Episode 3 with Dr. Gail Lafleur and Don Couchie
In this third episode, Bobby and his guests unpack the history of Indigenous education found in Dr. Peter H. Bryce’s research focusing on the health of children in residential schools, and its relevance in contemporary contexts. The quotes discussed are found on pages 4 & 5 from The Story of a National Crime pamphlet.
This episode’s guests are Don Couchie and Dr. Gail Lafleur. Don is a member of Nipissing First Nation. He has been an Anishinaabemowin language teacher for the last twenty years and continues to teach for the York Region District School Board. Dr. Lafleur is a member of Nipissing First Nation, and she is of the Mink Clan. Her understanding of the importance of sharing our gifts originates from Mother Earth, our original teacher and elder-Shkagamik-kwe (Mother Earth).
Host and Guests
Bobby Henry
Education Collaborator and Podcast Host
Stanley (Bobby) Henry, OCT, is of the Ball Deer Clan. He is a member of the Cayuga Nation, a nation of the Six Nations of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. He is a community member of Six Nations of the River Territory and has spent 15+ years of his life in K-12 Cayuga language immersion education. He is a Ph.D. student in Trent University’s Ph.D. program in Indigenous Studies and holds a Master of Education degree in Indigenous Education from Lakehead University. Bobby is an Assistant Professor in Brock University’s Faculty of Education. His research interests are issues in Indigenous education, Indigenous language pedagogies and regeneration, and decolonizing and Indigenizing PK-12 education.
Dr. Gail Lafleur
Education Collaborator
Dr. Gail Lafleur, Gitigaaningkwe-Garden Woman, is a member of Nipissing First Nation, Mink Clan. Her understanding of the importance of sharing our gifts comes from our original teacher and elder-Shkagamik-kwe (Mother Earth). She would like to honor her traditional teachings from the elders through sharing this gift of hope to future generations.
Don Couchie
Podcast Guest
Don Couchie is a member of Nipissing First Nation. He has been an Anishinaabemowin language teacher for the last twenty years and continues to teach for the York Region District School Board. He has been active in the art, music and language communities for most of his life. He continues to be active in Anishinaabemowin art, literature and music projects with friends, family and community.