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.

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. With the support of the Edmonton Arts Council, we have successfully interviewed 20 “Deadly Uncles” and in episode 20 we sit down with Russ Nehiyaw.

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. With the support of the Edmonton Arts Council, we have successfully interviewed 20 “Deadly Uncles” and in episode 19 we sit down with Alec carton.Alec Carton (Ali Tapaquon) is a nêhiyaw First Nations and African person whose ancestors are from both Saskatchewan and Ethiopia. Alec is dedicated to the revitalization of Indigenous Ceremonies, languages, and ancestral ways of living. Through the advancement of Indigenous economic world views and the sharing of ancestral teachings, he believes that long term security for all can be achieved through sharing.

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. With the support of the Edmonton Arts Council, we have successfully interviewed 20 “Deadly Uncles” and in episode 18 Trent and Curt sit down with Rodger Ross.Rodger is a Multi-media Producer, trained Journalist and Indigenous Traditional Storyteller. He brings over 30 yrs of production experience in Radio, Television and Print Media as a Writer, Producer, Director and On-Air Personality. Rodger spent 9 yrs as a Cultural Facilitator with the Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Program administered by the First Nations University of Canada. His strength is his passion for every project he immerses himself in.

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. With the support of the Edmonton Arts Council, we have successfully interviewed 20 “Deadly Uncles” and in episode 17 we sit down with Robbie Daniels.

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. With the support of the Edmonton Arts Council, we have successfully interviewed 20 “Deadly Uncles” and in episode 16 Trent and Curt chat with Tyson Martell.

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. With the support of the Edmonton Arts Council, we have successfully interviewed 20 “Deadly Uncles” and in episode 15 Curt and Trent sit down with Actor Marshall Vielle.Marshall is an Actor, Director, Podcaster, and Drag Performer from the Kainai Nation in Southern Alberta. They are a recent graduate from the University of Lethbridge where they received their Bachelors of Fine Arts, specializing in Theatre Performance. They are especially interested in using theatre for community development, having been involved in various projects both locally and internationally aimed at using artistic practices to encourage social change. They work as an advocate for diversity in the performance sector, while also lending their creativity to several Queer Youth initiatives. Marshall is the recipient of the 2018 Theatre Calgary Stephen Hair Emerging Actor Award. When they are not acting, Marshall can be seen teaching as an Artist-in-Residence at Trickster Theatre or Improvising with Dirty Laundry.

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. With the support of the Edmonton Arts Council, we have successfully interviewed 20 “Deadly Uncles” and in episode 14 Curt and Trent sit down with Teddy Manywounds.Teddy Manywounds is a two-spirited person from the Tsuut’ina Nation. He attended Mount Royal University in Calgary and his studies lead him to New York City, where he graduated from Parson’s the New School For Design. He spent most of his adult life in New York City, until he returned home and started working for the Tsuut’ina Nation.Teddy currently holds the position of Director of Justice for G4 SNTTC. They strive to provide safe, respectful, equitable, and responsible spaces for our women and girls. Through sharing circles and moments of healing they want to elevate our voices though engagement in a matter that recognize our traditional practices.

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. With the support of the Edmonton Arts Council, we have successfully interviewed 20 “Deadly Uncles” and in episode 13 Curt and Trent Chat with Jason Bourgeois.

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. With the support of the Edmonton Arts Council, we have successfully interviewed 20 “Deadly Uncles” and in episode 12 Trent and Curt chat with Dwight Farahat.Dwight Farahat is the executive director at Tribe Artist Society. Their Vision is to create a world where all artists have a clear definite aim in life, feel powerful, have a supportive community, have access to resources, and are self sustaining. We believe this starts with having a healthy, professional space to call home.MissionHelping artists become their most powerful selves by providing access to Indigenous-friendly artistic spaces, education, coaching and mentorship.Core Values:Raw truthKindness and loveBraveryDedication to personal excellenceProfessionalism and integrityAccountabilityEmpowermentIndependence

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. With the support of the Edmonton Arts Council, we have successfully interviewed 20 “Deadly Uncles” and in episode 11 Trent and Curt sit and talk with Chief Cadmus Delorme from Cowessess First Nation.Chief Cadmus Delorme, a Cree and Saulteaux, is a citizen and currently Chief of the Cowessess First Nation. Mr. Delorme is finalizing his Institute of Corporate Director designation, received a Master of Public Administration from the Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy and a Bachelor of Business Administration along with a Certificate in Hospitality, Tourism and Gaming Entertainment Management from the First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv).While a student, Mr. Delorme served in several capacities within the student association, including vice-president and president, and also served as a student ambassador. In 2012, he was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for his student leadership and the hospitality he showed to Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, when they visited FNUniv in 2012. Mr. Delorme has also been named one of CBC Saskatchewan’s Future 40, which celebrates the province’s new generation of leaders, builders and change-makers under the age of 40. Chief Delorme worked as the Student Recruitment Officer for the First Nations University of Canada from 2013 to 2016 when he was elected as Chief.

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. With the support of the Edmonton Arts Council, we have successfully interviewed 20 “Deadly Uncles” and in episode 10Trent and Curt sit down with Wayne T. Jackson.Wayne Jackson is a nêhiyaw language advocate & revitalizer who’s desire is to promote the nêhiyaw language to be uplifted where our next generation has an opportunity to pass on to the subsequent future generations. Wayne works as the lead for the Bachelor of Arts in nêhiyawêwin at University nuxełhot’įne thaaɁehots’į nistameyimâkanak Blue Quills and am instructor. Wayne is also the Director of the nêhiyawê Cultural Institute & is promoting nêhiyaw language immersion as the best means of transmitting language & culture.

