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Rupertsland Institute presents "Rupertsland Sash Talks". Tune in for updates from RLI, as well as interviews and discussions about Alberta's Métis community. RLI has three mandates: education, training, and research. We aim to weave these three mandates into the discussions in this podcast. Our tagline is "aapihkayhk", meaning "weave" in Heritage Michif.
Shakamohta brings you a back to school themed episode, thanks to some help from a few of Rupertsland Institute's summer students.
Listen for some tips and tricks every current and aspiring post-secondary student should know!
Heard Buffy's 'Hidden Word' in today's episode? Share that word with us for your chance to win an Apple iPad prize package, courtesy of theRupertsland Métis Student and Alumni Association (RMSA). Learn more and enter your submissions here: https://forms.gle/xDB6iq1dcgxVQfGt9.
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Join host Kya Twa, as Shakamohta welcomes the extraordinary Cree Nomad! Cree Nomad is an author, activist, and Bannock-Shaker based in Edmonton, AB, who released their highly anticipated debut novel Hey, June earlier this year.
In this episode, we delve into the dynamic realms of literature, activism, and cultural expression. We discuss how their Métis heritage profoundly influences their storytelling and online presence, and explore the inspiration behind their creative and advocacy efforts.
Heard the 'Buffy Hidden Word' in today's episode? Share that word with us for your chance to win an Apple iPad prize package, courtesy of the Rupertsland Métis Student and Alumni Association (RMSA). Learn more and enter your submissions here: https://forms.gle/xDB6iq1dcgxVQfGt9
More about Cree Nomad:Website- https://www.thecreenomad.com
TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@creenomad
Buy “Hey June”- https://a.co/d/gismFNt
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The hosts of Shakamohta discuss the significance of women in the Métis community, both historic and currently. Through interviews with our own moms, we explore lessons on motherhood and the legacy of the important women in our lives. We are also joined by Kate Gillis as she highlights her Master's thesis work focused on the underrepresentation of Métis women in 18th and 19th-century St. François Xavier, Manitoba and how her own understanding of the Métis women of her life led her to this challenging topic.
Heard the 'Buffy Hidden Word' in today's episode? Share that word with us for your chance to win an Apple iPad prize package, courtesy of the Rupertsland Métis Student and Alumni Association (RMSA). Learn more and enter your submissions here: https://forms.gle/xDB6iq1dcgxVQfGt9
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Join Shakamohta as it explores the world of 'traditional' media with host Jory Proft and guest Daniel Barker-Tremblay.
Daniel Barker-Tremblay discusses his role as a reporter and announcer at Windspeaker Media and what it means to be a Métis person in the dynamic media landscape of 2024. Hear about Daniel's quick rise from a custodian to an important voice in Indigenous radio in Alberta.
Today's Michif word of the day is pâtwêwitam [pat-WEE-wah-tum]. This Northern Michif word means “yappy”. Learn more: https://www.rupertsland.org/teaching-learning/michif-language/
Explore some of Daniel's work via Windspeaker Media and catch him as the host of Voices of Our People on CFWE, CJWE and 89.3 The Raven and his Saturday and Sunday Morning Drive show on CUZIN Radio.
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Join us as we dive into the rich tapestry of Métis culture and celebrate its traditions and innovations. Kya Twa (she/her) welcomes the esteemed Métis artist and storyteller Leah Marie Dorian (she/her), as they explore the profound depths of artistic expression within the Métis community.
Raised in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Leah brings a unique perspective to the table. Known for her captivating work that intertwines culture, history, and spirituality, Leah shares her journey as a teacher, painter, filmmaker, and published writer. She's a true beacon of inspiration, weaving together the threads of Métis heritage into masterpieces that resonate with audiences far and wide.
Join Shakamohta as we embark on a journey through Leah's artistic universe, where each stroke of her brush tells a story and every frame of her films spark contemplation. This promises to be an episode filled with insight, creativity, and the indomitable spirit of Métis excellence.
