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Indigenous Vision Podcast
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Two aunties sharing and examining the world through the lense of an Anishinaabe and Blackfoot experience.
Indigenous Vision (IV) is led by an all-Indigenous team who work to "revitalize Indigenous communities - culture, people, and land - by providing educational resources through quality programs that promote well-being."
Based in Montana and Arizona.
Produced by Melissa Spence and Souta Calling Last
Indigenous Vision (IV) is led by an all-Indigenous team who work to "revitalize Indigenous communities - culture, people, and land - by providing educational resources through quality programs that promote well-being."
Based in Montana and Arizona.
Produced by Melissa Spence and Souta Calling Last
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With the not so great stats of pay inequity when it comes to Indigenous Women across Great Turtle Island, we remain hopeful for a positive future. Joining us this week is Kristen Upham, an extremely talented business woman who shares her knowledge and creativity with the world! Morning Star WomanVirtual Cultural Humility April 2026Dream Tipi 2026 Support our work by donating here: Indigenous Vision this Native American Heritage Month. Donate: https://www.indigenousvision.org/Subscribe to our Youtube channel!#MMIWarriors Self Defense information.Learn more about Indigenous Vision.Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.The IVPodcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision Executive Director, Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot Nation) and is produced by co-host, Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe Nation)
We're back from our first in-person Cultural Humility training on the Canadian side of the border and we couldn't be more humbled and honored to have shared two whole days with some amazing people from Treaty 7 and beyond at the Blackfoot Confederacy! Cultural Humility benefits all and our workplaces need it more than ever, register for our next virtual training that gets underway this April 21!Virtual Cultural Humility April 2026Dream Tipi 2026 Support our work by donating here: Indigenous Vision this Native American Heritage Month. Donate: https://www.indigenousvision.org/Subscribe to our Youtube channel!#MMIWarriors Self Defense information.Learn more about Indigenous Vision.Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.The IVPodcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision Executive Director, Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot Nation) and is produced by co-host, Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe Nation)
What we charge for our services as Indigenous facilitators seems to ruffle the feathers of some. Why is that? Join us for any one of our upcoming Cultural Humility trainings by visiting our site, the links in the show notes, or by following us on our socials!Treaty 7/Calgary Cultural Humility 2026Virtual Cultural Humility February 2026Virtual Cultural Humility April 2026Dream Tipi 2026 Support our work by donating here: Indigenous Vision this Native American Heritage Month. Donate: https://www.indigenousvision.org/Subscribe to our Youtube channel!#MMIWarriors Self Defense information.Learn more about Indigenous Vision.Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.The IVPodcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision Executive Director, Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot Nation) and is produced by co-host, Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe Nation)
Bullying is everywhere and we're determined to continue using cultural humility to face the bullying in our professional and personal environments. We've also announced our next MMIWarriors Camp for October 2026! Treaty 7/Calgary Cultural Humility 2026Virtual Cultural Humility February 2026Dream Tipi 2026 Support our work by donating here: Indigenous Vision this Native American Heritage Month. Donate: https://www.indigenousvision.org/Subscribe to our Youtube channel!#MMIWarriors Self Defense information.Learn more about Indigenous Vision.Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.The IVPodcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision Executive Director, Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot Nation) and is produced by co-host, Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe Nation)
First, we stand with Lily. Second, we love cultural humility and as and organization with a Blackfoot woman as the ED (Souta Calling Last) it's important to move with care, compassion, and courage to speak up when an ouch is committed. Our final episode of the year revisits the pretendian, defendian, and decedian conversation with a big splash of cognitive dissonance. Thanks for being here with us!Treaty 7/Calgary Cultural Humility 2026Virtual Cultural Humility February 2026Dream Tipi 2026 Support our work by donating here: Indigenous Vision this Native American Heritage Month. Donate: https://www.indigenousvision.org/Subscribe to our Youtube channel!#MMIWarriors Self Defense information.Learn more about Indigenous Vision.Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.The IVPodcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision Executive Director, Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot Nation) and is produced by co-host, Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe Nation)
Happy Winter season to you! Indigenous Vision is excited to get to work in Canada this January at our first in-person cultural humility training at the Blackfoot Confederacy! On this episode we share experiences on what it's like being Indigenous in the US vs Canada and how the harm towards the Indigenous population is perpetuated through 'scripting' in Canada specifically. Join us! Treaty 7/Calgary Cultural Humility 2026Virtual Cultural Humility February 2026Dream Tipi 2026 Support our work by donating here: Indigenous Vision this Native American Heritage Month. Donate: https://www.indigenousvision.org/Subscribe to our Youtube channel!#MMIWarriors Self Defense information.Learn more about Indigenous Vision.Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.The IVPodcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision Executive Director, Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot Nation) and is produced by co-host, Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe Nation)
