Woven Spirit: Threads of Wisdom is a powerful youth-run podcast series presented by IRSSS. In this episode, host Jodi Bob welcomes revered guest, Chief Robert Joseph, known also by his ancestral name KwinKwinXaLigedzi Wakaas, which translates to Big Thunderbird Awesome River.

Woven Spirit: Threads of Wisdom is a powerful youth-run podcast series presented by IRSSS. Welcome to Episode 5, where we continue to explore the profound stories of survival and resilience. In this episode, host Olivia Kate Iatridis sits down with John Jones, known in his community as Tse’qualmut.

Woven Spirit: Threads of Wisdom is a powerful youth-run podcast series presented by IRSSS. In this compelling episode, host Teka Desjarlais sits down with Shirley David, who bravely shares her profound and moving journey through the trials of attending residential school and transitioning through the foster care system.

Woven Spirit: Threads of Wisdom is a powerful youth-run podcast series presented by IRSSS. In episode three, host Jodi Bob, engages in a heartfelt conversation with the esteemed Sam George of the Squamish Nation.

Woven Spirit: Threads of Wisdom is a powerful youth-run podcast series presented by IRSSS. In episode two, host Teka Desjarlais welcomes Bruce Allan from the Stellat’en First Nation to the podcast.

Woven Spirit: Threads of Wisdom is a powerful youth-run podcast series presented by IRSSS. In the inaugural episode, host Olivia Kate Iatridis introduces us to Gene Gus, a respected member of the Tsleil-Watuth Nation.

Woven Spirit: Threads of Wisdom is a powerful youth-run podcast series presented by the Indian Residential School Survivor Society (IRSSS).

The Woven Spirit Podcast is a series on intergenerational healing and stories of Indigenous joy from Survivors of Indian Residential Schools that is lead by First Nations youth. Coming soon!