Indigenous Vision
By Indigenous Vision
Indigenous Vision (IV) is led by an all-Indigenous team who work to "revitalize Indigenous communities - culture, people, and land - by providing educational resources through quality programs that promote well-being."
Based in Montana and Arizona.
Produced by Melissa Spence and Souta Callinglast
Indigenous VisionOct 27, 2022
MMIW Healing & Sisterhood
Joining us to decompress from MMIW Women's Empowerment Retreat in Pasco, WA earlier this month is Kola Shippentower, personal safety coach and founder of the Wisawca Project, and Miyo Strong who is the program director of Smart Defense from the Elizabeth Smart Foundation. The sisterhood we experienced everyone including the Indigenous women of the Washington Nations; Cayuse, Umatilla, and Walla Walla, was truly healing. Thank you for attending and being a part of the journey towards wellbeing and love. Please consider donating to our #MMIWarriors efforts by visiting our website.
Donate: https://www.indigenousvision.org/
#MMIWarriors Self Defense information.
The Wisawca Project & Smart Defense information.
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If you're able to donate please support our work by donating here: Indigenous Vision this Native American Heritage Month.
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The IVPodcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision Executive Director, Souta Callinglast (Blackfoot Nation) and is produced by co-host, Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe Nation)
MMIW Prevention & Preservation
We cannot express how honored we are as organizers and as Indigenous women to be a part of the MMIW Women's Empowerment Retreat in Pasco, WA last week. It was beyond incredible to witness the power and strength of the Indigenous women of the Washington Nations; Cayuse, Umatilla, and Walla Walla. Thank you for attending and being a part of the journey towards wellbeing and love. Please consider donating to our #MMIWarriors efforts by visiting our website.
Donate: https://www.indigenousvision.org/
Register for our May Cultural Humility Training.
If you're able to donate please support our work by donating here: Indigenous Vision this Native American Heritage Month.
Learn more about Indigenous Vision.
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
The IVPodcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision Executive Director, Souta Callinglast (Blackfoot Nation) and is produced by co-host, Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe Nation)
Indigenizing Film with Rose Stiffarm
As the Blackfoot Nation and Indigenous community beams with pride witnessing Lily Gladstone's incredible grace and talent, we've asked Rose Stiffarm who is Indigenizing the film instrusy to join our Aunty space this week! Rose is a talented Director of Photography & Cinematographer from Siksika, Quw’utsun, Saanich, Aaniiih, and Nakoda Nations.
Register for our May Cultural Humility Training.
If you're able to donate please support our work by donating here: Indigenous Vision this Native American Heritage Month.
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The IVPodcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision Executive Director, Souta Callinglast (Blackfoot Nation) and is produced by co-host, Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe Nation)
Identity vs Fantasy
We're talking identity and how our Indigenous and non-Indigenous ancestries contribute to who we are and who we are not.
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If you're able to donate please support our work by donating here: Indigenous Vision this Native American Heritage Month.
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The IVPodcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision Executive Director, Souta Callinglast (Blackfoot Nation) and is produced by co-host, Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe Nation)
Living the Truth
Truth telling isn't for everyone. This week we're feeling the truths of the world more than ever. Truth is one of the guiding principles for the Anishinaabe; how are you staying truthful to yourself?
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If you're able to donate please support our work by donating here: Indigenous Vision this Native American Heritage Month.
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The IVPodcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision Executive Director, Souta Callinglast (Blackfoot Nation) and is produced by co-host, Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe Nation)
Love is Always in the Air
Love is always in the air; not just figuratively, but literally! Whether it's the piita/Eagle people courting and sky dancing, to us Indigenous women experiencing the journey of life itself. This episode is dedicated to the lovers of life, justice, self, and all things living on this Earth.
Register for our May Cultural Humility Training.
If you're able to donate please support our work by donating here: Indigenous Vision this Native American Heritage Month.
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The IVPodcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision Executive Director, Souta Callinglast (Blackfoot Nation) and is produced by co-host, Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe Nation)
Our Bodies Feeling Bliss
What happens when an Indigenous woman finally feels bliss? We've been holding on to our historical traumas most of our lives, and now that we're finding new ways of being well, the issues in our tissues remind us of how deep we've been storing our pain. Transformation can be a little painful, but worth it!
Register for our May Cultural Humility Training.
If you're able to donate please support our work by donating here: Indigenous Vision this Native American Heritage Month.
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The IVPodcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision Executive Director, Souta Callinglast (Blackfoot Nation) and is produced by co-host, Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe Nation)
Love for Lily & the World
We're celebrating Lily Gladstone this week and sharing our candid thoughts on how we're using cultural humility to navigate our work as Indigenous people to Great Turtle Island and how the ripple effects will positively impact the future. What are we doing to stay on track during a global crisis? Find out on episode 109 of the IVPodcast.
Register for our January Cultural Humility Training.
Register for our May Cultural Humility Training.
If you're able to donate please support our work by donating here: Indigenous Vision this Native American Heritage Month.
Learn more about Indigenous Vision.
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The IVPodcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision Executive Director, Souta Callinglast (Blackfoot Nation) and is produced by co-host, Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe Nation)
Thank you, 2023!
IVPodcast 108 - 2023 has been a transformative year of dreams turning into realities! Thank you for being here. Your support in our little corner of the podcast universe means so much. As we recharge to embark on another busy year, we took some time to share some of our personal and professional highlights from 2023.
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The IVPodcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision Executive Director, Souta Callinglast (Blackfoot Nation) and is produced by co-host, Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe Nation)
Defining Cultural Humility
IVPodcast 107 - We've noticed the reactions when sharing the term 'Cultural Humility' on social media and wanted to dedicate an entire podcast to defining what cultural humility is with regards to the Dr. Tervalon & Dr. Murray-Garcia framework. Past cohort members also took the time to share how they define cultural humility and the resounding definition is as vast and unique as you and me.
Register for our January Cultural Humility Training.
If you're able to donate please support our work by donating here: Indigenous Vision this Native American Heritage Month.
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The IVPodcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision Executive Director, Souta Callinglast (Blackfoot Nation) and is produced by co-host, Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe Nation).
Indigenizing Amazon with Kristen!
IVPodcast 106 - A big thank you to Kristen from Amazon for inviting Indigenous Vision to record this special episode as a presentation to Amazon employees for Native American Heritage Month! We're humbled by the opportunity to share what we do here at IV and how we do it. We're still celebrating Native American Heritage Month with our fundraiser to keep our projects rolling into the next 3-4 years. If you're able to donate please support our work by donating here: Indigenous Vision this Native American Heritage Month.
