The Deadly Uncle Podcast

The Deadly Uncle Podcast was created as a safe space to connect Indigenous men and boys to their culture and communities. Join Curt Young and Trent Agecoutay as they talk to "Deadly Uncles" in the Indigenous Community.Each podcast promotes belonging and social inclusion to support the physical and mental wellbeing of Indigenous men and boys. This week Young and Agecoutay talk with Elder Eugene.Elder Eugene fluent of his Nakota Sioux language and is a respected member of the Powwow Trail as a drummer/composer of songs.This is the final episode of season 2 and included a special wrap-up conversation with Curt Young and Trent Agecoutay.

The Deadly Uncle Podcast was created as a safe space to connect Indigenous men and boys to their culture and communities. Join Curt Young and Trent Agecoutay as they talk to "Deadly Uncles" in the Indigenous Community.Each podcast promotes belonging and social inclusion to support the physical and mental wellbeing of Indigenous men and boys. This week Young and Agecoutay talk with Elder John Sinclair.John Sinclair is a recognized Cree Elder in Alberta, with roots in the Good Fish Lake First Nation, the Ermineskin First Nation and the Wolf Lake Metis Settlement. He has rights to conduct several Ceremonies, and has additional experience with counselling and program facilitation, including the Kairos Blanket Exercise. He is active in his community as a Pipe Holder, Sweatlodge Keeper, and public speaker. Family is very important to Elder John as both a father and grandfather.He was previously appointed to a number of Boards, including the Red Deer Native Friendship Society, the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) Regional Council of Elders and the CSC Regional Aboriginal Advisor Committee. He initiated a local Community Healing Circle and has provided Ceremonies and Indigenous Awareness training to the High School and College in Olds, Alberta. Elder John has also been a member of the Elders’ Advisory Committee for Child and Family Services in Red Deer, Alberta. Recently, he has been sharing his knowledge and Teachings through his writing, some of which is published by www.colouringitforward.com.Elder John was actively involved with CSC for over 20 years, beginning as a Contract Aboriginal Program Officer at the William Head Institution from 2000 to 2005 and then Bowden Institution until his retirement from his CSC role of Institutional Elder in 2021. His lengthy experience with the correctional system and working with Indigenous offenders, combined with his role as an active, highly respected Elder in the community has made him a valued contributor to the work of the Parole Board of Canada at Elder-Assisted Hearings throughout the Prairie Region since 2017.

The Deadly Uncle Podcast was created as a safe space to connect Indigenous men and boys to their culture and communities. Join Curt Young and Trent Agecoutay as they talk to "Deadly Uncles" in the Indigenous Community.Each podcast promotes belonging and social inclusion to support the physical and mental wellbeing of Indigenous men and boys. This week Young and Agecoutay talk with Nelson KaisowatumNelson Kaisowatum is First Nations (Cree/Metis) from southern Saskatchewan. His Father is Metis (French Canadian/Cree) and his Mother is Cree. Most of his years he was raised in Regina, Saskatchewan but spent the first of his year in Piapot First Nations, Treaty 4, just north of the Capital city.His mother (Marlene Kaisowatum) is a Residential school survivor and part of the 1960’s scoop. Only later in life would Nelson know the real story behind his mother’s experience in Residential School. Nelson recalls stories of both painful and redemptive memories of his mother’s time at Lebret Residential School in Saskatchewan. Part of Nelson’s story includes the early passing of his father, John Flammand (Broadview, Saskatchewan). The painful passing of his father leads to much of what Nelson does today, which is mentoring young adults.Using traditional story telling, he uses his personal story to reach out to young adults offering hope and healing. He recently moved from Regina, SK to Calgary, AB and now to Edmonton, AB. The hope is to establish a charitable not-for-profit organization that helps young adults with mental health issues. Nelson is all about mentoring. He has students across western Canada – Regina, Saskatoon, Edmonton, Grande Prarie, Calgary and Lethbridge. He regularly takes road trips, seeing these students, offering counsel, perspective and comfort.His story is one of hope – hope that changes lives.

