Best James Delin Podcasts (2024)

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#56 - Native Cousin Chronicles: "She's my Mom's, Dad's, Sister-in-Law's, Daughter's Grandson" 1:37:42

13d ago1:37:42

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Send us a Text Message. 0:00 Dream Guests on My Podcast 7:33 Musical Reflections on Seven Generations 26:05 Complexities of Kinship Rules 33:51 Crow Kinship Structure Clarified 42:03 Crow Kinship Structure and Roles 52:33 Navigating Crow Kinship and Social Rules 1:07:25 Preserving Salish Kinship and Language 1:11:38 Salish Social Organization and K…

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#55 - O.G. Powwow Boy Band: Evolution of a Contemporary Powwow Singing Group - Guest James "Bud" Day 2:13:41

3M ago2:13:41

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Send us a Text Message. Powwow Music Evolution and Stories - 00:12:03 Discussion on Traditional Singing Fundamentals - 00:21:48 Evolution of Contemporary Powwow Singing Styles - 00:27:51 More on the Evolution of Contemporary Powwow Singing - 00:36:09 TBZ Evolution - 00:52:04 Powwow Singing Critique and Memories - 01:02:43 Music & Culture - 01:09:19…

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#54 - Fencepost Philosophy: Familial Boundaries Delineating Logic, Tradition and Belief. 1:05:56

4M ago1:05:56

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Send us a Text Message. Missing VHS tape and a burial board. 0:00 Slang phrases and their origins. 4:38 Cultural preservation, imposition, and ethnocentrism. 11:56 Conflicts within families due to differing beliefs and values. 20:35 Family dynamics and cultural preservation among Native American siblings. 26:01 Cultural loss and its impact on famil…

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#53 - A Smudge Too Far: Perils of Pretendigenous Smudging 1:14:56

5M ago1:14:56

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Send us a Text Message. Police encounters. 0:24 Colonialism, language, and smudging. 4:48 Smudging practice and techniques. 11:25 The origin and usage of the word "smudge" in Native American contexts. 16:58 Smudging practices and Timing. 23:08 Smudging practices and cultural context. 30:53 Cultural knowledge and tradition invention. 38:27 Smudging …

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#52 - Authenticity Under Surveillance: A Native’s Guide to Being Yourself…Everywhere! 1:20:28

6M ago1:20:28

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Send us a Text Message. Archive music and recording techniques. 0:00 Native American music styles and cultural influences. 5:37 Tribal engagement and cultural resource management. 13:59 Tribal consultation and engagement in BLM meetings. 20:16 Identity and cultural expression. 28:12 Identity and spirituality. 33:02 Cultural preservation and learnin…

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#51 - Anti-Un-De-Colonial Indigenization Potluck: A cornucopia of gripes and thoughts 1:13:39

8M ago1:13:39

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Send us a Text Message. Traditions Unveiled: Navigating the True Meaning of Thanksgiving. 0:00 Feast or Fiesta: Exploring Food Choices Beyond Thanksgiving. 6:21 Reclaiming Histories: Indigenous Research Challenges and Opportunities. 12:52 From Podcasts to Papers: Academic Writing Adventures. 20:29 Success, Legitimacy, and Indigenous Research Method…

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#50 - Drama at Club NCAI: Native Identity Scuffles for Federal Scraps - Guest: Salisha Old Bull 1:00:08

9M ago1:00:08

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Send us a Text Message. Native American identity and organization. 0:00 Federal recognition for Native American tribes. 7:07 Native American identity and federal recognition. 19:25 Tribal recognition and federal government responsibilities. 21:58 Tribal recognition and identity. 27:21 Cultural identity and authenticity. 34:22 Native American policy…

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#49 - Nakoa HeavyRunner Unplugged: The Life and Times of a Round Dance Alchemist 1:34:23

9M ago1:34:23

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Send us a Text Message. Pain, suffering, and aging. 0:00 Changes in powwow music and culture. 9:43 The evolution of music and its impact on artists. 16:07 Music evolution and nostalgia. 17:52 Round dance music and production. 26:56 Music recording techniques and cringe-worthy old songs. 35:17 Audio engineering and preserving cultural heritage. 39:3…

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#48 - Drums, Dreams and Cultural Schemes: A Beatdown on Indigenous Conferences. 1:32:49

