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Infernal CommunicationTell Me a Story: An audio history of oral culturesDid you ever hear the one about Tough Laroque? No? Well, have we got a story for you. Our guests are three Métis aunties and scholars, Sheila Laroque, Tanya Ball and Kayla Lar-Son. All three are lovers of books, they even have their own podcast called Book Women or masinahikan iskwêwak. But Sheila, Tanya and Kayla are also huge proponents of oral storytelling, both because they know a lot about it and they’re pretty good at it. There is often a lot of importance placed on writing things down but, when it co...
2024-01-1824 min
masinahikan iskwêwak – Book Women PodcastSeason 3 Episode 7 - ILSA Conference with Tenille CampbellWe're back! We took some time to do some summer things in the summer time.
This is our first live recording with video via an online conference! And we got to spend time with the brilliant and sexy poet Tenille Campbell. We chat about her latest collection of poetry, nedí nezų (Good Medicine), sexy time tips, and the DMs that never leave.
This author chat was part of the ILSA Conference, that happened in June 2021. More info about the conference here.
More info on Tenille Campbell can be found on her website, Instagram @swe...
2021-07-2849 minmasinahikan iskwêwak – Book Women PodcastSeason 3 Episode 6 Empire of Wild by Cherie DimalineThis month we read Empire of Wild by Cherie Dimaline. We chat about rougarous, traditional storytelling and what to do with sexy books on your bookshelves with kids in the house.
Visit Cherie Dimaline's website here, and check out her other books through your local independent bookstore or library!
Our next recording will be on June 8th, live with Tenille Campbell at ILSA's virtual gathering. More information about how to join can be found here.
2021-05-2559 minmasinahikan iskwêwak – Book Women PodcastSeason 3 Episode 5 - PoetryHere we go again! This time the aunties chat kitchen-style about jaye simpson's poetry collection: it was never going to be okay. As usual, we pull on some threads to talk about important Indigenous themes. Some topics we discuss involve: sex as medicine, healing, foster care, and our Star Wars crushes (naturally).
Order the book through the publisher here:
https://harbourpublishing.com/products/9780889713826
OR! Support your local book stores and libraries.
2021-04-271h 02masinahikan iskwêwak – Book Women PodcastSeason 3 Episode 4 - Graphic NovelsJoin us today as we chat about two (very different!) graphic novels! We read “A Girl Called Echo volume 1” by Katherena Vermette, Scott B. Henderson and Donovan Yaciuk and “Dakwakada Warriors” by Cole Pauls. We also touch on a more serious topic, about why we cannot participate in Congress out of respect and in solidarity with the Black Canadian Studies Association (BCSA). We will still be participating in a virtual event hosted by ILSA.
We also chat about pestilence ponies, the legitimacy of graphic novels and the impact of Fern Gully and Big Foot on provincial politics in Alber...
2021-03-231h 12masinahikan iskwêwak – Book Women PodcastSeason 3 Episode 3 - Indigenous Children's BooksThis week we discuss three Indigenous children’s books. They are: What’s My Superpower? By Aviaq Johnston, The Walrus Who Escaped by Rachel and Sean Qitsualik-Tinsley and Elisapee and Her Baby Seagull by Nancy Mike.
Links to Stuff Mentioned:
Inhabit Media: https://inhabitmedia.com/ which published all three of today’s books
Glass Book Shop in Edmonton: https://glassbookshop.com/ they sent all of us our books for each episode
Audrey’s Books in Edmonton: https://www.audreys.ca/ another excellent independent bookstore in Edmonton
The Country of Wolves retold by Neil Christopher. A favorite graphic...
2021-02-2357 minmasinahikan iskwêwak – Book Women PodcastSeason 3 Episode 2 - Split Tooth by Tanya TagaqIt's book club time! Put on some coffee and join our conversation about Split Tooth by Tanya Tagaq.