Register for our January Cultural Humility Training.
Learn more about Indigenous Vision.
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
The IVPodcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision Executive Director, Souta Callinglast (Blackfoot Nation) and is produced by co-host, Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe Nation).
$1,492,00.00
IVPodcast 105 - Native American Heritage Month is upon us once again, and we've launched a fundraiser to support the work of Indigenous Vision into the next 3 to 4 years. With your help our projects will be catapulted into fully staffed and managed Indigenous led programs from New York, Washington, Nevada, Montana, and Arizona. Celebrate Indigenous liberation by donating to Indigenous Vision this Native American Heritage Month.
Register for our January Cultural Humility Training.
Learn more about Indigenous Vision.
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
The IVPodcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision Executive Director, Souta Callinglast (Blackfoot Nation) and is produced by co-host, Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe Nation).
The Buffy Situation
IVPodcast 104 - The Buffy Situation
We're beyond shook. We looked up to Buffy. These are our thoughts and perspectives.
Join us for our January Cultural Humility Training starting on Jan. 23, 2024 - all are welcome:
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The IV Podcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision's Executive Director Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot) and produced by co-host Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe)
Sustaining Good Health
IVPodcast 103 - Sustaining Good Health
How we stay healthy when we're deep in the work impacts the trajectory for us as professionals, but as healthy Indigenous women. Whether it's staying deeply connected to our culture, dancing it out, or releasing any and all pent up emotions at a live music shows, we're sharing some of the ways we release the trauma. How are you staying healthy in a sick world?
Join us for our January Cultural Humility Training starting on Jan. 23, 2024 - all are welcome:
Donate to our MMIW efforts: https://www.indigenousvision.org/donate/
Learn more about Cultural Humility: https://www.indigenousvision.org/culturalhumility
MMIW Warriors:
https://www.indigenousvision.org/mmiwarriors/
Donate to Indigenous Vision: https://www.indigenousvision.org/donate
Learn about us here: https://www.indigenousvision.org/
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The IV Podcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision's Executive Director Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot) and produced by co-host Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe)
Cuffing Season
IVPodcast 102 - Cuffing Season
To shack up, or not to shack up? We'll take the latter for this upcoming cuffing season despite the big snow and cold temps predicted for Great Turtle Island's winter season. This week we're reminded of how staying healthy includes staying away from toxic relationships and friendships. Winter is a time for peace, lets keep it that way.
Join us for our October Cultural Humility Training starting on Oct. 17, 2023 - all are welcome: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cultural-humility-train-the-trainer-tickets-639464705147?aff=oddtdtcreator
Donate to our MMIW efforts: https://www.indigenousvision.org/donate/
Learn more about Cultural Humility: https://www.indigenousvision.org/culturalhumility
MMIW Warriors:
https://www.indigenousvision.org/mmiwarriors/
Donate to Indigenous Vision: https://www.indigenousvision.org/donate
Learn about us here: https://www.indigenousvision.org/
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The IV Podcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision's Executive Director Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot) and produced by co-host Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe)
Cultural Appropriation Season
IVPodcast 101 - Cultural Appropriation Season
We're once again getting into the conversation around what cultural appropriation is and the slippery slope from appreciation to exploitation.
Join us for our October Cultural Humility Training starting on Oct. 17, 2023 - all are welcome: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cultural-humility-train-the-trainer-tickets-639464705147?aff=oddtdtcreator
Donate to our MMIW efforts: https://www.indigenousvision.org/donate/
Learn more about Cultural Humility: https://www.indigenousvision.org/culturalhumility
MMIW Warriors:
https://www.indigenousvision.org/mmiwarriors/
Donate to Indigenous Vision: https://www.indigenousvision.org/donate
Learn about us here: https://www.indigenousvision.org/
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The IV Podcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision's Executive Director Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot) and produced by co-host Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe)
100th Episode!
IVPodcast 100 - 100th Episode!
Thank you. Thank you for being the change you want to see in the world! We're beyond grateful to have partnered, collaborated, interviewed, learned from, and have been supported by such amazing people from all across Great Turtle Island! Not only are we celebrating our 100th episode, we're celebrating 8 years as a Indigenous nonprofit working to revitalize and improve our communities. As mentioned, we're thankful to those who were there in the beginning; the Phoenix crew, our contributors to our L.I.F.E. Spa (Living Indigenous & Fostering Empowerment), The Roddenberry Foundation, our contractors, Cultural Humility cohort members, The NoVo Foundation, Tides, Grantmakers for Girls of Color, mapping friends, Working Dogs for Conservation, MMIW community, and YOU. Here's to many more years of Indigenous Vision!
Join us for our October Cultural Humility Training starting on Oct. 17, 2023 - all are welcome: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cultural-humility-train-the-trainer-tickets-639464705147?aff=oddtdtcreator
Donate to our MMIW efforts: https://www.indigenousvision.org/donate/
Learn more about Cultural Humility: https://www.indigenousvision.org/culturalhumility
MMIW Warriors:
https://www.indigenousvision.org/mmiwarriors/
Donate to Indigenous Vision: https://www.indigenousvision.org/donate
Learn about us here: https://www.indigenousvision.org/
Indigenous Vision on IG: @indigenousvisionmedia
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The IV Podcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision's Executive Director Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot) and produced by co-host Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe)
Cancel Culture & Humility
IVPodcast 99 - Cancel Culture & Humility
Despite our love for that hot tea it's important for us to take a moment to reflect and step into our lifelong process of learning new ways when it comes to witnessing someone being 'cancelled'. Practicing compassion and humility when dealing some of the worst sides of people is a skill we believe in. Are people being overly cancelled or are we letting too much slide?
Join us for our October Cultural Humility Training starting on Oct. 17, 2023 - all are welcome: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cultural-humility-train-the-trainer-tickets-639464705147?aff=oddtdtcreator
Donate to our MMIW efforts: https://www.indigenousvision.org/donate/
Learn more about Cultural Humility: https://www.indigenousvision.org/culturalhumility
MMIW Warriors:
https://www.indigenousvision.org/mmiwarriors/
Donate to Indigenous Vision: https://www.indigenousvision.org/donate
Learn about us here: https://www.indigenousvision.org/
Indigenous Vision on IG: @indigenousvisionmedia
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The IV Podcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision's Executive Director Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot) and produced by co-host Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe).
Nonprofit Blues
IVPodcast 98 - Nonprofit Blues
We've been busy working in the field, experiencing life, and chasing that funding to create the lives we deserve! This week we found some time to share our thoughts on the growing pains of being a little-big nonprofit committed to positive impact and growth, and some of the hoops we have to jump through to keep it all going. Thanks for listening!
