Northerned

Northerned kicks off its first episode with Arctic Winter Games veteran and multiple medal-winner Deseray Cumberbatch. Along with her co-host Tanya Innaarulik and guest co-hosts Christopher McCarron and Laurel Sprengelmeyer, Beatrice talks to Deseray about finding purpose, surviving grief, and how 'healed people heal people'. Tanya and Beatrice share their sobriety stories, and we learn about why Inuit Games are "all about survival”, and why all the cool kids are sober. {new paragraph} You can also watch the filmed version of this podcast here!Official website of the Arctic Winter GamesLearn more about Inuit Games here Beatrice briefly mentions the death of Joyce Echaquan - an Atikamekw woman who was subject to racist treatment by hospital staff, contributing to the cause of her death in 2021.Suicidal thoughts are mentioned in this episode. If you are in Crisis, call First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line at 1-855-242-3310 Toll-free, 24/7 for Mental Health and Wellness. If you are in Canada and need help now, call Talk Suicide Canada 1 (833) 456-4566 or text 45645 from 4 pm to midnightBeatrice's song History is featured in this episode, you can listen here:BandcampApple MusicYouTubeSpotifyCredits:Host: Beatrice DeerCo-Host: Tanya InnaarulikGuest Co-Host: Christopher McCarronGuest co-host and Show Notes Writer: Laurel Sprengelmeyer Video edited by: Brian Stever Photography (Intro stills) by: Christyna PelletierProduced by: Jeremie SaundersCreated and Produced by: Michael Felber

Beadwork artist Lillian Putulik Chevrier shares her experience of reconnecting with her Inuit roots after being adopted into a white family. Beatrice and Lillian talk about identity, belonging, imposter syndrome, and being "community-learned" instead of "self-taught". Tanya and Chris have words.Find out more about Lillian's art and beadwork here or on Instagram at @lilbeadworkBeatrice's song AANNGIQ is featured on this episode. You can listen to it here:BandcampApple MusicYoutubeSpotifyCredits:Host: Beatrice DeerCo-Host: Tanya InnaarulikGuest Co-Host and Technical Director: Christopher McCarronShow Notes Writer: Laurel Sprengelmeyer Video edited by: Brian Stever Photography (Intro stills) by: Christyna PelletierProduced by: Jeremie SaundersCreated and Produced by: Michael Felber

Beatrice, Tanya, and author Adam Gollner discuss Inuit superstitions, survival techniques, and celestial navigating over a plate of raw beluga. Tune in to hear about demons, depression, and to find out why 'boundaries are not bitchy'.Beatrice's song Free is featured in this episode, you can listen to it here:BandcampApple MusicYouTubeSpotifyCredits:Host: Beatrice DeerCo-Host: Tanya InnaarulikGuest Co-Host: Adam Leith GollnerShow Notes Writer: Laurel Sprengelmeyer Video edited by: Brian Stever Photography (Intro stills) by: Christyna PelletierProduced by: Jeremie SaundersCreated and Produced by: Michael Felber

Revitalize your hope for the future through our interview with Elia Lauzon, a young Inuit woman with passionate ideas about how small changes can make a big impact in our world. Also in this episode, Beatrice's true story of her ancestor who was a criminal cannibal.Beatrice's song Cannibal is featured in this episode. You can listen to it here:BandcampApple MusicYouTubeSpotifyCredits:Co-Host: Tanya InnaarulikGuest: Elia LauzonGuest co-host and Show Notes Writer: Laurel Sprengelmeyer Video edited by: Brian Stever Photography (Intro stills) by: Christyna PelletierProduced by: Jeremie SaundersCreated and Produced by: Michael Felber

Anthropologist, scholar, and political activist Lisa Koperqualuk takes Beatrice, Tanya and Laurel on a riveting ride through some of Nunavik's most famous true crime stories, covering clashes between Inuit Custom and Canadian Law along the way. The Inuit version of reincarnation, arranged marriages, and the transition from Shamanism to Christianity are also featured in today's information-packed episode.Lisa Koperqualuk's book: "Traditions Related to Customary Law in Nunavik" R.G. Moyle's: "British Law & Arctic Men" Bernard Saladin D'Anglure's book: "Cosmology & Shamanism" Lisa Koperqualuk's book: "Traditions Related to Customary Law in Nunavik" Beatrice's song “ILINNUT - a prayer” is featured in this episode, you can listen here:BandcampApple MusicYouTubeSpotifyCredits:Host: Beatrice DeerCo-Host: Tanya InnaarulikGuest: Lisa KoperqualukGuest Co-Host and Show notes: Laurel SprengelmeyerGuest Co-Host and Technical Director: Chris McCarronVideo edited by: Brian SteverPhotography (Intro stills) by: Christyna Pelletier Produced by: Jeremie SaundersCreated and Produced by: Michael Felber

Through her work as an educator and traditional knowledge holder, Evie Mark has fulfilled a Shaman's childhood prophesy about her. Join us as Beatrice gets real with her throat singing teacher and best friend on sharing the passion and pain of reclaiming Inuit culture. Don't miss Evie's rendition of a traditional Inuit 'rap battle', and Evie and Beatrice's throat singing demonstrations!This episode mentions suicide. If you or someone you know are in Crisis, call First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line 1-855-242-3310 Toll-free, 24/7 for Mental Health and Wellness. If you are in Canada and need help now, call Talk Suicide Canada 1 (833) 456-4566 or text 45645 from 4 pm to midnightCredits:Host: Beatrice DeerCo-Host: Tanya InnaarulikGuest: Evie MarkGuest Co-Host and Show Notes Writer: Laurel SprengelmeyerGuest Co-Host and Technical Director: Chris McCarronVideo edited by: Brian SteverPhotography (Intro stills) by: Christyna Pelletier Produced by: Jeremie SaundersCreated and Produced by: Michael FelberWe acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts.

In our last episode of the season, we finally get to turn the mic around and find out more about our host extraordinaire, barely scraping the surface of Beatrice's many projects and passions.Credits:Host: Beatrice DeerCo-Host: Tanya InnaarulikGuest: Michael FelberGuest Co-Host and Show Notes Writer: Laurel SprengelmeyerGuest Co-Host and Technical Director: Chris McCarronVideo edited by: Brian SteverPhotography (Intro stills) by: Christyna PelletierProduced by: Jeremie SaundersCreated and Produced by: Michael FelberWe acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts.