23 episodes

Unreserved is the radio space for Indigenous voices – our cousins, our aunties, our elders, our heroes. Rosanna Deerchild guides us on the path to better understand our shared story. Together, we learn and unlearn, laugh and become gentler in all our relations.

Unreserved CBC Indigenous

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.6 • 500 Ratings

Unreserved is the radio space for Indigenous voices – our cousins, our aunties, our elders, our heroes. Rosanna Deerchild guides us on the path to better understand our shared story. Together, we learn and unlearn, laugh and become gentler in all our relations.

    Indigenous playwrights take centre stage

    Indigenous playwrights take centre stage

    “Humour is the WD40 of healing.” Indigenous playwrights are telling stories their own way – and it includes a lot of laughter! This week Rosanna explores what’s behind a shift in the theatre world that has Indigenous playwrights showing works on about a dozen of the biggest stages in Canada. They’re moving away from the early years of tackling mostly heavy subjects to telling stories that can be playful, unique, dark and funny.

    • 54 min
    Dance revolution

    Dance revolution

    Resistance and rebellion run deep in the history of dance in Indigenous communities. Margaret Grenier’s Gitxsan grandmother hid family items in her walls to protect important dance traditions from destruction. This week Rosanna speaks with dancers and choreographers about how they are reviving, restoring and re-imagining the art of dance.

    • 50 min
    Food and memory

    Food and memory

    For many Indigenous people, food memories are intricately tied to family, community and culture. Meet three Indigenous chefs who are using their food knowledge to transport people to the past and inspire Indigenous menus of the future.

    • 47 min
    Claiming space in the Great Outdoors

    Claiming space in the Great Outdoors

    Join us as we check out some birds, hit the halfpipe and prepare for the sugar bush. You'll hear how Indigenous nature enthusiasts are empowering others to get outside and claim space in the Great Outdoors.

    • 51 min
    2SLGBTQ+ Love Songs

    2SLGBTQ+ Love Songs

    There are a lot of love stories out there, but not everyone can see themselves in them. This week we hear from Trans, Queer and Two Spirit artists on how they’re pushing against heteronormative narratives in today’s love stories and love songs.
    So everyone can see - and hear - themselves in love.

    • 53 min
    Gentle book, giant impact: 10 years of Braiding Sweetgrass

    Gentle book, giant impact: 10 years of Braiding Sweetgrass

    It was an invitation to reconnect with the land, but Robin Wall Kimmerer's bestselling book ended up being more of a call to action. Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants is now ten years old. Robin tells us how her humble book of essays spread like seeds in the wind around the world, selling more than 1.6 million copies in the US alone. We also hear from readers and friends who were inspired by the book and took action in their own lives to change their relationships with plants, animals, rain drops...and each other!

    • 51 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
500 Ratings

500 Ratings

Newbie to work ,

Favourite show

My favourite podcast! Each episode makes me laugh and cry and I always learn something new. Thank you Rosanna Dearchild. You’re such a pleasure to listen to.

LolaMoose ,

Information needs updated.

The host is Rosanna Deerchild.

Canthearu! ,

taught me so much

truly an amazing podcast, Falen Johnson was a fantastic host and so is Rosanna Deerchild. Love the different topics, but can get a bit repetitive at times. Bring on the more unique formats!

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