Learn more about Leah Marie Dorian's work:
https://www.leahdorion.ca/about.html
Today's Michif word of the day comes from a Heritage Michif word for butterfly. A butterfly is a youthful spirit symbolizing the transformation from youth to adulthood. Butterfly is associated with the innocence and playfulness of childhood, and we are taught that even as adults, we need to nurture our inner child. The word is maemaengwaen (mey-mey-gwin). Learn more: https://www.metismuseum.ca/michif_dictionary.php
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The Rupertsland Métis Student Association’s Shakamohta is back with the first episode of Season 2!
Our student-led podcast celebrates the traditions and innovations of the Métis community.
This episode is hosted by returning student Drew Desjarlais (she/her) to welcome special guest Just Glue (they/them), to talk about the artistry of Métis drag. Just Glue is Two-Spirit, Franco-queer, a drag performer and a designer, as well as a self-described oddball queen, with a bonkers sense of humor and even more eccentric references.
Originally from Manitoba but now located in lovely Edmonton, they have been slaying drag since 7 years old for a whole 11 years now! Just Glue also appeared at RLI’s 2SLGBTQIA+ Gathering on April 11-12 during the Charity Drag Show.
The Michif word of the day is: nipahew meaning “slay”. Learn more about Michif here: https://www.metismuseum.ca/michif_tools.php
Learn more about Just Glue: https://www.instagram.com/thejustglue/.
Learn more about their organization 1+1=2Spirit here:
https://www.instagram.com/1plus1equals2spirit?igsh=MW05MWQ5bjA2eDU2Yw==.
More info about the 2 Spirit Powwow on May 31, 2024: https://www.edmontondragfestival.ca/2-spirit-powwow.
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Join the Rupertsland Métis Student Association for an all-new season of Shakamohta!
This student-led and produced podcast celebrates the rich traditions and innovations of the Métis community.
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Rupertsland Institute’s Shakamohta is here with the final episode of Season 1! This student-led podcast celebrates the traditions and innovations of the Métis community and its members.
Our Season 1 finale episode is here and hosted by Drew Desjarlais (she/her) who welcomes special guest Alexa Lizotte (she/her), to chat about the vision behind her brand Desert Métis Creations. Alexa’s brand reflects her upbringing in Las Vegas and her ancestral ties to Northern Alberta, as well as her insights into sustainable and natural fashion practices. The brand is also committed to education as offered by her workshops in traditional Métis art such as sewing ribbon skirts.
Support out Alexa’s brand, Desert Métis Creations here:
https://www.desertmetiscreations.com
Check out her instagram to keep up-to-date on her endeavors here:
https://www.instagram.com/desertmetis?igsh=MXRpaG1rNTd2dGRsNA==
This episode's Heritage Michif word of the day is la fasoon (la-fah-sohn), meaning fashion!
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Rupertsland Institute’s Shakamohta is back! Shakamohta is a show all about connecting students with Métis community members making waves across a variety of careers, hobbies and fields.
In this month’s episode, Métis athlete Thomas Froberg serves as co-host and guest on today’s episode as he and Jory chat about the 2023 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) and his subsequent time as a MacEwan University Griffin playing volleyball at the university level. Then Thomas’s teammate, Jackson McGillivray, joins him for a conversation on their athletic journeys and experiences as Métis members of Team Alberta’s volleyball team at NAIG 2023. Hear about the cultural and athletic experiences they had as their team scored gold in Nova Scotia.
This episode’s Michif word is sâķohtwâwin (sah-go-twah-win), which is a Northern Michif word for ‘victory’.
https://www.metismuseum.ca/northern_michif_dictionary.php
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Rupertsland Institute presents Shakamohta, a student-led podcast. Shakamohta [shack-ah-moe-tah] is a Heritage Michif word meaning "connect," and this podcast is all about connection, community, and culture.
In today's episode, host Samantha Hamann (she/her) chats with Métis musician and astounding vocalist Ella Coyes (they/them) about their musical endeavours as Sister Ray.
Sister Ray’s voice within their music acts as a vessel to connect to their culture and forge a deeper connection with listeners.
Listen to Sister Ray’s EP Teeth here: https://youtu.be/tmca0K49r-g?si=zAkZTC5Ly6Jiit6q
Our Michif word for today comes from Heritage Michif. nakamoo (nah-ka-moh) means “sing” or, as well, somebody is singing.
