See The Change

SeeChange Initiative
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See The Change podcast was developed as a creative extension of SeeChange Initiative; a space where the voices of community builders and changemakers are amplified. We delve into their stories and connect the dots between their lived experiences and what inspires them to take action.

  1. 2021-06-09

    14. Balancing activism and joy through an Indigenous lens with Morgan Tsetta

    Welcome to Episode 14 of See the Change Podcast. This is Part 2 of our conversation with filmmaker and activist Morgan Tsetta. In this episode, Morgan talks about going viral on TikTok with her Giant Mine videos, tells us about the women who inspire her, and reflects on the balance of Indigenous causes and Indigenous joy in film.   Morgan Tsetta is a Yellowknives Dene First Nation filmmaker and photographer, currently living on unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Watuth Nations, colonially referred to as Vancouver, Canada. With a passion for film, photography, and her Native culture, Morgan is committed to emphasizing the voices of Dene people, and the power of self-representation for Indigenous sovereignty. Connect with Morgan TikTok  Instagram Twitter Website  Toronto Star article Giant Mine Resources  Press Release: YKDFN Giant Mine Compensation Backgrounder: Giant Mine Monster Report: Summary of Research on the Establishment, Administration and Oversight of the Giant Mine and its Impacts on the Yellowknives Dene First Nation There is a Monster Under the Ground Giant Mine Monster Media: Interviews with local Dene elders Guardians of Eternity: confronting Giant Mine’s toxic legacy Filmmaker: Alethea Arnaquq-Baril  Artist: Chief Lady Bird SeeChange Initiative  Facebook Twitter Instagram Website CommunityFirst Micro-site

    19 min

  2. 2021-05-26

    13. From Hollywood aspirations to Indigenous storytelling & advocacy with Morgan Tsetta

    Welcome to Episode 13 of See the Change Podcast. This is Part 1 of our conversation with filmmaker and activist Morgan Tsetta. In this episode, we talk about her start in film and her turning point from Hollywood aspirations to Indigenous storytelling. We also discuss her advocacy for Yellowknife Dene in holding the federal government accountable for reconciliation for the historic Giant Mine.  Morgan Tsetta is a Yellowknives Dene First Nation filmmaker and photographer, currently living on unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Watuth Nations, colonially referred to as Vancouver, Canada. With a passion for film, photography, and her Native culture, Morgan is committed to emphasizing the voices of Dene people, and the power of self-representation for Indigenous sovereignty. Connect with Morgan TikTok  Instagram Twitter Website  Giant Mine Resources  Press Release: YKDFN Giant Mine Compensation Backgrounder: Giant Mine Monster Report: Summary of Research on the Establishment, Administration and Oversight of the Giant Mine and its Impacts on the Yellowknives Dene First Nation There is a Monster Under the Ground Giant Mine Monster Media: Interviews with local Dene elders Guardians of Eternity: confronting Giant Mine’s toxic legacy SeeChange Initiative  Facebook Twitter Instagram Website CommunityFirst Micro-site

    24 min

  3. 2021-03-24

    12. Facing federal failures in Nunavut and reflecting on 2020 with MP Mumilaaq Qaqqaq

    Welcome to Episode 12 of See the Change Podcast. This is Part 2 of our conversation with MP Mumilaaq Qaqqaq. In this episode we discuss facing federal failures in providing adequate housing, affordable food, and accessible healthcare in Nunavut, as well as the potential for solutions within communities. We also talk about lessons learned in 2020 and what's to come. Mumilaaq Qaqqaq (ᒧᒥᓛᖅ ᖃᖅᑲᖅ), is an Inuk woman, Member of Parliament, and human rights defender. Elected in 2019, she is one of few people to have given a speech in the House of Commons before being elected. Originally from Baker Lake, she now lives in Iqaluit, the capital of Nunavut. Mumilaaq has worked with Nunavut Tunngavik Inc., The Quality of Life Secretariat in the Government of Nunavut, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, Qulliq Energy Corporation among other organizations. Mumilaaq is fighting for adequate housing, clean water and food security in the North. Follow See the Change Podcast on Instagram Connect with Mumilaaq online Facebook Twitter Instagram Connect with SeeChange Initiative online Facebook Twitter Instagram Other Resources Inuit communities can beat COVID-19 and tuberculosis (SeeChange Initiative) Tuberculosis treatment in south takes Inuit from their families (CBC Archives)

    28 min
  4. 11. Speaking up in uncomfortable spaces and advocating for Inuit rights with MP Mumilaaq Qaqqaq

    2021-03-10

    11. Speaking up in uncomfortable spaces and advocating for Inuit rights with MP Mumilaaq Qaqqaq

    Welcome to Episode 11 of See the Change Podcast. This is Part 1 of our conversation with MP Mumilaaq Qaqqaq. In this episode we talk about what it's like to represent a marginalized community in Parliament, her advocacy for access to housing and healthcare for Inuit, and why she believes youth will play a central role in racial justice in Canada. We also hear about her personal connection the the federal TB response in the 1950-1960's. Mumilaaq Qaqqaq (ᒧᒥᓛᖅ ᖃᖅᑲᖅ), is an Inuk woman, Member of Parliament, and human rights defender. Elected in 2019, she is one of few people to have given a speech in the House of Commons before being elected.  Originally from Baker Lake, she now lives in Iqaluit, the capital of Nunavut. Mumilaaq has worked with Nunavut Tunngavik Inc., The Quality of Life Secretariat in the Government of Nunavut, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, Qulliq Energy Corporation among other organizations.  Mumilaaq is fighting for adequate housing, clean water and food security in the North. Follow See the Change Podcast on Instagram Connect with Mumilaaq online  Facebook Twitter Instagram Connect with SeeChange Initiative online Facebook Twitter Instagram Other Resources  Inuit communities can beat COVID-19 and tuberculosis (SeeChange Initiative) Tuberculosis treatment in south takes Inuit from their families (CBC Archives)

