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Caffeine with KunaanLand Acknowledgements Part 2We are back!!!! The semester was over weeks ago, and we finally finished moving, but it turns out that not logging into various websites and programs meant updating a lot of things and figuring out once again how to make my equipment work. I finished one episode that I promised a while ago and look forward to starting recording new topics for y'all.
This is a continuation of the two discussions in our Fairbanks City Government regarding Land Acknowledgements. One discussion was happening at the Fairbanks City Council and the other was happening at...2023-06-121h 39Caffeine with KunaanAbortion Access in Alaska with Rose O'Hara-JolleyIn this episode, we are joined by Rose O'Hara-Jolley from Planned Parenthood Advocates Alliance to discuss where abortion access is in Alaska, where it could go, myths around abortions, and what we can do to not only protect but ensure Abortion Access for every Alaskan.
Planned Parenthood Advocates Alliance Alaska has a website to volunteer in this election, see what candidates they have endorsed, and other information just for Alaskans. Don't forget to sign up for their emails to learn about local actions, bills or other laws that would impact Alaskans and our abortion access, and other...2022-11-061h 24Caffeine with KunaanConstitutional Convention with Luke HopkinsIn this episode, we learn what a Constitutional Convention is, what to expect, who is part of Defend Alaska Constitution, and what we can do.
To learn more about this topic or volunteer, go to defendakconstitution.com and look around the website. Luke Hopkins shared his email, lukethopkins@gmail.com, if you want to email him with additional questions.
To look at Alaska's Constitution, go to the Lt. Governor's website. You can also look up the Constitutional Convention at akleg.gov, which I hyperlinked for you.
We mentioned one of NAACP's Candidate Forums...2022-10-211h 08Caffeine with KunaanFairbanks City Council and Land Acknowledgements Part 1In this episode, Kunaan shares two different conversations around Resolution 4981. This Resolution would have added a Land Acknowledgement to the beginnign of Fairbanks City Council Meetings to be read the same time the Council gives a Pledge of Allegiance and the invocation (or prayer). One conversation we follow is from Fairbanks City Council itself and the other is from Fairbanks Diversity Council. This is only the beginning of the conversations, so there will be more episodes covering these conversations.
We do apologize for taking so long to publish this episode. Kunaan struggled to record this several months...2022-09-1653 min
Caffeine with KunaanLocal Music with WasabiHey peoples! How is your summer starting out?
In this episode, we are interviewing Wasabi, who is a friend of mine, about her music and goals. We picked out four songs to share, but she has plenty more you can listen to. All of the songs we shared are available on Wasabi's YouTube, but she has even more songs than what's available there.
Here is the link to Wasabi's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYFCFyT3r_9EYOEkc7oiJGQ
Here is the link to Wasabi's Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/akwasabi
...2022-05-2034 minCaffeine with KunaanWhat Is the Bread Line with Hannah HillIn this episode, Hannah Hill, the Executive Director of Bread Line Inc, joins us to talk about the various aspects of the Bread Line from the employees to the volunteers to the guests and their needs. This low barrier way to feed the community has helped me in the past and I love working with them to help educate and feed people to this day.
To donate time, money, or supplies to the Bread Line, go to breadlineak.org or call (907) 452-1974. Also follow them on Facebook to see daily updates and remember how hard people are...2022-04-2958 minCaffeine with KunaanPolice Reform Bills in the State with Representative Geran TarrIn this episode, Kunaan has a conversation with Rep. Geran Tarr about bills she's introduced in the House. These bills would make changes to how police are allowed to interact with the public, create data for law makers to work with, and create public safety.
The House Bills introduced by Rep. Tarr are HB253, HB254, HB255, HB256, HB269, and HB270. She suggested that you call her office and talk to David (907-465-3424} or email her.
Rep. Tarr mentioned that these bills she introduced are the Sister Bills to ones Sen. Elvi Gray-Jackson introduced in...2022-03-0834 minCaffeine with KunaanExecutive Order 121 with Andrée and RobinIn this episode, Andrée McLeod and Robin O'Donoghue, both from AKPIRG, join Kunaan to help explain Governor Dunleavy's Executive Order 121, what is known and unknown about how this will impact Alaskans, a House Special Concurrent Resolution (HSCR2) that was introduced, and what we as Alaskans can do.
They didn't mention this form AKPIRG created that you can fill out and edit to be sent to your legislators, but I'm adding it here.
They did mention that we can testify to House Health & Social Services Committee meeting on Tuesday, March 1st, at 3 pm. The phone nu...2022-02-2633 minCaffeine with KunaanA Lack of Medically Necessary Resources in Alaska with Natasha Aġnaŋuluuraq GamacheIn this episode, Kunaan interviews Natasha Aġnaŋuluuraq Gamache. Natasha Aġnaŋuluuraq shares her personal story about the struggles in finding adequate medical care for her son in Alaska, gives advice on what everyone can do to make changes, gives advice to others in similar situations, and shares what gives her hope when everything seems to be working against her. Better bring some tissues and be prepared to cry and laugh.