Content warning: Readers should know that Split Tooth is a work of staggering beauty and originality that also engages with extremely challenging subjects, including childhood sexual abuse. We have some mental health resources listed on our website.
Keep the conversation going! We want to hear what you think. Join us on Twitter - @book_women or @IndigenousLSA. Use the #BookWomen. Email us @BookWomenPodcast at gmail.com, or by leaving a comment on the book club announcement on our...
2021-02-091h 03masinahikan iskwêwak – Book Women PodcastSeason 3 Episode 1 - Introducing the Book ClubWe're back! With a Book Club! We want YOU to participate so we can give you FREE stuff! Leave us a comment, tweet at us, email us, visit our website. But get your questions or comments in and we will discuss when we discuss our first book, Split Tooth by Tanya Tagaq.
Huge thanks to our sponsors this season!
ILSA (Indigenous Literary Studies Association) and even bigger thanks to Keavy Martin
ACCUTE (Association of Canadian College and University Teachers of English)
SSHRC (Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council)
And this is all...
2021-02-0221 minmasinahikan iskwêwak – Book Women PodcastSeason 2 Episode 13 - Wrap Up!The season is over! Catch up with your favorite Aunties as we reflect on how we are still surviving and thriving. We chat about our favorite episodes, what we missed and give a sneak peak for Season 3! Thanks to the Edmonton Arts Council for support in making season 2 happen.
Links to Stuff Mentioned:
Botte Chai Bar in Saskatoon
Edmonton Arts Council - the funders of Season 2
Norma Dunning - also see Season 1, Episode 8 of Book Women Podcast for our interview with her
Tipi Confessions - Sexy storytelling with a decolonial lens
Stories of the Road Allowance Pe...
2021-01-2658 minmasinahikan iskwêwak – Book Women PodcastEpisode 12 - Dion KaszasJoin us for our last interview of season 3. For this episode, we hang out with Dion Kaszas: a traditional hand tattoo artist. His ancestors, the Nlaka'pamux, use methods like skin stitching and hand poking. We also chat about the effects of colonization, the mind/body connection, and how to reclaim Indigenous traditions.
Links to other things we chat about:
Earth Line Tattoo: https://www.earthlinetattoo.com/home
Dion's Master's Thesis: https://dx.doi.org/10.14288/1.0365997
Research about Indigenous Tattoo practices: www.indigenoustattooing.com
Connect with Dion:
Website: https://consumedbyink.com/
Bookings: https://consumedbyink.com/contact
youTube...
2021-01-2158 minmasinahikan iskwêwak – Book Women PodcastEpisode 11 - Richard Van CampGather ‘round with us as we join friend of the podcast Richard Van Camp to tell stories about the worst sex talk ever, supernatural destinies and how we’re all coping with the COVID-19 Pandemic. This episode is chock-full of laughs and recommendations about our favourite reads, listens and sexy comics.
Tanya and Richard’s sexy comics recommendations:
Kiss Me Deadly by Richard Van Camp and Christopher Auchter
Sunstone Series by Stjepan Sejic
Sex Criminals Series by Matt Fraction and Chip Zdarsky
Smut Peddler Series edited by Various Artists
Drawn to Sex Series by Erika Moen and Ma...
2021-01-121h 12masinahikan iskwêwak – Book Women PodcastSeason 2 Episode 10 - Kisha SupernantThis week, the aunties hang out with Métis scholar and Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Alberta Dr. Kisha Supernant. We talk: maps, emotional labour, archeology, anthropology, cousins, and more!
Connect with her in one of the following ways:
Her blog: metisarchaeologist
Twitter: @archaeomapper
Email: kisha.supernant@ualberta.ca
Other things we chatted about:
Archaeologies of the Heart edited by K. Supernant, J.E. Baxter, N. Lyons, and S. Ataly
Institute of Prairie and Indigenous Archaeology
Rupertsland Centre for Métis Research
CBC Article on Kisha's work with resid...
