Roots of Change

Jessie Loyer: Roots of Change (Season 2, Episode 7)

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 21:08:13 -0000

Host Phil Steinhauer-Mozejko welcomes Jessie Loyer, an academic librarian at the University of Alberta and a member of Michel First Nation in central Alberta. Jessie reflects on knowledge systems from both academic and Indigenous perspectives, exploring how media communicates Indigenous messages and the importance of information sovereignty. She discusses capacity building and the ongoing movement of decolonization and Indigenization, offering listeners thoughtful insights into how libraries and knowledge systems can serve communities in respectful, transformative ways.

Brenda Gunn: Roots of Change (Season 2, Episode 6)

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 21:08:12 -0000

Host Phil Steinhauer-Mozejko speaks with Brenda Gunn, Associate Professor in the Faculty of Law at the University of Manitoba and a proud Manitoba Métis woman. Brenda shares insights from her work at the university, reflecting on the distinctions between Aboriginal and Indigenous Law. She discusses decolonization, Indigenization, and capacity building, while exploring themes in academia that affect both Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities.

Dr. Alika Lafontaine: Roots of Change (Season 2, Episode 5)

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 21:08:11 -0000

Host Phil Steinhauer-Mozejko speaks with Dr. Alika Lafontaine, an anesthesiologist based in Grande Prairie, Alberta, and the first Indigenous physician to serve as president of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA). In this conversation, Dr. Lafontaine reflects on decolonization, Indigenization, and the role of Traditional medicine, emphasizing the importance of open, caring conversations and a shared hope for meaningful change.

Keith King: Roots of Change (Season 2, Episode 4)

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 21:08:11 -0000

Host Phil Steinhauer-Mozejko welcomes Keith King, a proud two-spirited Métis from Treaty 8 in Northern Alberta. Now a nurse and PhD researcher, Keith shares his work on HPV-related cancer prevention in Métis communities and his current role with the Métis Nation of Ontario on COVID-19 initiatives. He reflects on the progress of his research, the importance of capacity building, and the relevance of Call to Action 22, while highlighting how decolonization and Indigenization guide his work.

Dr. Max Liboiron: Roots of Change (Season 2, Episode 3)

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 21:08:10 -0000

Host Phil Steinhauer-Mozejko speaks with Dr. Max Liboiron, Professor of Geography and former Vice-President (Indigenous Research) at Memorial University in Newfoundland and Labrador. Raised in Lac La Biche, Treaty 6 territory, and from Red River Métis/Michif and settler roots, Dr. Liboiron has made significant contributions to both national plastics policy and Indigenous research. She has invented technologies and protocols for community monitoring of plastics and developed frameworks for fostering collaborative research collectives. In this conversation, Dr. Liboiron reflects on the intersections of science, governance, and Indigenous worldviews, sharing insights on decolonization, Indigenization, and the importance of capacity building and knowledge sharing.

Dr. Florence Glanfield: Roots of Change (Season 2, Episode 2)

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 21:08:09 -0000

Host Phil Steinhauer-Mozejko is joined by Dr. Florence Glanfield, Vice-Provost of Indigenous Programming and Research and Professor of Mathematics Education at the University of Alberta. A proud member of the Métis Nation from northeastern Alberta, Dr. Glanfield shares how mathematics, at its core, is about relationships—an approach that resonates deeply with her identity as an Indigenous person. She reflects on the importance of examining what we teach, and how her love of math stems from its relational nature. The conversation explores themes of decolonization, Indigenization, anti-colonialism, and capacity building, offering listeners a powerful perspective on how education can transform and connect communities.

Dr. Kim Tallbear: Roots of Change (Season 2, Episode 1)

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 21:08:09 -0000

Host Phil Steinhauer-Mozejko welcomes Dr. Kim Tallbear for a powerful discussion on “colonial soup,” ethical integration with communities, and the importance of working alongside scientists whose politics align with Indigenous values. She emphasizes that Indigenous knowledge is rooted in systematic data and explores how decolonization and Indigenization are reshaping both science and society.

Dr. Gina Starblanket: Roots of Change (Season 1, Episode 6)

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 21:08:08 -0000

Host Phil Steinhauer-Mozejko welcomes Dr. Gina Starblanket, Associate Professor at the University of Victoria’s School of Indigenous Governance. A Cree and Saulteaux scholar from Star Blanket Cree Nation in Treaty 4 territory, Dr. Starblanket discusses the Indigenous Governance Program, the Prairie Indigenous Relationality Network, and the importance of relationship building. She reflects on how Indigenous governance practices are reshaping political science and knowledge within the academy.

Lana Whiskeyjack: Roots of Change (Season 1, Episode 5)

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 21:08:07 -0000

Host Phil Steinhauer-Mozejko welcomes Lana Whiskeyjack, Cree visual storyteller, scholar, and arts actionist educator from Saddle Lake Cree Nation, Treaty 6. A professor in Women and Gender Studies at the University of Alberta, Lana reflects on whether we can distinguish between art and creation, how Western frameworks shape our work, and the importance of decolonization, Indigenization, capacity building, ceremony, spirit, and Indigenous curriculum effectiveness.

Dr. Kisha Supernant: Roots of Change (Season 1, Episode 4)

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 21:08:06 -0000

Host Phil Steinhauer-Mozejko welcomes Dr. Kisha Supernant, Director of the Prairie Institute of Indigenous Archaeology at the University of Alberta. A Métis/Papaschase/British teacher, researcher, and writer, Dr. Supernant shares insights from her archaeological fieldwork on burial grounds, community engagement, and capacity building. She also reflects on the importance of heart-centered practice versus head-centered approaches in her work.

Janice Makokis: Roots of Change (Season 1, Episode 3)

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 21:08:06 -0000

Host Phil Steinhauer-Mozejko welcomes Janice Makokis, Assistant Professor at the University of Windsor Faculty of Law and Advisor at Onion Lake Cree Nation. Teaching Indigenous Studies, Indigenous Law, and governance, Janice discusses the difference between Aboriginal Law and Indigenous Law, while highlighting connections with Indigenous communities and youth.

Dr. Shawn Wilson: Roots of Change (Season 1, Episode 2)

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 21:08:05 -0000

Roots of Change host Phil Steinhauer-Mozejko welcomes Janice Makokis, Assistant Professor at the University of Windsor Faculty of Law and Advisor at Onion Lake Cree Nation. Teaching Indigenous Studies, Indigenous Law, and governance, Janice discusses the difference between Aboriginal Law and Indigenous Law, while highlighting connections with Indigenous communities and youth.

Raylene Whitford: Roots of Change (Season 1, Episode 1)

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 21:08:05 -0000

The inaugural show kicks off with Raylene Whiteford (she/her), a Cree-Métis PhD candidate at the University of Alberta. She talks with host Phil Steinhauer-Mozejko about the confluence of her academic and professional careers and discusses her journey from urban life to corporate and academic pursuits, highlighting her work with the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board. Raylene also reflects on her diverse career, including working as a roughneck, and encourages others to take the long, enriching path, while informing us how her Cree-Métis culture remains a vital part of her worldview.