21 JUN 2022 · In this culminating episode, Jesse Wente joins us to talk about his book and what's next for him beyond Unreconciled. We talk about empowering Indigenous youth, the work of ancestors in creating opportunities for Indigenous people today and, of course, Star Wars. The content Wente has created in his years in media and through this book, is "The Force" that sparks important conversions that move us toward change and the ability to tell our own stories.

14 JUN 2022 · Join the team as they reflect on the learning through the past episodes and how they informed our understanding of Sovereignty. Reflecting, on the importance of relationships in upholding the rights and dignity of Indigenous Peoples, we discuss ways to move forward with bravery and humility to ensure that all Indigenous students have a right to an education that is free from discrimination.

7 JUN 2022 · Appropriation continues to dehumanize Indigenous Peoples and perpetuate colonialism in our institutions. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Susan Dion where we discuss ways appropriation shows itself in classrooms and the fear many educators feel when teaching Indigenous content. Dr. Dion gives us an educators toolkit on how to navigate teaching Indigenous content in a respectful way that values the dignity, humanity and rights of Indigenous Peoples.

31 MAY 2022 · "Tokenism is representation without agency." (Jesse Wente) In this episode we are joined by Bonita Uzoruo and judy mckeown where we discuss ways the education system tokenizes Indigenous content, students and staff. We question how we can create spaces that value and retain Indigenous voices. What are we teaching students when Indigenous Education is presented through performative acts like Land Acknowledgements and days of significance?

24 MAY 2022 · How do we perpetuate Colonialism in our schools? In this episode we are joined by Dr. Pamela Rose Toulouse where we talk about Colonialism and how it shows itself in the education system through individualism, hierarchy, gatekeeping and the anxiety Indigenous students feel in their classrooms. We challenge educators to see Indigenous Education not as a package but as a way of being, a worldview that is relational and interconnected.

19 MAY 2022 · How can we engage and empower Indigenous communities, students and families in a system that has been used as a weapon against them? In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Kiera Brant-Birioukov and Nick Bertrand to discuss ways in which we move away from placing Indigenous Education under the scope of "Equity" to a place where Indigenous Education is about upholding and respecting Indigenous rights.

19 MAY 2022 · What is Indigenous identity? How is it represented in today's society? Many First Nation, Métis and Inuit have either struggled with their own identity or how other people define them. In this episode the PDSB Indigenous Education Team, Allison Cunningham and Kayla discuss First Nation, Métis and Inuit identity and representation through sharing their own lived experiences growing up and working in an education system. They challenge educators to be aware of the assumptions they bring into the classroom and to create safe spaces where students feel empowered, safe and respected.