Seventh Fire Podcast Native Youth Resource Centre

From Akwesasne Mohawk Territory, Mercedes Terrance is a traditional tattoo artist and Jared Jock is a quillwork and basket maker. On this episode we discuss making connections through tattooing, activism using Non-Violent Direct Action (NVDA), being gentle with ourselves & much more.

Zhaawnong is an indigenous Content Creator, Video Creator & Story Teller. On This episode, we talk about balancing western & traditional education, social media activism, as well as managing social media burnout & staying connected with the culture.

Mattmac is a blind Oji-Cree artist who writes, raps and produces his own music. Mattmac’s debut 20/20 gives his listeners a glimpse into the mind of a blind creative hoping to paint vivid sonic pictures of struggle, healing, celebrating love, family and life on the rez.

Welcome to season two of Seventh Fire Pod! So stoked to be back in the saddle and off to an amazing start with the Chelsee Petit of the indigenous streetwear store Aaniin! Evan and Allison chop it up LIVE from the drop-in floor during one of the NYRC's Maamawi Culture Nights!

Recorded earlier in 2021, we sat down with Qua and Grace from the venerable podcast Call Her Aunty. A "podcast from two Ojibwe chicks trying to live their best life in the city". We talk about how they came to podcasting and what their journey has been like. They gave us so much insight on how to run a successful podcast and what to keep in mind in doing the damn thing!

Anddddd we're back! Join Claire and Evan for our conversation with the Assinewe sisters. We talk about how they've managed to launch their brand during COVID and what keeps them inspired in their process.

Edie and Jacquelyn Assinewe are twin sisters who were born and raised in Toronto, Ontario. They are members of Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation. Both are full-time students studying business and fashion. They are bringing their passion to life with the creation of Assinewe Jewelry!