9M ago1:32:49

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Send us a Text Message. Traditional songs and their cultural significance. 0:04 Indigenous singing and morality. 22:28 Indigenous land acknowledgments and cultural appropriation. 34:43 Conference planning and land acknowledgments. 41:45 Incorporating traditional ceremonies into a conference. 55:45 Indigenous Research Methodologies and Identity. 1:1…

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Ayobami Adedinni, Founder, The Energy Intelligence 28:26

11M ago28:26

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Grace Waswa hears from Ayobami Adedinni, Founder, The Energy Intelligence, about the power of storytelling, and how, as a young journalist in Nigeria, he was inspired to launch his own media organisation for the renewable energy sector.

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Lucy Mutuku, CEO, National Youth Caucus Kenya 18:54

11M ago18:54

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Lucy Mutuku talks to Grace Waswa about finding purpose, her passion for youth empowerment and the role of the National Youth Caucus in Africa. Find out why more young people should venture into entrepreneurship – and why believing in yourself is so important.

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Lucy Nyoike, Senior Associate, Partnerships, Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) 32:50

11M ago32:50

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In a brilliant conversation with Grace Waswa, Lucy Nyoike explains the background and mission behind GEAPP, the impact of energy poverty on lives, and the GEAPP projects set to address this. Lucy also talks about women in energy, the importance of partnerships and collaboration – and has inspiring advice for young people.…

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Deline Ramiro, Operations & Partnership Lead, Solidarity Initiative for Refugees (SIR) 32:00

11M ago32:00

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Tune in to hear from Deline Ramiro in conversation with Grace Waswa as she discusses her work in the Kakuma refugee camp. A refugee herself, Deline talks about the importance of teaching digital skills to help build lives and create livelihoods. Find out how energy and power affect her work and the lives of those around her, what motivates her and …

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Solomon Njonjo, Co-CEO, Serengeti Energy 18:05

11M ago18:05

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Solomon Njonjo talks to Tony Tiyou, Founder and CEO of Renewables in Africa, about developing renewables across the value chain, key markets and ambitions, ongoing projects and making an impact, plus plans for the future across the continent.

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Morgan Hillenbrand, Director of Communications, USAID's Engendering Industries Program, USA 16:29

11M ago16:29

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"Global research tells us that energy companies that have gender-balanced leadership teams report 59% higher innovation and creativity." Morgan Hillenbrand, Director of Communications, USAID's Engendering Industries Program, talks to Amine Lamti, EnergyNet, about the business case for gender equality.…

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Anmay Dittman, Director, BlackRock Climate Infrastructure 29:15

11M ago29:15

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Tune in for a fascinating discussion between Jon Marks and Anmay Dittman, Portfolio Manager for the Climate Finance Partnership (CFP) at BlackRock. Anmay talks about the shifting role of private equity, working with DFI's, projects, transmission systems, revenue models, unlocking renewable power and what private capital can do for the continent.…

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Chris Antonopoulos, CEO, Lekela Power 21:24

11M ago21:24

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Find out from the largest pure play developer of renewables on the African continent why the future is looking bright. Chris Antonopoulos talks to John Hamilton, African Energy, about the capital available to invest and the company's commitment to the continent as they discuss projects across wind, power and battery; and the role government and uti…

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Dhireshni Chowthee, Principal: Energy Finance, Nedbank CIB 19:05

11M ago19:05

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Dhireshni Chowthee, Principal: Energy Finance, Nedbank CIB, speaks to Zeddy Bariti, Principal Public Communication Officer, Ministry of East African Community, about Nedbank's positioning as a green bank; plus battery storage, sustainable lending, putting power into the grid through the mining sector, aggregated PPAs and bringing more green financi…

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Shirley Webber, Managing Principal: Coverage Head of Resources & Energy, Absa CIB 22:14

11M ago22:14

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Shirley Webber from Absa CIB talks to Jon Marks about building the Absa brand, the pace of projects and what's driving them forward. Plus, energy trading in Africa compared to Europe, the C&I revolution, distribution and the value chain, new minerals, and the shifts and trends in the market that Absa looks to support.…

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Marcel Bruhwiler, Infrastructure Manager, East and Southern Africa, IFC 15:55

11M ago15:55

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Deputy editor, African Energy, about private sector investment in the energy transition, the promotion of renewables and bridging the energy gap; as they cover minigrids, the fuel value chain, reducing tariffs, plug and play power projects, hydropower and key territories to watch.

