Between 2 Spirits
A podcast series for 2 Spirit people by 2 Spirit people
Episodes
44 episodes
Living Our Truth: Stories of Strength and Survival with Connie Merasty
In this episode, Willow Bearhead is joined by Connie Merasty, who shares her journey as a Two-Spirit trans woman navigating identity, community, and resilience. From early challenges to becoming a leader and advocate, Connie reflects on healing...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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1:16
Walking Together: Parenting, Allyship, and Supporting Two-Spirit Youth
In this episode, Willow Bearhead sits down with Jade Penner to talk about parenting a Two-Spirit child and the journey of becoming an ally. They share the importance of community, unlearning harmful beliefs, and creating safe, supportive spaces...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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56:37
Reclaiming Language: Nakota Revitalization and Healing
This episode features Willow Bearhead and Shay MacArthur discussing Nakota language revitalization, the impacts of colonization, and the importance of learning through community, patience, and kindness.
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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46:16
From Youth Council to Leadership: Building Community and Identity
This episode features Willow Bearhead and Owen Chester discussing leadership, community work, and the importance of culture and identity in supporting Two-Spirit youth.
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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28:48
Threads of Healing: Art and the Two-Spirit Journey
This episode features Willow Bearhead in conversation with Jessica Ma’iingan, exploring art, culture, and healing. They discuss reconnecting to Indigenous traditions, the role of art in mental health and sobriety, and the importance of communit...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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40:41
Walking in Two Worlds: Jordy Ironstar on Identity, Community, and Healing
In this episode of Between Two Spirits, Jordy Ironstar shares their work with 2SAS, supporting Two-Spirit youth and building safe, culturally grounded spaces through advocacy and community care.
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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43:29
Between Two Spirits: A Good Heart in Community
In this episode of Between Two Spirits, Tatiana shares her journey as a Two-Spirit trans woman, youth leader, and social work student, encouraging youth to take up space and show up as their full selves.
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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31:01
Teachings That Carry Us
In this episode, Daylyn Machinine shares teachings that guide his life, including the importance of ceremony and his relationship with the drum. Through stories of family and intergenerational healing, Daylyn reflects on how these teachings sha...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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49:47
Returning to Ceremony: Teachings, Medicines, and Safe Sacred Spaces
In this episode of Between Two Spirits, Ashley Wilson shares her journey into ceremony, teachings from her grandmothers, and her relationship with medicines. She reflects on creating safe, welcoming ceremonial spaces and offers guidance for tho...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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1:26:14
The Crown and the Community
Willow sits down with Miss Indigenous Canada 2025, Gena, to talk about their journey growing up Two-Spirit in Sagkeeng First Nation, the creation of Sagkeeng’s Two-Spirit powwow, and what their new role means for representation and youth.
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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1:00:21
Interview with Guests of the CBRC 2 Spirit Symposium
In this episode, Owen and Angelina of 2SiMS sat down with guests of the 2024 CBRC 2S Symposium to ask them all kinds of 2 Spirit Questions.
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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28:13
Growing Up Pow Wow with Akita Waditaka the 2SiMS 2nd Annual Traditional Powwow Ambassador!
In this episode Mars talks with Akita Waditika about growing up pow wow and more! Akita Waditaka is the 2SiMS 2nd Annual Traditional Powwow Ambassador!
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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27:51
2 Spirit Creativity with Jaime Blankinship
In this episode, Mars Eagle from the youth council talks with Jaime Blankinship about 2 Spirit creativity and more!
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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43:15
2 Spirit Fashion with Scott Wabano
In this episode, Shay Herold from the youth council talks with Scott Wabano about 2 Spirit fashion and more.
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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50:00
2 Spirit Self-Advocacy With Chase Campeau
In this episode, Skye Wilson from the youth council talks with Chase Campeau about 2 Spirit self-advocacy and what that can look like.
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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40:10
Bringing Language into Art and Career with Anita Landback / Athanasius Sylliboy
In this episode, Shayla Sayer-Brabant from the youth council talks with Anita Landback / Athanasius Sylliboy about the importance of language and how they incorporate that into their life and more.
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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1:18:31
2 Spirit Resurgence with Jaylene Tyme
In this episode, Skye Wilson from the youth council talks with Jaylene Tyme about 2 Spirit resurgence and more.
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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57:50
Life, Gaming, Social Media, and More with Kairyn Potts
On this episode, Tatiana Daniels from our youth council chats with Kairyn Potts about life, gaming, social media, and more.
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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59:17
Being your Authentic Self with Haley Robinson
In this episode, Mallory interviews Haley Robinson about being your authentic self.
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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30:02
Life Learnings with Jaris Swidrovich
In this episode, Adam interviews Jaris Swidrovich about his life learnings.
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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55:55
Indigiqueer Coffee Discussions
In today’s Between 2-Spirits podcast, Mal (they/they) from 2-Spirits in Motion youth council and Kohen (he/him) from Nishnawbe Aski Nation Oshkaatisak Council sit together and share their coming out story and what 2SLGBTQIA+ allyship can look w...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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28:48
Afro Indigenous Tea Talk
In this episode 2SiMS staff members, Angelina Perea and Imriel Bissnette talk about Afro Indigenous folx and the gifts they have, challenges they face and advice for 2 spirit kin.
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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14:18
5 (Iron) Star Beading by Jordy
In this episode, we sit down with Jordy Ironstar (he/they) who is from Cegá Kįnna (Carry the Kettle) First Nation and works at 2SiMS as the National Facilitator working on the Migration Patterns Project and Data Coordination. Youth ...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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54:53
Experiences of Sundance with Willow and Bean
In this episode features Willow(He/Him) from 2SIMS who works as the Co-National Post-Secondary Youth Council Coordinator who is interviewed by 2SIMS Youth Council Member Bean Fiddler (They/Them). Willow shares his experience about growing up wi...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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53:35
By Youth, for the Youth: Visiting with Angelina
In this episode we feature Angelina Perea-Rodallega (they/them) who is the National Youth Council & Podcast Coordinator for 2SiMS. Angelina shares with episode host, Lydia Toorenburgh (they/them), about some of the challenges they experienc...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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39:58