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Indigenous Voices of Vancouver Island is a presentation of 4VI (formerly known as Tourism Vancouver Island), a social enterprise in business to ensure travel is a force for good for Vancouver Island - forever. From its breathtaking vistas to the inspiring talents of its people, Vancouver Island is the definition of a “must-see” destination. In the first season, Indigenous Voices of Vancouver Island, 4VI showcases the talents of Indigenous entrepreneurs and their stories of how they have foun ...
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In the final episode of this second series, Tchadas Leo touches on one of the core values of Indigenous Peoples on Vancouver Island: their relationship with the land. Environmental Stewardship is woven through so much of what has been discussed in this series and these next guests tackle the issue directly. The first guest is Chyanne Trenholm from …
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In Episode Four of Indigenous Voices of Vancouver Island, Tchadas Leo tackles the challenge of building strong communities that keep tradition and heritage in place despite the challenges from outside forces. To do this, Tchadas reconnects with Gary Wilson who we met in season one. Gary is at the heart of community building in Northwest Vancouver I…
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In episode three, Tchadas Leo explores the differences between Food Security and Food Sovereignty. He speaks with two people working to supply food and hears how Indigenous values about food are infused into Indigenous owned commercial and tourist organizations. Up first, Tchadas Leo speaks with Aaron Hamilton, the operations manager with the Ts'uu…
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In episode two, the focus shifts slightly into the examination of tradition and how it plays a part in the lives of two communities and the ways in which they are making this part of the tourist experience. Tchadas Leo speaks first with a hereditary chief of the Mowachaht Muchalaht First Nation, Jerry Jack, also known as Tlakwagiila from the house …
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The second season of Indigenous Voices of Vancouver Island continues the exploration of the history, culture, and role of Indigenous Peoples in the Vancouver Island of today. In the first episode of the new season, the focus is on Indigenous Women in Business. Host Tchadas Leo introduces us to three women making a huge difference in their communiti…
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OCR Unedited welcomes OCR athlete, Dustin Needham. We are very thankful to have the opportunity to sit down with this great athlete and get to know him. Dustin, talks to us about his childhood and his sport growing up, how is he discovered OCR and DEKA, his thoughts about his OCR career, doing his first DEKA Fit, his goals for 2023, and so MUCH MOR…
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OCR Unedited is thrilled to present Sandy Osler of SO Fitness. I am so thankful to have Sandy sit down with us on the podcast to discuss her role in bringing DEKA to Ontario, what it took to become an affiliate, assisting and supporting other gyms become DEKA affiliates, her love for OCR, and so much MORE!…
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OCR Unedited is proud to present Amber Tait of Pure Impact Athletics. Amber is a fitness enthusiast and gym owner on a mission to empower others through fitness and sport. There is nothing that excites me more then seeing others transform physically, mentally and emotionally. In this episode, Amber talks to us about her athletic career in gymnastic…
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The final episode of Indigenous Voices of Vancouver Island takes you on two adventures into the magnificence that is Vancouver Island and highlights the resilience of its First Nations. In this series, we have heard the pride of Indigenous people and how, through their businesses, they have found ways to move people forward while preserving the env…
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In this episode, "Culture", host Tchadas Leo goes home. As a member of the Homalco First Nation, Tchadas’ pride in his coastal routes shines through as he shares his return to his traditional territory. He visits Homalco Wildlife and Cultural Tours for an in-depth experience in his history, culture and conservation efforts around local grizzly bear…
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On ‘Destinations’, we journey north, to the traditional territory of the Kwakwaka’wakw peoples. Host Tchadas Leo visits some magnificent wilderness destinations to help us understand just how special the north end of Vancouver Island is, as well as taking in BC’s world-renowned Great Bear Rainforest. In Port Hardy, the gateway to authentic, unspoil…
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In ‘Food of Life’, we continue our journey with host Tchadas Leo traveling in the steps of the ancestors. Indigenous cultures influence almost every facet of life on the island today, and that definitely includes the local cuisine. In this episode, we speak to people who are making their mark through Indigenous-inspired food. In Port Alberni, we me…