Join us for our October Cultural Humility Training starting on Oct. 17, 2023 - all are welcome: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cultural-humility-train-the-trainer-tickets-639464705147?aff=oddtdtcreator
Donate to our MMIW efforts: https://www.indigenousvision.org/donate/
Learn more about Cultural Humility: https://www.indigenousvision.org/culturalhumility
MMIW Warriors:
https://www.indigenousvision.org/mmiwarriors/
Donate to Indigenous Vision: https://www.indigenousvision.org/donate
Learn about us here: https://www.indigenousvision.org/
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The IV Podcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision's Executive Director Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot) and produced by co-host Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe).
Our Projects Keep Rolling
IVPodcast 97 - Our Projects Keep Rolling
Whether we're climbing mountains, sampling water, training with dogs, or organizing the next self defense class, our projects here at Indigenous Vision continue to roll out into our communities. Thank you if you've ever donated, attended, or supported any of our events or projects including this podcast!
Join us for our October Cultural Humility Training starting on Oct. 17, 2023 - all are welcome: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cultural-humility-train-the-trainer-tickets-639464705147?aff=oddtdtcreator
Donate to our MMIW efforts: https://www.indigenousvision.org/donate/
Learn more about Cultural Humility: https://www.indigenousvision.org/culturalhumility
MMIW Warriors:
https://www.indigenousvision.org/mmiwarriors/
Donate to Indigenous Vision: https://www.indigenousvision.org/donate
Learn about us here: https://www.indigenousvision.org/
Indigenous Vision on IG: @indigenousvisionmedia
Follow us on Facebook: @indigenousvision
The IV Podcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision's Executive Director Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot) and produced by co-host Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe).
Love is Always in the Air
IVPodcast 96 - Love is Always in the Air
Celebrating love is the good medicine we need in times like these. On episode 96 we're reminding ourselves that love is always in the air.
Join us for our October Cultural Humility Training starting on Oct. 17, 2023 - all are welcome: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cultural-humility-train-the-trainer-tickets-639464705147?aff=oddtdtcreator
Donate to our MMIW efforts: https://www.indigenousvision.org/donate/
Learn more about Cultural Humility: https://www.indigenousvision.org/culturalhumility
MMIW Warriors:
https://www.indigenousvision.org/mmiwarriors/
Donate to Indigenous Vision: https://www.indigenousvision.org/donate
Learn about us here: https://www.indigenousvision.org/
Indigenous Vision on IG: @indigenousvisionmedia
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The IV Podcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision's Executive Director Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot) and produced by co-host Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe).
Coping with the Disrespect
IVPodcast 95 - Coping with the Disrespect
Is it retrograde or something? We've got technical issues this week compounded with more disrespect against Indigenous communities being played out on social media. So how do we stop the issues from infecting our tissues? Find out on episode 95 of the IVPodcast, where two fabulous Indigenous women share how they continue to thrive through a lifetime of disrespect.
Join us for our October Cultural Humility Training starting on Oct. 17, 2023 - all are welcome: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cultural-humility-train-the-trainer-tickets-639464705147?aff=oddtdtcreator
Donate to our MMIW efforts: https://www.indigenousvision.org/donate/
Learn more about Cultural Humility: https://www.indigenousvision.org/culturalhumility
MMIW Warriors:
https://www.indigenousvision.org/mmiwarriors/
Donate to Indigenous Vision: https://www.indigenousvision.org/donate
Learn about us here: https://www.indigenousvision.org/
Indigenous Vision on IG: @indigenousvisionmedia
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The IV Podcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision's Executive Director Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot) and produced by co-host Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe).
The Good Life
IVPodcast 94 - The Good Life
It's been a big week for the IV Aunties! Souta celebrated her 40th birthday in all her Blackfoot glory exploring traditional sites and mapping, while Melissa is experiencing what it's like to finally have a vehicle. We're reminding ourselves it's okay to be proud of our accomplishments and celebrating our wins along our journey. What are you celebrating this week?
Join us for our October Cultural Humility Training starting on Oct. 17, 2023 - all are welcome: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cultural-humility-train-the-trainer-tickets-639464705147?aff=oddtdtcreator
Donate to our MMIW efforts: https://www.indigenousvision.org/donate/
Learn more about Cultural Humility: https://www.indigenousvision.org/culturalhumility
Submit a report to our Citizens Science Project here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMfsPtQrkj19GpLk1eVQKlY1-xOFc50FmOXQFbHVe-wpDuYg/viewform
MMIW Warriors:
https://www.indigenousvision.org/mmiwarriors/
Donate to Indigenous Vision: https://www.indigenousvision.org/donate
Learn about us here: https://www.indigenousvision.org/
Follow Souta: @lastwarcry on TikTok
Indigenous Vision on IG: @indigenousvisionmedia
The IV Podcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision's Executive Director Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot) and produced by co-host Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe).
Respecting the Pow Wow
IVPodcast 93 - Respecting the Pow Wow
This week we're talking Pow Wow etiquette. Whether it's standing during the opening Prayer, Grand Entry, or joining the circle when encouraged by the host, there are many ways to enjoy and, more importantly, respect the Pow Wow. What happens when non-Indigenous people want to join in? What if someone wants to make their own regalia who isn't Indigenous? What effect or impacts would it create on Pow Wow culture if non-Indigenous people took part alongside us?
Join us for our October Cultural Humility Training starting on Oct. 17, 2023 - all are welcome: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cultural-humility-train-the-trainer-tickets-639464705147?aff=oddtdtcreator
Donate to our MMIW efforts: https://www.indigenousvision.org/donate/
Learn more about Cultural Humility: https://www.indigenousvision.org/culturalhumility
Submit a report to our Citizens Science Project here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMfsPtQrkj19GpLk1eVQKlY1-xOFc50FmOXQFbHVe-wpDuYg/viewform
MMIW Warriors:
https://www.indigenousvision.org/mmiwarriors/
Donate to Indigenous Vision: https://www.indigenousvision.org/donate
Learn about us here: https://www.indigenousvision.org/
Follow Souta: @lastwarcry on TikTok
Indigenous Vision on IG: @indigenousvisionmedia
The IV Podcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision's Executive Director Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot) and produced by co-host Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe).
Centering Our Future
IVPodcast 92 - Centering Our Future
We've been busy! This week we took the time to get together and share the ways we're thinking of our future generations in a good way. From monitoring Chronic Wasting Disease, to returning to and reconnecting with our traditional ways, we're embracing our roles as the 'Life Giver' (Ogimaakwe - Ojibway/Anishinaabe). How are you centering the future in your life?
