Interior Voices IH Aboriginal Health and Wellness

In a can't-miss episode for fans of the podcast, hosts Jade Chaboyer-Kondra and Nicole Taylor-Sterritt challenge three of Interior Voices' self-proclaimed biggest fans to a trivia contest based on previous episodes from this season! Listen to Natalie Daniels, Indigenous cultural safety and practice lead, Darcy Doberstein, manager, strategy and accountability, Indigenous Partnerships, and Becca Britton, Métis health systems advocate, show off their podcast knowledge for a chance at the crown. 
Relive the best of the season, with fun, laughter, and conversation about the important themes and learnings Interior Voices brought to life in 2023. Are you an avid listener? We encourage you to play along!
As the fifth season draws to a close, we also acknowledge the work and legacy of two individuals who have been integral to Interior Voices throughout the years. 
Beth Blew, one of the original co-founders of the podcast, edited Interior Voices for 4.5 seasons in addion to marketing the podcast. Her behind-the-scenes contributions allowed it to flourish and grow, to become the podcast it is today. 
We also acknowledge Jody Wagner, one of our excellent hosts. Jody recently took a new position within Interior Health and will no longer be working as a host of the podcast - but her insight, creative ideas, and compelling questions will leave a legacy. 
Have you enjoyed this trip down memory lane? Revisit Season 5 by listening to previous episodes: 
Season 5, Episode 1 – Peer Inclusion Project
Season 5, Episode 2 – Aboriginal Partnerships Leadership Team
Season 5, Episode 3 – Indigenous Health Emergency Management Liaison Tamara Sommer
Season 5, Episode 4 – Indigenous Nurses Day
Season 5, Episode 5 – Moose Hide Campaign
Season 5, Episode 6 – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Season 5, Episode 7 – Climate Change
Season 5, Episode 8 – Métis Nation British Columbia
Season 5, Episode 9 – Indigenous Foods in IH Facilities
 

On today's episode, hosts Nicole Taylor-Sterritt and Jade Chaboyer-Kondra sit down with Savanna Brown, Direction, Quality Standards & Initiatives, to learn how Interior Health has integrated traditional Indigenous food options into Interior Health facilities. 
The legacy of colonization in Canada can be felt through the systemic inequities that remain, such as the loss of traditional foods for Indigenous peoples - food which is integral to Indigenous culture. Through the Traditional Food Initiative, Savanna's work has started with her own learning and unlearning journey including a Ministry of Health led piloted learning journey to introduce Indigenous foods into health care. In partnership with the Support Services leadership team, she looks forward to collaborating with Indigenous community members to understand their needs and help create a menu that embraces traditional recipes and their history. 
Learn more: 
Home on Native Land, an educational site recommended by Savanna

On today's episode, hosts Nicole Taylor-Sterritt and Jade Chaboyer-Kondra sit down with Becca Britton, Métis Health Systems Advocate (Interior Region) for MNBC’s Ministry of Health and Eva Habib, the Métis Health Equity Manager from Métis Nation British Columbia, or MNBC.
In a compelling conversation, they discuss the history of the Métis, the importance of culturally safe and distinctive health care, and the working relationship between MNBC and Interior Health. This discussion was had in honour of Louis Riel Day, earlier this month.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone working in health care who wants to learn about Métis culture, history, and how to work toward achieving better health outcomes for Métis people. 
If you'd like to learn more about Louis Riel, check out these previous episodes of Interior Voices: 
Season 4, Episode 8: an interview with Métis historian Brodie Douglas
Season 3, Episode 8, Part 1: an interview with Debra Fisher, Director, Region 4 from Métis Nation BC
Season 3, Episode 8, Part 2: an interview with Dean Gladue, Director, Region 3 from Métis Nation BC

Interior Voices hosts Jade Chaboyer-Kondra, Jody Wagner, and Nicole Taylor-Sterritt recently sat down with Mary Jack, lead, strategy and accountability on the Aboriginal Partnerships team, to discuss National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. In a powerful and insightful discussion, they share how listeners can recognize the day, and learn the truth about impacts of colonization. 
This podcast includes themes related to residential school experiences. If you or someone you know requires immediate support or assistance, call a crisis line (available 24 hours, 7 days per week):
Indian Residential School Survivor Society Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419
KUU-US (Indigenous) Crisis Line: 1-800-588-8717
Métis Crisis Line: 1-833-638-4722
Interior Crisis Line Network: 1-888-353-2273
We encourage you to continue to learn, and unlearn, to move forward on the path of reconciliation.  Explore opportunities and resources to learn more:
Resources
View the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPPA) Learn about the Sixties Scoop Read the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Calls to Action Listen to Interior Voices, Season 4, Episode 7: Orange Shirt Day/ National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with guest Kukpi7 (Chief) Willie Sellars of Williams Lake First Nation Read the Moose Hide Campaign’s National Day of Truth and Reconciliation guide Our Host-Recommended Reading List:
Glen Jack experienced the horror of Kamloops Residential Schools. He’s been trying to get people to listen for 50 years by Andrea Woo, Globe and Mail Indian Horse by Richard Wagamese There, There by Tommy Orange Five Little Indians by Michelle Good 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act: Helping Canadians Make Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples a Reality by Bob Joseph Our Host-Recommended Watch List
Webinars from the National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health Kímmapiiyipitssini: The Meaning of Empathy, directed by Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers Survivors of the Red Brick School produced by Osoyoos Indian Band Little Bird Interior Health InsideNet Resources
Read the Indian Residential School Awareness Resource  View Interior Health’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day 2023 Toolkit for more information and resources Buy an orange shirt using the Aboriginal Vendors Guide Complete the Indigenous-Specific Antiracism Awareness (ISAE) series on iLearn View the Honoraria and Gifting Guide Read the Aboriginal Engagement FAQ for IH Staff Read the Interior Health Aboriginal Health and Wellness Strategy Get familiar with the Interior Health Safe Reporting Policy: it allows anyone to confidentially report anything they see as wrongdoing, including racism in the workplace.

The dangers posed by fires and floods are increasing each year. Earlier this summer, Interior Voices podcast hosts Nicole Taylor-Sterritt and Jody Wagner met with OKIB Chief Byron Louis and Kady Hunter, Climate Change & Health Lead with Interior Health. Their discussion focused on the crucial partnerships IH is developing with First Nations in response to the changing climate and its impact to our health and wellbeing.
Learn more:
IH Climate Change and Sustainability Roadmap 
 

On today’s episode hosts Jody Wagner and Jade Chadboyer-Kondra sit down with Moosehide Campaign co-founder Raven Lacerte and National Ambassador Dominic Paul.
How to Participate:
Order, wear, and share moose hide pins – Order pins Take part in Moose Hide Campaign Day on May 11, 2023 – Register Join the one-day fast  Recognition through the PSA learning Centre Organize your own COVID-safe event with your colleagues Wear your pin when meeting online Write a blog post or newsletter article Download signature blocks, meeting backgrounds etc Join us on April 12 for a Founders Webinar, 12pm – 1pm Learn more at moosehidecampaign.ca.