Speaking Haida: a Source of Power and a Journey of Healing
With less than five fluent speakers of the dialect left in the world, Jaskwaan Amanda Bedard’s life work is devoted to reawakening the Haida language.
This First Nations DJ Brings Powwow Step to the Dance Floor
DJ Shub is a Mohawk DJ and award-winning music producer from Six Nations of the Grand River. He is a major voice in Canada’s Indigenous electronic music community and considered the godfather of powwow step, which combines elements of traditional powwow sounds and electronic dance music.
This Food Truck Chef Shares His Culture with Indigenous Cuisine
Paul Natrall is the head chef and owner of Mr. Bannock, a food truck serving up an Indigenous fusion menu. He uses traditional Squamish Nation ingredients like juniper berries and smoked wild salmon in his offerings.
Ska-Hiish Manuel’s Success as an Engineer is all Thanks to His Indigenous Upbringing
Ska-Hiish Manuel is unabashedly excited when it comes to solving mathematic problems. It was his pure love for math that drew him to engineering.
This BC Hydro Employment Expert is Passionate About the Possibilities for Indigenous People
Even as a child, BC Hydro’s Sharon McLeod stood up for people, whether it was someone being picked on or someone who was at a disadvantage; it’s a quality that’s never left her. Now, Sharon has a career helping Indigenous peoples, by providing them opportunity and helping them overcome deep-rooted prejudice to achieve personal success.
I’m Two and a Half Feet Away from 25,000 Volts
When you’re keeping the lights on for an entire province, it can be pretty satisfying work.