Join us for our October Cultural Humility Training starting on Oct. 17, 2023 - all are welcome: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cultural-humility-train-the-trainer-tickets-639464705147?aff=oddtdtcreator
Donate to our MMIW efforts: https://www.indigenousvision.org/donate/
Learn more about Cultural Humility: https://www.indigenousvision.org/culturalhumility
Submit a report to our Citizens Science Project here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMfsPtQrkj19GpLk1eVQKlY1-xOFc50FmOXQFbHVe-wpDuYg/viewform
MMIW Warriors:
https://www.indigenousvision.org/mmiwarriors/
Donate to Indigenous Vision: https://www.indigenousvision.org/donate
Learn about us here: https://www.indigenousvision.org/
Follow Souta: @lastwarcry on TikTok
Indigenous Vision on IG: @indigenousvisionmedia
The IV Podcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision's Executive Director Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot) and produced by co-host Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe).
Reflecting on Community
IVPodcast 91 - Reflecting on Community
We've decompressed after our MMIW events and are still feeling the love and support from everyone who showed up in the community! If you've received one of our self defense kits, we hope you never have to use them, but if you do, Indigenous Vision is not responsible for any injury or death as a result. We are our own best defense when met with violence, thank you to everyone who donated and made each MMIW event a loving and supportive space this year. If you'd like to learn the tools and practices of Cultural Humility like self reflection, register for our upcoming training that begins on May 23rd!
Donate to our MMIW efforts: https://www.indigenousvision.org/donate/
Read the MMIW Report: http://www.uihi.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Missing-and-Murdered-Indigenous-Women-and-Girls-Report.pdf
Cultural Humility Training May 2023!
Learn more about Cultural Humility: https://www.indigenousvision.org/culturalhumility
Submit a report to our Citizens Science Project here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMfsPtQrkj19GpLk1eVQKlY1-xOFc50FmOXQFbHVe-wpDuYg/viewform
MMIW Warriors:
https://www.indigenousvision.org/mmiwarriors/
Donate to Indigenous Vision: https://www.indigenousvision.org/donate
Learn about us here: https://www.indigenousvision.org/
Follow Souta: @lastwarcry on TikTok
Indigenous Vision on IG: @indigenousvisionmedia
The IV Podcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision's Executive Director Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot) and produced by co-host Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe).
MMIW & MMIP 2023 Part 2
IVPodcast 90 - MMIW & MMIP 2023 Part 2
We continue our dialogue on the Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and People conversation with more special guests who are supporting and advocating for awareness and change in their states. Joining us on part 2 is Lea Ponokaakii Wetzel (Blackfoot) who is accomplishing great things in the state of Montana with the recent House Bill 112, Lea shares her event happening in Great Falls, MT. We're also joined by Eztli Amaya of the Fifth Sun Project in Las Vegas who is teaming up with Deanna Blackcrow of Her 38 Roses for the MMIW event happening on May 7th in Las Vegas. Please consider supporting any of our guests and we hope to see you out in the community this week for the loved one who are missing or were murdered.
If you have an event you'd like us to share please email hello@indigenousvision.org, or message us on out Facebook or IG @indigenousvisionmedia
Donate to our MMIW efforts: https://www.indigenousvision.org/donate/
Read the MMIW Report: http://www.uihi.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Missing-and-Murdered-Indigenous-Women-and-Girls-Report.pdf
Cultural Humility Training May 2023!
Learn more about Cultural Humility: https://www.indigenousvision.org/culturalhumility
Submit a report to our Citizens Science Project here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMfsPtQrkj19GpLk1eVQKlY1-xOFc50FmOXQFbHVe-wpDuYg/viewform
MMIW Warriors:
https://www.indigenousvision.org/mmiwarriors/
Donate to Indigenous Vision: https://www.indigenousvision.org/donate
Learn about us here: https://www.indigenousvision.org/
Follow Souta: @lastwarcry on TikTok
Indigenous Vision on IG: @indigenousvisionmedia
The IV Podcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision's Executive Director Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot) and produced by co-host Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe).
MMIW & MMIP 2023 Part 1
IVPodcast 89 - MMIW & MMIP 2023 Part 1
Thanks for checking out part 1 of our Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and People episode. As we lead up to May 5th we're here to get the week of action moving by sharing some of the events going on across the US. Joining us on part 1 is Emily Washines (Yakama, Cree, Swinomish) who shares her journey advocating for families impacted by missing and murdered loved ones and the event happening on the Yakama Nation in Washington State. We're also joined by Brandon Nahsonhaya (Hopi) who talks about the few men involved in the MMIW & MMIP fight and the event taking place at the Arizona State Capitol this May 5th in Phoenix, AZ.
If you have an event you'd like us to share please email hello@indigenousvision.org, or message us on out Facebook or IG @indigenousvisionmedia
Donate to our MMIW efforts: https://www.indigenousvision.org/donate/
Read the MMIW Report: http://www.uihi.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Missing-and-Murdered-Indigenous-Women-and-Girls-Report.pdf
Cultural Humility Training May 2023!
Learn more about Cultural Humility: https://www.indigenousvision.org/culturalhumility
Submit a report to our Citizens Science Project here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMfsPtQrkj19GpLk1eVQKlY1-xOFc50FmOXQFbHVe-wpDuYg/viewform
MMIW Warriors:
https://www.indigenousvision.org/mmiwarriors/
Donate to Indigenous Vision: https://www.indigenousvision.org/donate
Learn about us here: https://www.indigenousvision.org/
Follow Souta: @lastwarcry on TikTok
Indigenous Vision on IG: @indigenousvisionmedia
The IV Podcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision's Executive Director Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot) and produced by co-host Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe).
Centering Ourselves
IVPodcast 88 - Centering Ourselves
We're spending more time centering ourselves and releasing the guilt that comes with the emancipation from people pleasing and unlearning self destructive behaviors. This week we share our excitement with the changing season and the future plans we have as an organization and as Indigenous Women who are learning to love and cherish our inner child.
Donate to our MMIW efforts: https://www.indigenousvision.org/donate/
Read the MMIW Report: http://www.uihi.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Missing-and-Murdered-Indigenous-Women-and-Girls-Report.pdf
Cultural Humility Training May 2023!
