Suicide: The Other Pandemic
In the sixth season of Sacred Teachings, we explore the tough topic of Suicide from an Indigenous perspective.
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You Are Original
Mar 15, 2021 • 34:42
You Are Original, features an interview with Mira Martin, from the Maori Anglican Church of New Zealand. This episode wraps up season six about suicide prevention in Indigenous Communities. The responsibility for this devastating pandemic rests with all of us. We must all do our part to fight for justice…
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The Power of Music
Mar 8, 2021 • 30:03
How grassroots community-based music camps can make a world of difference. This season contains themes of Suicide that may be harmful or triggering to some audiences. If you, or someone you know is struggling mentally or physically, please contact The Canada Suicide Prevention Service at 833-456-4566 or send a text to 45645. Please…
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The Best Place
Mar 1, 2021 • 32:21
Peter Downie visits Alaska to learn about the power of listening from the Rev Anna Frank. This season contains themes of Suicide that may be harmful or triggering to some audiences. If you, or someone you know is struggling mentally or physically, please contact The Canada Suicide Prevention Service at 833-456-4566 or send…
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The Toll It Takes
Feb 22, 2021 • 27:57
Having lost her brother to suicide, Judith Moses reflects on the aftermath and the toll it takes on the family and community. This season contains themes of Suicide that may be harmful or triggering to some audiences. If you, or someone you know is struggling mentally or physically, please contact…
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I can hear you whispering
Feb 16, 2021 • 44:07
Chief Derrick Henderson, Erin Courchene and Linda Dorie from Sagkeeng First Nation talk about working on the front lines in their community.
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The Safest Place
Feb 8, 2021 • 33:19
Peter Downie interviews the Rev. Canon Debbie Royals who is Pascua Yaqui from Tucson Arizona. Debbie talks about the power of ceremony and traditional teachings and making the choice to live.
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A Blue Horse
Feb 1, 2021 • 34:17
Peter Downie interviews revered Elder and psychologist Dr. Martin Brokenleg about supporting young people to choose life.
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Looking North
Jan 25, 2021 • 39:13
Welcome back to Sacred Teachings, the original podcast series. Our sixth season, Suicide: The Other Pandemic, consists of eight episodes and features guest host Peter Downie. In this episode, Hilu Tagoona and Jack Hicks talk about the issue of suicide across Nunavut. This season contains themes of Suicide that may be…