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François-Xavier Dubois, Vice President Eastern Africa, Siemens Energy 20:48

11M ago20:48

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François-Xavier Dubois talks to Tony Tiyou about key projects and territories and a strengthening regional presence in East Africa, in a discussion that covers investment in the grid, interconnection and reliable power; plus the importance of youth and Siemen's 100% readiness for green technology.

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Ryan Wang, General Manager, LONGi Africa 19:00

11M ago19:00

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With a presence in six countries across the continent, Ryan Wang talks to Tony Tiyou, Founder and CEO of Renewables in Africa, about solar power, its role in C&I, pricing, warranties and recycling; plus, LONGi's focus on education and young people in spreading the word about technology and renewables.…

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Marianna Gavriel and Mawuli Asempa, Mytilineos Energy & Metals 20:50

11M ago20:50

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Mawuli Asempa and Marianna Gavriel, in conversation with Tony Tiyou, talk energy efficiency, technology and sustainability; project delivery in Ghana, Nigeria, Libya, Tunisia and Uganda; the sustainable delivery of energy and technology at an affordable price, and the role of ESG.

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Luca Silva, COO, Red Rocket 20:40

11M ago20:40

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With current projects in South Africa, Kenya, Uganda and Zambia, Luca Silva, COO, Red Rocket, talk to Tony Tiyou, Founder and CEO of Renewables in Africa, about the company's trajectory of growth, managing risk and thinking outside the box – and the role of young people in the future of energy.

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Gadi Taj Ndahumba, Chief Legal Counsel, Energy & Sovereign Debt, ALSF 39:58

11M ago39:58

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With green hydrogen high on the agenda, Gadi Taj Ndahumba talks to Jon Marks, editorial director of African Energy, on how the ALSF is helping de-risk the development stage of projects for governments, allowing them to think more imaginatively, particularly when it comes to new technologies that could be transformational for the continent. Projects…

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Anyababa Ikem, Investment Principal, AIIM 27:49

11M ago27:49

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Anyababa Ikem, Investment Principal, AIIM, and Marc Howard, Deputy editor, African Energy, discuss renewables, exciting trends in the C&I sector, ESG and new markets. Plus, the importance of regulatory frameworks, financing innovation and why strengthening grid infrastructure is a win-win for all.

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#47 - Highbrowing Indigenous Cinema: What do Natives want... realism or escapism? Guest: Salisha Old Bull 1:42:33

11M ago1:42:33

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Send us a Text Message. Intro: Too much sodium? 0:00 The best Predator movie ever made. 18:15 You’re not active listening 22:48 Eagle feathers and fake feathers. 35:43 Not so good Ten Indigenous Movies List. 49:24 TRS Top 5 Indigenous Movies List. 1:08:08 Cinema should be an escape from the past. 1:36:47 Movie Quotes Thunderheart (1992) - Busted ar…

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#46 - Inside Indian Country: A Discussion on Kool-Aid, Pork Chops and Indian Law - Guest: Bryan Dupuis 1:29:41

1y ago1:29:41

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Send us a Text Message. Typical life. 2:25 Bryan’s law degree and how he got started. 10:55 I'm glad people are listening. 18:30 Dirty Belly. 19:55 What is the legal definition of heritage? 27:59 The Revolutionary War and the royal proclamation. 34:45 Wabash Land Company and the Rebellion. 38:56 Proclivity and the revolutionary war. 41:20 Race Judi…

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#45 - Tribal Pride and Prejudice: Understanding superficial practice and actual practice. 1:19:44

1y ago1:19:44

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Send us a Text Message. My uncle shot a real big buck. 0:00 The Public Enemy tape. 2:31 The best old dance recording I've ever heard. 14:39 Weasel skins and porcupine quills. 17:59 The problem with romanticism about the past. 24:36 Practitioners knowledge vs non practitioners knowledge. 32:04 Practice vs. Ideology. 39:16 Dealing with the fear of no…

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#44 - Indian Basketball, Fancy Dancing and Indigenous Citation with Guest Walter RunsAbove 1:51:44