The Deadly Uncle Podcast was created as a safe space to connect Indigenous men and boys to their culture and communities. Join Curt Young and Trent Agecoutay as they talk to "Deadly Uncles" in the Indigenous Community.Each podcast promotes belonging and social inclusion to support the physical and mental wellbeing of Indigenous men and boys. This week Young and Agecoutay talk with Walter MacDonald White BearWalter MacDonald White Bear is a Cree singer-songwriter, educator, and motivational speaker originally from the First Nation of Moose Factory, Ontario. Walter has been performing acoustic and flute music for many years.His music is a reflection of his personal journey as a First Nations person in Canada. Performance highlights include The Edmonton Folk Music Festival, The Chiefs Summit with Tom Jackson, The Dream Speakers Festival, The Mountain Song Native Theater, and the World Indigenous Peoples Conference on Education.Walter has shared his cultural knowledge with various audiences from correctional services to principals, teachers and students. He has been invited to give keynote speeches on a range of topics, including social services, justice, education, wellness and the environment.

The Deadly Uncle Podcast was created as a safe space to connect Indigenous men and boys to their culture and communities. Join Curt Young and Trent Agecoutay as they talk to "Deadly Uncles" in the Indigenous Community.Each podcast promotes belonging and social inclusion to support the physical and mental wellbeing of Indigenous men and boys. This week Young and Agecoutay talk with Thomas Martell.Thomas Martell is a member of Waterhen Lake First Nation. A Father, brother, nephew and Uncle. He has been working at the Red Deer Native Friendship society for 4 years mentoring youth and as a cultural helper. Over the past few years my team and has had the opportunity to assist several youths within the community. He believes he has an obligation to help the youth blossom and grow into strong individuals that will one day be leaders.Martell facilitated Wellbriety as well has worked with Legacy Link which is a program that works with elders and seniors and have done some event planning while maintaining and beautifying theAsooahum crossing property in Red Deer.In the past he worked in the Alberta oilfields for almost 20 years before making the change to work in the city with youth. He also investigates paranormal activities with an indigenous twist in locations close to or within Red Deer.

The Deadly Uncle Podcast was created as a safe space to connect Indigenous men and boys to their culture and communities. Join Curt Young and Trent Agecoutay as they talk to "Deadly Uncles" in the Indigenous Community.Each podcast promotes belonging and social inclusion to support the physical and mental wellbeing of Indigenous men and boys. This week Young and Agecoutay talk with Rob Gurney.Rob is a Two- Spirited proud father from Montreal Lake, Sask. Treaty 6. He advocates for Indigenous and 2SLGBTQA+ people. Rob started his substance use disorder when was 17 yrs old. He experienced being part of the 60’s Scoop where his culture was erased. He was houseless, lonely and felt hopeless. 12 years ago he made the decision to get help and has been sober/clean since then.Currently he is a social worker. His self-care includes Indigenous Ceremonies, going to the gym, dancing, camping, reading and volunteering. . He also does community work with the Edmonton 2 Spirit Society where he was honored with the title of “Regional 2 Spirit Warrior 2021- 2022”.

The Deadly Uncle Podcast was created as a safe space to connect Indigenous men and boys to their culture and communities. Join Curt Young and Trent Agecoutay as they talk to "Deadly Uncles" in the Indigenous Community.Each podcast promotes belonging and social inclusion to support the physical and mental wellbeing of Indigenous men and boys. This week Young and Agecoutay talk with Bill WardWard is a devoted and passionate First Nations recovery advocate with a specialization in comprehending the underlying factors that often drive addiction and other detrimental self-destructive behaviors. Bill is widely known for his profound ability to articulate the complexities with astonishing accuracy throughout all stages of the progressive disease of addiction and attracts listeners with his dynamic and passionate message of hope.He possesses the knowledge, skills, and discipline necessary to support individuals, families, communities and organizations to prevent the spread of addiction issues and to motivate change in those who are suffering, regardless of how severe the addiction. Bill is a dynamic teacher who promotes recovery through a holistic health approach."My life's mission is…I want to help as many individuals as possible to become more empowered, courageous and truthful so that they can help themselves and others in the pursuit of personal, family and social harmony. I want to share my life's journey of imperfections, struggles, challenges"

The Deadly Uncle Podcast was created as a safe space to connect Indigenous men and boys to their culture and communities. Join Curt Young and Trent Agecoutay as they talk to "Deadly Uncles" in the Indigenous Community.Each podcast promotes belonging and social inclusion to support the physical and mental wellbeing of Indigenous men and boys. This week Young and Agecoutay talk with Daryl AugerAuger speaks and understand Cree and English fluently and currently holds a position with Treaty 8 Nations of Alberta has worked on project that involved project management of the Treaty Land Entitlement Community Development Infrastructure Planning.

