S2E7 Al Crawford Part 2
Al shares his journey becoming a young adult, and shares wisdom on becoming a knowledge holder.
Jun 30, 2025•22 min•Season 2Ep. 7
One Nation. One Tribe. The Peyakôskân Podcast
Peyakôskân, pronounced Paya-gos-gon, is a Cree word meaning ”One Family, One Bond, One Nation.”
The Peyakôskân Podcast is a multicultural youth-led production team. The team conducts research, interviews, and youth-led discussions while building awareness of issues affecting society and the economy related to culture and ethnicity. By working together and interviewing community experts, Elders, and Knowledge-Keepers, the Peyakôskân Podcast provides learning opportunities for all participants, listeners and viewers to build awareness around language, truth & reconciliation, systemic racism, discrimination, and allyship. Through oral tradition, we can build awareness, shift perspectives and create a better world for the next generation.
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S2E6 Language/Culture Learning with Al Crawford
Al Crawford comes in to share Cree teachings about the drum, language and wisdom. Stay Tuned for Part 2 Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests are their own and do not reflect the official stance of GPFC's Peyakoskan Podcast. We aim to provide a platform for diverse perspectives.
Jun 02, 2025•22 min•Season 2Ep. 6
S2E5 Bernadette Smith Dene Culture
Bernadette Smith came to share medicines at our youth camp. We did a live interview at the camp, and Bernadette shares with us her journey with Dene language and culture. Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests are their own and do not reflect the official stance of GPFC's Peyakoskan Podcast. We aim to provide a platform for diverse perspectives.
May 20, 2025•9 min•Season 2Ep. 5
S2E4 - Len Morrisette's Journey Through Water Worlds
Len Morrisette shares his storytelling journey with the Peyakoskan Podcast and insights to mindset and confidence as well as sharing how he blends Traditional Indigenous Storytelling with Modern Science for his show Water Worlds. Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests are their own and do not reflect the official stance of GPFC's Peyakoskan Podcast. We aim to provide a platform for diverse perspectives.
Apr 14, 2025•46 min•Season 2Ep. 4
S2E3 - Len Auger Reflects on Life & Language
Len Auger a vital knowledge holder in the community and GPFC President, shares his knowledge with the Peyakoskan youth-led team to shoot our very first Video Podcast. Len reflects on his life, shares history of the language, and gives wisdom to our listeners on how to become more fluent in their respective languages. Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests are their own and do not reflect the official stance of GPFC's Peyakoskan Podcast. We aim to provide a platform for diverse perspectives....
Mar 10, 2025•21 min•Season 2Ep. 3
S2 E2 - Herman S. Hand Games & Wisdom
Herman Sutherland a Nehiyaw from Northern Alberta, talks with Peyaksokan Podcast about the history of Hand Games and their personal story. Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests are their own and do not reflect the official stance of GPFC's Peyakoskan Podcast. We aim to provide a platform for diverse perspectives.
Feb 24, 2025•17 min•Season 2Ep. 2
S2 Episode 1 - Introduction to Season 2
In this special season 2 opener, we embark on a journey to explore the rich, diverse world of Indigenous languages across Canada. Join us this season as we dive deep into the stories, challenges, and triumphs of Indigenous communities working to revitalize and preserve our languages. Throughout this season, we’ll hear from linguists, community leaders, and cultural advocates, sharing their knowledge and experiences in the ongoing effort to keep these languages alive for future generations. Wheth...
Feb 08, 2025•3 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Episode #11 Ending Racism: Deconstructing Personal Bias & Staying Curious with Cecilia Mzvondiwa
How do we address our personal bias? How does staying curious breakdown stereotypes, address prejudice and help eradicate racism? In this episode of the Peyakoskan Podcast, hosts Sammy Paquette, Tristan Paragas & Russell Willier sat down with Cecilia Mzvondiwa, Lawyer, Human Right Advocate, Leadership Coach & Author of the book, Beyond Tokenism, Embrace a Sense of Belonging and Stand Out as an Inclusive Leader. Purchase Cecilia's book here: https://www.amazon.ca/Beyond-Tokenism-Embrace-B...
Aug 21, 2023•40 min•Ep. 11
Episode #10 Mental Health & Shifting Perspectives with Tristan Paragas
This podcast episode contains sensitive content discussing trauma and mental health. We'll be addressing personal experiences and emotions that might be triggering to some individuals. While we intend to foster understanding and provide insights, we strongly encourage listeners who might be deeply affected by these topics to consider their emotional well-being before proceeding. If you need immediate support, please reach out to a mental health professional or a trusted person in your life. When...