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Rupertsland Institute presents Shakamohta, a student-led podcast. Shakamohta [shack-ah-moe-tah] is a Heritage Michif word meaning "connect," and this podcast is all about connection, community, and culture.
In today's special Métis Week episode, host Jory Proft interviewed renowned Métis fiddler Alex Kusturok about his experiences growing up engrossed with Métis music, his projects, and fiddling for the Pope.
Find Alex's FREE album with Donny L'Hirondelle and Garry Pruden here: https://albertametis.com/metis-fiddling-for-dancing/
Our Michif Word of the Day is nahtoohta [nah-toe-ta] which translates to "listen" in in English. nahtoohta is from the Heritage Michif dialect.
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Rupertsland Institute presents Shakamohta, a student-led podcast exploring the way in which Métis people excel in a variety of fields.
Today’s episode is all about sports.
Haven and Ireland Wong are Métis sisters, teachers, and high-level handball players. They sat down with host Jory Proft to discuss handball in Canada, being Indigenous athletes, and what it's like to represent Canada and the Métis communityon the international level.
Our Michif Word of the Day comes from a Northern Michif word for ‘game’ or ‘sport’. The word is mîtawêwin [mee-tah-wee-win]. You could say, “hockey is my favourite mîtawêwin”, or “mîtawêwin is something that brings us all together.”
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Rupertsland Institute presents Shakamohta, a student-led podcast exploring the way in which Métis people excel in a variety of fields.
Today’s episode is all about food and Métis recipes, meals, and cuisine.
Hosts Jory Proft and Ruby Benson interviewed two members of the Métis culinary community.
Chef and culinary consultant Jenni Lessard sat down with Jory to discuss her experiences with land-based and traditional recipes, and Ruby spent the morning with Ginger Auger of Ginger’s Bannock House to learn more about how she took her history and heritage to create her famous bannock donuts.
Our Michif Word of the Day is wihkasin [wee-kah-sin] which translates to “delicious” in English.
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Rupertsland Institute presents Shakamohta, a student-led podcast exploring the way in which Métis people excel in a variety of fields.
Today’s episode is about language. Host Samantha Hamann interviews the Dan Cardinal, vice president of the Métis Nation of Alberta, about his experience growing up with the Michif language.
Our Michif phrase of the day is: ka ya kooshta ki pikiskwewin (kai-ya - koo-sh-ta - key-pick-ske-way-win) which translates to: “Don’t be afraid of your language”
Tune in to the episode to find out why we chose it.
Thank-you to Brianna Lizotte for providing the music for Shakamohta.
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Rupertsland Institute presents Shakamohta, a student-led podcast exploring the way in which Métis people are excelling in a variety of fields.
Today's episode is all about art. Hosts Samantha Hamann and Jory Proft interview Métis artists Krista Leddy and David Garneau about some of their recent artistic endeavors and how their Métis culture influences their artwork.
For each episode, Shakamohta presents a Michif word/phrase of the day. Our first phrase is from the Heritage dialect:
koochiihk neu kaykwayak (koo-cheek ne-oo kay-gway-yak) which directly translates to “try new things”.
Tune in to the episode to find out why we chose it.
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Shakamohta is the new podcast presented by Métis students on behalf of Rupertsland Institute: Métis Centre of Excellence. The show features conversations with Métis individuals who embody excellence in areas such as art, food, and language revitalization. Shakamohta is a Heritage Michif word meaning “connect,” which is the mission the podcast takes as the hosts and their guests provide you a way to connect to the historic and contemporary Métis community.
You will also hear a bit about how Rupertsland Institute may be able to help you achieve your dreams in training, education, and research.
Stay tuned for our first episode coming very soon!
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We discuss Rupertsland Centre for Teaching and Learning (RCTL) and what its all about.
Guests:
- Lisa Cruickshank - Rupertsland Institute Director, Métis Education and Lifelong Learning
- Billie-Jo Grant - Rupertsland Institute Associate Director, Métis Education and K-12 Initiatives
- Kelly Johnston - Indigenous Education School Team Lead: Light of Christ Catholic School; Lac La Biche, AB
Check out RCTL:
RCTL Facebook
RCTL Instagram
RCTL Twitter
RCTL YouTube
Hear from some of the many exceptional Métis athletes in Alberta, specifically recipients of the Métis Education Foundation (MEF) Métis Scholar Awards.