Learn more about Cultural Humility: https://www.indigenousvision.org/culturalhumility
Submit a report to our Citizens Science Project here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMfsPtQrkj19GpLk1eVQKlY1-xOFc50FmOXQFbHVe-wpDuYg/viewform
MMIW Warriors:
https://www.indigenousvision.org/mmiwarriors/
Donate to Indigenous Vision: https://www.indigenousvision.org/donate
Learn about us here: https://www.indigenousvision.org/
Follow Souta: @lastwarcry on TikTok
Indigenous Vision on IG: @indigenousvisionmedia
The IV Podcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision's Executive Director Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot) and produced by co-host Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe).
Protecting Our Health - A Thyroid Journey
IVPodcast 87 - Protecting Our Health - a Thyroid Journey
What if we were as passionate about our health and wellbeing as were are about our work, lifestyle, hobbies, etc? This week Souta shares her incredible journey living with Hashimoto's Disease and what's at stake. Protecting our health as Indigenous women is a full-time and life-long commitment that comes with hard choices, boundary setting, self-love, self-compassion, and ancestral strength. We hope you're intentionally living well and protecting your peace, heart, and body.
Fit Youtuber Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k77F184hi5g
Can't make an event and don't know what to do? Donate to our MMIW efforts: https://www.indigenousvision.org/donate/
Read the MMIW Report: http://www.uihi.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Missing-and-Murdered-Indigenous-Women-and-Girls-Report.pdf
Cultural Humility Training May 2023!
Learn more about Cultural Humility: https://www.indigenousvision.org/culturalhumility
Submit a report to our Citizens Science Project here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMfsPtQrkj19GpLk1eVQKlY1-xOFc50FmOXQFbHVe-wpDuYg/viewform
MMIW Warriors:
https://www.indigenousvision.org/mmiwarriors/
Donate to Indigenous Vision: https://www.indigenousvision.org/donate
Learn about us here: https://www.indigenousvision.org/
Follow Souta: @lastwarcry on TikTok
Indigenous Vision on IG: @indigenousvisionmedia
The IV Podcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision's Executive Director Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot) and produced by co-host Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe).
MMIWG2S Day is May 5
IVPodcast 86 - MMIWG2S Day is May 5
We're just under a month away from the National Day of Awareness for Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. This May 5th Indigenous Vision will be taking part at events in Missoula MT, Phoenix AZ, and Las Vegas NV. We're currently putting together self defense kits to hand out to our community members and are still looking for volunteers in the Missoula area. If you're available in Missoula on the afternoon and evening of May 5th please email: soutacl@indigenousvision.org
Can't make an event and don't know what to do? Donate to our MMIW efforts: https://www.indigenousvision.org/donate/
Read the MMIW Report: http://www.uihi.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Missing-and-Murdered-Indigenous-Women-and-Girls-Report.pdf
Cultural Humility Training May 2023!
Learn more about Cultural Humility: https://www.indigenousvision.org/culturalhumility
Submit a report to our Citizens Science Project here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMfsPtQrkj19GpLk1eVQKlY1-xOFc50FmOXQFbHVe-wpDuYg/viewform
MMIW Warriors:
https://www.indigenousvision.org/mmiwarriors/
Donate to Indigenous Vision: https://www.indigenousvision.org/donate
Learn about us here: https://www.indigenousvision.org/
Follow Souta: @lastwarcry on TikTok
Indigenous Vision on IG: @indigenousvisionmedia
The IV Podcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision's Executive Director Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot) and produced by co-host Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe).
Blackfoot Woman and her Dog
IVPodcast 85 - Blackfoot Woman and her Dog
We're stoked to be back in time for the new season! As spring creates and wakes up in the North, we're happy to be working on our upcoming summer projects. After a week of training one of the newest members of the IV team; iitoōmaamaa”kaa (leader/one we follow aka trailblazer) aka Oreo, Souta shares her exciting new companion on episode 85 and what they'll be up to in Blackfoot territory.
Cultural Humility Training May 2023!
3rd Line Hockey Tournament - join us in Vegas this April 7 -9: HERE!
Learn more about Cultural Humility: https://www.indigenousvision.org/culturalhumility
Submit a report to our Citizens Science Project here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMfsPtQrkj19GpLk1eVQKlY1-xOFc50FmOXQFbHVe-wpDuYg/viewform
MMIW Warriors:
https://www.indigenousvision.org/mmiwarriors/
Donate to Indigenous Vision: https://www.indigenousvision.org/donate
Learn about us here: https://www.indigenousvision.org/
Follow Souta: @lastwarcry on TikTok
Indigenous Vision on IG: @indigenousvisionmedia
The IV Podcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision's Executive Director Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot) and produced by co-host Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe).
Cultural Humility with Celina Gray
Cultural Humility with Celina Gray!
Welcome to the eleventh installment of the Cultural Humility Podcast series presented by Indigenous Vision! Our special guest is not only an Indigenous Vision team member, she was also a part of our January 2023 Cultural Humility Training of Trainers cohort; Celina Gray!
The Cultural Humility model provides a method to advocate and maintain accountability by redressing the power imbalances in our communities. For over two decades, the model has replaced the insufficient notion of “cultural competence” with a cyclical approach that embraces critical self-reflection as a lifelong learning process to create a broader, more inclusive view of the world.
Register for the next Cultural humility training this March!
Register for our May Cultural Humility training!
Learn more: https://www.indigenousvision.org/culturalhumility/
The Cultural Humility model is sourced from a Train the Trainers session taught by Dr. Melanie Tervalon and Dr. Jann Murray-Garcia, along with their published article:
melanietervalon.com/wp-content/uplo…cia-Article.pdf
Jann Murray-Garcia - 'Cultural Humility' 2013, a video on the scripts we hold:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZUP6CrHAXA
This podcast is produced by Melissa Spence.
Mild Imposter Syndrome
IVPodcast 84 -Mild Imposter Syndrome
This week we're talking new dogs, new adventures, and new ways of overcoming.
Cultural Humility Training March 2023! Cultural Humility Training May 2023!
3rd Line Hockey Tournament - join us in Vegas this April 7 -9: HERE!
Learn more about Cultural Humility: https://www.indigenousvision.org/culturalhumility
Submit a report to our Citizens Science Project here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMfsPtQrkj19GpLk1eVQKlY1-xOFc50FmOXQFbHVe-wpDuYg/viewform
MMIW Warriors:
https://www.indigenousvision.org/mmiwarriors/
Donate to Indigenous Vision: https://www.indigenousvision.org/donate
Learn about us here: https://www.indigenousvision.org/
Follow Souta: @lastwarcry on TikTok
Indigenous Vision on IG: @indigenousvisionmedia
The IV Podcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision's Executive Director Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot) and produced by co-host Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe).
Love Is Always In The Air
IVPodcast 83 - Love Is Always In The Air
It's Valentine's Day and we're talking love. Love of the work we do, love of the people who make our lives better, love of the dreams we have for ourselves, and love for the incredible women we are. How is love finding you today?
