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
Jun 30, 2025
Jun 30, 2025
21 min
Al shares his journey becoming a young adult, and shares wisdom on becoming a knowledge holder.
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.
Jun 2, 2025
Jun 2, 2025
22 min
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.
May 20, 2025
May 20, 2025
9 min
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.
Apr 14, 2025
Apr 14, 2025
45 min
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.
Mar 10, 2025
Mar 10, 2025
21 min
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.
Feb 23, 2025
Feb 23, 2025
16 min
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.
Feb 7, 2025
Feb 7, 2025
2 min
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.
Aug 21, 2023
Aug 21, 2023
39 min
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.
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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.