2021-01-0551 minmasinahikan iskwêwak – Book Women PodcastSeason 2 Episode 9 - Shane ChartrandGather around as we share some food for thought with chef Shane Chartrand, author of the book Tawâw: Progressive Indigenous Cuisine. We talk about cooking, being on tv, writing, and learning about and from the land. Also some of our “favorite” foods that we love to get tired of eating.
Links to Stuff Mentioned:
Tawâw: Progressive Indigenous Cuisine by Shane Chartrand with Jennifer Cockrall-King: https://houseofanansi.com/products/taww?_pos=2&_sid=6f4d5b84e&_ss=r
Jennifer Cockrall-King: http://jennifercockrallking.com/
Sean Sherman, founder of The Sioux Chef: https://sioux-chef.com/
Skwachàys Lodge i...
2020-12-2940 minmasinahikan iskwêwak – Book Women PodcastSeason 2 Episode 8 - The Folk LordzWe take a break from whatever is happening to talk to the Folk Lordz - an improv/digital comedy duo from Edmonton. We chat about cultural protocols, what makes Indigenous storytelling and using real live (but dead) Octopus as puppets.
Links to Stuff Mentioned:
The Folk Lordz on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEfpcGMy7s74gBHcU5aiGpA
The Folk Lordz website: https://www.folklordz.com/. This includes links to their teaching as well as contact info.
Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park: http://www.blackfootcrossing.ca/
Howie Miller (Todd's Dad!) and Comedian: http://howiemiller...
2020-12-2453 minmasinahikan iskwêwak – Book Women PodcastSeason 2 Episode 7 - Wyatt SchiefelbeinThis week we are chatting about all things music with our friend and colleague Wyatt Schiefelbein, who plays the Métis fiddle! We discuss all things musically inclined, community building and the childhood trauma we still have from horrible piano teachers.
Links to Stuff Mentioned:
House of Hush Burlesque: https://www.houseofhushburlesque.com/
RuPaul’s Drag Race: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1353056/
Devil at the Crossroads - documentary about Robert Johnson: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9046574/
Liz Caroll: https://www.lizcarroll.com/
The Fiddlers of Jam...
2020-12-2140 minmasinahikan iskwêwak – Book Women PodcastSeason 2 Episode 6 - Data SovereigntyJust the three of us chatting about Indigenous data sovereignty and what that actually means. Naturally this leads to conversation about Traditional Knowledge, the Open Access movement and salty divorce memoirs.
Links to stuff mentioned:
An overview of Open Access: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=676JM1M_gFg&ab_channel=SHBOnline
Mukurtu: https://mukurtu.org/
Interview with Amanda Boyden: https://nationalpost.com/news/rape-infidelity-and-the-detonation-of-a-marriage-novelist-amanda-boydens-tumultuous-life-has-led-to-new-memoir
Amanda Boyden: I got the dog https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781944884833
2020-12-0252 minmasinahikan iskwêwak – Book Women PodcastEpisode 5 - Josh LanguedocFor this episode, we sip tea with Anishinaabe playwright, theatre artist, improvisor, and educator Josh Languedoc. We chat about connecting to our Indigenous roots, decolonizing screenplays, and Sailor Moon!
We also chat about:
Josh's play - Rocko and Nakoda: https://rockoandnakota.wordpress.com
Citadel's Stuck at Home Series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NS44XxIK-70
2020-12-0254 minmasinahikan iskwêwak – Book Women PodcastSeason 2 Episode 4 - Adrienne LarocqueGather around as we chat with Adrienne Larocque, the owner and creator of Kihew and Rose; contemporary Indigenous beadwork jewelry. We chat about reclaiming culture, figuring out how to run a business, and fashion school.
Links to Stuff Mentioned:
Kihew and Rose website: https://kihewandrose.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kihewandrose/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Kihewandrose/
Hillberg and Berk Blog: https://hillbergandberk.com/blogs/know-her/beading-her-way-back-adrienne-larocque-on-her-jewellery-brand-kihew-and-rose-and-how-she-s-reclaiming-indigenous-identity-through-beadwork
Chatelaine magazine article featuring Kihew and Rose: https://www.chatelaine.com/holiday/made-in-canada-holiday-gift-ideas/?fbclid=IwAR2R-T1TumB16QhVxbCc6g34FgHXY3...
2020-11-1751 minmasinahikan iskwêwak – Book Women PodcastSeason 2 Episode 3 - Josh MorinJoin us as we speak with Josh Morin, the Director of Operations at the Michif Cultural Connections in St. Albert, Alberta. We talk about the importance of family history, honoring our Metis veterans and being modern-day bannock snobs.
Links to Stuff Mentioned:
Michif Cultural Connections: http://michifconnections.ca/ and their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/michifcultural
To take Michif language classes please see: https://www.stalbertfurthered.com/
Josh's Twitter: https://twitter.com/MistahiSakhikan
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liimichifniiya/
2020-11-101h 03masinahikan iskwêwak – Book Women PodcastSeason 2 Episode 2 - Skye DurocherThis week we join Skye Durocher, author of Spirits of the Northern Lights, to talk about grief, canceling our uncles, and Indigenous memes.
Links to Stuff Mentioned:
Skye's Author Page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Skyeduro/?__xts__[0]=68.
Spirits of the Northern Lights website: https://spiritsofthenorthernlights.com/
To purchase through Friesen Press: https://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000055944232/Skye-Durocher-Spirits-of-the-Northern-Lights
The Mamawi Project: https://business.facebook.com/themamawiproject/
Skye's Twitter profile: https://twitter.com/skyeapeetogosan
Skye's Instagram: https://instagram.com/skye.apeetogosan?igshid=1xhmoq5gkwom8
Cree...
2020-11-0355 minmasinahikan iskwêwak – Book Women PodcastSeason 2 Episode 1 - Catch-up!We're back! A lot has happened to us (and everyone else) in 2020. Catch up with us as we discuss what each of us has been up to; where we are all living and working right now, and all things going forward. Recorded on September 13, 2020 we discuss Dan Levy and the Indigenous Canada MOOC, books we've been reading, our pets and what we've been up to in COVID times.
Links to stuff mentioned:
Indigenous Canada MOOC: https://www.ualberta.ca/admissions-programs/online-courses/indigenous-canada/index.html
Sheila Laroque's review of Billy-Ray Belcourt's book: https://rabble.ca/bo...
2020-10-261h 06
Writers' Guild of Alberta PodcastEpisode 12- masinahikan iskwêwak Storytelling and Cultural Protocol with Joshua LittlechildJoshua Littlechild is a member of the Ermineskin Cree Nation at Maskwacis. His heritage is of Cree and Sioux ancestry. In this episode discuss Storytelling practices from different cultures and the Cultural Protocol that surrounds knowledge keeping and transferring.
2019-12-171h 16
Writers' Guild of Alberta PodcastEpisode 13- masinahikan iskwêwak – Book Women Podcast- Métis Aunties ReflectIn our last episode for this season, we dive into our reflections of the project. Specifically, we discuss thoughts going forward, improvements, what we actually learned. We also discuss the importance of paying for work and acknowledge the information given to us from our amazing guests.
2019-12-1751 min
Writers' Guild of Alberta PodcastEpisode 11- masinahikan iskwêwak –Academic Publishing and Editing with Chris AndersenThis episode we sit down with Dr. Chris Andersen, the current Dean of the Faculty of Native Studies at the University of Alberta. We chat about publishing books and articles as an academic; what a career in the academy means for many first generation Indigenous scholars, and creative non-fiction publishing.
