Tsilhqot’in Radio

Tsilhqot’in Nation

We are an Indigenous broadcasting group supporting revitalization and restoration of Tŝilhqot’in language and culture while building on the need to discuss relevant indigenous issues on a shareable platform to thousands across the country. As the Tŝilhqot’in Nation won Aboriginal Title in the Supreme Court of Canada- a first in Canadian history- we broadcast important discussions relevant to First Nations, Inuit and Metis across Canada.  

  1. Jul 23

    Health Yalhtɨg - Physical Fitness - Jacob Darlington

    Health Yalhtɨg (The Health Talk Podcast) is about supporting the health and well-being of our nation and the communities around us. It creates space for open conversations about important topics like mental health, chronic illnesses, and cultural healing practices, including the role of ceremony and traditional knowledge.                                             By bringing together traditional teachings and modern medical knowledge, the podcast aims to help our communities stay strong, informed, and connected. It’s about sharing knowledge, supporting one another, and helping future generations live healthy, balanced lives.   In this episode, we sit down with Jacob Darlington, a Community Health Representative at ʔEsdilagh First Nation. In the twelfth episode of Health Yalhtɨg, Jacob shares his inspiring personal journey of overcoming addiction and transforming his life through physical activity and healthy lifestyle choices. Together, we explore the powerful connection between physical wellness, mental health, and recovery, and discuss how activities such as fitness, sports, and spending time outdoors can support healing and personal growth. Jacob also shares valuable advice and practical tips for community members who may be struggling with addiction or mental health challenges, offering hope and encouragement for those looking to make positive changes in their lives.

    Health Yalhtɨg - Physical Fitness - Jacob Darlington

  2. Jun 30

    Health Yalhtɨg - Cyber Mental Health - Dr.Johanna Sam

    Health Yalhtɨg (The Health Talk Podcast) is about supporting the health and well-being of our nation and the communities around us. It creates space for open conversations about important topics like mental health, chronic illnesses, and cultural healing practices, including the role of ceremony and traditional knowledge.                                             By bringing together traditional teachings and modern medical knowledge, the podcast aims to help our communities stay strong, informed, and connected. It’s about sharing knowledge, supporting one another, and helping future generations live healthy, balanced lives.   In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Johanna Sam from Tl'etinqox, an Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology. Dr. Sam completed her doctoral studies in education, focusing on human development, learning, culture, and educational psychology. She has dedicated many years to working with youth and supporting Indigenous communities through research, education, and culturally grounded approaches to wellness. We explore the growing topic of cyber mental health and the challenges youth face in today's digital world. Dr. Sam shares insights from her research with Tl'etinqox youth, discussing the importance of land-based activities, cultural connection, and community in supporting mental wellness. Together, we talk about cyberbullying, social media, online gaming, identity, and the lasting effects these experiences can have on young people. Dr. Sam also offers practical advice for parents, caregivers, and community members on how to recognize these challenges, support youth, and create safe spaces where they can thrive both online and offline.

    Health Yalhtɨg - Cyber Mental Health - Dr.Johanna Sam

  3. Jun 30

    Health Yalhtɨg - Red Road River Recovery Centre - Judy Ventry

    Health Yalhtɨg (The Health Talk Podcast) is about supporting the health and well-being of our nation and the communities around us. It creates space for open conversations about important topics like mental health, chronic illnesses, and cultural healing practices, including the role of ceremony and traditional knowledge.                                             By bringing together traditional teachings and modern medical knowledge, the podcast aims to help our communities stay strong, informed, and connected. It’s about sharing knowledge, supporting one another, and helping future generations live healthy, balanced lives.   In this episode, we sit down once again with Judy Ventry to talk about an important new initiative, the Red Road River Recovery Centre project, in partnership with Red Road Recovery. In the tenth episode of Health Yalhtig, Judy walks us through the project in detail, including how it began, the funding behind it, the location and current construction status of the new center, estimated timelines for completion, the number of transitional housing units being developed, job opportunities, and plans for future expansion. Together, we talk about their goal of supporting individuals from all communities who are struggling with addiction through both modern treatment and traditional healing practices, including ceremonies. Judy also shares the message that addiction is not a choice, but a disease, and highlights the importance of family and community support in helping people find their path to recovery.

    Health Yalhtɨg - Red Road River Recovery Centre - Judy Ventry

  4. May 20

    Health Yalhtɨg - Mental Health - Part 2 - Ellen Williams

    Health Yalhtig (The Health Talk Podcast) is about supporting the health and well-being of our nation and the communities around us. It creates space for open conversations about important topics like mental health, chronic illnesses, and cultural healing practices, including the role of ceremony and traditional knowledge.                                                                                                             By bringing together traditional teachings and modern medical knowledge, the podcast aims to help our communities stay strong, informed, and connected. It’s about sharing knowledge, supporting one another, and helping future generations live healthy, balanced lives.   In this episode, we welcome back Ellen Williams, Team Lead for the Mental Health Department at the Tsilhqot’in National Government. In the sixth episode of Health Yalhtig, Ellen joins us again to take a deeper look into mental health and some of the challenges faced within our communities. Together, we talk about ways we can better understand what people may be going through and how we, as a community, can come together to support those who may be struggling or in need of help. This conversation focuses on the importance of awareness, compassion, and creating safe spaces for people to reach out and access support.