The Deadly Uncle Podcast was created as a safe space to connect Indigenous men and boys to their culture and communities. Join Curt Young and Trent Agecoutay as they talk to "Deadly Uncles" in the Indigenous Community.Each podcast promotes belonging and social inclusion to support the physical and mental wellbeing of Indigenous men and boys. This week Young and Agecoutay talk with Adrian Goulet

The Deadly Uncle Podcast was created as a safe space to connect Indigenous men and boys to their culture and communities. Join Curt Young and Trent Agecoutay as they talk to "Deadly Uncles" in the Indigenous Community.Each podcast promotes belonging and social inclusion to support the physical and mental wellbeing of Indigenous men and boys. This week Young and Agecoutay talk with Adrian PrudenPruden is a proud citizen of the Metis Nation of Alberta. He is a Husband and Father to three children, and is the Vice-President of Pentagon Freight Services Canada Ltd., an International Logistics company providing domestic and international import/export solutions to the Oil & Gas, Energy, Mining, and Agricultural sectors. He is a Co-Chair of the Circle Connections for Reconciliation Society, a grass-roots community driven organization bringing Indigenous and non-Indigenous people together in peace and friendship, to build relationships, learn the truth, increase awareness and work towards genuine reconciliation. He is also President of the Canadian Motorcycle Tourism Association, past President of the Airdrie Oilmen’s Association, and is an acting board member of various charitable groups providing strong leadership and support in several areas. The 2019 recipient of the Metis Nation of Alberta Humanitarian award and was honored with Knighthood in the Order of St. George in 2020 for the pursuit of the timeless tradition of chivalry by compassion and supporting works of charity. A proud family man who embraces his Indigenous roots and is a champion and strong promoter of Indigenous culture and heritage.

The Deadly Uncle Podcast was created as a safe space to connect Indigenous men and boys to their culture and communities. Join Curt Young and Trent Agecoutay as they talk to "Deadly Uncles" in the Indigenous Community.Each podcast promotes belonging and social inclusion to support the physical and mental wellbeing of Indigenous men and boys. This week Young and Agecoutay talk with Bill LeBlanc aka RellikBill LeBlanc, better known as RELLIK in the entertainment world, is an accomplished recording artist, performer, and radio host hailing from Edmonton. With a career spanning 2 decades and decorated with 11 awards and 35 nominations, Rellik has solidified his presence in the industry.Boasting nearly 1000 performances and five albums, RELLIK, a proud Métis, stands as a prominent figure in the Indigenous music scene.Renowned for his ability to blend genres and create distinctive musical landscapes, he is not only an integral part of the Windspeaker Radio Network but also the charismatic host of "The Tribe Drive" on 89.3 The Raven in Edmonton. Beyond his musical endeavors and radio commitments, RELLIK actively contributes to his community, embodying a true family man when he's not on stage or in the studio. Time spent with his wife and kids is a testament to his unwavering dedication to both his art and his loved ones.

The Deadly Uncle Podcast was created as a safe space to connect Indigenous men and boys to their culture and communities. Join Curt Young and Trent Agecoutay as they talk to "Deadly Uncles" in the Indigenous Community.Each podcast promotes belonging and social inclusion to support the physical and mental wellbeing of Indigenous men and boys. This week Young and Agecoutay talk with Sonny Strawberrii

The Deadly Uncle Podcast was created as a safe space to connect Indigenous men and boys to their culture and communities. Join Curt Young and Trent Agecoutay as they talk to "Deadly Uncles" in the Indigenous Community.Each podcast promotes belonging and social inclusion to support the physical and mental wellbeing of Indigenous men and boys. This week Young and Agecoutay talk with Tyler Two GunsTwo Guns from Tsuut’ina Nation, playing for over 30years, influences Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix, AC/DC, Metallica, Red hot chili peppers. 2018 album Tyler M Rockstate. Firefighter for over 16 years, currently the Fire Chief in Tsuut’ina Nation.

