Finding Balance and Empowering the Next Generation of Indigenous Leaders with Hailey Rose

Join us in this episode as we talk to Hailey Rose, an Indigenous mental health advocate, trauma survivor, and respected leader of several organizations. Our conversation revolves around the challenges of passing down Indigenous knowledge to future generations, the crucial role of spirituality and ceremony in Indigenous culture, and the lack of representation of Indigenous people in mainstream education. We also touch on the significance of promoting STEM education among Indigenous youth, the importance of achieving balance and looking after one's physical, emotional, spiritual, and mental well-being, and the need to empower the next generation of Indigenous leaders.

Time Stamps:

• 05:00 - Mental health is important.
• 13:00 - Listen and be present.
• 17:00 - Take responsibility for leadership.
• 26:45 - Indigenous knowledge comes from ceremony.
• 27:17 - Listen to elders and learn.
• 39:41 - More representation is needed in universities.
• 46:39 - Take care of yourself.
• 47:34 - Take time for self-care.
• 54:16 - Limit phone use for kids.
• 1:00:00 - Advocate for young people.

Useful Links:

• Hailey’s Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/hailey.rose11
• Hailey’s Instagram - https://bit.ly/HaileyInstagram
• Federation Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN): https://www.fsin.com/
• Assembly of First Nations (AFN): https://www.afn.ca/
• STEM Field Examples - https://bit.ly/STEMexample

Quotes:

• "Being able to share your story and your struggles can help people understand where you're coming from." - Hailey Rose
• "Youth empowerment means giving young people the tools to succeed and letting them know that they have a voice and that their voice matters." - Michael LaRocque
• "Be yourself. People will recognize it right away and people want to know who you are." - Michael LaRocque
• "It's always important to speak from the heart." - Hailey Rose
• "Our leaders are there to guide, not to rule." - Hailey Rose
• "You can't pour it from an empty cup, my girl." - Hailey’s Mom

For those looking for more information, we provide useful links to Hailey's social media pages and resources from the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) and the Assembly of First Nations (AFN). We also offer examples of STEM fields and share insightful quotes from Hailey and Michael.

Overall, this podcast offers a thought-provoking discussion on the challenges and importance of preserving Indigenous knowledge and empowering Indigenous youth. Listeners will gain valuable insights into the significance of ceremony, spirituality, and mental health in Indigenous culture, as well as practical advice on finding balance and prioritizing well-being.