8 episodes

Northerned is a podcast that explores the unique and diverse culture of the Inuit people in Nunavik and the wider North. Hosted by Beatrice Deer, a musician and artist from the region, the show delves into the vibrant art, music, and lifestyle of the Inuit people. Each episode will feature interviews with new and old friends from the region, highlighting their art, projects, and perspectives on life in the North. Beatrice will also share stories from her own life, including her new baby, and discuss her thinking and values. In addition to showcasing Inuit culture, the show will also tackle important issues such as healthy lifestyle choices and suicide prevention awareness. And, of course, there will be plenty of dumb jokes along the way.
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Northerned Beatrice Deer Band

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    • 5.0 • 7 Ratings

Northerned is a podcast that explores the unique and diverse culture of the Inuit people in Nunavik and the wider North. Hosted by Beatrice Deer, a musician and artist from the region, the show delves into the vibrant art, music, and lifestyle of the Inuit people. Each episode will feature interviews with new and old friends from the region, highlighting their art, projects, and perspectives on life in the North. Beatrice will also share stories from her own life, including her new baby, and discuss her thinking and values. In addition to showcasing Inuit culture, the show will also tackle important issues such as healthy lifestyle choices and suicide prevention awareness. And, of course, there will be plenty of dumb jokes along the way.
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    Deseray Cumberbatch: Healing, Purpose, and the Spirit of Survival

    Deseray Cumberbatch: Healing, Purpose, and the Spirit of Survival

    Northerned kicks off its first episode with Arctic Winter Games veteran and multiple medal-winner Deseray Cumberbatch. Along with her co-host Tanya Innaarulik and guest co-hosts Christopher McCarron and Laurel Sprengelmeyer, Beatrice talks to Deseray about finding purpose, surviving grief, and how 'healed people heal people'. Tanya and Beatrice share their sobriety stories, and we learn about why Inuit Games are "all about survival”, and why all the cool kids are sober. {new paragraph} You can also watch the filmed version of this podcast here!

    Official website of the Arctic Winter GamesLearn more about Inuit Games here Beatrice briefly mentions the death of Joyce Echaquan - an Atikamekw woman who was subject to racist treatment by hospital staff, contributing to the cause of her death in 2021.Suicidal thoughts are mentioned in this episode. If you are in Crisis, call First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line at 1-855-242-3310 Toll-free, 24/7 for Mental Health and Wellness. If you are in Canada and need help now, call Talk Suicide Canada 1 (833) 456-4566 or text 45645 from 4 pm to midnight
    Beatrice's song History is featured in this episode, you can listen here:
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    Credits:
    Host: Beatrice Deer
    Co-Host: Tanya Innaarulik
    Guest Co-Host: Christopher McCarron
    Guest co-host and Show Notes Writer: Laurel Sprengelmeyer 
    Video edited by: Brian Stever 
    Photography (Intro stills) by: Christyna Pelletier
    Produced by: Jeremie Saunders
    Created and Produced by: Michael Felber

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    • 1 hr 18 min
    Lillian Putulik Chevrier: Beads of Identity and Roots Reclaimed

    Lillian Putulik Chevrier: Beads of Identity and Roots Reclaimed

    Beadwork artist Lillian Putulik Chevrier shares her experience of reconnecting with her Inuit roots after being adopted into a white family. Beatrice and Lillian talk about identity, belonging, imposter syndrome, and being "community-learned" instead of "self-taught". Tanya and Chris have words.
    Find out more about Lillian's art and beadwork here or on Instagram at @lilbeadwork
    Beatrice's song AANNGIQ is featured on this episode. You can listen to it here:
    Bandcamp
    Apple Music
    Youtube
    Spotify
    Credits:
    Host: Beatrice Deer
    Co-Host: Tanya Innaarulik
    Guest Co-Host and Technical Director: Christopher McCarron
    Show Notes Writer: Laurel Sprengelmeyer 
    Video edited by: Brian Stever 
    Photography (Intro stills) by: Christyna Pelletier
    Produced by: Jeremie Saunders
    Created and Produced by: Michael Felber

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    • 1 hr 36 min
    Adam Leith Gollner: Raw Beluga and Real Talk

