Pieces

4.5 (157)
SOCIETY & CULTURE
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Since the day he was old enough, Jeremy knew he was different. A mix of Indigenous and white heritage, he has experienced life through both vantage points – as well as the stereotypes. Join 19-year-old Jeremy Ratt on a journey of self discovery as he seeks to understand his roots and all of the distinct “pieces” that form who he is today.

2024-06-21

Bonus: How to celebrate National Indigenous People’s Day all summer long

Today we have a special bonus episode for you from our sibling show Unreserved, a fearless space for Indigenous voices. Host Rosanna Deerchild is ready to Indigenize your summer with a tastemaker’s guide to the best books, movies, podcasts and more. More episodes of Unreserved are available at: https://link.chtbl.com/ZRi1BMNH

52 min
2021-08-14

S2 E5: Reciprocity and strength in sharing stories

Jeremy sits down in a talking circle to further discuss identity, lateral kindness, healing and the importance of doing the work of finding out who you are. And just a warning, this episode contains language that some listeners may find offensive.

1h 5m
2021-08-13

S2 E4: Community

The search to find and understand your identity can come in many places, both physical and emotional. Jeremy learns about how language, home, play, food and service can all impact someone’s journey.

38 min
2021-08-12

S2 E3: Healing

Art and healing weave throughout Jeremy’s story. But how do those themes shape who we are? We move toward that answer through music and family roots.

27 min
2021-08-11

S2 E2: How we got here and where we go?

The concept of lateral kindness is brought to Jeremy as a way to explore one’s own identity and offer support to Indigenous urban youths. Meanwhile, Jeremy’s mother, Carmen, checks in.

30 min
2021-08-10

S2 E1: From yearning to learning

Jeremy’s identity journey evolves from one journey to an exchange of journeys through a discussion with a listener who reached out after season one. Their conversation centres around the question “what does it mean to be Métis?

28 min
2021-08-05

Pieces Season 2 Trailer

After a profound period of growth, learning and listening, Jeremey's journey continues to a place of story sharing, reflection and a look toward the future in Pieces Season 2 -- arriving August 10th.

1 min
2021-02-18

Episode Five - I Am…

After a raw conversation with his father and a separate lesson from his mentor, Jeremy looks to his future with the resolve to stay creative in spite of past experiences. He comes to a chaptered conclusion of who he is -- and who he wants to be.

29 min
2021-02-17

Episode Four - Run Another Take

An intergenerational trauma specialist and a former acting school instructor help Jeremy explore the struggles of being defined as a “survivor.”

26 min
2021-02-16

Episode Three - Identity 101

Indigenous advocates help Jeremy remember his safe space that was once middle school. A moment of hope and learning about the weight and importance of being partially Indigenous follows.

31 min
2021-02-15

Episode Two - Stereotypes and Shame

The memory of a racist cartoon weighs heavily on Jeremy’s youth, so he sets about carving a new image in his own mind. In doing so, a new world of Indigenous culture is unlocked by past mentors and a community of content creators.

28 min
2021-02-14

Episode One - Who am I?

Jeremy and his mother Carmen reflect on how Jeremy’s nomadic upbringing and Carmen’s memories of her father influenced Jeremy’s worldview. While embarking on his identity journey, Jeremy starts to pray to his late grandfather for guidance in search of himself.

27 min

12 Episodes

Jeremy Ratt

Host

4.5

out of 5

157 Ratings

Thank you!

2024-11-10

Jules.A.

Thank you for sharing your journey of understanding and growth within yourself. Your story, and others stories were beautifully told.
Beautiful storytelling

2024-06-01

LJPlaura

Thank you for sharing your stories with us.
A Great Podcast

2022-05-26

sixtiione

I became a listener of this podcast because my teacher at VCC assigned us a big project, writing about Canada’s Indigenous peoples. Every time I listen to it, I learn something new. There were unpredictable coincidences in this podcast where Jeremy talked to a Métis man who claimed himself that he is queer and where Jeremy talked to his mother and said he would like to see her taking a vacation.
Please add to the first episode

2023-03-26

Metisjodi

I would really appreciate it if you would add to the first episode, the true explanation of who the Metis are. There is so much misinformation and I feel like this podcast is feeding into the miss information. Otherwise, I think it’s a great premise very important to be talking about mixed indigenous identity.

Since the day he was old enough, Jeremy knew he was different. A mix of Indigenous and white heritage, he has experienced life through both vantage points – as well as the stereotypes. Join 19-year-old Jeremy Ratt on a journey of self discovery as he seeks to understand his roots and all of the distinct “pieces” that form who he is today.