Holly and Brenda are thrilled to welcome Dr. Michael Yellow Bird as our guest on this episode of pihtikwê. He is a proud member of the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation in North Dakota, and he is a Professor at the Faculty of Social Work at the University of Manitoba. There his research focuses on the effects of colonization and methods of decolonization, ancestral health, intermittent fasting, Indigenous mindfulness and the cultural significance of Rez dogs.
He is also the founder, director, and principal investigator of The Centre for Mindful Decolonization and Reconciliation at the University of Manitoba. Along with his many academic achievements, he is also the author of a number of acclaimed books including his most recent: “Decolonizing Pathways to Integrative Healing in Social Work.”
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Our Purpose
The purpose of our podcast series is to mobilize and share Indigenous Knowledge related to trauma repair, recovery from addictions, community survivance, and care across Indigenous communities in Canada. Our goal is to provide listeners with access to conversations about the lived experiences of First Nations psychologists and leaders in the mental wellness field. We will discuss how that relates to challenges and successes in navigating and working within systems of care, as well as strength-based and cultural approaches to healing for Indigenous people.
THE PODCAST EPISODES WILL DISCUSS TOPICS RELATED TO:
- Strength-based approaches to care
- Challenges and successes in the field
- Personal perspectives and experiences; and
- Analysis of the systems of care