The Deadly Uncle Podcast was created as a safe space to connect Indigenous men and boys to their culture and communities. Join Curt Young and Trent Agecoutay as they talk to "Deadly Uncles" in the Indigenous Community.Each podcast promotes belonging and social inclusion to support the physical and mental wellbeing of Indigenous men and boys. This week Young and Agecoutay talk with Ty Lee Storm"Naatoyiigagatosi (Holy Star), Ty Lee Storm, is an Indigenous Artist from the Kainai (Blood) Reserve of the Southern Alberta Region of Canada. He is a Blackfoot multi-instrumentalist bringing Traditional Blackfoot Flute Music, & Blues-Rock to the Treaty 7 Territory.Ty Lee Storm's intuitive guitar playing soulfully encapsulates a lifetime of experience. He is a full-blooded Blackfoot musician, Blues artist and has toured the U.S. & Canada since he was 9 years old.With his current project Cadence folky, blues, and rock, and duo MJ & Ty have been playing all over YYC captivating crowds with their sound. Ty Lee Storm emerged on the YYC music scene in the beginning of 2023.”

The Deadly Uncle Podcast was created as a safe space to connect Indigenous men and boys to their culture and communities. Join Curt Young and Trent Agecoutay as they talk to "Deadly Uncles" in the Indigenous Community.Each podcast promotes belonging and social inclusion to support the physical and mental wellbeing of Indigenous men and boys. This week Young and Agecoutay talk with Theron BlackTheron Black has an Addictions and Mental Health Counselling Degree and a Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work. Theron recently completed his Master of Education Degree with the University of Calgary.Theron is a respected member of the Kainai First Nations (Blood Reserve) and an advocate for his people. He is passionate about speaking about issues faced by Indigenous people and supporting the change that needs to happen.Theron is currently working with Mental health & wellness through the arts in schools across southern Alberta. As well as working within the community facilitating healing through traditional arts.

The Deadly Uncle Podcast was created as a safe space to connect Indigenous men and boys to their culture and communities. Join Curt Young and Trent Agecoutay as they talk to "Deadly Uncles" in the Indigenous Community.Each podcast promotes belonging and social inclusion to support the physical and mental wellbeing of Indigenous men and boys. This week Young and Agecoutay talk with Bert CrowfootBert Crowfoot is the great great grandson of Chief Crowfoot, who is a signatory of Treaty 7. Bert has two Indian names. His Siksika (Blackfoot) name is “Kiyo Sta’ ah” or Bear Ghost and his Kwakwaka‘wakw name is “Gayutalas” or Always Giving. He was adopted by the Kwakwaka ‘wakw at a potlatch in 2008, by the late Chief Adam Dick.With a career spanning over 47 years, Bert has been a steadfast advocate for Indigenous rights, cultural preservation, and community development. His journey began in journalism in 1977, where he honed his skills covering sports, eventually transitioning from a freelancer for Native People newspaper, published by the Alberta Native Communications Society (ANCS), to a full-time employee.He rose through the ranks to become editor in 1981 and eventually left due tophilosophical differences. He started publishing the Nation’s Ensign newspaper in his basement in 1981 and left in 1982.In 1983, Bert founded the Aboriginal Multi-Media Society (AMMSA) which published several publications including Windspeaker (a national Indigenous newspaper), Alberta Sweetgrass, Saskatchewan Sage, Ontario Birchbark and Business Quarterly. Buffalo Spirit was supposed to be a Manitoba publication but evolved into a cultural and spiritual exploration of Indigenous spirituality within Windspeaker. Those publications later evolved into an online news service called Windspeaker.com.He is also the CEO and General Manager of CFWE-FM, a northern Alberta Indigenous radio network, CJWE- a southern Alberta-wide Indigenous radio network and CIWE-FM (The Raven 89.3) an indigenous radio station serving the Edmonton area.On Feb 29, 2024, the The Windspeaker Radio Network launched its tenth 100,000 watt transmitter, giving Alberta “One Million Watts of Indigenous Power!”Bert's many honors over the years include: the Tribal Chiefs Institute’s Life Time Achievement Award (2002); a Lifetime Achievement Award from the province of Alberta; Venture Magazine’s “50 Most Influential Individuals in Alberta” (2004); Venture Magazines “100 Entrepreneurs who built Alberta” (2005); nominated to CBC’s Alberta 100 list (2005), and inducted into the Aboriginal Walk of Honor in Edmonton (2006).Recognized as “Provincial Minor Coach of the Year” (1992); he coached Team Alberta women's softball at the 1993 Canada Summer Games in Kamloops, BC; and honored with an 2023 Achievement in Publishing from the Alberta Magazine’s Publishers Association.He received an Honorary Doctorate of Law degree from the University of Alberta in June of 2023. He was the recipient of a Backfoot headdress transfer from the leaders at Siksika First Nation in June of 2023.He was selected as the recipient of 2024’s Digital Publishing Leadership Award by the National Media Awards Foundation.The Aboriginal Multi Media Society is in the process of digitizing all of its media files including audio, video and photographic files (over 3000 total). These files date back to 1966 and will be available on a website in the near future. The project is called, “Digitizing the Ancestors.” Bert is a digital storyteller with an intuitive eye developed over the past 45 years as a professional photographer,

