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In 1984, at the age of 24, Clarence Louie was elected Chief of the Osoyoos Indian Band in the Okanagan Valley. Nineteen elections later, Chief Louie has led his community for nearly four decades. The story of how the Osoyoos Indian Band - “The Miracle in the Desert” - transformed from a Rez that once struggled with poverty into an economically independent people is well-known. Guided by his years growing up on the Rez, Chief Louie believes that economic and business independence are key to self-sufficiency, reconciliation, and justice for First Nations people.

When wellness teachers and husband-wife duo Chelsey Luger and Thosh Collins founded their Indigenous wellness initiative, Well for Culture, they extended an invitation to all to honor their whole self through Native wellness philosophies and practices. In reclaiming this ancient wisdom for health and wellbeing—drawing from traditions spanning multiple tribes—they developed the Seven Circles, a holistic model for modern living rooted in timeless teachings from their ancestors.

Amplifying Indigenous Voices in Business is for organizations and allies who would like to make a positive difference by learning how to amplify Indigenous voices, Indigenize businesses, and support Indigenous entrepreneurship, all in the bigger spirit of reconciliation.

It is time. It is time to increase the visibility, role, and responsibility of the emerging modern indigenous economy and the people involved. This is the foundation for economic reconciliation. This is indigenomics. Indigenomics lays out the tenets of the emerging indigenous economy, built around relationships, multigenerational stewardship of resources, and care for all.

Reconciliation is for businesses, too! From colonization through the Indian Act and residential schools, there is a lot of complicated history in the country we now call Canada. Between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people there is a disconnect, a fractured relationship we now need to make right. But what does Reconciliation mean, and specifically what does it mean for businesses?

The Indigenous Prosperity Podcast seeks to amplify voices that support truth and reconciliation and Indigenous-led economic development on Southern Vancouver Island. Brought to you by the South Island Prosperity Partnership network.

“The Indigenous Woman: Not Your Average Warrior” Podcast uncovers the experiences, challenges, and lessons that have shaped today’s Indigenous women.​ If you’ve ever wondered who the woman behind the warrior is, then you'll want to listen! A warrior is not simply a fighter. She is so much more. She is bravery, resilience, and strength incarnate. She has remodeled herself from her fiery experiences and forged herself into a force for both protection and healing of herself and others. The Indigenous Woman Podcast’s interview style goes in depth about what has shaped these women to ...

Join Chelsie Young, Trent Agecoutay and Curt Young as we talk to Indigenous musicians from all across Turtle Island. Help us create space and amplify Indigenous music and artists!

Hosted by Our Indigenous Traditions Shop at OITClothing.com The Talking Stick- culturally adopted by tribes and used today, is a stick that "empowers peace" between Nations. The stick is passed around in the four directions of the circle, given everyone who has the stick an opportunity to speak their mind freely, share a song, ask for help, and etc. The stick encourages everyone to listen to the stick holder and builds trust in the community. We will sit down and have discussions on Indigenous Culture, Daily Life, Entrepreneur, Tribal Leadership, etc. A different perspective from various areas...

How do we pave the road towards a Haitian Cultural Renaissance? The Indigenous Ayiti podcast interviews Haitian artists, historians, entrepreneurs and renowned leaders all across Haiti’s creative industry. These conversations and interviews offer insights on Haiti’s unique artistic space and contributions to the world. Each episode contains rich information about Haiti’s past, present and future with the aims of rebuilding the arts industry in Haiti towards a cultural renaissance by 2030. Indigenous Ayiti is produced by Racine Foundation.

I've created this space to engage in conversation with other human beings about indigenous issues and discuss the issues guests or I raise in an open, honest and frank way. There are no wrong questions! Be brave!Everything you've wanted to know or say about (or as) indigenous peoples, but were afraid to ask (or speak)!