Natasha Aġnaŋuluuraq mentioned Stand Up Alaska and has since created a Facebook group called Alaska Coalition for Equitable Access to Care.
Don...2022-02-041h 15Caffeine with KunaanRacism in Alaska Featuring Alyssa QuintyneHey peoples! Racism still exists and Alaska is not exempt despite what people may say or believe. In this episode, Alyssa Quintyne joins me to talk about racism, how it impacts Alaskans, lateral violence, and oppression olympics.
We realized that we forgot to thank Alyssa for joining us for this important discussion while recording, and while this isn't the same, we wanted to make sure that we publicly thanks her for taking the time and labor to share her knowledge, personal stories, and information to help us work towards making Alaska more inclusive and equitable. She went...2022-01-161h 46Caffeine with KunaanInterview with new media artist Nathan ShaferIn this episode, Kunaan interviews Nathan Shafer about his work as a new media artist and author of Wintermoot. Those who went the the first Comic Con in Fairbanks, AK might remember meeting Nathan as the booth he shared with Dimi Macheras was one of the first you would see walking into the Carlson Center. Nathan is also a teacher, so we would love to have him back to learn more about that work in the future.
Quyanaq for your patience as I worked on editing episodes and ignored my own fortnight deadline for putting new episodes...2022-01-022h 08Caffeine with KunaanA Resolution and An OrdinanceIn this episode, Kunaan talks about two items introduced at the November 22, 2021, Fairbanks City Council meeting.
Resolution 4998 discourages businesses from requiring proof of vaccination to enter the premises.
Ordinance 6188 would extend procedures created for the pandemic indefinitely, but doesn't keep the procedures tied to the pandemic.
The full recording of the audio I used along with the agendas to read the resolution and ordinance yourself are here.
You can find the Covid-19 Dashboards here.
The CDC information I read is here.
The Washington Post article I read...2021-12-0257 minCaffeine with KunaanInterview with Former Assembly Member Liz LykeKunaan interviews former Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly Member Liz Lyke. We learn about her experiences, how covid impacted her term, advice she gives, and more.
To learn more about the FNSB Assembly, click here.
There are links to the agendas, schedules, how to contact current Assembly Members and more.
You can find our social media at Facebook and Twitter.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caffeinewithkunaan/support2021-11-2451 minCaffeine with KunaanInterview with Lisa McEnultyKunaan interviews Lisa McEnulty about the Cultural Diversity Integration class she and her sister Angel created to help combat discrimination and racism within our city.
To learn more about Lisa and Angel or their class, use these links below.
Link to class: Culturaldiversityintegration.teachable.com
Link to their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Angel-Lisa-110470411316431
Phone number: 907-385-9443
Email: angelandlisa@cdiak.com
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caffeinewithkunaan...2021-11-1220 minCaffeine with KunaanSept. 21, 2021 FNSB School Board MeetingThis episode is about Fairbanks North Star Borough Board of Education Resolutions 2021-04, 2021-05, and 2021-06. These resolutions impact marginalized members of our community, focusing on females, Indigenous people, and members of the LGBT community. Some of the comments on these resolutions need to be talked about.
Content Warning for Episode: There is offensive language in one of the clips I used. I called out the offensive language.
I struggled to get this episode recorded, so I ended up writing a script for this episode and reading it. I also recorded while my toddler was...2021-10-3143 minCaffeine with KunaanE is for Emotional ControlIn this episode, Kunaan finishes going over the BITE model and determining where on the spectrum her former church is.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caffeinewithkunaan/support2021-10-1030 minCaffeine with KunaanI is for Information ControlIn this episode, Kunaan goes over the Information Control from the BITE Model to discuss where on the spectrum her former church is as a cult.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caffeinewithkunaan/support2021-10-0234 minCaffeine with KunaanT is for Thought ControlKunaan is an atheist, queer, Iñupiaq who was raised in a Fundamental Baptist Church in her hometown. Kunaan uses she/they pronouns. In this episode, they continue the using the BITE Model while discussing things about the church to show how they came to the realization that they were raised in a cult.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caffeinewithkunaan/support2021-10-0120 minCaffeine with KunaanB is for BehaviorIn this episode, Kunaan talks about how the church she grew up in is a cult. She uses Steven Hassan's BITE Model to show how she came to this conclusion. She only discusses Behavior Control, which is the B in BITE.
Content Warning: There is discussion about forms of abuse including sexual abuse. While Kunaan does not give examples, the topic is talked about.
To learn more about the BITE model, visit freedomofmind.com
Yes, we know that they said .org in the podcast, but it was a mistake and they are sorry...2021-06-1728 minCaffeine with KunaanCaffeine with Kunaan PreviewKunaan's pronouns are she/her/they/them. She is Iñupiat and her family is from the North Slope. They are also an atheist who has studied their way out of religion. She identifies as Bisexual and Sipiñiq, an Iñupiatun word for their third gender. They also have ADHD, so be prepared for a few rabbitholes as they discuss topics ranging from politics to religion to colonization and everything in between.
Listen to Kunaan's perspective as she talks about whatever she wants at least every other week.
Join us next episode as we dis...2021-06-1600 min