INDIGENOUS LED - Voices of Belonging

About INDIGENOUS LED - Voices of Belonging

INDIGENOUS LED Podcast uplifts Indigenous voices as part of a healing movement rooted in the sacred bonds between land, people, culture, and our more-than-human relatives. Guided by the wisdom of tribal knowledge and the leadership of Indigenous communities, this first season brings together conversations with co-founders, an ecologist, youth leaders, and a Kainai Elder—each sharing stories of belonging, restoration, and relational stewardship. These episodes center Indigenous-led conservation as both ancient and visionary—proof of Indigenous solutions to the planetary crisis we face. They carry the teachings of our Knowledge Keepers and amplify a shared commitment to rematriation, relational leadership, and restoring balance through the return of buffalo and the renewal of right relationships. Through this series, INDIGENOUS LED podcast host, Lailani Upham invites listeners into a circle of kinship and care—where healing land and people are inseparable, and where the voices of our communities guide a future rooted in reciprocity, responsibility, and collective belonging.

Publisher

INDIGENOUS LED

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

24 Apr 2025

Latest episode

24 Apr 2025

Latest episodes

4 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   24 Apr 2025

   Origin Stories

   Cristina Mormorunni and Ervin Carlson join story producer Lailani Upham to share the beginnings of INDIGENOUS LED and the movement to restore free-roaming buffalo across Blackfoot territory and beyond. Through personal stories and deep reflections, they explore how buffalo rematriation is rooted in cultural responsibility, ecological balance, and spiritual connection. This episode highlights the power of Indigenous storytelling to heal relationships—with land, community, and our more-than-hum...

2. 

   24 Apr 2025

   Empowering Indigenous Youth

   At Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park, Youth Programs Manager Sarah Little Bear shares how seasonal camps are cultivating the next generation of land stewards. Designed to deepen Native youth’s ecological and cultural knowledge, these gatherings foster belonging, ceremony, and intergenerational connection. Youth voices—including Ethan Running Crane—reflect on the role of culture, mentorship, and collective memory in shaping a future rooted in responsibility. This episode honors youth as vital...

3. 

   24 Apr 2025

   Braided Science

   Ecologist Stephanie Barron reflects on her journey bridging Western science with Indigenous knowledge systems rooted in relational stewardship. With a background in botany, wildlife, and environmental education, she reflects on how Indigenous mentorship guided her toward a more holistic, land-based approach. From carnivore stories to lessons from beavers and bison, this episode uplifts the power of decolonial science and storytelling to restore balance, renew kinship, and heal relationships w...

4. 

   24 Apr 2025

   Elder Wisdom for the Future

   Kainai Elder Shane Little Bear shares teachings rooted in love, ceremony, and the living knowledge passed down by his grandparents. Raised in a close-knit Blackfoot community, he reflects on the healing power of horses, the sacred role of buffalo, and the everyday practices that restore balance. Through stories of land, kinship, and cultural continuity, Shane calls on youth to reclaim language, connect with elders, and carry forward the teachings that sustain our collective future. Music: D...

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YouTube views

4,328

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 47 / 100

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Quality

66

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

0

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