2019-12-1050 min
Writers' Guild of Alberta PodcastEpisode 10- masinahikan iskwêwak – Book Women Podcast-Burlesque Storytelling with Brittany JohnsonOur conversation this week is with Brittany Johnson, a Métis Ph.d student from the University of Alberta’s department of English and Film Studies. She also performs burlesque under the stage name of Fanny LuPhine; and we talk about the ways that burlesque can be one way that stories are told. We also discuss endometriosis, poetry, creative writing, horror movies and country music.
2019-12-031h 06
Writers' Guild of Alberta PodcastEpisode 9- masinahikan iskwêwak – Book Women Podcast- Poetry with Marilyn DumontThis episode we got the chance to speak with Marilyn Dumont, a Cree/Métis poet from North Eastern Alberta. She has written many works, notably: A Really Good Brown Girl, The Pemmican Eaters, and That Tongued Belonging. Marilyn also teaches creative writing in Native Studies and English at the University of Alberta. We discuss the writing process, what it’s like to have memories captured in writings, and a lot more!
2019-11-2744 min
Writers' Guild of Alberta PodcastEpisode 8 -masinahikan iskwêwak – Book Women Podcast- Norma DunningHere is our conversation with award-winning author Norma Dunning about her book Annie Muktuk and Other Stories
Please note that this was our first time using Skype for recording, so we hope that the quality of the conversation can help to make up for the quality of the audio.
2019-11-1956 min
Writers' Guild of Alberta PodcastEpisode 7: masinahikan iskwêwak – Book Women Podcast with Métis in SPACE SPAce spaceAn Interview with Chelsea Vowel and Molly Swain, hosts of Métis in Space to chat about storytelling in the podcasting medium.
2019-11-1356 min
Writers' Guild of Alberta PodcastEp. 6 masinahikan iskwêwak – Book Women Podcast- Predatory Publishing and Cultural AppropriationWhat is predatory publishing and what does it have to do with cultural appropriation? It’s just us for this episode as we delve into this topic.
2019-10-2944 min
Writers' Guild of Alberta PodcastEpisode 5. masinahikan iskwêwak – Book Women Podcast-Gabrielle LaMontagneAn interview with Gabrielle LaMontagne about her newest project: a Michif picture book about Lac Ste. Anne!
2019-10-2248 min
Writers' Guild of Alberta PodcastEpisode 4. masinahikan iskwêwak – Book Women Podcast- Paul GareauAn interview with Paul Gareau about his experiences writing and editing in academia.
2019-10-1553 min
Writers' Guild of Alberta PodcastEpisode 3. masinahikan iskwêwak – Book Women Podcast- Tammy BallAn interview with Tammy Ball about the book she is currently writing which tells her story of growing up Métis in St. Ambroise, Manitoba.
2019-10-0850 minmasinahikan iskwêwak – Book Women PodcastEpisode 13: Métis Aunties ReflectIn our last episode for this season, we dive into our reflections of the project. Specifically, we discuss thoughts going forward, improvements, what we actually learned. We also discuss the importance of paying for work and acknowledge the information given to us from our amazing guests.
2019-10-0251 minmasinahikan iskwêwak – Book Women PodcastEpisode 12: Storytelling and Cultural Protocol with Joshua LittlechildJoshua Littlechild is a member of the Ermineskin Cree Nation at Maskwacis. His heritage is of Cree and Sioux ancestry. In this episode discuss Storytelling practices from different cultures and the Cultural Protocol that surrounds knowledge keeping and transferring.
2019-10-021h 16
Writers' Guild of Alberta PodcastEpisode 2 masinahikan iskwêwak – Book Women - Publishing Zines with Ambrose CardinalAn Interview with Ambrose Cardinal about his project Nanâtawihiwên, a zine dedicated to Indigenous healing centred around the Medicine Wheel.