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In this episode, ‘Journey with our Ancestors’, three Indigenous guided cultural tours and excursions are profiled. Host Tchadas Leo gets up close and personal with some grizzly bears, goes on the kayaking trip of a lifetime, ventures across the Salish Sea, and comes away with a deep appreciation of these magnificent lands and waters. Tchadas is of …
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About this series Indigenous Voices of Vancouver Island is a five-episode presentation of 4VI (formerly known as Tourism Vancouver Island), a social enterprise in business to ensure travel is a force for good for Vancouver Island - forever. From its breathtaking vistas to the inspiring talents of its people, Vancouver Island is the definition of a …
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OCR Unedited welcomes OCR athlete Rylan Schadegg. We are excited to have the funny, charasmatic and talented athlete Rylan join us so we can learn more about him. In this episode, Rylan talks to us about how he got started in athletics, how he discovered OCR, how he manages his personal life and athletic career, his experience at the OCR World Cham…
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OCR Unedited welcomes OCR athlete, Isaac Sanderson. Isaac is a newbie to the sport of OCR and has already done very well. We are excited to sit down with him and get to know him. Isaac talks to us about his sport growing up, how he discovered OCR, his first race experience, his first podium experience, his goals for this season, and so much more!…
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OCR Unedited is thrilled to introduce elite ultra-endurance OCR athlete, Joshua Fiore. Joshua is a Physician Assistant Certified (PAC), Former Medical Specialist in the U.S Army and through years of hard work and determination he has climbed his way to the top of both obstacle course racing and endurance racing. Joshua also talks to us what he has …
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OCR Unedited is excited to welcome father, husband, coach and Obstacle Course Racer for Spartan Race, Brakken Kraker of The Running Public. I had blast getting to know one of the best obstacle course racers. Apart from been a great athlete, Brakken is very knowledgeable when it comes to becoming an OCR athlete, training and he shares it all with us…
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OCR Unedited is excited to welcome the new race director for Spartan Canada, Nic Bertrand. Nic began working with Spartan Canada at the age of 16, and throughout his years, he has successfully grown up the ranks, worked alongside RD Johnny Waite, and is now the new Spartan Canada race director. Nic talks to us about his time working as a crew leade…
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OCR Unedited is excited to welcome back one of the best AG masters + Elite athletes, Cole DeRosa. Cole talks to us about getting COVID-19 and how he dealt with it for 14 days, off-season training, his military service and travelling to Germany, and his experience at the 2021 Spartan World Championships, Abu Dhabi.…
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OCR Unedited invites Melisa, Mariah & Lorraine to discuss an important topic that many people are battling, Mental Health. Mental health awareness is the recognition that our psychological well-being is an important part of our own health, productivity, and happiness, as well as the well-being of our communities. Raising mental health awareness can…
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OCR Unedited welcomes 2021 Spartan World Championship silver medalist, Sergei Perelygin. In this episode, Sergei talks about how he got started in athletics in Russia, how he discovered OCR, the challenges and obstacles he faced trying to travel to do compete in OCR outside of Russia and his experience at the 2021 Spartan World Championships, Abu D…
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OCR Unedited welcomes back Mr. fountain of knowledge, trainer, coach and OCR athlete, Shaun Filiatrault of Outlaw OCR. In this episode, Shaun will talk about the meaning of "Off-Season Training", what an Off-Season block should look like and break it down to a T, what to do and not to do, how much volume or Intensity to add to an Off-Season block a…
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OCR Unedited welcomes OCR athlete and mental health / rehab consultant, Melisa Joyal. Reclaim Rehabilitation Consulting team collaborates with their clients to ensure their health needs are met. They offer private counselling with their Registered Clinical Counsellor, exercise programs with their Kinesiologist and case management to identify other …
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OCR Unedited presents all the way from the UK, Spartan OCR athlete, Naomii Mitchell. Naomii got started in OCR at a bootcamp called Military Fitness in Aberdeen, Scotland. She had registered for local OCR races and Tough Mudders and realized what her passion was; OCR. In this episode, Naomii talks about her experiences in OCR, the OCR community in …
