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When the Frogs SleepIt's been a long timeAfter a long year of life changes, new jobs, and adventures, co-hosts Winter Dawn Lipscombe and Kieran Davis return to hosting and storytelling on When the Frogs Sleep. Join the frogs as they reflect on their time away and the importance of self-care in a world that prioritizes the hustle and burnout culture. Please note this episode touches on mental health themes, we encourage you to press pause and seek support if you need to. Kids Help Phone: Call 1-800-668-6868 (toll-free) or text CONNECT to 686868Hope for Wellness: Call 1-855-242-3310...2024-06-1145 minWhen the Frogs SleepWe are Treaty People: Fives Bucks and Double SacredJoin co-hosts Winter Dawn Lipscombe & Kieran Davis for this week's episode of When the Frogs Sleep where they reflect on the 150th anniversary of the signing of Treaty #3, visiting Treaty #3, and the mystery of the missing Lac Seul Adhesion.In the spirit of National Indigenous Peoples Day, they highlight the importance of celebrating Indigenous culture and delve into what it truly means to uphold and honour treaty relations. Chi-Miigwetch to a fellow WTFS supporter, Sarah Whorpole, for gifting When the Frogs Sleep with tonight's bedtime story, Kits, Cubs, and Calves: An Arctic Summer written by by...2023-06-2741 minWhen the Frogs SleepGender Reveal: Pronouns UnlimitedIn this special episode commemorating Pride Month, Kieran Davis and Winter Dawn Lipscombe take the opportunity to share their personal stories and reflections on gender and identity. They both recount their own journeys, navigating through self-discovery and expectations.Through stories, the co-hosts open up about their experiences, highlighting the significance of community, advocacy, and allyship, and the importance building supportive networks.As the episode concludes, Kieran and Winter invite listeners to join them in honoring and embracing diversity. Through sharing their own stories and advocating for change, they inspire listeners to embrace their own identities a...2023-06-1337 minWhen the Frogs SleepCelebrating Indigenous TrailblazersIn this episode, co-hosts Winter Dawn and Kieran reflect on their experience attending the Tournament of Hope gala and discuss the importance of role models and visibility for Indigenous youth. Throughout the episode, Kieran and Winter Dawn highlight the leaders and role models that shaped their journeys and helped in reclaiming their own identities. Tonight's bedtime story is "Go Show the World: A Celebration of Indigenous Heroes" written by Wab Kinew. 2023-05-2926 minWhen the Frogs SleepWelcome to Spring!As the snow and ice melts, the frogs croaking at night signals the change of the season. But with the beginning of spring here, so is the start of fire season. In this episode of "When the Frogs Sleep," co-hosts Winter Dawn and Kieran reflect on their favourite memories of spring growing up and Kieran's return to firefighting. Indigenous communities have long held traditional eco-knowledge about the responsible use of fire, illustrated in tonight's bedtime story, The Fire by Thomas Peacock. 2023-05-1628 minWhen the Frogs SleepThe Adventures of Kokum SandersonIn this week's episode, Host Kieran Davis welcomes his Kokum, Florence Sanderson, to When the Frogs Sleep as the podcast's first guest where they talk about how stories as a young girl impacted the adventures and travel of Florence throughout her life. Florence shares stories about her favourite travel memories and experiences with her family and Kieran reads his favourite bedtime story, Goldilocks and the Three Bears. 2023-05-0227 minWhen the Frogs SleepNanbozho and the Four Sacred MedicinesNanabozho, or Nanabush, is a great spirit in the Anishinaabe culture, known for being a shapeshifter and a trickster, and is an important figure in Anishinaabe storytelling where his experiences were used to provide guidance and teach moral lessons. Tonight's bedtime story comes from the book, Braiding Sweetgrass, and shares how Nanbozho walked the four directions to learn from the earth and be human.2023-04-1826 minWhen the Frogs SleepThe Spirit of Mount McKayIn this episode, hosts Winter Dawn Lipscombe and Kieran Davis take a trip to Thunder Bay where they discuss how their recent travel for work also provided an opportunity to visit family and how exploring the region has been an opportunity to rest from their busy schedules. One of the highlights of their trip was learning about the importance of Mount McKay to the Anishinaabe people and their visit to Old Fort William, tonight's bedtime story is Thunder Bay from Gii-Nitaa-Aadisooke: Ojibwe Legends from Lac Seul written by Patricia Ningewance.2023-04-0130 minWhen the Frogs SleepHonouring the OgiminanIn celebration of International Women's Day, today's episode is dedicated to our mothers and honouring their advocacy and leadership. Hosts Kieran Davis and Winter Dawn Lipscombe highlight the significance of recognizing and uplifting Indigenous women in leadership roles, that historically, Indigenous women held significant roles in their communities as caregivers, mediators, and decision-makers. However, colonization and the residential school system have suppressed women from their traditional roles.It is essential to prioritize and uplift Indigenous women in leadership roles as they bring a unique perspective and approach to leadership that is community-oriented and focused on caring for t...2023-03-1447 minWhen the Frogs SleepThe Legend of Sioux LookoutThis week's episode focuses on the Legend of Sioux Lookout and talking about the battle between the Sioux and Anishinaabe peoples. Sioux Mountain served as a key lookout point for the Anishinaabe in their ambush of the Sioux and exemplifies the resilience and ingenuity of Indigenous peoples. To read the full story visit: https://siouxlookout.com/about-sioux-lookout/2023-02-2832 minWhen the Frogs SleepThe Creation of When the Frogs SleepWelcome to When the Frogs Sleep! Join us for our first episode where we talk about the stories that influenced our lives, the importance of storytelling, and how When the Frogs Sleep got started. Tonight's bedtime story is the Anishinaabe Creation Story from The Mishoomis Book: The Voice of the Ojibway written by Edward Benton-Banai.2023-02-1125 min