Aug 11, 2023•57 min•Ep. 10
Episode #9 Be Proud Of Who You Are with Elder Len Auger
How do we encourage youth to embrace their cultural identity? In this episode of The Peyakoskan podcast, Russell Willier, Brett English, and Remi Tucker sat down with Len Auger, President of the Grande Prairie Friendship Centre, business owner, Knowledge Keeper and youth mentor. Len is an inspiring community development leader whose impact on the lives of youth is evident through his simple but profound message. Be proud of who you are. Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests are their own and...
Jul 28, 2023•31 min•Ep. 9
Episode #8 Indigenous Veterans & Their Many Sacrifices
Indigenous Canadian Veterans have played an integral role in the nation's military history, yet their contributions and sacrifices have often gone unrecognized and underappreciated. For centuries, Indigenous peoples across Canada have answered the call to defend their lands, allies, and the principles of freedom and justice. It is estimated that 7,000 First Nations People served in the First and Second World Wars and the Korean War; an unknown number of Métis, Inuit and non-Status Indians also s...
Jul 02, 2023•11 min•Ep. 8
Episode #7 Elder Theresa Gladue: Traditional Medicine, Culture & Community
Starting university can be both exciting and overwhelming, especially for first-yeDisclaimer: The views expressed by guests are their own and do not reflect the official stance of GPFC's Peyakoskan Podcast. We aim to provide a platform for diverse perspectives.ar students. The On-Campus Friendship Centre supports a smooth transition for students entering the community to become college students. The first and only of its kind in Canada, the On-Campus Friendship Centre is located in the heart of ...
Jun 27, 2023•23 min•Ep. 7
Episode #6 What does it mean to be Two-Spirit? With Kiera Hommy & Jaylenn Tourangeau
Have you ever wondered what the 2S means in the acronym for 2SLGBTQ+? 2S stands for Two-Spirit, an English word created to define a unique spiritual way of being that has existed in Indigenous communities for millennia. Today's guest on the Peyakoskan Podcast, we welcome Jaylenn Tourangeau. Jaylenn is a Two-Spirit Traditional Knowledge Seeker and caregiver of the Two-Spirit Medicine Bundle. They are an advocate for Self –Determination through the Dene Teachings they have been gifted and share th...
Jun 18, 2023•17 min•Ep. 6
Episode #5 Intersectionality. What is it? Why is it essential, and how can we identify the different lenses through which we experience it?
This podcast episode covers discrimination, oppression, racism, eraser, 2SLGBTQIA+, privilege, mental health and disabilities. When I lived in Grande Prairie from 2014-18, I was lucky to work as the Youth Services Supervisor for the Municipality. As part of my role, I was responsible for facilitating the city youth council, a group of 24 young people with direct access to the city council as advocates for youth voices. From mental health to recreation and the rights and freedoms of 2SLGBTQ+ yout...
Jun 11, 2023•33 min•Ep. 5
Episode #4 Jason Lizotte Inventor of Solar Powered Handwashing Stations with Kaylee Nitsiza
I'm Kaylee Nitsiza, and this is the Peyakoskan Podcast. One Nation. One Tribe. I was one of the delegates at the 2023 Growing The North Conference in Grande Prairie, Alberta, which brought together many economic leaders and innovators from around the province. One of the themes of this conference was discussing technology's role in driving growth and innovation in the North, from things like remote sensing and precision agriculture to renewable energy and digital infrastructure. Technology is tr...
May 17, 2023•10 min•Ep. 4
Episode #3 Charles Rouleau. CEO Sucker Creek First Nation Group of Companies
The Growing the North Conference takes place in Grande Prairie, AB and brings innovators, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and researchers together to explore opportunities and solutions for economic growth in northern regions. The conference showcases the latest developments in agriculture, energy, technology, and other sectors, highlighting the potential of Northern communities to drive sustainable and inclusive growth. Our podcast team had the opportunity to engage with experts from various field...
May 02, 2023•9 min•Ep. 3
Episode #2 Passing Knowledge To The Next Generation - Brett English interviews his Nama, Loretta Parenteau-English
Loretta Parenteau-English is an Indigenous Black Foot Elder from Piikni Nation. Through her stories and teaching, listeners gain a new appreciation for the wisdom and resilience of the First Nations people and the importance of passing on culture to the next seven generations. Loretta Honors traditional ceremonies in many ways, such as through dance, storytelling and the vital connection, a relationship between an elder and the youth. Throughout her life, Loretta has been a leader and advocate, ...
May 02, 2023•42 min•Ep. 2
Episode #1 Kaylee Nitsiza - Storytelling is in our DNA
The Grande Prairie Friendship Centre is a leading organization in community development, leadership, and comradery. That is why it is a perfect place to host this podcast program that brings together multicultural youth and different generations to learn how to work together and discuss complex topics such as racism, Truth & Reconciliation: @2SLGBTQ+ perspectives, disabilities and much more. Working with young people and providing spaces for them to grow as leaders, and share their ideas and...
Apr 27, 2023•18 min•Ep. 1
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