Since the day he was old enough, Jeremy knew he was different. A mix of Indigenous and white heritage, he has experienced life through both vantage points – as well as the stereotypes. Join 19-year-old Jeremy Ratt on a journey of self discovery as he seeks to understand his roots and all of the distinct “pieces” that form who he is today.
Bonus: How to celebrate National Indigenous People’s Day all summer long
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14 Aug 2021
S2 E5: Reciprocity and strength in sharing stories
Jeremy sits down in a talking circle to further discuss identity, lateral kindness, healing and the importance of doing the work of finding out who you are. And just a warning, this episode contains language that some listeners may find offensive.
13 Aug 2021
S2 E4: Community
The search to find and understand your identity can come in many places, both physical and emotional. Jeremy learns about how language, home, play, food and service can all impact someone’s journey.
12 Aug 2021
S2 E3: Healing
Art and healing weave throughout Jeremy’s story. But how do those themes shape who we are? We move toward that answer through music and family roots.
11 Aug 2021
S2 E2: How we got here and where we go?
The concept of lateral kindness is brought to Jeremy as a way to explore one’s own identity and offer support to Indigenous urban youths. Meanwhile, Jeremy’s mother, Carmen, checks in.
10 Aug 2021
S2 E1: From yearning to learning
Jeremy’s identity journey evolves from one journey to an exchange of journeys through a discussion with a listener who reached out after season one. Their conversation centres around the question “what does it mean to be Métis?
5 Aug 2021
Pieces Season 2 Trailer
After a profound period of growth, learning and listening, Jeremey's journey continues to a place of story sharing, reflection and a look toward the future in Pieces Season 2 -- arriving August 10th.
18 Feb 2021
Episode Five - I Am…
After a raw conversation with his father and a separate lesson from his mentor, Jeremy looks to his future with the resolve to stay creative in spite of past experiences. He comes to a chaptered conclusion of who he is -- and who he wants to be.
17 Feb 2021
Episode Four - Run Another Take
An intergenerational trauma specialist and a former acting school instructor help Jeremy explore the struggles of being defined as a “survivor.”
16 Feb 2021
Episode Three - Identity 101
Indigenous advocates help Jeremy remember his safe space that was once middle school. A moment of hope and learning about the weight and importance of being partially Indigenous follows.
15 Feb 2021
Episode Two - Stereotypes and Shame
The memory of a racist cartoon weighs heavily on Jeremy’s youth, so he sets about carving a new image in his own mind. In doing so, a new world of Indigenous culture is unlocked by past mentors and a community of content creators.
14 Feb 2021
Episode One - Who am I?
Jeremy and his mother Carmen reflect on how Jeremy’s nomadic upbringing and Carmen’s memories of her father influenced Jeremy’s worldview. While embarking on his identity journey, Jeremy starts to pray to his late grandfather for guidance in search of himself.
26 Jan 2021
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