The Deadly Uncle Podcast was created as a safe space to connect Indigenous men and boys to their culture and communities. Join Curt Young and Trent Agecoutay as they talk to "Deadly Uncles" in the Indigenous Community.Each podcast promotes belonging and social inclusion to support the physical and mental wellbeing of Indigenous men and boys. This week Young and Agecoutay talk with Kyle NapierKyle Napier (Northwest Territory Métis Nation) is an instructor, researcher, and media-maker. He is a board member for Native Land Digital, and a sessional instructor at the University of Victoria, NorQuest College, and the University of Alberta, and has taught at Mount Royal University, and the Dechinta Centre for Research and Learning. He develops language resources, conducts research, consults, and collaboratively designs media. He is a doctoral student at the University of Alberta in Educational Policy Studies — Indigenous Peoples Education. He remains passionate about Indigenous language reclamation, including languages of his ancestry, including both Dene Dedlıne Yatı and sakâw-nêhiyawêwin.

The Deadly Uncle Podcast was created as a safe space to connect Indigenous men and boys to their culture and communities. Join Curt Young and Trent Agecoutay as they talk to "Deadly Uncles" in the Indigenous Community.Each podcast promotes belonging and social inclusion to support the physical and mental wellbeing of Indigenous men and boys. This week Young and Agecoutay talk with Creeson Agecoutay.Creeson is Nehiyaw/Plains Cree from Cowessess First Nation in Treaty 4 Territory in what is now called Saskatchewan. He grew up in Cowessess and was raised by his single mother Claudia before moving to Regina for university. For more than 16 years, he has been a host, local and national reporter in Saskatchewan, Ontario, and Nova Scotia with CTV News, CTV’s Indigenous Circle and CTV National News. Manitoba is now home for him working as a host/producer for APTN National News in Winnipeg. Creeson holds a degree in journalism from the University of Regina and has won numerous regional and national journalism awards, including for a number of stories he did on the impacts of unmarked residential school graves in his home of Cowessess in 2021.

The Deadly Uncle Podcast was created as a safe space to connect Indigenous men and boys to their culture and communities. Join Curt Young and Trent Agecoutay as they talk to "Deadly Uncles" in the Indigenous Community.Each podcast promotes belonging and social inclusion to support the physical and mental wellbeing of Indigenous men and boys. This week Young and Agecoutay talk with Stirling John. Stirling is an Ojibwa Inspirational Country Artist originally from the Saugeen First Nation Reserve in Ontario, now proudly calls Alberta home. Based just outside Edmonton, he is deeply involved with First Nation communities across Canada, particularly in supporting Indigenous youth. In 2022, Stirling focused his energy on recording a new project, drawing from his passions and commitment to community. The title track, “Where I’m Meant To Be,” reflects his personal journey and values. Stirling’s commitment to helping others extends beyond music. He is the first Ambassador to the Veterans Association Food Bank in Alberta and has established the Stirling John Foundation for Youth Empowerment, providing mentorship and leadership to young people. Over the last four years, Stirling has received numerous nominations across various prestigious awards, including the JUNO Awards, Country Music Alberta Awards (CMAB), Western Canadian Music Awards (WCMA), and Gospel Music Association (GMA).

The Deadly Uncles are back for another season! In this first episode, our hosts Trent Agecoutay and Curt Young share what they've been up to since the end of season 1.