Disclaimer… I get emotional and cry through the talking (there's a curse word or two); get into some difficult conversations like suicide and injustices towards Indigenous People on the very same lands where our parents, grandparents and relatives sought refuge and opportunities. Yes, in my opinion, it's all connected.

Thank you de todo corazon once again for lending me your ears, time and attention <3 Please take a moment to answer the questions, if you are listening from #Spotify; I hope at least half of you enjoyed this episode :P

The title is pretty self explanatory and it is 1 hour and 15 mins long so I won't write a bunch of shenanigans here; I promise, even if you gotta break it up into two 37 min sessions or so, it'll be worth it!!

As promised, I have included a few links for ya'll who are interested with respect to learning more about Indigenous issues and awareness around National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Orange Shirt Day and ongoing injustices that they are currently (and have been for numerous years) experiencing.

Information to links and articles

• NDTR and OSD links on background
  https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/national-day-truth-reconciliation.html
  
• Forced Sterilization of Indigenous Womyn in canada
  https://nwac.ca/policy/forced-sterilization
  
• Link related to food insecurities in rural communities in canada
  https://www.businessinsider.com/food-prices-high-northern-canada-2017-9
  
• Nestle - "What is happening with water and Indigenous communities?"
  Article 1: https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/makasa-looking-horse-clean-water-access-canada/
  Article 2: https://www.theguardian.com/global/2018/oct/04/ontario-six-nations-nestle-running-water
  
• IG handle for Dr. Pam Palmater - a Mi'kmaq lawyer, professor, activist and an associate professor and the academic director of the Centre for Indigenous Governance at the Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly known as "Ryerson University"). She has been recognized from the community by numerous awards and has even appeared on APTN, CBC and CTV.
  I encourage y'all to follow her to learn more about Indigenous issues across Canada.
  https://www.instagram.com/pam_palmater/?hl=en