Word Up

About Word Up

Richard Wagamese wrote that the stories we tell create the world we live in and when we share these stories we see each other. And when we see each other we can change the world. So Can we talk? And get to know each other so that we can learn from each other. Let’s start with me - I’m Erin Buchmann, the host of WordUp the podcast that I hope you will be listening to and I’m the Indigeous Instructional Coach for District School Board Ontario North East. I’m not Indigenous. I start with this because I want to make sure that you understand that when I say - we are all in this together - you know that I am learning with you through this podcast. Because we are all in this together as we learn about our collective history and prepare our youth to create a new future story. Because talking reminds of who we are and who we might become. Because words matter. They shape how we think about each other and ourselves. And what we think shapes how we act. Because we can do better. And as educators this is our call to action to educate ourselves, elevate the conversation and celebrate culture. Each podcast I will be joined by a co-host from one of our schools and a special guest to talk about their work as an Indigenous author, artist or community leader. Some conversations will be hard, some will be funny and some will leave with more questions than answers. But they will all be authentic. So I’m asking you to raise your words, participate in the conversation and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @2020wordup.

Publisher

Erin Buchman

Category

arts · education · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Nov 2020

Latest episode

7 Sept 2021

Latest episodes

11 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Sept 2021

   Canadians are Awesome: Truth and Positive Narratives Are Part of Reconciliation

   This is a special podcast as my co-hosts are my husband and daughter both from KLDCS. Together we interviewed David A. Robertson, an award-winning author, and inspirational leader. We each had a Fanclub moment as my daughter, Brennan, focussed on The Barren Grounds, my husband, Trevor, on his podcast Kiwew, and I on his graphic novels. Music Credits "Seven" Written by William Prince © 2020 William Prince Music Inc. (SOCAN) / KMR Music Royalties II SCSp (ASCAP), Administered by Kobalt Songs Music Publishing (ASCAP), and Scott Nolan © Scott Nolan (SOCAN).

2. 

   21 Jun 2021

   Speaking Truth: Looking at Equity in Education

   Join distance-learning teacher Patrick Schmidt, student Kaytlyn Julien and myself as we interview Colinda Clyne. As the Indigenous Lead for UGDSB and the host of Anti-Racist Educator Reads, Colinda challenges us to think about our role in education and to look critically at the systemic and race-based barriers within this system. Music Credits "Seven" Written by William Prince © 2020 William Prince Music Inc. (SOCAN) / KMR Music Royalties II SCSp (ASCAP), Administered by Kobalt Songs Music Publishing (ASCAP), and Scott Nolan © Scott Nolan (SOCAN).

3. 

   14 May 2021

   Giving Back Through Sports

   In this episode I am joined by co-hosts, teacher Ren Rivers and his student Nolan Ouellette from KLDCS, as we interview former NHL hockey player Brandon Nolan. Together we learn about the importance of family, land and reciprocity. Using his journey through hockey, Brandon speaks to us about resilience and the importance of leading by example and sharing our experiences with each other. Music Credits "Seven" Written by William Prince © 2020 William Prince Music Inc. (SOCAN) / KMR Music Royalties II SCSp (ASCAP), Administered by Kobalt Songs Music Publishing (ASCAP), and Scott Nolan © Scott Nolan (SOCAN)

4. 

   26 Mar 2021

   Connecting with Home

   This week is unique as we interview a former teacher and student from TDSS, Karen McBride who is also an author. Needless to say, our co-hosts, teacher Courtney Barker and her students Avery Winters and Brie Gibson were very excited to connect with Karen again and to talk about her book, Crow Winter. Music Credits "Seven" Written by William Prince © 2020 William Prince Music Inc. (SOCAN) / KMR Music Royalties II SCSp (ASCAP), Administered by Kobalt Songs Music Publishing (ASCAP), and Scott Nolan © Scott Nolan (SOCAN)

5. 

   11 Mar 2021

   It's not a "How to Survive the Pandemic" guide!

   Join me with teacher Amy Rochon, student Joseph Beerman and ISA Mackenzie Young from Roland Michener Secondary School in South Porcupine, as we have a conversation with author Waubgeshig Rice. Written before any of us knew what Covid-19 was, his novel, Moon of the Crusted Snow, has many eerie parallels to our experiences over the last year. In this episode, he shares stories of his youth, the importance of language and the resiliency culture. Music Credits "Seven" Written by William Prince © 2020 William Prince Music Inc. (SOCAN) / KMR Music Royalties II SCSp (ASCAP), Administered by Kobalt Songs Music Publishing (ASCAP), and Scott Nolan © Scott Nolan (SOCAN)

6. 

   1 Mar 2021

   From the Shores of James Bay

   This week, Isobel Donalson and student Ethan Maurer from KLDCS join me in conversation with the award-winning musician Stan Louttit. As a bassist and vocalist for the band Midnight Shine, Stan talks about his experiences with music, story, land and his journey to rediscover tradition and language. Music Credits "Seven" Written by William Prince © 2020 William Prince Music Inc. (SOCAN) / KMR Music Royalties II SCSp (ASCAP), Administered by Kobalt Songs Music Publishing (ASCAP), and Scott Nolan © Scott Nolan (SOCAN)

7. 

   1 Feb 2021

   It’s Not about "Getting Over It."

   This week we spend time with Yolanda Bonnell, a Queer/ 2 Spirit Anishinaabe and South Asian performer and playwright from Fort William First Nation. With me are Sage and Shea from ESCHS as co-hosts, we learn about healing through the arts, storytelling and the best way to brush our teeth. Music Credits "Seven" Written by William Prince © 2020 William Prince Music Inc. (SOCAN) / KMR Music Royalties II SCSp (ASCAP), Administered by Kobalt Songs Music Publishing (ASCAP), and Scott Nolan © Scott Nolan (SOCAN)

8. 

   18 Dec 2020

   All My Relations

   For our last episode of 2020, we rejoin Brady and Abby in an interview with Jesse Thistle. In this episode, we talk about resilience and what it really means to see All My Relations. This is a continuation of our previous episode. Music Credits "Seven" Written by William Prince © 2020 William Prince Music Inc. (SOCAN) / KMR Music Royalties II SCSp (ASCAP), Administered by Kobalt Songs Music Publishing (ASCAP), and Scott Nolan © Scott Nolan (SOCAN)

9. 

   14 Dec 2020

   You're Going to Make Mistakes, and That's Ok

   This week our co-hosts are Brady Power and Abbigail Anderson from Timmins High and Vocational Institute. Together we have a conversation about hope and resilience with the award-winning author of From the Ashes, Jesse Thistle. Music Credits "Seven" Written by William Prince © 2020 William Prince Music Inc. (SOCAN) / KMR Music Royalties II SCSp (ASCAP), Administered by Kobalt Songs Music Publishing (ASCAP), and Scott Nolan © Scott Nolan (SOCAN)

10. 

    2 Dec 2020

    A Reconciliation Journey

    Join me in our first episode of Word Up as I speak with our Indigenous System Lead and our 2019 and 2020 Indigenous Student Trustees. Today we will talk about their experiences in school, how they've persevered through challenges and what belonging means to them. Music Credits "Seven" Written by William Prince © 2020 William Prince Music Inc. (SOCAN) / KMR Music Royalties II SCSp (ASCAP), Administered by Kobalt Songs Music Publishing (ASCAP), and Scott Nolan © Scott Nolan (SOCAN)

11. 

    17 Nov 2020

    Word Up: Podcast Teaser

    This is a quick teaser letting everyone know what the "Word Up" podcast will be about. Stay tuned for our first episode coming next week.

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