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. With the support of the Edmonton Arts Council, we have successfully interviewed 20 “Deadly Uncles” and in episode 9Curt and Trent sit down with Mat.Mathew Patenaude is from Buffalo Lake Metis Settlement a few hours north of Edmonton. He is a professional musician, program liaison for Victim Services with the Government of Alberta, and an active community member sitting on several boards and committees.

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. With the support of the Edmonton Arts Council, we have successfully interviewed 20 “Deadly Uncles” and in episode 8 Curt and Trent talk with Emil Starlight.Danit’ada (Hello), my name is Emil Starlight, I am Dene from the Tsuut'ina Nation. I am a filmmaker, photographer, graphic designer, audio producer, and content creator which is all housed under my company Limelight Multimedia.

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. With the support of the Edmonton Arts Council, we have successfully interviewed 20 “Deadly Uncles” and in episode 7 Curt and Trent talk with aspiring Bluegrass musician Zach Willier.Zach Willier is a 18 year old indigenous singer, songwriter and fiddler who comes from Sucker Creek First Nation but is currently based out of Edmonton where he is performing at many different events all over the city. In April 2022 he was asked by the Royal Canadian National Geographic society to represent Alberta at the launch for the decade of indigenous languages in Ottawa. In March 2023 he released his first album which includes nine of his original songs. Zach loves to bring back old songs as well as writing his own songs for performing, to showcase his own unique style of singing and playing.If you are in distress and need someone to talk too please reach out to the Hope For Wellness Help Line at 1-855-242-3310. The Hope for Wellness Help Line offers immediate help to all Indigenous peoples across Canada. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to offer: counselling crisis intervention Call the toll-free Help Line at 1-855-242-3310 or connect to the online chat at www.hopeforwellness.ca.

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. With the support of the Edmonton Arts Council, we have successfully interviewed 20 “Deadly Uncles” and in episode 6Curt and Trent talk to Tony about his journey from the streets of Edmonton back to his Culture.Tony - Toosick is an Indigenous recording artist, motivational speaker and powwow dancer. He grabs his audience’s attention with inspiring lyrics and catchy melodies as he tells real life stories of growing up as a young Indigenous male in the projects of inner city Edmonton AB. In his adult years he has made a real effort to reconnect with his Indigenous roots and works to draw attention to traditions, local communities and causes that he is passionate about such as the MMIW movement. He had the opportunity to perform at many venues like Wicked Woods Music Festival, Thunderchild Powwow, multiple community events & even the BMO Centre! This year he has taken many opportunities to speak to youth at schools and on reserves, telling his story with the hopes of inspiring them to dream big and create opportunities for themselves.

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. With the support of the Edmonton Arts Council, we have successfully interviewed 20 “Deadly Uncles” and in episode 5 Curt sits down and talks with Blair Gladue.Magoo Crew teaches youth about clean living, treating others with respect. Blair Gladue runs the Magoo Crew. He says his two-hour shows teach about clean living, staying away from drugs and alcohol and treating others with love and respect.“If you can change one person out of 100, who knows what will come out of it?"Blair Gladue

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. With the support of the Edmonton Arts Council, we have successfully interviewed 20 “Deadly Uncles” and in episode

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. With the support of the Edmonton Arts Council, we have successfully interviewed 20 “Deadly Uncles” and in episode 3 we speak with Indigenous Entrepreneur Darrell Brertton Jr.Darrell Joe Brertton is a member of the Saddle Lake Cree Nation. He's been dancing & traveling the powwow trail ever since he could walk. Darrell shares Aboriginal Awareness at school bookings and community events throughout the year within Edmonton & throughout Alberta. Darrell's passion is traveling the powwow trail across Canada & USA, as well as enriching, empowering, and educating everyday people to grow and multiply their money compared to collecting dust in the bank. Darrell actually won second place in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the World's Largest Gathering of Nations Powwow. He will showcase the pride he has for his culture, creating multiple sources of income, and putting people before profits.Darrell is on a mission to improve the communication gap between administration and membership for Indigenous organizations across Turtle Island. Darrell currently has over 35 Clients using the Communikit App technology, adding 2-3 new clients every single month because of the value the technology brings to the Nation and or Tribal Council.

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. With the support of the Edmonton Arts Council, we have successfully interviewed 20 “Deadly Uncles” and in episode 2 we talk with the owner of Tee Pee Treats Cuisine, Curtis Cardinal.Curtis began selling bannock out of his backpack at Edmonton-area powwows in 2010. Today, his bannock journey continues with Tee Pee Treats and an invitation for people of all walks to try a taste of the good life — the bannock life!

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. With the support of the Edmonton Arts Council, we have successfully interviewed 20 “Deadly Uncles” and in episode #1 We talk with Kirby Redwood.Kirby Redwood is Saulteaux-Cree from Cowessess First Nation and has called Moh'Kinsstis (Blackfoot for “the place where the two rivers meet”, the Bow and Elbow rivers) his home for over 45 years. Serving as a professional and volunteer in the social services sector for over 30 years, Kirby is a recognized and highly esteemed leader within the sector. He has experience in the areas of children services, adult education, cultural initiatives, and social services. Holding a BA in Justice Studies, MA in Leadership and MBA, Kirby values the role of formal education and the possibilities this path offers in relationship to his traditional ways of being. Kirby explains, “when we create ethical space between Indigenous and Western ways of knowing, we open the doors to personal and community wellness.”