In the spirit of National Indigenous History Month, the Roots and Hoots Podcast is proud to celebrate some of the powerful voices and messages shared over the past five years. Born out of a commitment to community and connection, the Podcast is a labour of love that amplifies and uplifts Indigenous Peoples' voices, histories, and strength.

Order of guest clips:

• Episode 57 with Sean Carleton
• Episode 1 with Teresa Edwards
• Episode 26 with Verna Kirkness
• Episode 33 with Jennifer Wood
• Episode 63 with Gabrielle Fayant
• Episode 13 with Manitok Thompson
• Episode 52 with Shelley Niro
• Episode 34 with Jim Compton
• Episode 17 with Christian Spence
• Episode 21 with Dr. Donna May Kimmaliardjuk
• Episode 16 with Anna Lambe

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On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, our host is joined by beader Charlene Raven Tolley, owner of Raven’s Nest Arts and Crafts. For Charlene, beading is more than a craft – it is a healing and meditative practice rooted in a family tradition that spans four generations of women beaders. In this episode, Charlene shares her love of beading and how it is tied to well-being.

Show Notes:

• Raven’s Nest KZ (Facebook page)
• Cass’s Native Beadwork (Facebook page)
• Tribal Spirit website
• Grand River Artisan Market
• APTN
• Nishnawbe Aski Nation
• Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler
• Mike Downie
• Gord Downie

Suggested:

• APTN’s Sasakwe: Origins of the healing Jingle Dress
• NWAC’s ‘ What Their Stories Tell us: Research findings from the Sisters In Spirit initiative
• Destination Indigenous’ list of Powwows across Canada 2025
• The Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack Fund
• The Tragically Hip

Ayaya is a proud sponsor of the Roots and Hoots podcast and you can visit their website at ayaya.ca

For more information about the Legacy of Hope Foundation, please visit legacyofhope.ca

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On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, our host is joined by Marty Wildman. Marty is an accomplished rodeo judge, rodeo cowboy, actor, stuntman, musician, President of the Alberta Treaty Hockey Association, co-founder of Stunt Nations, and co-owner of Lone Eagle Ventures. Above all, he is a devoted family man who loves horses and sharing his skills and vast knowledge to help others on their healing journeys.

Show Notes:

• Mini Thni (formerly Morley First Nation)
• Kainai Nation (Blood Tribe)
• Siksika Nation
• Stoney-Nakoda
• Alberta Treaty Hockey Association
• The Calgary Stampede
• Stunt Nations
• Lone Eagle Ventures
• Outlander (TV Series)
• North of 60
• The Ecstasy of Rita Joe
• Tina Keeper
• Tom Jackson
• Michelle Thrush
• Erroll Kinistino
• Country Singer Armond Duck Chief
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Ayaya is a proud sponsor of the Roots and Hoots podcast and you can visit their website at ayaya.ca

For more information about the Legacy of Hope Foundation, please visit legacyofhope.ca

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