Peyakôskân, pronounced Paya-gos-gon, is a Cree word meaning ”One Family, One Bond, One Nation.” The Peyakôskân Podcast is a multicultural youth-led production team. The team conducts research, interviews, and youth-led discussions while building awareness of issues affecting society and the economy related to culture and ethnicity. By working together and interviewing community experts, Elders, and Knowledge-Keepers, the Peyakôskân Podcast provides learning opportunities for all participants, listeners and viewers to build awareness around language, truth & reconciliation, systemic racism, discrimination, and allyship. Through oral tradition, we can build awareness, shift perspectives and create a better world for the next generation.
Episodes
Monday Jun 02, 2025
Monday Jun 02, 2025
Al Crawford comes in to share Cree teachings about the drum, language and wisdom. Stay Tuned for Part 2
Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests are their own and do not reflect the official stance of GPFC's Peyakoskan Podcast. We aim to provide a platform for diverse perspectives.
Tuesday May 20, 2025
Tuesday May 20, 2025
Bernadette Smith came to share medicines at our youth camp. We did a live interview at the camp, and Bernadette shares with us her journey with Dene language and culture.
Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests are their own and do not reflect the official stance of GPFC's Peyakoskan Podcast. We aim to provide a platform for diverse perspectives.
Monday Apr 14, 2025
Monday Apr 14, 2025
Len Morrisette shares his storytelling journey with the Peyakoskan Podcast and insights to mindset and confidence as well as sharing how he blends Traditional Indigenous Storytelling with Modern Science for his show Water Worlds.
Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests are their own and do not reflect the official stance of GPFC's Peyakoskan Podcast. We aim to provide a platform for diverse perspectives.
Monday Mar 10, 2025
Monday Mar 10, 2025
Len Auger a vital knowledge holder in the community and GPFC President, shares his knowledge with the Peyakoskan youth-led team to shoot our very first Video Podcast. Len reflects on his life, shares history of the language, and gives wisdom to our listeners on how to become more fluent in their respective languages.
Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests are their own and do not reflect the official stance of GPFC's Peyakoskan Podcast. We aim to provide a platform for diverse perspectives.
Sunday Feb 23, 2025
Sunday Feb 23, 2025
Herman Sutherland a Nehiyaw from Northern Alberta, talks with Peyaksokan Podcast about the history of Hand Games and their personal story.
Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests are their own and do not reflect the official stance of GPFC's Peyakoskan Podcast. We aim to provide a platform for diverse perspectives.
Friday Feb 07, 2025
Friday Feb 07, 2025
In this special season 2 opener, we embark on a journey to explore the rich, diverse world of Indigenous languages across Canada. Join us this season as we dive deep into the stories, challenges, and triumphs of Indigenous communities working to revitalize and preserve our languages. Throughout this season, we’ll hear from linguists, community leaders, and cultural advocates, sharing their knowledge and experiences in the ongoing effort to keep these languages alive for future generations. Whether you're a language enthusiast or new to the topic, this season will give you a deeper understanding of the importance of language in shaping identity, culture, and connection to the land. Tune in for inspiring conversations that highlight the power and resilience of Indigenous languages.
Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests are their own and do not reflect the official stance of GPFC's Peyakoskan Podcast. We aim to provide a platform for diverse perspectives.
Monday Aug 21, 2023
Monday Aug 21, 2023
How do we address our personal bias? How does staying curious breakdown stereotypes, address prejudice and help eradicate racism? In this episode of the Peyakoskan Podcast, hosts Sammy Paquette, Tristan Paragas & Russell Willier sat down with Cecilia Mzvondiwa, Lawyer, Human Right Advocate, Leadership Coach & Author of the book, Beyond Tokenism, Embrace a Sense of Belonging and Stand Out as an Inclusive Leader.
Purchase Cecilia's book here: https://www.amazon.ca/Beyond-Tokenism-Embrace-Belonging-Inclusive/dp/1772775401
Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests are their own and do not reflect the official stance of GPFC's Peyakoskan Podcast. We aim to provide a platform for diverse perspectives.
Friday Aug 11, 2023
Friday Aug 11, 2023
This podcast episode contains sensitive content discussing trauma and mental health. We'll be addressing personal experiences and emotions that might be triggering to some individuals. While we intend to foster understanding and provide insights, we strongly encourage listeners who might be deeply affected by these topics to consider their emotional well-being before proceeding. If you need immediate support, please reach out to a mental health professional or a trusted person in your life.
When Tristan Paragas and I met for the first time after he reached out to me to be a part of the podcast, we both totally geeked out over our love of business Guru Gary Vaynerchuk as well as Dr. Gabor Mate and his work with trauma and the body. Tristan shared his incredible story with me and Matthew Hilkewich about immigrating to Canada at the age of 16 and why he was passionate about being a mental health advocate.
Resources
Canadian Mental Health Support
Philippines Mental Health Support
United States Mental Health Support
Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests are their own and do not reflect the official stance of GPFC's Peyakoskan Podcast. We aim to provide a platform for diverse perspectives.