Cultural Humility Training March 2023! Cultural Humility Training May 2023!
3rd Line Hockey Tournament - join us in Vegas this April 7 -9: HERE!
Learn more about Cultural Humility: https://www.indigenousvision.org/culturalhumility
Submit a report to our Citizens Science Project here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMfsPtQrkj19GpLk1eVQKlY1-xOFc50FmOXQFbHVe-wpDuYg/viewform
MMIW Warriors:
https://www.indigenousvision.org/mmiwarriors/
Donate to Indigenous Vision: https://www.indigenousvision.org/donate
Learn about us here: https://www.indigenousvision.org/
Follow Souta: @lastwarcry on TikTok
Indigenous Vision on IG: @indigenousvisionmedia
The IV Podcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision's Executive Director Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot) and produced by co-host Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe).
Second Hand Trauma
IVPodcast 82 - Second Hand Trauma
We're definitely feeling the impact of the secondary trauma in our world. This week we share how we're reflecting on another year of accomplishments, joy, healing, and how the murder of beloved Tyre Nichols brings up our own trauma and the how the system plays out in different ways for 'different' people.
Cultural Humility Training March 2023! Cultural Humility Training May 2023!
Learn more about Cultural Humility: https://www.indigenousvision.org/culturalhumility
Submit a report to our Citizens Science Project here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMfsPtQrkj19GpLk1eVQKlY1-xOFc50FmOXQFbHVe-wpDuYg/viewform
MMIW Warriors:
https://www.indigenousvision.org/mmiwarriors/
Donate to Indigenous Vision: https://www.indigenousvision.org/donate
Learn about us here: https://www.indigenousvision.org/
Follow Souta: @lastwarcry on TikTok
Indigenous Vision on IG: @indigenousvisionmedia
The IV Podcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision's Executive Director Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot) and produced by co-host Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe).
Everyone needs to care about MMIWG2S
IVPodcast 81 - Everyone needs to care about MMIWG2S
MMIWG2S means Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirits. This includes Trans, Non-Binary, and Non-Gender conforming people, including our missing men. This week was shared space with Yulia Laricheva who is the founder and CEO of Dream Nation Love; A Podcast & Creative Agency, amplifying women empowerment, diversity + inclusion, love, and social impact. Yulia and Melissa began working together in 2022 on Dream Nation Love's MMIW Podcast Series, the first episode is officially out on all major platforms - you can listen to it here.
Why is the crisis of MMIWG2S not getting the mainstream coverage and efforts it needs to be addressed and eradicated? What will it take for the rest of America to care?
Cultural Humility Training March 2023! Cultural Humility Training May 2023!
Learn more about Cultural Humility: https://www.indigenousvision.org/culturalhumility
Submit a report to our Citizens Science Project here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMfsPtQrkj19GpLk1eVQKlY1-xOFc50FmOXQFbHVe-wpDuYg/viewform
MMIW Warriors:
https://www.indigenousvision.org/mmiwarriors/
Donate to Indigenous Vision: https://www.indigenousvision.org/donate
Learn about us here: https://www.indigenousvision.org/
Follow Souta: @lastwarcry on TikTok
Indigenous Vision on IG: @indigenousvisionmedia
The IV Podcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision's Executive Director Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot) and produced by co-host Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe).
Breaking the Silence on Suicide
IVPodcast 80 | Breaking the Silence on Suicide
Be prepared for a deep and loving conversation around suicide. Our special guest Terrance LaFromboise ignites our conversation and joins our necessary space to share the ultra unique challenges Indian Country/Indigenous people face when it comes to the factors that lead to suicide and the aftermath.
Terrance LaFromboise also known as IissiiksaakoomApaapooma (Entering thunders lodge), is an enrolled member of the Blackfeet Nation. He is a recent graduate from the University of Toronto, the Factor of Inwentash School of Social Work Masters in Indigenous Trauma and Resiliency program. Terrance works as the coordinator for the Zero Suicide Grant Program at the State of Montana Public Health and Human Services, Behavioral Health Disabilities Division. His primary role is the implementation of Zero Suicides, and Safe Care Pathway within Indigenous communities’ systems of care in Montana. Another role includes helping improve and culturally enhance suicide prevention systems state and reservation wide. He has dedicated most of his professional career working on suicide prevention in indigenous communities as a mental health consultant, MSPI Grant Coordinator, youth coach, youth mentor and community advocate and has done grassroots and cultural approaches in Indigenous communities across the United States.
If you need to reach out, please text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Life line provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
The Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line is available 24-hours a day for anyone experiencing pain or distress as a result of his or her Residential school experience: 1-800-721-0066
We love you so much!
Cultural Humility Training March 2023!
Learn more about Cultural Humility: https://www.indigenousvision.org/culturalhumility
Submit a report to our Citizens Science Project here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMfsPtQrkj19GpLk1eVQKlY1-xOFc50FmOXQFbHVe-wpDuYg/viewform
MMIW Warriors:
https://www.indigenousvision.org/mmiwarriors/
Donate to Indigenous Vision: https://www.indigenousvision.org/donate
Learn about us here: https://www.indigenousvision.org/
Follow Souta: @lastwarcry on TikTok
Indigenous Vision on IG: @indigenousvisionmedia
The IV Podcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision's Executive Director Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot) and produced by co-host Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe).
Introducing Celina Gray!
IVPodcast 79 | Introducing Celina Gray!
We're excited to introduce our newest Indigenous Vision team member and podcast co-host, Celina Gray! Celina is a Blackfoot & Metis mother of four, Native Science Fellow, American Indian College Ambassador, and a former Northwest Representative of the National Student Congress for the American Indian Higher Education Consortium. She's also one of the driving forces behind the Working Dogs for Conservation collaboration for CWD work with Indigenous Vision! Please welcome Celina to our team, we're excited for what's in store this year!
Cultural Humility Training March 2023!
Learn more about Cultural Humility: https://www.indigenousvision.org/culturalhumility
Submit a report to our Citizens Science Project here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMfsPtQrkj19GpLk1eVQKlY1-xOFc50FmOXQFbHVe-wpDuYg/viewform
MMIW Warriors:
https://www.indigenousvision.org/mmiwarriors/
Donate to Indigenous Vision: https://www.indigenousvision.org/donate
Learn about us here: https://www.indigenousvision.org/
Follow Souta: @lastwarcry on TikTok
Indigenous Vision on IG: @indigenousvisionmedia
The IV Podcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision's Executive Director Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot) and produced by co-host Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe).