    Health Yalhtɨg - Mental Health - Part 2 - Ellen Williams

  5. Mar 2

    Health Yalhtɨg - Medical Emergencies - Geraldine Charleyboy Elkins

    Health Yalhtɨg (The Health Talk Podcast) is about supporting the health and well-being of our nation and the communities around us. It creates space for open conversations about important topics like mental health, chronic illnesses, and cultural healing practices, including the role of ceremony and traditional knowledge.                                                                                                             By bringing together traditional teachings and modern medical knowledge, the podcast aims to help our communities stay strong, informed, and connected. It’s about sharing knowledge, supporting one another, and helping future generations live healthy, balanced lives.   In this episode, we sit down with Geraldine Charleyboy Elkins, who was born and raised in Tŝideldel First Nation and currently manages an emergency medical response team serving Tŝilhqot’in communities and surrounding areas. She completed her Primary Care Paramedic training at the Justice Institute in Kelowna and has worked as a paramedic for 13 years. In the fourth episode of Health Yalhtɨg, Geraldine talks with us about how to recognize medical emergencies, what community members can do while waiting for EMR teams to arrive, and common situations such as cardiac arrest, accidents, allergic reactions, and drug toxicity overdoses. She also shares practical tips on being proactive by keeping important medical information written down and stored in a safe place for EMRs to access when needed.

    Health Yalhtɨg - Medical Emergencies - Geraldine Charleyboy Elkins

  6. Mar 2

    Health Yalhtɨg - Sweat Lodge Ceremony - Bruce Baptiste

    Health Yalhtig (The Health Talk Podcast) is about supporting the health and well-being of our nation and the communities around us. It creates space for open conversations about important topics like mental health, chronic illnesses, and cultural healing practices, including the role of ceremony and traditional knowledge.                                                                                                             By bringing together traditional teachings and modern medical knowledge, the podcast aims to help our communities stay strong, informed, and connected. It’s about sharing knowledge, supporting one another, and helping future generations live healthy, balanced lives.   In this episode, we sit down with Bruce Baptiste from the Tŝideldel First Nation, who is a Cultural Ambassador for Denisiqi Services Society and serves on Band Council for the Tŝideldel First Nation. In the fifth episode of Health Yalhtɨg, Bruce speaks with us about the sweat lodge ceremony and the mental and spiritual healing it can bring. A Residential School Survivor, Bruce, was introduced to sweat lodge ceremonies in 2010 and now helps organize ceremonies across Tŝilhqot’in communities and beyond, continuing a tradition that has supported healing in the Nation for generations.

    Health Yalhtɨg - Sweat Lodge Ceremony - Bruce Baptiste

  7. Mar 2

    Health Yalhtɨg - Men's Mental Health - Bruce Baptiste

    Health Yalhtig (The Health Talk Podcast) is about supporting the health and well-being of our nation and the communities around us. It creates space for open conversations about important topics like mental health, chronic illnesses, and cultural healing practices, including the role of ceremony and traditional knowledge.                                                                                                             By bringing together traditional teachings and modern medical knowledge, the podcast aims to help our communities stay strong, informed, and connected. It’s about sharing knowledge, supporting one another, and helping future generations live healthy, balanced lives.   In this episode, we’re joined again by Bruce Baptiste from the Tŝideldel First Nation to talk about men’s mental health. In the seventh episode of Health Yalhtɨg, Bruce shares different ways men in our communities can find support in their healing journeys, including through sweat lodge ceremonies, time on the land like fishing and hunting, and recreational activities such as sports. We also talk about how many men tend to keep their struggles to themselves, and how that can lead them down difficult paths. As a Residential School Survivor, Bruce speaks to the lifelong impacts of abuse and trauma, and the importance of finding healthy ways to heal, connect, and move forward.

    Health Yalhtɨg - Men's Mental Health - Bruce Baptiste

  8. Mar 2

    Health Yalhtɨg - Women's Sweat Lodge Ceremony - Dorothy Myers

    Health Yalhtig (The Health Talk Podcast) is about supporting the health and well-being of our nation and the communities around us. It creates space for open conversations about important topics like mental health, chronic illnesses, and cultural healing practices, including the role of ceremony and traditional knowledge.                                                                                                             By bringing together traditional teachings and modern medical knowledge, the podcast aims to help our communities stay strong, informed, and connected. It’s about sharing knowledge, supporting one another, and helping future generations live healthy, balanced lives.   In this episode, we sit down with Dorothy Myers from Yuneŝit’in, who brings decades of experience conducting sweat lodge ceremonies in the Tŝilhqot’in, after first becoming involved in the practice in 1979. In the eighth episode of Health Yalhtɨg, Dorothy speaks about the importance of sweat lodge ceremonies in supporting women’s mental, emotional, and spiritual healing. She also shares valuable teachings on the protocols women should follow when attending sweat lodge, including during important phases of life such as moon time, pregnancy, or after the loss of a loved one, helping ensure these sacred practices are carried out with respect and care within our communities.

    Health Yalhtɨg - Women's Sweat Lodge Ceremony - Dorothy Myers
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We are an Indigenous broadcasting group supporting revitalization and restoration of Tŝilhqot’in language and culture while building on the need to discuss relevant indigenous issues on a shareable platform to thousands across the country. As the Tŝilhqot’in Nation won Aboriginal Title in the Supreme Court of Canada- a first in Canadian history- we broadcast important discussions relevant to First Nations, Inuit and Metis across Canada.  

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  • Creator
    Tsilhqot’in Nation
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
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    Tsilhqot’in Radio