Indigenous wellness and language learning

About this episode

Launa Payne and Sherrelle Anderson discuss Indigenous wellness, language learning, and the importance of educational resources from Indigenous perspectives.

There has been a sharp increase over the past decade in educational resources from Indigenous perspectives. What can we look for when selecting such resources? Which gaps remain, and how do we address them? Launa Payne and Sherrelle Anderson of Rise Up Indigenous Wellness joined us to discuss these questions and offer their insights about learning Indigenous languages, paths to reconciliation, and the power of shared laughter. Guests: From the Rise Up Indigenous Wellness website Launa Payne is a member of Xa’xtsa First Nation. She is an Indigenous Educator with a focus on outdoor education. Launa teaches yoga and mindfulness in addition to Indigenous outdoor camps. Launa is the proud mother of two adult children. She has published two books on Indigenous teachings and connection to the land. Sherrelle Anderson is a member of the Saddle Lake First Nation. She is a Social Worker with a focus on Indigenous wellness. Sherrelle is an Indigenous outreach worker who also teaches a number of Indigenous programs throughout BC. Sherrelle is the proud mother of three school-aged daughters. Mentioned in episode: Health benefits of time in nature Information on integrating Indigenous…

People in this episode

Guests: Launa Payne, Sherrelle Anderson

Topics covered

• Indigenous wellness
• language learning
• outdoor education
• reconciliation
• educational resources
• Indigenous perspectives

Keywords

• Indigenous education
• wellness
• language
• outdoor learning
• reconciliation
• nature
• cultural teachings
• mindfulness

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Rise Up Indigenous Wellness, Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada

Books & works: Heartbeat of the Earth: Connecting Children to Nature through Indigenous Teachings, A Walking Curriculum: Evoking Wonder and Developing a Sense of Place, 4 Seasons of Indigenous Learning Resources

Places: British Columbia, Canada, Xa’xtsa First Nation, Saddle Lake First Nation

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