2019-10-0155 min
Writers' Guild of Alberta Podcastmasinahikan iskwêwak – Book Women Podcast. Episode 1The WGA is proud to present masinahikan iskwêwak – Book Women Podcast hosted by Tanya Ball, Kayla Lar-son, and Sheila Laroque. This podcast is by and for Indigenous peoples who have an interest in editing, publishing, and writing Indigenous stories. The hope is to inspire Indigenous peoples to share their stories in whatever medium that they enjoy. Episode 1 introduces you to the hosts. https://bookwomenpodcast.ca/
2019-10-0152 minmasinahikan iskwêwak – Book Women PodcastEpisode 11: Academic Publishing and Editing with Chris AndersenThis episode we sit down with Dr. Chris Andersen, the current Dean of the Faculty of Native Studies at the University of Alberta. We chat about publishing books and articles as an academic; what a career in the academy means for many first generation Indigenous scholars, and creative non-fiction publishing.
2019-09-2550 minmasinahikan iskwêwak – Book Women PodcastEpisode 10: Burlesque Storytelling with Brittany JohnsonOur conversation this week is with Brittany Johnson, a Métis Ph.d student from the University of Alberta's department of English and Film Studies. She also performs burlesque under the stage name of Fanny LuPhine; and we talk about the ways that burlesque can be one way that stories are told. We also discuss endometriosis, poetry, creative writing, horror movies and country music.
2019-09-181h 06masinahikan iskwêwak – Book Women PodcastEpisode 9: Writing Poetry with Marilyn DumontThis episode we got the chance to speak with Marilyn Dumont, a Cree/Métis poet from North Eastern Alberta. She has written many works, notably: A Really Good Brown Girl, The Pemmican Eaters, and That Tongued Belonging. Marilyn also teaches creative writing in Native Studies and English at the University of Alberta. We discuss the writing process, what it's like to have memories captured in writings, and a lot more!
2019-09-0944 minmasinahikan iskwêwak – Book Women PodcastEpisode 8: Norma Dunning on Writing Annie Muktuk and Other StoriesHere is our conversation with award-winning author Norma Dunning about her book Annie Muktuk and Other Stories
Please note that this was our first time using Skype for recording, so we hope that the quality of the conversation can help to make up for the quality of the audio.
2019-08-2156 minmasinahikan iskwêwak – Book Women PodcastEpisode 7: Podcasting with Métis in SPACE SPAce spaceAn Interview with Chelsea Vowel and Molly Swain, hosts of Métis in Space to chat about storytelling in the podcasting medium.
2019-08-1556 minmasinahikan iskwêwak – Book Women PodcastEpisode 6: Predatory Publishing and Cultural AppropriationWhat is predatory publishing and what does it have to do with cultural appropriation? It's just us for this episode as we delve into this topic.
2019-08-0944 minmasinahikan iskwêwak – Book Women PodcastEpisode 5: Illustrating Picture Books with Gabrielle LaMontagneAn Interview with Gabrielle La Montagne; She shares with us her newest project: A Michif picture book about Lac Ste. Anne.
2019-08-0348 minmasinahikan iskwêwak – Book Women PodcastEpisode 4: Relating to Research with Paul GareauAn interview with Paul Gareau about his experiences writing and editing in academia.
2019-07-1753 minmasinahikan iskwêwak – Book Women PodcastEpisode 3: Writing Memoirs with Tammy BallAn interview with Tammy Ball about the book she is currently writing which tells her story of growing up Métis in St. Ambroise, Manitoba.
2019-07-0950 minmasinahikan iskwêwak – Book Women PodcastEpisode 2: Making Zines with AmbroseAn Interview with Ambrose Cardinal about his project Nanâtawihiwên, a zine dedicated to Indigenous healing centred around the Medicine Wheel.
2019-07-0155 minmasinahikan iskwêwak – Book Women PodcastEpisode 1: Introducing the Book Women!An introduction to Tanya Ball, Kayla Lar-son and Sheila Laroque; who discuss their publication and writing experience and what this podcast will be about.
2019-06-2052 min