The Deadly Uncle Podcast was created as a safe space to connect Indigenous men and boys to their culture and communities. Join Curt Young and Trent Agecoutay as they talk to "Deadly Uncles" in the Indigenous Community.
Each podcast promotes belonging and social inclusion to support the physical and mental wellbeing of Indigenous men and boys. With the support of the Edmonton Arts Council, we have successfully interviewed 20 “Deadly Uncles” and in episode #1 We talk with Kirby Redwood.
Kirby Redwood is Saulteaux-Cree from Cowessess First Nation and has called Moh'Kinsstis (Blackfoot for “the place where the two rivers meet”, the Bow and Elbow rivers) his home for over 45 years. Serving as a professional and volunteer in the social services sector for over 30 years, Kirby is a recognized and highly esteemed leader within the sector. He has experience in the areas of children services, adult education, cultural initiatives, and social services. Holding a BA in Justice Studies, MA in Leadership and MBA, Kirby values the role of formal education and the possibilities this path offers in relationship to his traditional ways of being. Kirby explains, “when we create ethical space between Indigenous and Western ways of knowing, we open the doors to personal and community wellness.”