Guests:
- Ella & Serin Girard - Competitive youth figure skating and golf
- Ethan Paulin-Hatch - Hockey Goaltender, Lindenwood University Lions
- Dylan Overdyk - Former-WHL player; current Pastoral Leadership student at Vanguard College
The MEF Métis Scholar Awards' first endowment is awarded to Métis citizens in pursuit of provincial, national and/or international academic, artistic or athletic excellence pursuits that will enrich the applicant’s life experience and bring recognition to Métis in Alberta.
Tune in to learn more about RLI's Opening Doors Métis Virtual Job Fair - Spring 2021 event on April 28, 2021.
Guests:
- Lori Stiles - Program Assistant, RLI Calgary Office
- Jessica Grogan - Manager, Diversity & Inclusion Consulting, Randstad Canada
- Lynn Berry - Futures by Design
- Amber Boyd - Senior Business Development & Account Manager, Spirit Omega
Job seekers can: access over 500 job opportunities with actively-hiring companies, meet one-on-one with RLI’s job coaches, engage in lively discussions with Métis professionals and HR specialists, and take part in workshops to improve their job readiness skills.
We discuss the Métis Scholar Awards with two award recipients from Portage College.
Guests:
- Kaylee Weigelt - Aboriginal Art Certificate student
- Alanna Erasmus - University Transfer Program student
The Métis Scholar Awards program is funded through endowment agreements negotiated at 17 post-secondary institutions across Alberta through the Métis Education Foundation and Rupertsland Institute.
RLI and the Métis Education Foundation also now offer two newly established internal Métis Scholar Awards to recognize Métis students at non-partner institutions. The first MEF endowment provides financial assistance and encourages achievement of Métis applicants in academic, artistic and athletic excellence. The second endowment provides financial assistance to Métis citizens entering Early Learning and Child Care studies at provincial post-secondary institutions.
We discuss Rupertsland Institute's Métis Youth Summer Employment Placement Program.
Guests:
- Joseph Kubelka - Director of Whitecourt and District Public Library
- Tristen Anderson - Former Summer Student at Fairview Health Complex
- Emily Batt - Student-athlete at Memorial University of Newfoundland; Former Summer Student at Métis Local 1990
If you are a Métis youth (ages 15-30) who is returning to full-time studies in the fall and are looking for work experience in summer 2021, or are an employer looking for qualified summer students, contact RLI's toll-free line for more information: 1-888-486-3847
Learn more about RLI's new Post-Secondary Education (PSE) Program and its funding and support services.
Interviews:
RLI Director of Métis Education and Lifelong Learning, Lisa Cruickshank
1st Year student; SAIT Radio, Television and Broadcast News Program, Daniel Barker-Tremblay
PhD Student at the University of Alberta Faculty of Native Studies, Tanya Ball (check out "Book Women Podcast")
We welcome three different Métis business owners who previously attended one of RLI's Métis Entrepreneurs' Workshops. They tell us the story of their business and the important lessons they learned through attending one of RLI's workshops.
Check out their businesses!
- Michel Kelly Photography
- Alberta K9
- Marczyk Stake & Lath
NOTE: Some statements may be outdated due to the delayed episode publishing. Episode originally scheduled for a Tuesday, February 16 release.
The podcast welcomes Avery Enzenauer - RLI's Provincial Disability Consultant and former RLI client, Logan Cameron. Contact your nearest METI-Services Centre for more info about MTE and its Disability Program Services.
We welcome Métis Scholar Award recipient and Owner of Everpressed Jewellery, Shawna Bannerman.
We welcome a series of guests to discuss how Rupertsland Institute and its community was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and what was done to overcome the associated challenges.
Join us for the first-ever episode of Rupertsland Institute's new podcast "Rupertsland Sash Talks".
Host Jory Proft welcomes Christie Ladouceur to discuss her experience as a Métis scholar, as well as her role in Alberta's Métis community.
We also update you on all the upcoming events and initiatives RLI has in-store.