoming En'owkinwixw episode.
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Episode 1 Resources:
www.elainealec.com/blog/css-podcast-episode-1-resources
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Where to Find Jen and more CSS content
https://www.elainealec.com/blog
The Go Smudge Yourself Podcast
https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZsaRZQK48KhnZYsvf2Lre?si=ZrZgCEhWQBqiDHQ6u90utQ
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Elaine @elainealec_
Episode 19: Decolonize Your Bookshelf Part 2 - Fiction
In this episode of the Go Smudge Yourself Podcast, Jen Green discusses 6 fiction books to add to your decolonial bookshelf. She discusses 2SLGBTQQIA+ and BIPOC representation in literature, goes over some of her favourite quotes, and explains the importance of not pigeonholing Indigenous Literature and Indigenous authors. She also challenges listeners to spend a month only reading and buying books from BIPOC authors (a year if you’re feeling extra spicy). What BIPOC and 2SLGBTQQIA+ books are you adding to your bookshelf?
Mahsi, Meduh, Thank You
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Books Mentioned:
MOCCASIN SQUARE GARDENS: SHORT STORIES by RICHARD VAN CAMP
LESSER BLESSED by RICHARD VAN CAMP
LAND-WATER-SKY / Ndè-Tı-Yat’a By Katłıà
JONNY APPLESEED by Joshua Whitehead
FIREKEEPER'S DAUGHTER by Angeline Boulley
Episode 18: The Decolonial Approach to Creativity
In this episode of the Go Smudge Yourself Podcast, Jen Green discusses decolonizing our approach to creativity and the differences in how Western and Indigenous worldviews treat creativity. She also addresses why decolonizing and Cultivating Safe Spaces is crucial for everyone to be their most authentic and creative selves.
Mahsi Meduh Thank You
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New Cover Art by Bryanna Steele
Instagram @bry_steele
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Links Mentioned:
Elaine’s Instagram: @elainealec_
Episode 17: Two-Spirit Squared - Decolonizing Gender Part 1 (feat. Leo Isaac)
In this episode of the Go Smudge Yourself Podcast, Jen Green sits down with Leo Isaac to discuss decolonizing gender. In this first part of the 3 part series, we hear about Leo’s spiritual journey in finding his Two-Spirit identity and what it means to be Two-Spirit (featuring a question from one of our Buy Me a Coffee community members). Leo Isaac is a Dakelh Two-Spirit man who has been documenting his inspiring journey on Instagram with the hashtag #leolivingloud since 2016. He has a speaking event available on Vimeo through the Raven Institute called “Leo Isaac: Living Loud,”(linked below) and he continues every day to step into his light, grow spiritually, and be a form of true Two-Spirit representation for those around him.
Mahsi Meduh Thank You
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Where to Find Leo Isaac
Instagram @dakelh.twospirit.starseed
Leo Isaac: Living Loud on Vimeo
Episode 16: Spiritual Wellness feat. Peternotsowhite
In this episode of the Go Smudge Yourself Podcast, Jen Green sits down with Peternotsowhite (Peter White) from TikTok and Instagram to discuss spiritual wellness, holism and his journey as an Indigenous content creator. Peter is an incredible Traditional Powwow dancer, educator and activist on social media, as well as the host of his own podcast called the Wealthy Warriors (linked below). His content is grounding, spiritually uplifting and you always walk away inspired or educated!
Mahsi Meduh Thank You
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Where to Find Peter Instagram @peternotsowhite
TikTok @Peter.notso.white
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Links Mentioned
CLIMATE ACTION SECRETARIAT: FUTURES ZINE
https://www.alderhill.ca/zine (CLOSED)
Episode 15: Lessons I Received in 2021 and My Spiritual Theme of 2022
In this episode of the Go Smudge Yourself Podcast, Jen Green discusses four of the lessons she received during 2021 and how she plans to implement them into her lifestyle during 2022. She also discusses her Spiritual theme for the year and how it will impact her Spiritual healing, goals and growth.
Mahsi Meduh Thank You
**** Trigger warning for Lesson 3 (midway through the show: brief mention of suicide and self-harm)
Canada’s Suicide Prevention Service: 1-833-456-4566 Hours: 24/7/365. Languages: English, French
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— Links Mentioned:
Cindy Deschenes’s lateral violence workshop: https://ca.ctrinstitute.com/organizer/cindy-deschenes/
Elaine Alec’s lateral violence workshop: https://www.elainealec.com/cultivating-safe-spaces-virtual-training
Episode 14: 10 Ways to Take Care of Your Spirit When You're Stressed or Disconnected
In this episode of Go Smudge Yourself, Jen Green discusses the difference between treating yourself and self-care, as well as lists 10 ways to care for your Spirit that help you feel safe and connected with the universe around you.