1y ago1:51:44

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Send us a Text Message. Can you hear me now? 0:00 Goose from the stronghold. 0:55 Old school rock and roll. 7:33 Chicken Dance song. 10:56 The beginning of fancy dancing. 15:05 Fancy dance competitions and trophies. 20:08 The flare from the rocker. 26:39 Cool names and nicknames. 32:14 Ruffling your rocker. 40:03 The power that comes from the floor…

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#43 - An Intervention for Aaron: A discussion on inconvenient truths, criticism and uniformity 1:04:52

1+ y ago1:04:52

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Send us a Text Message. In this season 3 kickoff episode we welcome back Aaron with an investigation into some of our past discussions.Since his absence in the past four months we have had a chance to review past episode to find opportunities to dive deeper into unresolved matters. Specifically we reintroduce the idea that criticism in Indian Count…

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#42 Tribal Boomer Exodus: Indigenous Gen X on Reframing Identity and Governance in the Void with Guest Pat Matt 1:35:23

1+ y ago1:35:23

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Qʷlm tl Stltla (Patrick Matt Jr., Qlispé) joins the discussion on the phenomenon of the older generation of tribal leadership retiring and how the next generation will fill the void with new ideas about identity and governance. Discussed are issues related the short longevity of the newly adopted governance…

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#41 - "Hang Around the Conference Indians": Re-imagining a modern structure for discussing Tribal research 1:05:14

1+ y ago1:05:14

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode we discuss opinions in Native inspired conferences. Conferences have been integrated in as a mode of convening and disseminating knowledge across Tribal Nations. They have become the mainstay for meeting and sharing some cultural pursuits and identities. We briefly discuss ideas that we have about conferences…

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#40 - "Thoughts and Prayer": Untangling vague and specific modes of supplication 1:17:03

2y ago1:17:03

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode we discuss an important component of Native reality. Prayer is a unique endeavor in Tribal life that continues to thread through nearly all processes that are deemed important. We discuss some of the recent stereotypes and romantic expressions while reflection on our own experiences and understanding of the p…

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#39 The Saga of White Josh: A "how to" guide to living White on the Rez 1:45:27

2y ago1:45:27

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode we have chat with guest Joshua Rosenau. Josh has been living on the Reservation for a number of years and shares his insight as a Non-Native outsider. His experience in connecting with Natives and some cultural pursuits are highlighted as advice for other non-Natives seeking to understand the Native experienc…

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#38 - That One White Guy on the Rez: Original Style Singing and Sovereignty 1:18:31

2y ago1:18:31

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode we take some time to jump around in our thoughts about a number important topic. We start the discussion by introducing the topic and issues of outsiders living in and around Indian County while enjoining in some of our cultural practicers. This brief discussion leads us in to an in depth conversation about o…

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#37 - Reconciling Past and Present Realities: Issues with written text about “Indian Things” 1:03:52

2y ago1:03:52

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode we revisit some unfinished business from a previous discussion. Specifically, We dive deeper in the complications found when Native thoughts and philosophies are committed to written text, especially in legal and academic scholarship. Some primary issues are knowing that we may not fully understand the constr…

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#36 - The Problem with Repatriation and Tribal Death Norms: The evolution of Indigenous epistemologies 1:07:19

2+ y ago1:07:19

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Send us a Text Message. Death is one of the final cultural expression in any society. The discussion of death and mourning can be a sensitive topic. The TRS team discuss current and modern beliefs related to human remains in relation to repatriation of objects from museums. This is contrasted with the what we understand about the beliefs of our anc…

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#35 - Do We Still Need Each Other?: Shifting norms of responsibility and ownership 1:02:39

2+ y ago1:02:39

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, the TRS team discusses many topics centering on emerging social structure in Native families. In Part I, the conversation emerges from a discussion on family names while shifting to the phenomenon of the "keeper". Importantly, the issue of cultural responsibilities resting on the knowledge of a single indivi…

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#34 - “10% Cree Fee”: The influence of Nêhiyawak singing across Indian Country with Guest Aaron Tootoosis 1:31:50

