About this episode

Kahstoserakwathe interviews David A. Robertson about mental wellness, reconciliation, and his father's legacy.

The Aunties Dandelion Season Five begins with a full house, a generous conversation, and stories grounded in land, memory, and care. Last fall at the Cambridge Public Library, Kahstoserakwathe moderated a sold-out evening with celebrated author and media creator David A. Robertson of Norway House Cree Nation. This was TAD's first episode recorded with a live audience. Together, they explored how land shapes emotional health, how identity unfolds through writing, and how family stories guide us across time. David is a two-time winner of the Governor General's Literary Award, recipient of the TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award, and the Writers' Union of Canada Freedom to Read Award. In this conversation, he shares tender memories of his father, Dr. Donald Robertson, a pioneering educator whose influence continues to shape his work and life. We also speak about David’s powerful six-part podcast Kiwew (S/he returns home), which became an unexpected and moving tribute to his father after he passed away during its creation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Kahstoserakwathe

Guest: David A. Robertson

Topics covered

• mental wellness
• reconciliation
• family stories
• identity
• emotional health

Keywords

• mental wellness
• reconciliation
• David A. Robertson
• family stories
• emotional health
• Kiwew
• Governor General's Literary Award

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cambridge Public Library, Writers' Union of Canada

Books & works: Kiwew (S/he returns home)

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