As the IV team prepares for the first in-person Cultural Humility training of the new year, we're sharing some of the way we currently use cultural humility in our everyday lives moving through the compex systems of the US and Canada. See you next month in Calgary! Registration is open, visit our site to learn more.Treaty 7/Calgary Cultural Humility 2026Virtual Cultural Humility February 2026Dream Tipi 2026 Support our work by donating here: Indigenous Vision this Native American Heritage Month. Donate: https://www.indigenousvision.org/Subscribe to our Youtube channel!#MMIWarriors Self Defense information.Learn more about Indigenous Vision.Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.The IVPodcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision Executive Director, Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot Nation) and is produced by co-host, Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe Nation)
We're battling that familiar pretendian pain, the stress of protecting pictographs, and the frustration with harmful paradigms. Despite all this, we're thriving, living with the magic of the land, and locked-in to our work as we move closer to a New Year!Treaty 7/Calgary Cultural Humility 2026Virtual Cultural Humility February 2026Dream Tipi 2026 Support our work by donating here: Indigenous Vision this Native American Heritage Month. Donate: https://www.indigenousvision.org/Subscribe to our Youtube channel!#MMIWarriors Self Defense information.Learn more about Indigenous Vision.Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.The IVPodcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision Executive Director, Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot Nation) and is produced by co-host, Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe Nation)
Celebrating Native American Heritage Month but don't know where to being? Hit that play button and learn about the many ways you can support and celebrate Indigenous people this November and beyond.Treaty 7/Calgary Cultural Humility 2026Virtual Cultural Humility February 2026Dream Tipi 2026 Support our work by donating here: Indigenous Vision this Native American Heritage Month. Donate: https://www.indigenousvision.org/Subscribe to our Youtube channel!#MMIWarriors Self Defense information.Learn more about Indigenous Vision.Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.The IVPodcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision Executive Director, Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot Nation) and is produced by co-host, Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe Nation)
Our commitment to practicing self love begins with healthy relationships with family, friends, coworkers, acquaintances, community members, and romantic partners. Overlooking the red flags people are showing us can lead to psychological turmoil, frustration, stress, and even death. Treaty 7/Calgary Cultural Humility 2026Virtual Cultural Humility February 2026Support our work by donating here: Indigenous Vision this Native American Heritage Month. Donate: https://www.indigenousvision.org/Subscribe to our Youtube channel!#MMIWarriors Self Defense information.Learn more about Indigenous Vision.Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.The IVPodcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision Executive Director, Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot Nation) and is produced by co-host, Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe Nation)
As folks continue to mobilize across Great Turtle Island for all the reasons, when it comes to supporting each other how can we move with humility and respect? Treaty 7/Calgary Cultural Humility 2026Virtual Cultural Humility February 2026Support our work by donating here: Indigenous Vision this Native American Heritage Month. Donate: https://www.indigenousvision.org/Subscribe to our Youtube channel!#MMIWarriors Self Defense information.Learn more about Indigenous Vision.Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.The IVPodcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision Executive Director, Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot Nation) and is produced by co-host, Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe Nation)
As unprecedented times roll on we're committed more than ever to conserve, protect, and revitalize the land we've been stewarding for thousands of years; regardless of who is asserting claim to it.Treaty 7/Calgary Cultural Humility 2026Support our work by donating here: Indigenous Vision this Native American Heritage Month. Donate: https://www.indigenousvision.org/Subscribe to our Youtube channel!#MMIWarriors Self Defense information.Learn more about Indigenous Vision.Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.The IVPodcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision Executive Director, Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot Nation) and is produced by co-host, Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe Nation)
We're honoring our late Board of Directors President, Harley Bastien who made his journey home last week. Indigenous Vision continues to honor all of our relatives and relations who are survivors of Residential and Indian Boarding Schools, and all those who did not survive. Thank you to everyone who attended our retreat last month, we look forward to next year's event. Join us in Cultural Humility starting this October 14th, and in the new year in Calgary, Treaty 7 this January 22 & 23.October Cultural Humility Training!Treaty 7/Calgary Cultural Humility 2026Support our work by donating here: Indigenous Vision this Native American Heritage Month. Donate: https://www.indigenousvision.org/Subscribe to our Youtube channel!#MMIWarriors Self Defense information.Learn more about Indigenous Vision.Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.The IVPodcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision Executive Director, Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot Nation) and is produced by co-host, Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe Nation)