2+ y ago1:31:50

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, the TRS team chats with Aaron Tootoosis (Nêhiyawak) from the Poundmaker Indian Reserve in Treaty 6 Territory. University and traditionally educated, he shares his expertise on current Indigenous issues through speaking engagements throughout Saskatchewan and through his involvement with boards and committees…

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#33 - You're on Dog Land! Secret knowledge in Indian County 1:14:40

2+ y ago1:14:40

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, the Tribal Research Specialist (TRS) team discuss what some may view as "secret knowledge" in Tribal Communities. In the episodes we are joined by returning guest Salisha Old Bull to provide further insight on this phenomenon. The episode span a gamut of ideas and angles where the idea of ownership of knowle…

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#32 - Welcome Back! Where have we been and whats next? Listen in and find out. 57:04

2+ y ago57:04

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Send us a Text Message. We took a small break but we are back to discuss more important issues and accomplishment from Indian Country. We had a chance to resent and are ready to jump back in to elaborate on old topics and bring forth new and challenging discussions. In this episode we provide an overview of some previously discussed topics centered…

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#31 - Inside Indian Country: A Discussion on Personhood for Rivers- Guest: Bryan Dupuis 1:10:38

3y ago1:10:38

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, the Tribal Research Specialist (TRS) team discuss the ever-expanding phenomenon of applying "personhood" or legal human rights to river. In the "Inside Indian Country" episodes we invited a guests living and thriving in Indian Country from a range of professions and educational levels to discuss their views …

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Episode 8 - Troy Cook - Freelance Musician - UK 1:05:32

3y ago1:05:32

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In this episode of Incommunicado, the team are joined by London-based freelance musician, Troy Cook. Troy divides his time between recording and performing with a number of bands (notably Eastern Fool), instrument tutoring, audio engineering and radio presenting. Troy’s fascination with the use of jargon goes hand in hand with his fascination with …

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Episode 7 - Ahsen Bokhari - Brand Design - UK 57:24

3y ago57:24

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In this episode, we are joined by Ahsen Bokhari, Landscape Architect turned Graphic Designer, specialising in branding. Ahsen gives his insight into the jargon and terminology used in the graphic design world and uncovers some of the stark differences between working for Government clients and working for private clients. Episode highlights Ahsen t…

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Episode 6 - Nick Romluc and Matt Fisher - Giraffe Audio - UK 54:42

3y ago54:42

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In this episode, we are joined by Nick Romluc and Matt Fisher, Owners and Directors of award-winning pro audio retailer, Giraffe Audio. The guys give their insight into the jargon and terminology used in the pro audio world and uncover some of the stark differences between working as independent artists recording their own music and the lives of st…

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Episode 5 - Jonny Amos and Meldra Guza - Directors of The Song Lab - UK 1:02:29

3+ y ago1:02:29

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We are back after a Bank Holiday break and in this episode we are joined by Jonny Amos and Meldra Guza, Directors of The Song Lab, a music production and artist consultancy business based in the historic Jewellery Quarter of Birmingham. As a Songwriter/Producer, Jonny is signed with successful Scandinavian pop specialists TG-Management and regularl…

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Episode 4 - Lynd Liu - Independent Filmmaker - China 46:47

3+ y ago46:47

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In this episode, we are joined by Lynd Liu, an independent filmmaker with an Lynd Liu, MA Creativity, Innovation and Business graduate from the University of Exeter. She has deep experience in filmmaking, photography, and digital marketing; and her passion lies within researching applied storytelling in relation to mental health literacy within aca…

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Episode 3 - Olya Petrakova, Artistic Director, Maketank - Exeter, UK 53:20

3+ y ago53:20

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In this episode, we are joined by Olya Petrakova, a theatre director and creative industries practitioner. With a track record in producing, curating, and organising festivals, events and conferences, Olya is passionate about cross-disciplinary collaborations and community engagement. In addition, Olya is lecturing on MA Creativity at the Universit…

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Episode 2 - Shuvashish Roy, Head of Business, The Daily Star: News, Media and Business - Bangladesh 42:38

3+ y ago42:38

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In this episode, we are joined by Shuvashish Roy, a Chevening Scholar who is currently working as the Business Head of The Daily Star, Bangladesh’s most circulated English daily. Some questions explored include, ‘When we hear people using abstract language, are we more likely to respect them?’, ‘How important is context in determining whether we us…

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