Mahsi Meduh Thank You
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Links Mentioned:
Where to Find Shayla Oulette Stonechild:
Instagram @shayla0h
https://www.matriarchmovement.ca/
https://open.spotify.com/show/3poD5zBFMD0g822xs2p5Uj?si=0y6v-ZkcT6e7feR5vzp6uA
Episode 13: Decolonizing Education
Warning: This podcast episode contains details of residential schools that may be upsetting. Canada’s Indian Residential School Survivors and Family Crisis Line is available 24 hours a day at 1-866-925-4419.
In this episode of Go Smudge Yourself, Jen Green discusses residential schools and the Canadian public schools, Pierre Bourdieu (cultural theorist) and the reproduction of social inequality through education systems. She also compares Indigenous Knowledge systems with the Western Knowledge system, as well as opens up about her decision to leave university. During this discussion, she highlights what she believes needs to change in Western academia to be safer for Indigenous Peoples.
Mahsi Meduh Thank You
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Links Mentioned:
Mapping the missing: Former residential school sites in Canada and the search for unmarked graves
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People Mentioned: Pierre Bourdieu - Cultural Reproduction and Social Reproduction https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9781351018142-3/cultural-reproduction-social-reproduction-pierre-bourdieu
Marlene Brant Castellano - Revealed Knowledge
Episode 12: 10 Steps to Start Your Decolonization Journey Part 2 (6-10)
In this episode of Go Smudge Yourself, Jen Green discusses tips the last 6 out of 10 tips to start your decolonization journey. This episode is suitable for both Indigenous folx and Settlers.
Mahsi Meduh Thank You
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Click here for a downloadable PDF document of the 94 Calls to Action
https://ehprnh2mwo3.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Calls_to_Action_English2.pdf
Click here to read RCAP Volume 3, Gathering Strength
http://data2.archives.ca/e/e448/e011188230-03.pdf
Vicarious Trauma with Elaine Alec's Cultivating Safe Spaces
https://www.elainealec.com/cultivating-safe-spaces-virtual-training
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Books Mentioned -
Calling my Spirit Back by Elaine Alec
Talking Back to the Indian Act: Critical Readings in Settler Colonial Histories by Mary-Ellen Kelm
Indigenous Writes: A Guide to First Nations, Métis, & Inuit Issues in Canada by Chelsea Vowel
Episode 11: 10 Steps to Start Your Decolonization Journey Part 1 (1-5)
In this episode of Go Smudge Yourself, Jen Green discusses tips the first 5 out of 10 tips to start your decolonization journey. This episode is suitable for both Indigenous folx and Settlers, and will be followed up with a second episode this week for steps 6-10!
Mahsi Meduh Thank You
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Click here for a downloadable PDF document of the 94 Calls to Action
https://ehprnh2mwo3.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Calls_to_Action_English2.pdf
Click here to read RCAP Volume 3, Gathering Strength
http://data2.archives.ca/e/e448/e011188230-03.pdf
Vicarious Trauma with Elaine Alec's Cultivating Safe Spaces
https://www.elainealec.com/cultivating-safe-spaces-virtual-training
Episode 10: What’s on My Heart - I’m Colonized Too
*** When the original Episode 10: 10 Steps to Start Your Decolonization Journey mysteriously disappeared RIGHT AFTER I RECORDED IT, my first instinct was to have a meltdown. I wanted to come back to the podcast strong and give you guys the episode you were all waiting for. Everything happens for a reason, though, and I followed my Spirit’s nudging to do a What’s on My Heart episode first. I have no notes, just my microphone and the want to show up authentically for you all and show you how painful decolonization work is for me as well. I will be re-recording my original 10 Steps to Start Your Decolonization Journey, and it’s going to be even better!
In this episode, Jen Green cultivates a safe space for her listeners, discusses traumatic life updates and welcomes new subscribers. What’s on my heart exercises follow Elaine Alec’s Cultivating Safe Spaces protocol and allow one’s Spirit to show up authentically, as well as give permission for every other Spirit to show up authentically.
Mahsi Meduh Thank You
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Episode 9: (ft. Chelsea Vowel) Settler? Indigenous? What the Heck Do We Call Each Other?
This episode features guest host Chelsea Vowel, Metis author, lawyer, educator and proud mother.
In this episode of Go Smudge Yourself, Jen Green and Chelsea Vowel discuss acceptable names for Indigenous Peoples and Settlers, the importance of acknowledging Whiteness and White Privilege, how descendants of Black slaves cannot be Settlers, and why names are always evolving.
Mahsi Meduh Thank You
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Chelsea's Website and book
INDIGENOUS WRITES: A GUIDE TO FIRST NATIONS, MÉTIS, AND INUIT ISSUES IN CANADA by Chelsea Vowel
Episode 8: Are You a White Ally or a White Saviour? Let’s Find Out!
