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In Episode 4, co-host Lyla June Johnston (Diné/Tsétsêhéstâhese) speaks with Tanaya Winder (Shoshone, Ute, Diné, and Paiute), an accomplished author, singer-songwriter, poet, and motivational speaker, about burn out and working from our heart’s purpose. Tanaya combines storytelling, singing, and poetry to delve into themes of healing, love, and discovering one's purpose—what she calls "heartwork," as a form of medicine and encourages individuals to harness their voices as a source of power.

In Episode 3, co-host Aimee Roberson (Chahta/Chikashsha) speaks with Alicia Moncada (Wayuu) and Avexnim Cojtí (Maya K'iche') about what it means to be Indigenous, how all of humanity has Indigenous roots, and the fierce love needed to care for and ensure the continuance of our cultures, communities, and connections to Mother Earth.

Don't miss this conversation! Listen to “Fierce Love: Balancing Nurture and Defense of Our Communities.”

In Episode 2, one of our hosts, Dr. Lyla June Johnston (Diné/Tsétsêhéstâhese), speaks with Burhan Sonmez about the revitalization of the Kurdish language.

Listen to “Healing Our Future: Mother Earth Medicine with Lyla June and Aimee Roberson”.

In Episode 1, our hosts, Dr. Lyla June Johnston (Diné/Tsétsêhéstâhese), Cultural Survival Board Member, and Aimee Roberson (Chahta/Chikashsha), Cultural Survival Executive Director, discuss their inspiration for this new podcast rooted in the wisdom of their ancestors.

Aimee and Lyla honor Indigenous cultures and values and invite listeners to collectively dream and co-create a future of mutual flourishing rooted in Ancestral Intelligence.

Listen to “Healing Our Future: Mother Earth Medicine with Lyla June and Aimee Roberson”.

Prabindra Shakya is a Nepali human rights activist, researcher, and academic who specializes in indigenous peoples’ rights, environmental justice, and community empowerment. He is a member of Nepal’s indigenous Newar community.
In this radio program, Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar) interviews Prabindra Shakya about the racial injustices faced by the Indigenous people of Nepal, as well as other Indigenous communities across Asia.
Music: "Burn your village to the ground", by The Haluci Nation, used with permission.

International news on the topic of Indigenous rights. In this edition, we bring you news from Canada, Kenya, Japan, Brazil, Argentina, Nicaragua, and many other countries.
Produced by Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar).
Music: "Burn your village to the ground", by The Haluci Nation, used with permission.

The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, observed each year on 21 March, marks the anniversary of the Sharpeville Massacre, when police in Sharpeville, South Africa, opened fire on a peaceful demonstration against apartheid pass laws, killing 69 people and injuring many more. Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1966, the day serves as a global call to confront racism, promote equality, and protect human dignity.
Produced by Shaldon Ferris (Khoi/San)
Music: "Whispers" by Ziibiwan, used with permission.

Stephanie Thorassie is the Executive Director of the Seal River Watershed Alliance. Her work as an Indigenous leader and defender of the land has become the subject of a documentary film called “We Are Made from the Land: Protecting the Seal River Watershed.”
The film is a powerful documentary that tells an inspiring story of healing, community, and vision. It shows how Indigenous Peoples are working to protect the land and the caribou, while striving to create a more sustainable and equitable future for everyone.
We spoke to Stephanie recently.

Michelle Shanandoah is the founder of the non-profit organization Rematriation, which is dedicated to uplifting the voices of Indigenous women. Raised in a family of traditional leadership, she carries the values and responsibilities of her Haudenosaunee heritage throughout her life.

Global news stories on the topic of Indigenous rights. In this edition, news from USA, Canada, Australia, South Africa, Nepal, Philippines, Mongolia, Brazil, Perú, Argentina, Chile, Honduras, México and Colombia.
Produced by Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar)
Music "Burn your village to the ground", by The Haluci Nation, used with permission.