Sitting by the Fire

Sep 24 2020 39
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“Sitting by the Fire” is a Canada School of Public Service podcast on indigenous learning. Because reconciliation is the responsibility of all federal public servants. *Aussi disponible en français - https://anchor.fm/efpc-autochtones ** Any views or opinions presented in this podcast are solely of the individuals themselves and do not necessarily represent those of the School or the Government of Canada.

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Ep. 4: Indigenous Values and Teachings – A Lesson for All in Leadership

Sep 24 2020 39 mins  
We sat together with Elder Claudette Commanda and former Clerk of the Privy Council Michael Wernick to discuss how Indigenous values can inspire leaders at all levels in the federal public service. What ensued is an inspiring conversation on values such as respect and equality, the principles of the talking circle applied to leadership, the spiritual meaning of humility, lifelong l

Ep. 3 - Part 2: Intergenerational Trauma – A conversation with an Innu from Maliotenam

Mar 20 2020 31 mins  
In this two-part miniseries, we explore intergenerational trauma and its impacts on Indigenous individuals and communities. In this episode, we meet federal public servant Yves Pinette, an Innu from Maliotenam. He tells us about his experience, his background and his resilience in the face of the challenges of growing up in an Indigenous community. This episode is a conversation in

Ep. 3 - Part 1: Intergenerational Trauma – A conversation with Dr. Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux

Mar 20 2020 29 mins  
In this two-part miniseries, we explore intergenerational trauma and its impacts on Indigenous individuals and communities. In this episode, Dr. Wesley-Esquimaux helps us understand intergenerational trauma by clarifying what happens when untreated trauma-related stress is passed on to multiple generations. She also provides evidence of the impact of intergenerational trauma on the

Ep. 2 - Part 3 - An Inuk woman’s experience, with Sarah Leo

Nov 07 2019 19 mins  
November 8 is National Aboriginal Veterans Day.  In the third part of our miniseries on Indigenous military service, we interview Sarah Leo, an Inuk woman from a small, isolated community of Nunatsiavut, Labrador. An accessible transcript of this podcast is available on the Canada School of Public Service website.

Ep. 2 - Part 2 - Métis veterans, with Brian Black

Nov 07 2019 21 mins  
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Ep 2- Part 1 - A look back in history, with John Moses

Nov 07 2019 19 mins  
November 8 is National Aboriginal Veterans Day. In the first part of our miniseries on Indigenous military service, John Moses answers our questions about certain historical factors concerning First Nations members of the Canadian Armed Forces, including wampum belts. An accessible transcript of this podcast is available on the Canada School of Public Service website.

Ep. 1: Consulting Indigenous Communities – A Chat with Valérie Gideon

Oct 23 2019 45 mins  
This episode is a conversation in French only. Consultation with Indigenous communities is essential, and goes beyond the "legal duty to consult". How should public servants prepare for such consultations? Valérie Gideon talks to us about her vast experience in consultations and offers us solutions that are respectful of the reality and traditions of indigenous communities. Guest:

Trailer: Sitting by the fire

Sep 13 2019
Hello everyone, The Canada School of Public Service offers all sorts of learning activities related to Indigenous culture and history. That is because ALL public servants have a role to play in reconciliation. Through this podcast, we will offer topics that will expand your knowledge of First Nations, the Inuit and Métis. We will hear from Indigenous people from all over Canada. W