In this episode of Go Smudge Yourself, Jen Green discusses the differences between White Saviours and White Allies and how to tell if you're actually a White Saviour even though you mean well. She also provides tips for how to switch from White Saviourism to White Allyship so you can support the Indigenous causes you care about and have the back of the Indigenous Peoples you love.
Mahsi Meduh Thank You
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One of my favourite books to recommend for dismantling white privilege:
The Power of Privilege: How White People Can Challenge Racism by June Sarpong
Episode 7: Indigenous Leadership - What Makes a Good Leader
In this episode of Go Smudge Yourself, Jen Green discusses Indigenous Leadership and what traits make a good leader in Indigenous culture. She also compares Indigenous Leadership styles to Western leadership styles and discusses the impacts of colonization and the Indian Act on Indigenous Leadership. Lastly, Jen provides 7 tips for implementing Indigenous Leadership skills into your life, even if you're not Indigenous.
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Episode 6: Indigenous Enough P.1 - Colonial Authenticity Markers
In this episode of Go Smudge Yourself, Jen defines colonial authenticity markers, lists 6 markers that are consistently used to invalidate Indigenous peoples' identities, as well as discusses 7 alternative ways to be measuring or approaching Indigeneity.
Mahsi, Meduh, Thank You
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The Shareable Infographic for 7 Calls to Action for How to Be a Better Ally to Indigenous Peoples
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Book Mentioned and referenced
(p. 82) WARRIOR LIFE: INDIGENOUS RESISTANCE AND RESURGENCE by Pamela Palmater
Episode 5: Blood Quantum is for Dogs and Horses
In this episode of Go Smudge Yourself, Jen Green discusses blood quantum, how it's used in Canada, its ramifications, and alternatives to how Indigenous peoples should be measuring Indigeneity. (PLEASE NOTE: I dropped my fancy mic...now I sound like a robot for the history sound clips. It's not the entire podcast....I'm sorry lol)
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The book I reference in this podcast (support your local bookstore first):
INDIGENOUS WRITES: A GUIDE TO FIRST NATIONS, MÉTIS, AND INUIT ISSUES IN CANADA by Chelsea Vowel
Episode 4: How to Be a Better Ally to Indigenous Peoples
In this episode of Go Smudge Yourself, Jen Green discusses the complexities of being an Indigenous ally, how you can use your White privilege for good, her 7 Calls to Action for How to Be a Better Ally to Indigenous Peoples.
Mahsi, Meduh, Thank You
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The book that inspired the topic for this podcast:
Episode 3 : Having Faith in Our Ancestor's Original Vision - Sharing Turtle Island
In this episode of Go Smudge Yourself, Jen discusses the importance of honouring ally spirits and vicarious trauma during the decolonization process. We speak about the importance of our ancestor's original vision for Turtle Island and leading with ancestral teachings when sharing the land with each other. Show correction: Jen said the Metis predate the Wampum Belt, but she meant to say they predate the Wampum Belt that was given during the Treaty of Niagara 1764.
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Episode 2 : Decolonize Your Bookshelf - 5 Books for Bigger, Badder LandBack Discussions
In this episode of Go Smudge Yourself, Jen Green discusses five of her top book recommendations for decolonizing your bookshelf! These are the books that will help you have bigger, badder LandBack conversations. What books do you recommend?
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Links To Books at Chapters-Indigo Please try to support your local bookstores before you order them from an online source. All of these books are available on Amazon as well, but I have chosen to put the Indigo links because many people, myself included, are attempting to lessen Amazon's influence on their lives. All of these books are also available in ebook format for my e-reader lovers out there (I'm half and half), so if you prefer to keep your footprint small, go digital!
RED SKIN, WHITE MASKS: REJECTING THE COLONIAL POLITICS OF RECOGNITION by Glen Sean Coulthard
CALLING MY SPIRIT BACK by Elaine Alec
INDIGENOUS WRITES: A GUIDE TO FIRST NATIONS, MÉTIS, AND INUIT ISSUES IN CANADA by Chelsea Vowel
WARRIOR LIFE: INDIGENOUS RESISTANCE AND RESURGENCE by Pamela Palmater
Episode 1: Cultivating a Safe Space for Your Spirit
In this episode of Go Smudge Yourself, Jen Green discusses cultivating a safe space for your spirit after attending Elaine Alec's Cultivating Safe Spaces Workshop. Today you will learn how to spot the signs that your spirit doesn't feel safe, how to create a safe space, and what fear, love, sovereignty and colonialism all have to do with it that safe space for your spirit.
Mahsi, Meduh, Thank You
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Where to find Elain Alec:
https://www.elainealec.com/ (Sign up for the newsletter at the bottom of the page)
Instagram: @elaine_alec_writer_speaker
https://www.facebook.com/ElaineAlec/
Her book, CALLING MY SPIRIT BACK