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Gwekwaadziwin Miikan is a land-based mental health and addictions program in Northeastern Ontario. This podcast explores the challenges, tribulations and opportunities within the field and shares stories of success and resilience.
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- Jul 28, 2026
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- Jul 7, 2026
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Rooted in Gwekwaadziwin: Season 3, Episode 9 - Dr. Chett Monague (opens the original)
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Episode Description How do we create a healthcare system that truly sees the whole person? In this episode of Rooted in Gwekwaadziwin , we sit down with Dr. Chett Monague , an Anishinaabe chiropractor from Beausoleil First Nation whose personal journey through grief, resilience, and perseverance has shaped both his life and his approach to healing. Chet shares the experiences that led him from a small First Nation community to becoming a healthcare professional, the profound impact of losing his
Rooted in Gwekwaadziwin: Season 3, Episode 8 - Waukomaun Pawis (opens the original)
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What shapes the person we become? In this episode of Rooted in Gwekwaadziwin , we sit down with Waukomaun Pawis , an Anishinaabe storyteller, educator, and media professional from Wasauksing First Nation whose career has been guided by one simple belief: the right role model at the right time can change a life. Wauk reflects on growing up in a community experiencing a cultural revitalization, the teachers, Elders, and family members who helped shape his path, and how those experiences led him fr
Rooted in Gwekwaadziwin: Season 3, Episode 7 - Chief Rodney Nahwegahbow (opens the original)
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Season 3, Episode 7: Chief Rodney Nahwegahbow – Leadership, Service, and the Teachings That Guide Us In this episode of Rooted in Gwekwaadziwin , Sam and Matt sit down with Chief Rodney Nahwegahbow of Whitefish River First Nation for a thoughtful conversation about leadership, community, and the teachings that continue to shape his life. From growing up on the land as the son of a fisherman, trapper, and harvester to serving with the Ontario Provincial Police, UCCM Anishnaabe Police, and now as
Rooted in Gwekwaadziwin: Season 3, Episode 6 - Lisa Osawamick (opens the original)
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Season 3, Episode 6: Lisa Osawamick – Healing, Purpose, and Living Mino Bimaadiziwin In this episode of Rooted in Gwekwaadziwin , Sam and Matt sit down with Lisa Osawamick —therapist, educator, author, and founder of Zhaagwadwin Counselling and Consulting—for an inspiring conversation about healing, resilience, and finding purpose through life's challenges. Lisa shares her remarkable journey from growing up in Toronto and Sudbury to reconnecting with her home community of Wiikwemkoong. Along the
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