    38 min

  5. 2021-02-24

    10. Breaking down structural barriers to education through mentorship and solidarity with Mayumi Sato

    Welcome to Episode 10 of See the Change Podcast. This is Part 2 of our conversation with Mayumi Sato.  Mayumi is a Social Policy Researcher and recent Masters graduate from the University of Cambridge. She has been involved in research and policy revisions around anti-racism, gender equity, ageism, environmental justice and refugee and forced migration. She is also the founder of The Solidarity Library, a resource and knowledge hub for underserved communities and students.  In this episode we continue our conversation with Social Policy Researcher Mayumi Sato and deep dive into her observations on elitism in academia, her personal turning point for taking up space, and what inspired her to start her non-profit The Solidarity Library. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe, share with a friend, and follow our new Instagram @seethechangepodcast Connect with Mayumi online LinkedIn Twitter Instagram The Solidarity Library  Connect with SeeChange Initiative Website Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Credits Written, edited, produced by Tanya Ayala Music by Charles the Emperor

    24 min

  6. 2021-02-10

    9. Expectations vs. Reality of Humanitarian Work with Mayumi Sato

    Welcome to Episode 9 of See the Change Podcast. This is Part 1 of our conversation with Mayumi Sato.  Mayumi is a Social Policy Researcher and recent Masters graduate from the University of Cambridge. She has been involved in research and policy revisions around anti-racism, gender equity, ageism, environmental justice and refugee and forced migration. She is also the founder of The Solidarity Library, a resource and knowledge hub for underserved communities and students.  In this episode we talk about her formative experiences in academia, who she draws inspiration from, and how her fellowship work in Thailand forced her to see humanitarian work in a different light.  Connect with Mayumi: LinkedIn Twitter Instagram The Solidarity Library  Connect with SeeChange Initiative:  Website Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Instagram  Additional Resources:  Norman Finkelstein, Political Scientist Noura Erakat, Human Rights Activist Michelle Cho, Korea Foundation Assistant Professor at McGill University Research Interests: contemporary Korean film, media, and popular culture, theories of diaspora, post-colonial critique, film and media theory, affect studies, psychoanalytic theory. Map of Thailand, marking Bangkok & Chiang Mai Credits Written, edited, produced by Tanya Ayala Music by Charles the Emperor

    29 min

  7. 2021-01-27

    8. Taking the leap into entrepreneurship and building a socially conscious Indigenous cosmetic brand with Jenn Harper

    See The Change Podcast Episode 8, Part 2 with Jenn Harper. Jenn Harper is the founder and CEO of Cheekbone Beauty Cosmetics, a digitally native direct-to-consumer brand that is helping Indigenous youth see themselves in a beauty brand while using the concept of a circular economy in the brand’s ethos and in developing their latest line of products. Creating a new segment in the beauty industry – Sustainable Socially Conscious Beauty. We're picking up where we left off and getting into Jenn's journey into entrepreneurship, how community has been important since those early days of her business, and what inspires her innovation.  Subscribe to See The Change Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or find your favourite platform on Anchor. Connect with Cheekbone Beauty Website Instagram @cheekbonebeauty  Facebook @cheekbonebeauty Twitter @cheekbonebeauty LinkedIn Cheekbone Beauty Connect with SeeChange Initiative  Website Instagram @seechangeinit Facebook @seechangeinitiative Twitter @seechangeinit LinkedIn SeeChange Initiative Additional Resources  Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer Flare Magazine interview How I Built This podcast Credits  Written, edited and produced by Tanya Ayala  Music by Charles the Emperor

    36 min

  8. 2021-01-13

    7. The journey to unlearn colonial shame and reconnect with family Indigenous history with Jenn Harper

    See The Change Podcast Episode 7, Part 1 with Jenn Harper. Jenn Harper is the founder and CEO of Cheekbone Beauty Cosmetics, a digitally native direct-to-consumer brand that is helping Indigenous youth see themselves in a beauty brand while using the concept of a circular economy in the brand's ethos and in developing their latest line of products. Creating a new segment in the beauty industry - Sustainable Socially Conscious Beauty. In the first part of our conversation we deep dive into the experiences that shaped her; from unlearning colonial shame, growing through trauma, and how reconnecting with her family's history continues to inspire her business. Connect with Cheekbone Beauty Website Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Connect with SeeChange Initiative Website Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Additional Resources: Truth and Reconciliation Commission Reports:  In 2009, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada began a multi-year process to listen to Survivors, communities and others affected by the Residential School system. The resulting collection of statements, documents and other materials now forms the heart of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation. First Nations Child & Family Caring Society Recommended reading from Jenn: The Inconvenient Indian by Thomas King

    35 min
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See The Change podcast was developed as a creative extension of SeeChange Initiative; a space where the voices of community builders and changemakers are amplified. We delve into their stories and connect the dots between their lived experiences and what inspires them to take action.

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  • Creator
    SeeChange Initiative
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © SeeChange Initiative
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    See The Change