Try Hard in 2023
IVPodcast 78 | Try Hard in 2023
The Blackfoot word for 'Try Hard' is IHKAKIMAAT, this perfectly sums up our intentions for 2023. We love having you here with us, your support has been amazing. Try hard with us in 2023 as we continue the work towards Indigenous liberation!
Cultural Humility Training January 2023: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cultural-humility-training-of-trainers-tickets-381725420007
Learn more about Cultural Humility: https://www.indigenousvision.org/culturalhumility
Submit a report to our Citizens Science Project here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMfsPtQrkj19GpLk1eVQKlY1-xOFc50FmOXQFbHVe-wpDuYg/viewform
MMIW Warriors:
https://www.indigenousvision.org/mmiwarriors/
Donate to Indigenous Vision: https://www.indigenousvision.org/donate
Make a fire relief donation via paypal to help Melissa's sister Cindy: spencemarie@yahoo.ca
Learn about us here: https://www.indigenousvision.org/
Follow Souta: @lastwarcry on TikTok
Indigenous Vision on IG: @indigenousvisionmedia
The IV Podcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision's Executive Director Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot) and produced by co-host Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe).
The Blessings of 2022
IVPodcast 77 | 2022 Blessings
Souta and Melissa reflect on the many blessings of 2022!
Even after it all, we're blessed af and that's something to be celebrated throughout the entire year. We hope this podcast finds you embracing your own blessings as we shift into a new era.
Cultural Humility Training January 2023: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cultural-humility-training-of-trainers-tickets-381725420007
Learn more about Cultural Humility: https://www.indigenousvision.org/culturalhumility
Submit a report to our Citizens Science Project here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMfsPtQrkj19GpLk1eVQKlY1-xOFc50FmOXQFbHVe-wpDuYg/viewform
MMIW Warriors:
https://www.indigenousvision.org/mmiwarriors/
Donate to Indigenous Vision: https://www.indigenousvision.org/donate
Make a fire relief donation via paypal to help Melissa's sister Cindy: spencemarie@yahoo.ca
Learn about us here: https://www.indigenousvision.org/
Follow Souta: @lastwarcry on TikTok
Indigenous Vision on IG: @indigenousvisionmedia
The IV Podcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision's Executive Director Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot) and produced by co-host Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe).
Mana Wahine - Hawai'i
IVPodcast 76 | Mana Wahine 2022, Hawai'i
This week Melissa and Faye (IV Youth Coordinator) recap their experience attending 'Mana Wahine Ekolu' on the island of Oahu, Hawai'i! Big thanks to Kimberly Jackson who shared their experience attending the conference as a local, the Pu'a Foundation for being the best hosts ever, and Grantmakers for Girls of Color for the opportunity to attend. Mahalo!
Cultural Humility Training January 2023: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cultural-humility-training-of-trainers-tickets-381725420007
Learn more about Cultural Humility: https://www.indigenousvision.org/culturalhumility
Submit a report to our Citizens Science Project here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMfsPtQrkj19GpLk1eVQKlY1-xOFc50FmOXQFbHVe-wpDuYg/viewform
MMIW Warriors:
https://www.indigenousvision.org/mmiwarriors/
Donate to Indigenous Vision: https://www.indigenousvision.org/donate
Make a fire relief donation via paypal to help Melissa's sister Cindy: spencemarie@yahoo.ca
Learn about us here: https://www.indigenousvision.org/
Follow Souta: @lastwarcry on TikTok
Indigenous Vision on IG: @indigenousvisionmedia
The IV Podcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision's Executive Director Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot) and produced by co-host Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe).
Representation & Healing
IVPodcast 75 | Representation & Healing
After pushing our stomachs to the limit with feasting we're sharing the ways we heal our bodies after trauma and the importance of self care after doing the heavy work we do at Indigenous Vision. We also catch up on some of the new TV shows and movies and reflect on the incredible Indigenous representation we're seeing! Thanks for listening
After pushing our stomachs to the limit with feasting we're sharing the ways we heal our bodies after trauma and the importance of self care after doing the heavy work we do at Indigenous Vision. We also catch up on some of the new TV shows and movies and reflect on the incredible Indigenous representation we're seeing! Thanks for listening.
Cultural Humility Training January 2023: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cultural-humility-training-of-trainers-tickets-381725420007
Learn more about Cultural Humility: https://www.indigenousvision.org/culturalhumility
Submit a report to our Citizens Science Project here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMfsPtQrkj19GpLk1eVQKlY1-xOFc50FmOXQFbHVe-wpDuYg/viewform
MMIW Warriors:
https://www.indigenousvision.org/mmiwarriors/
Donate to Indigenous Vision: https://www.indigenousvision.org/donate
Make a fire relief donation via paypal to help Melissa's sister Cindy: spencemarie@yahoo.ca
Learn about us here: https://www.indigenousvision.org/
Follow Souta: @lastwarcry on TikTok
Indigenous Vision on IG: @indigenousvisionmedia
The IV Podcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision's Executive Director Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot) and produced by co-host Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe).
Culture & Infrastructure
IVPodcast Ep. 74 | Culture & Infrastructure
As we put our health on the line and teeter between burnout and working our way out of poverty, it's important to share the challenges that much of Indian country faces when it comes to infrastructure. Whether it's a lack of water, paved roads, access to food, and other amenities, we work to try and close the gap between these systemic injustices. With compassion, love, and humility, we're striving to lift us all up, together. Even the trolls.
Cultural Humility Training January 2023: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cultural-humility-training-of-trainers-tickets-381725420007
Learn more about Cultural Humility: https://www.indigenousvision.org/culturalhumility
Submit a report to our Citizens Science Project here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMfsPtQrkj19GpLk1eVQKlY1-xOFc50FmOXQFbHVe-wpDuYg/viewform
MMIW Warriors:
https://www.indigenousvision.org/mmiwarriors/
Donate to Indigenous Vision: https://www.indigenousvision.org/donate
Make a fire relief donation via paypal to help Melissa's sister Cindy: spencemarie@yahoo.ca
Learn about us here: https://www.indigenousvision.org/
Follow Souta: @lastwarcry on TikTok
Indigenous Vision on IG: @indigenousvisionmedia
The IV Podcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision's Executive Director Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot) and produced by co-host Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe).
Dear Pretendian, you are doing harm.
IVPodcast Ep. 73 | Dear Pretendian, you are doing harm.
We're revisiting the ongoing issue of pretendians and the harm they cause. As Indigenous Womxn of color we once again explain how the exploitive nature behind pretendians and race shifters causes harm and is a part of the big problem that Indigenous people are facing; environmental & social injustices, identity and cultural loss, and cultural resilience. It's all connected.