    Adam Leith Gollner: Raw Beluga and Real Talk

    Beatrice, Tanya, and author Adam Gollner discuss Inuit superstitions, survival techniques, and celestial navigating over a plate of raw beluga. Tune in to hear about demons, depression, and to find out why 'boundaries are not bitchy'.
    Beatrice's song Free is featured in this episode, you can listen to it here:
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    Credits:
    Host: Beatrice Deer
    Co-Host: Tanya Innaarulik
    Guest Co-Host: Adam Leith Gollner
    Show Notes Writer: Laurel Sprengelmeyer 
    Video edited by: Brian Stever 
    Photography (Intro stills) by: Christyna Pelletier
    Produced by: Jeremie Saunders
    Created and Produced by: Michael Felber

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    • 1 hr 9 min
    Elia Lauzon: Inspiring Change and Unveiling Ancestral Secrets

    Elia Lauzon: Inspiring Change and Unveiling Ancestral Secrets

    Revitalize your hope for the future through our interview with Elia Lauzon, a young Inuit woman with passionate ideas about how small changes can make a big impact in our world. Also in this episode, Beatrice's true story of her ancestor who was a criminal cannibal.
    Beatrice's song Cannibal is featured in this episode. You can listen to it here:
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    Credits:
    Co-Host: Tanya Innaarulik
    Guest: Elia Lauzon
    Guest co-host and Show Notes Writer: Laurel Sprengelmeyer 
    Video edited by: Brian Stever 
    Photography (Intro stills) by: Christyna Pelletier
    Produced by: Jeremie Saunders
    Created and Produced by: Michael Felber

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    • 1 hr 37 min
    Jessica Robertson - The Quiet as Teacher

    Jessica Robertson - The Quiet as Teacher

    Beatrice finally reveals what it means to 'Get Northerned' in today's interview with Jessica Robertson, whose journey with childhood chronic pain led to her study of healing modalities and to co-founding Modo Yoga International. Beatrice and Tanya also delve into the shocking and tragic history of High Arctic Relocations in Canada and share new music from Juurini.
    Juurini's song “Anaanamma” is featured in this episode, you can listen here.
    Check out more from Juurini here.
    Credits:
    Host: Beatrice Deer
    Co-Host: Tanya Innaarulik
    Guest: Jessica Robertson
    Guest Co-Host and Show notes: Laurel Sprengelmeyer
    Video edited by: Brian Stever
    Photography (Intro stills) by: Christyna Pelletier 
    Produced by: Jeremie Saunders
    Created and Produced by: Michael Felber

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    • 1 hr 24 min
    Lisa Koperqualuk: Shamanism and Inuit True Crime

    Lisa Koperqualuk: Shamanism and Inuit True Crime

    Anthropologist, scholar, and political activist Lisa Koperqualuk takes Beatrice, Tanya and Laurel on a riveting ride through some of Nunavik's most famous true crime stories, covering clashes between Inuit Custom and Canadian Law along the way. The Inuit version of reincarnation, arranged marriages, and the transition from Shamanism to Christianity are also featured in today's information-packed episode.
    Lisa Koperqualuk's book: "Traditions Related to Customary Law in Nunavik"
    R.G. Moyle's: "British Law & Arctic Men"
    Bernard Saladin D'Anglure's book: "Cosmology & Shamanism"
    Lisa Koperqualuk's book: "Traditions Related to Customary Law in Nunavik"

    Beatrice's song “ILINNUT - a prayer” is featured in this episode, you can listen here:
    Bandcamp
    Apple Music
    YouTube
    Spotify
    Credits:
    Host: Beatrice Deer
    Co-Host: Tanya Innaarulik
    Guest: Lisa Koperqualuk
    Guest Co-Host and Show notes: Laurel Sprengelmeyer
    Guest Co-Host and Technical Director: Chris McCarron
    Video edited by: Brian Stever
    Photography (Intro stills) by: Christyna Pelletier 
    Produced by: Jeremie Saunders
    Created and Produced by: Michael Felber

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    • 1 hr 41 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
7 Ratings

7 Ratings

Northern G ,

Real Life in Nunavik

This is an exceptionally well planned and executed podcasts that highlights stories and insights into the people, life, perspectives and culture of Nunavik in a refreshing, inspiring and engaging way! I’m 6 episodes in and cannot wait for the next one! Keep it up team!! ♥️

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