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OCR Unedited welcomes the energetic and charismatic OCR twins, Tyra & Desiree Houle. Tyra the nutrition coach and Desiree the certified Tarot card reader and nutritionist are positive and energetic twins who are passionate about what they do, and enjoy obstacle course racing. In this episode, Tyra and Desiree talks to us about how they got started …
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OCR Unedited is thrilled to present OCR Elite athlete Kris Rugloski. Kris has been obstacle course racing since 2017. She has raced in the U.S, Canada and the UK. In 2017, Kris raced at the Spartan Canada Toronto Beast race, making her first Canadian podium win. Kris has done very well and has achieved a lot of success in OCR in 2019, winning races…
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OCR Unedited welcomes OCR athlete from Copenhagen, Denmark, Henriette Rebecca Bardrum. When Henriette is not studying or working, you can bet she is putting all her energy and focus to her training. Henriette is a fierce competitor who has set goals for herself and is looking forward to achieving them in 2022. In this episode, Henriette talks to us…
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OCR Unedited welcomes trail runner and OCR athlete from Quebec, Patrick Clavel. Patrick is a sports enthusiast who has loved sports from a very young age. He has played hockey for 13 years, is an OCR athlete and a trail runner. In this episode, Patrick talks to us about his first OCR race experience back in 2016, his best races and accomplishments,…
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OCR Unedited is thrilled to present OCRWC AG World Champion, Dustin Livengood. Dustin is an inspiring OCR athlete who has trained very hard to get to this point in his OCR career. He is part of the of the Indian Mud Run Pro Team and the 2021 OCRWC AG Champion. In this episode, Dustin talks to us about how he discovered OCR, his ups & downs with bal…
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Season 2, 50th Episode, OCR Unedited is thrilled to welcome former track athlete and One Academy member, Margaret Leibovic. Margaret is U.S citizen who lived in New York, California and now lives in Toronto. She is currently training for her first OCR race coming up this October 22/23 at Spartan Canada Race Blue Mountain, with the help of Jesse Bru…
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OCR Unedited welcomes all the way from Montreal, OCR athlete Alexandre Leprince. Alexandre reached out to me and asked if it was possible to host this episode and ask me questions. I was surprised at the request and I am thankful that he thought of me. By the way, he is a great host. In this episode, Alexandre begins telling us a little bit about h…
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OCR Unedited is excited to present sports enthusiast and OCR athlete from Quebec, Sylvain Leblanc. After suffering a motorcycle accident in 2011 and a 9 month recovery, Sylvain decided it was time to make some changes in his life and began training. Soon after, he discovered OCR and registered in his first OCR race. In this episode, Sylvain talks t…
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OCR Unedited welcomes OCR athlete Michel Cayer. Michel and I had a blast doing this episode. For one, I got his name mixed up with his son, and second, he's not sure how his last name is pronounced. Back in 2016, Michel watched Ryan Atkins and Lindsay Webster do Spartan Race Palmerton, and soon after, he decided to register for his first race at Ow…
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OCR Unedited welcomes Registered Dietitian Nutrionist & OCR athlete, Susan Macfarlane. Susan has been a practicing dietitian for 10 years and specializes in plant-based nutrition and eating disorder recovery. She teaches her clients to let go of rules that dictate what, when, where, how, etc. you are supposed to eat⁣, accept your body for the shape…
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OCR Unedited is excited to have Race Ready Obstacles main man, Aaron Sabia. Aaron got started in OCR back in 2016 with his wife and fell in love with the sport right then and there. In the last 2 years, He has become well known as an Obstacle inventor and builder and has been associated with OCR organizations like Frontline OCR, OCR World Champions…
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OCR Unedited welcomes OCR athlete Leanne Kranz of Outlaw OCR. Leanne was born and raised in Deacon, Ontario. She got started in OCR back in 2019 and has been training ever since. She has been training with Shaun of Outlaw OCR who is preparing her for the Spartan Canada race in Blue Mountain in October. Leanne talks to us about how she got started i…
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OCR Unedited welcomes OCR athlete and team coach for Red Deer OCR, Trevor Klassen. Red Deer OCR started 3 years ago as a Facebook group. The group grew slowly to what is now a strong OCR community. Trevor prepared and created OCR workouts for the crew so they could train. Now they training and preparing for this upcoming Spartan Race Trifecta weeke…
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