Cultural Humility Training January 2023: https://www.indigenousvision.org/culturalhumility/032022-10hr/
Submit a report to our Citizens Science Project here: https://www.indigenousvision.org/submitreport/
MMIW Warriors:
www.indigenousvision.org/mmiwarriors/
Self Defense Class: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQL…ZmnZDG2w/viewform
Learn about here: www.indigenousvision.org/
Follow Souta: @lastwarcry on TikTok
Indigenous Vision on IG: @indigenousvisionmedia
The IV Podcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision's Executive Director Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot) and produced by co-host Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe).
72. Native American Heritage Month?
IVPodcast Ep. 72 | Native American Heritage Month?
For two aunties like us, every month is NAHM! We're sharing ways you can be apart of the ongoing liberation of Indigenous People and maybe even yourself on this episode.
Cultural Humility Training January 2023: https://www.indigenousvision.org/culturalhumility/032022-10hr/
Submit a report to our Citizens Science Project here: https://www.indigenousvision.org/submitreport/
MMIW Warriors:
www.indigenousvision.org/mmiwarriors/
Self Defense Class: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQL…ZmnZDG2w/viewform
Learn about here: www.indigenousvision.org/
Follow Souta: @lastwarcry on TikTok
Indigenous Vision on IG: @indigenousvisionmedia
The IV Podcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision's Executive Director Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot) and produced by co-host Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe).
Cultural Humility & Land with Phoenix Smith
Cultural Humility with Phoenix Smith!
Welcome to the tenth installment of the Cultural Humility Podcast series presented by Indigenous Vision! We're very honored to have Phoenix Smith on the show this week! Phoenix was a part of our March 2022 cohort and brought so much wisdom to our dialogue we just had to invite them to explore the work further.
J. Phoenix Smith earned a Graduate Certificate in Ecotherapy in 2011 from JFK University in the world’s first ever Graduate Ecotherapy Certificate program and a Masters in Social Work from the historically-black Howard University in Washington, D.C.
Prior to coming to the field of Ecotherapy, she has been a public health leader in the field of HIV for over 25 years, managing and leading public health programs in the U.S. They are also an Initiated Elder in the Indigenous Afro-Cuban religion Lucumi to the Oricha, or Deity of Nature known as Aganyu, the Spirit of the Volcano and of the Wilderness. They provide spiritual counseling and guidance including divination and Ecotherapy.
Learn more about Phoenix's work here: https://theaesj.com & https://www.ecosoulwisdom.org
The Cultural Humility model provides a method to advocate and maintain accountability by redressing the power imbalances in our communities. For over two decades, the model has replaced the insufficient notion of “cultural competence” with a cyclical approach that embraces critical self-reflection as a lifelong learning process to create a broader, more inclusive view of the world.
Register for the next Indigenous Vision Cultural humility training for Jan 2023, register here!
Learn more: https://www.indigenousvision.org/culturalhumility/
The Cultural Humility model is sourced from a Train the Trainers session taught by Dr. Melanie Tervalon and Dr. Jann Murray-Garcia, along with their published article:
melanietervalon.com/wp-content/uplo…cia-Article.pdf
Jann Murray-Garcia - 'Cultural Humility' 2013, a video on the scripts we hold:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZUP6CrHAXA
This podcast is produced by Melissa Spence.
71. Thank You!
IVPodcast Ep. 71 | Thank You!
We want to thank every single person who took the time to honor and celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day 2022! Your love and support has blown us away and instilled hope moving forward with the renaming of this day. Thank you for checking us out, thank you for following us, thank you for sharing our voices, thank you for your generous donations, and thank you for being an ally.
Cultural Humility Training January 2023: https://www.indigenousvision.org/culturalhumility/032022-10hr/
Submit a report to our Citizens Science Project here: https://www.indigenousvision.org/submitreport/
MMIW Warriors:
www.indigenousvision.org/mmiwarriors/
Self Defense Class: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQL…ZmnZDG2w/viewform
Learn about here: www.indigenousvision.org/
Follow Souta: @lastwarcry on TikTok
Indigenous Vision on IG: @indigenousvisionmedia
The IV Podcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision's Executive Director Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot) and produced by co-host Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe).
Cultural Humility with Dr. Jei Africa
Cultural Humility with Dr. Jei Africa!
Welcome to the ninth installment of the Cultural Humility Podcast series presented by Indigenous Vision! We're very honored to have Dr. Jei Africa on the show to share their experiences with cultural humility.
Dr. Jei Africa is a psychologist who advocates for culturally responsive clinical care in behavioral health. Learn more here: www.drjeiafrica.com
The Cultural Humility model provides a method to advocate and maintain accountability by redressing the power imbalances in our communities. For over two decades, the model has replaced the insufficient notion of “cultural competence” with a cyclical approach that embraces critical self-reflection as a lifelong learning process to create a broader, more inclusive view of the world.
Register for the next Indigenous Vision Cultural humility training for Jan 2023, register here!
Learn more: https://www.indigenousvision.org/culturalhumility/
The Cultural Humility model is sourced from a Train the Trainers session taught by Dr. Melanie Tervalon and Dr. Jann Murray-Garcia, along with their published article:
melanietervalon.com/wp-content/uplo…cia-Article.pdf
Jann Murray-Garcia - 'Cultural Humility' 2013, a video on the scripts we hold:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZUP6CrHAXA
This podcast is produced by Melissa Spence.
70. Chronic Wasting Disease
IVPodcast Ep. 70 | Chronic Wasting Disease
Souta and a small team of people with working dogs have been visiting various sampling sites searching for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) and environmental stressors on The Blackfeet Nation. Together they scan creeks, rivers, and other areas for mink and otter scat that will be lab tested for heavy metals, pharmaceuticals, covid-19, and flame retardants. Once results are received, data is mapped out to ensure the community living in these areas are aware of the potential dangers of using and consuming sacred plants for medicine and other uses. Learn more about what can be done about CWD.
Submit a report here: https://www.indigenousvision.org/submitreport/
Information on Blackfeet Nation Fish and Wildlife for sampling.
Call Joe about CWD: 406.338.7207
Cultural Humility Training January 2023: https://www.indigenousvision.org/culturalhumility/032022-10hr/
MMIW Warriors:
www.indigenousvision.org/mmiwarriors/
Self Defense Class: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQL…ZmnZDG2w/viewform
Learn about here: www.indigenousvision.org/
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The IV Podcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision's Executive Director Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot) and produced by co-host Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe).