Culture is Healing

As the final episode of Season 1, this conversation brings us back to the heart of what Culture Is Healing is all about.

Montana Fox, an Anishinaabe writer, bead weaver, and Community Engagement Manager at CheckingIn, joins us for a conversation on identity, belonging, and culture.

Together with George Harris Jr., she reflects on the quiet, everyday practices that help her stay rooted in who she is and where she comes from.

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This week on Culture is Healing, George Harris Jr. sits down with Cameron Park, an educator who is a settler who spent over 20 years learning from the Stz’uminus First Nation community.

From language and ceremony to grief and generosity, Cameron reflects on the teachings that shaped him—lessons you won’t find in any textbook.

It’s a conversation about showing up with heart, earning trust, and learning in ways that leave a mark ...

George is joined by Atawni Hall of Sq’ewlets First Nation—a mother of five and Program Coordinator for q’eyéx.

Atawni speaks openly about her path to sobriety, and how movement, ceremony, and language have supported her healing. She reflects on breaking harmful cycles, raising her children with teachings, and staying grounded in who she is becoming.

She also shares how life in Sq’ewlets looks a little different—how the Nation is ma...

This week’s episode is rooted in resilience.

George Harris Jr. and Ryan Boyer reflect on their personal paths of reconnecting to identity, community, and ancestral teachings. 

Ryan, a counsellor of mixed Celtic, Norse, Slavic, and Cherokee ancestry, shares perspectives shaped by his work in First Nations mental health and his own healing journey.

They speak to the emotional and spiritual healing that happens when we’re seen, when w...

In this episode of Culture is Healing, host George Harris Jr. sits down with Katy Carson who shares her path of reclaiming Indigenous identity and connection to her community. 

They share memories of the ceremonies that shaped them. Katy reflects on her experience of embracing her Métis heritage and the importance of asking questions, learning from mistakes, and honouring the evolving path of cultural growth.

 Their conversation is...

In this episode of Culture is Healing, host George Harris Jr. is joined by Aaron Moore who is a dedicated social worker with familial connections to Cowichan Tribes, Stz'uminus First Nation, & Penelakut Tribes. Together, they reflect on the role of culture in healing—not just as a concept, but as a lived practice.

Aaron shares stories from his work supporting Indigenous families and reflects on the importance of cultural humili...

This week, we’re joined by friend of the podcast Kim Trottier, who reflects on the teachings she’s gathered as a settler living and working in First Nations community spaces. Together, Kim and George explore the deep meaning that comes from understanding one’s ancestry, the central role children play in community life, and the healing power of language and relationships. They speak to the ripple effect of showing up with care, and ...

What does it take to pass culture down across generations?

In this episode, George Harris Jr. and Daniella Harris-David share personal stories about family, resilience, and the role of community in shaping identity.

From the power of language to the challenges of staying connected, they offer wisdom on keeping traditions strong and guiding youth toward a future rooted in culture.

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How does culture shape our mental health and sense of belonging? 

George Harris Jr. and Collin Reid share personal stories about reconnecting with cultural practices and how they helped them through challenges caused by colonization.

They share how traditions, elder teachings, and collective support create a foundation for both personal and community healing. 

This episode is a po...

In this first episode of the Culture is Healing podcast, hosts George Harris Jr. and Sean Burke open up about their personal healing paths and the deep impact culture had on their transformations.

The conversation dives into the role of community support, the opportunities that come with choosing sobriety, and the importance of deep listening in cultural spaces.

This episode sets the stage for a podcast that amplifies voices, celeb...