Native Origin Stories is a podcast that asks Indigenous creators: What’s your origin story? Like every superhero or villain, each creator has a journey that shaped who they are today. Through these stories, the podcast amplifies Indigenous voices, celebrates creativity, and highlights how cultural roots continue to inspire innovation in today’s digital world.
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On this episode of Native Origin Stories, meet our next guest - Jeremy Nelson, a Métis founder, lead designer and producer at Little Buffalo Studios, who is currently producing a game called Akiiwan: Survival.
Created and Hosted by Aretha Greatrix
Music by: Boyefran
Artwork by: JCat
Sponsored by Indigenous Screen Office in Partnership with Acast. Produced with the support of Roger Boyer.
For more information, visit nativeoriginstories.com (nativeoriginstories.com).
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22 Dec 2025
Heather Bouchier
On this episode of Native Origin Stories, meet our next guest - Heather Bouchier, a Plains Cree fashion designer, seamstress and artist, known for blending traditional Indigenous techniques with contemporary fashion.
Created and Hosted by Aretha Greatrix
Music by: Boyefran
Artwork by: JCat
Sponsored by Indigenous Screen Office in Partnership with Acast. Produced with the support of Roger Boyer.
For more information, visit nativeoriginstories.com (nativeoriginstories.com).
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
16 Dec 2025
Maritza Louis
On this episode of Native Origin Stories, meet our next guest - Maritza Louis, an Indigenous 3D and CG artist who has worked on major films and games such as GTA V and Spider‑Man: Into the Spider‑Verse.
Created and Hosted by Aretha Greatrix
Music by: Boyefran
Artwork by: JCat
Sponsored by Indigenous Screen Office in Partnership with Acast. Produced with the support of Roger Boyer.
For more information, visit nativeoriginstories.com (nativeoriginstories.com).
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
8 Dec 2025
Tammy Rae
On this episode of Native Origin Stories, meet our next guest - Tammy Rae a Cree vocalist and language advocate bringing her roots to life through her music and the hit Indigenous musical Bear Grease.
Created and Hosted by Aretha Greatrix
Music by: Boyefran
Artwork by: JCat
Sponsored by Indigenous Screen Office in Partnership with Acast. Produced with the support of Roger Boyer.
For more information, visit nativeoriginstories.com (nativeoriginstories.com).
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
1 Dec 2025
Georgina Lightning
On this episode of Native Origin Stories, meet our next guest - Georgina Lightning, a trailblazer who has been an advocate for Indigenous representation in Hollywood for many years. She’s one of the top writers, directors, and producers in the Indigenous film Industry.
Created and Hosted by Aretha Greatrix
Music by: Boyefran
Artwork by: JCat
Sponsored by Indigenous Screen Office in Partnership with Acast. Produced with the support of Roger Boyer.
For more information, visit nativeoriginstories.com (nativeoriginstories.com).
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
24 Nov 2025
Harley Knife
On this episode of Native Origin Stories, meet our next guest - Harley Knife, a Indigenous 2D Animator who has worked more than a decade in the animation industry, with studios like Yeti Farm Creative and Titmouse.
Created and Hosted by Aretha Greatrix
Music by: Boyefran
Artwork by: JCat
Sponsored by Indigenous Screen Office in Partnership with Acast. Produced with the support of Roger Boyer.
For more information, visit nativeoriginstories.com (nativeoriginstories.com).
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
17 Nov 2025
Hunter Cardinal
On this episode of Native Origin Stories, meet our next guest - Hunter Cardinal an Indigenous actor known for his role as Michael on the TV Show BET on Netflix.
Created and Hosted by Aretha Greatrix
Music by: Boyefran
Artwork by: JCat
Sponsored by Indigenous Screen Office in Partnership with Acast. Produced with the support of Roger Boyer.
For more information, visit nativeoriginstories.com (nativeoriginstories.com).
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
10 Nov 2025
Richard Van Camp
On this episode of Native Origin Stories, meet our next guest — Richard Van Camp, an award-winning author and mentor on Audible's Indigenous Writer's Circle.
Created and Hosted by Aretha Greatrix
Music by: Boyefran
Artwork by: JCat
Sponsored by Indigenous Screen Office in Partnership with Acast. Produced with the support of Roger Boyer.
For more information, visit nativeoriginstories.com (nativeoriginstories.com).
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
3 Nov 2025
Kisik Whiskeyjack
On this episode of Native Origin Stories, meet our next guest — Kisik Whiskeyjack (Cedar T), a Two-Spirit Indigenous model, advocate, and drag artist.
Created and Hosted by Aretha Greatrix
Music by: Boyefran
Artwork by: JCat
Sponsored by Indigenous Screen Office in Partnership with Acast. Produced with the support of Roger Boyer.
For more information, visit nativeoriginstories.com (nativeoriginstories.com).
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
27 Oct 2025
Shana Leigh
On this episode of Native Origin Stories, meet our first guest — Shana Leigh, the Indigenous Scream Queen! Join us as we talk about her world of horror gaming, community building, and advocacy as a Twitch and YouTube Partner.
Created and Hosted by Aretha Greatrix
Music by: Boyefran
Artwork by: JCat
Sponsored by Indigenous Screen Office in Partnership with Acast. Produced with the support of Roger Boyer.
For more information, visit nativeoriginstories.com (nativeoriginstories.com).
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
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