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In this episode (#2 of 2 post-season reflections), Journeys producers Alyson and Lois turn the tables around to interview the host Ryan Neepin, inviting him to reflect on his own journey into Indigenous education, what this podcast has taught him, and how being both the host for this series and an educator and researcher has shaped his thinking and practice.

In this episode (1 of 2 post-season reflections), our team sits down to reflect on the experience producing Journeys for its first season. Host Ryan Neepin interviews grad student producers Alyson McMullen and Lois Boody to discuss our own learning journeys, how they informed the podcast, the learning we gained from various speakers, and connections to the broader work of Indigenous education.

In this episode, we hear from Prof. Graham Hingangaroa Smith about his journey, from growing up in a small town to conducting groundbreaking research on Kaupapa Māori—a transforming, Indigenous philosophical approach that centres on Māori ways of knowing, being, and doing as normal and valid, while simultaneously challenging the impacts of colonization. Guest Host: Dr. Huia Jahnke.

In Episode 5, Kiera Brant-Birioukov reflects on teaching as a calling, her dream of returning to the rez to teach, and the journey that led her through academia and tenure-track life. As she shares how listening to her body guided her toward a different path, Kiera also highlights the importance of community, reminding us that while each path is our own, we never walk it alone.

In the conclusion of this 2-part conversation, Ixchel Bennett reflects on her ongoing doctoral work, educational leadership journey, and experiences moving from an urban to a rural community. She discusses the importance of relationships with Elders and community members in guiding her work and shares insights into transforming Indigenous education from within.

In this episode—part 1 of a 2-part conversation—Journeys host Ryan Neepin is joined by Ixchel Bennett to discuss her journey with and through Indigenous education. In this first part, Ixchel shares her early journey: her student experience, the beginnings of her career, and the relationships and teachings that shaped her pathway and purpose.

In this episode, we learn from global perspectives on teacher education, the possibilities and challenges of bridging local contexts with global citizenship, and the power of transnational collaboration. Guest host Zayd Waghid (South Africa) invites sharing across continents from colleagues Angelina Weenie (Cree - Canada), Esther Kiaritha (Kenya), Patricia Houde (Mexico), Alexis Oviedo (Ecuador), and Karine Hindrix (Belgium).

From growing up in Kahnawake, to moving to Manitoba for sport, to teaching and entering academia, in this episode, Frank Deer joins host Ryan Neepin for a conversation on his journey and insights into transforming Indigenous education.

Welcome to Journeys: Transforming Indigenous Education! In this episode, your host Ryan Neepin shares what you can expect in this first season. Miigwech - Hai hai - Nia:wen - Thank you for listening!