Our MMIWarriors Retreat is days away! This year's event goes down along Flathead Lake over the weekend of September 19th and features a jammed packed schedule of Self Defense Training from SBG Gym, Powwow Yoga & Breath Work by Acosia Red Elk, and a super exclusive performance from Black Belt Eagle Scout. This retreat is made possible by the Return to the Heart Foundation, G4GC, the Tides Foundation and all of the awesome volunteers! Limited space still open.October Cultural Humility Training!MMIWarriors Retreat 2025Treaty 7/Calgary Cultural Humility 2026Support our work by donating here: Indigenous Vision this Native American Heritage Month. Donate: https://www.indigenousvision.org/Subscribe to our Youtube channel!#MMIWarriors Self Defense information.Learn more about Indigenous Vision.Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.The IVPodcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision Executive Director, Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot Nation) and is produced by co-host, Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe Nation)
We're back! Thanks to everyone who's been showing up at our events this summer. The love and kindness has been pouring in. We hope you're having sweet summer moments and standing in all the joy. With fall approaching, we're gearing up for our MMMIWarriors Retreat, Youth Water Events, and more Cultural Humility! October Cultural Humility Training!MMIWarriors Retreat 2025Treaty 7/Calgary Cultural Humility 2026Support our work by donating here: Indigenous Vision this Native American Heritage Month. Donate: https://www.indigenousvision.org/Subscribe to our Youtube channel!#MMIWarriors Self Defense information.Learn more about Indigenous Vision.Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.The IVPodcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision Executive Director, Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot Nation) and is produced by co-host, Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe Nation)
Indigenous Vision was established on June 3, 2015! This week we're reflecting on our journey not just as a 501(c)(3) but as Indigenous Women who are growing into our next level of life. Thank you for supporting us!Enter the Dream Tipi Raffle! Indigenous Vision Spring 2025 Newsletter.Support our work by donating here: Indigenous Vision this Native American Heritage Month. Donate: https://www.indigenousvision.org/Subscribe to our Youtube channel!#MMIWarriors Self Defense information.Learn more about Indigenous Vision.Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.The IVPodcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision Executive Director, Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot Nation) and is produced by co-host, Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe Nation)
This month we're celebrating 10 years as a nonprofit! The official celebration goes down at the grand opening of the Bear Gulch Pictograph Visitor Center on June 28th. Your support means the world to us and all we work with. There's still time to enter the Dream Tipi Raffle or make a donation to support any one of our programs. Enter the Dream Tipi Raffle! Indigenous Vision Spring 2025 Newsletter.Support our work by donating here: Indigenous Vision this Native American Heritage Month. Donate: https://www.indigenousvision.org/Subscribe to our Youtube channel!#MMIWarriors Self Defense information.Learn more about Indigenous Vision.Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.The IVPodcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision Executive Director, Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot Nation) and is produced by co-host, Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe Nation)
Sharing our "why" we do the work in MMIW & MMIP spaces. This week of action we're noticing a stronger wave of support, hope, love, and communal efforts; that's something to celebrate! Protecting ourselves so we can enjoy a long life is serious work, but we're determined to make it joy filled AND impactful. Our MMIWarriors Retreat is happening this September and we're thankful to those who've helped make it happen! Donate to our programs to help us continue the work we do. All informational links below:Enter the Dream Tipi Raffle! Join us for Cultural Humility this May Indigenous Vision Spring 2025 Newsletter.Support our work by donating here: Indigenous Vision this Native American Heritage Month. Donate: https://www.indigenousvision.org/Subscribe to our Youtube channel!#MMIWarriors Self Defense information.Learn more about Indigenous Vision.Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.The IVPodcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision Executive Director, Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot Nation) and is produced by co-host, Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe Nation)
We're relieved to have our team members make it across borders this month, yet as we prepare for one of our biggest celebrations we are hopeful our Elders and other community members have positive experiences moving through the Land. We're minding our assumptions, moving with kindness, and sending extra love to everyone navigating the systems we live in. Thank you to everyone who will acknowledge National Awareness Day for Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women this May 5th.Enter the Dream Tipi Raffle! Join us for Cultural Humility this May Indigenous Vision Spring 2025 Newsletter.Support our work by donating here: Indigenous Vision this Native American Heritage Month. Donate: https://www.indigenousvision.org/Subscribe to our Youtube channel!#MMIWarriors Self Defense information.Learn more about Indigenous Vision.Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.The IVPodcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision Executive Director, Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot Nation) and is produced by co-host, Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe Nation)
Our Tipi Glamping package fundraiser is in full swing! Some are having a hard time believing we're offering an entire off-grid Tipi glamping package to anyone who enters our Dream Tipi raffle. Visit our website to learn about all the cozy fixings and furnishings that includes a solar generator with solar panels, a lounging area, buffalo rugs and of course the 20 ft tipi itself! Deadline to enter is June 10, 2025 - winner announced at the Bear Gulch Pictographs Visitor Center Grand Opening on June 14, 2025 - good luck! Enter the Dream Tipi Raffle! Join us for Cultural Humility this May Indigenous Vision Fall 2024 Newsletter.Support our work by donating here: Indigenous Vision this Native American Heritage Month. Donate: https://www.indigenousvision.org/Subscribe to our Youtube channel!#MMIWarriors Self Defense information.Learn more about Indigenous Vision.Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.The IVPodcast is hosted by Indigenous Vision Executive Director, Souta Calling Last (Blackfoot Nation) and is produced by co-host, Melissa Spence (Anishinaabe Nation)




