Best Sheila Laroque Podcasts (2024)

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Season 3 Episode 7 - ILSA Conference with Tenille Campbell 49:58

3y ago49:58

49:58

We'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 auth…

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Season 3 Episode 6 Empire of Wild by Cherie Dimaline 59:16

3+ y ago59:16

59:16

This 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 …

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Season 3 Episode 5 - Poetry 1:02:45

3+ y ago1:02:45

1:02:45

Here 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 publis…

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Season 3 Episode 4 - Graphic Novels 1:12:02

3+ y ago1:12:02

1:12:02

Join 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 St…

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Season 3 Episode 3 - Indigenous Children's Books 57:50

3+ y ago57:50

57:50

This 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 Edmon…

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Season 3 Episode 2 - Split Tooth by Tanya Tagaq 1:03:53

3+ y ago1:03:53

1:03:53

It'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. …

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Season 3 Episode 1 - Introducing the Book Club 21:34

3+ y ago21:34

21:34

We'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 Associa…

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Season 2 Episode 13 - Wrap Up! 58:25

3+ y ago58:25

58:25

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 Counc…

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Episode 12 - Dion Kaszas 58:25

3+ y ago58:25

58:25

Join 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 ch…

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Episode 11 - Richard Van Camp 1:12:36

3+ y ago1:12:36

1:12:36

Gather ‘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 recommendation…

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Season 2 Episode 10 - Kisha Supernant 51:18

3+ y ago51:18

51:18

This 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.…

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Season 2 Episode 9 - Shane Chartrand 40:04

3+ y ago40:04

40:04

Gather 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…

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Season 2 Episode 8 - The Folk Lordz 53:35

3+ y ago53:35

53:35

We 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 F…

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Season 2 Episode 7 - Wyatt Schiefelbein 40:43

3+ y ago40:43

40:43

This 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/ RuPa…

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Season 2 Episode 6 - Data Sovereignty 52:05

4y ago52:05

52:05

Just 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://mu…

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Episode 5 - Josh Languedoc 54:12

4y ago54:12

54:12

For 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.c…

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Season 2 Episode 4 - Adrienne Larocque 51:45

4y ago51:45

51:45

Gather 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/ F…

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Season 2 Episode 3 - Josh Morin 1:03:12

4y ago1:03:12

1:03:12

Join 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:…

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Season 2 Episode 2 - Skye Durocher 55:48

4y ago55:48

55:48

This 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 Fr…

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Season 2 Episode 1 - Catch-up! 1:06:55

4y ago1:06:55

1:06:55

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 …

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Episode 13: Métis Aunties Reflect 51:36

5y ago51:36

51:36

In 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.

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Episode 12: Storytelling and Cultural Protocol with Joshua Littlechild 1:16:11

5y ago1:16:11

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Joshua 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.

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Episode 11: Academic Publishing and Editing with Chris Andersen 50:46

5y ago50:46

50:46

This 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.…

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Episode 10: Burlesque Storytelling with Brittany Johnson 1:06:19

5y ago1:06:19

1:06:19

Our 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,…

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Episode 9: Writing Poetry with Marilyn Dumont 44:48

5y ago44:48

44:48

This 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, w…

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Episode 8: Norma Dunning on Writing Annie Muktuk and Other Stories 56:36

5y ago56:36

56:36

Here 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.

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Episode 7: Podcasting with Métis in SPACE SPAce space 56:30

5y ago56:30

56:30

An Interview with Chelsea Vowel and Molly Swain, hosts of Métis in Space to chat about storytelling in the podcasting medium.

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Episode 6: Predatory Publishing and Cultural Appropriation 44:43

5y ago44:43

44:43

What 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.

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Episode 5: Illustrating Picture Books with Gabrielle LaMontagne 48:51

5y ago48:51

48:51

An Interview with Gabrielle La Montagne; She shares with us her newest project: A Michif picture book about Lac Ste. Anne.

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Episode 4: Relating to Research with Paul Gareau 53:24

5y ago53:24

53:24

An interview with Paul Gareau about his experiences writing and editing in academia.

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Episode 3: Writing Memoirs with Tammy Ball 50:36

5y ago50:36

50:36

An interview with Tammy Ball about the book she is currently writing which tells her story of growing up Métis in St. Ambroise, Manitoba.

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Episode 2: Making Zines with Ambrose 55:58

5y ago55:58

55:58

An Interview with Ambrose Cardinal about his project Nanâtawihiwên, a zine dedicated to Indigenous healing centred around the Medicine Wheel.

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Episode 1: Introducing the Book Women! 52:09

5y ago52:09

52:09

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.

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Sheila Laroque Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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masinahikan iskwêwak – Book Women Podcast

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Season 3 Episode 7 - ILSA Conference with Tenille Campbell 49:58

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Season 3 Episode 6 Empire of Wild by Cherie Dimaline 59:16

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Season 3 Episode 5 - Poetry 1:02:45

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Season 3 Episode 4 - Graphic Novels 1:12:02

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Season 3 Episode 3 - Indigenous Children's Books 57:50

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Season 3 Episode 2 - Split Tooth by Tanya Tagaq 1:03:53

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Season 3 Episode 1 - Introducing the Book Club 21:34

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Season 2 Episode 13 - Wrap Up! 58:25

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Episode 12 - Dion Kaszas 58:25

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Episode 11 - Richard Van Camp 1:12:36

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Season 2 Episode 10 - Kisha Supernant 51:18

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Season 2 Episode 9 - Shane Chartrand 40:04

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Season 2 Episode 8 - The Folk Lordz 53:35

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Season 2 Episode 7 - Wyatt Schiefelbein 40:43

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Season 2 Episode 6 - Data Sovereignty 52:05

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Episode 5 - Josh Languedoc 54:12

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Season 2 Episode 4 - Adrienne Larocque 51:45

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Season 2 Episode 3 - Josh Morin 1:03:12

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Season 2 Episode 2 - Skye Durocher 55:48

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Season 2 Episode 1 - Catch-up! 1:06:55

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Episode 13: Métis Aunties Reflect 51:36

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Episode 12: Storytelling and Cultural Protocol with Joshua Littlechild 1:16:11

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Episode 11: Academic Publishing and Editing with Chris Andersen 50:46

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Episode 10: Burlesque Storytelling with Brittany Johnson 1:06:19

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Episode 9: Writing Poetry with Marilyn Dumont 44:48

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Episode 8: Norma Dunning on Writing Annie Muktuk and Other Stories 56:36

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Episode 7: Podcasting with Métis in SPACE SPAce space 56:30

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Episode 6: Predatory Publishing and Cultural Appropriation 44:43

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Episode 5: Illustrating Picture Books with Gabrielle LaMontagne 48:51

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Episode 4: Relating to Research with Paul Gareau 53:24

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Episode 3: Writing Memoirs with Tammy Ball 50:36

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Episode 2: Making Zines with Ambrose 55:58

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Episode 1: Introducing the Book Women! 52:09

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