Episode 12: Indigenous Resurgence and Meaningful Relations

Newcomers to Canada often do not know much about the history and present ways of being of Indigenous peoples all over the Turtle Island. In this episode, we tell the story of Indigenous people’s struggle for cultural resurgence through Darla Rasmussen. 

Darla Rasmussen is an Indigenous woman from the Siksika Nation. She is the founder of Sacred Spaces, which holds ceremony-styled events as a means of sharing knowledge around Indigenous cultural teachings. Darla brings us into her world of ceremony, where she introduces us to the Sacred Pipe, the Medicine Wheel, the drum, and the stories behind them. 

This podcast is by the National LIP Secretariat, with production support from Cited Media.

The NLS thanks participants who shared their insights on The New Canadian Voices podcast. We acknowledge that each experience is unique, and the perspectives shared here are reflective of the individuals we were engaging with.