Conversations
Feast Centre Conversations Series
The Feast Centre Conversations Series brings together Indigenous and allied speakers in dynamic online conversations offering expert and lived perspectives on topics central to research through the Feast Centre network. Panelists of these conversations are key voices, researchers and advocates for the Indigenous HIV movement and STBBI community based research, who are actively working to support Indigenous people living with STBBI into the future. Conversations bring together community leaders, activists, researchers and and Elders who are working to make positive change for future generations.
Understanding Monkeypox in Indigenous Communities with Dr. Darrell Tan, Albert Beck, and Dr. John Schellenberg
On September 29, 2022, Feast Centre for Indigenous STBBI Research held a virtual conversation on monkeypox in Indigenous communities with infectious disease specialists and community leaders from across the country. Our speakers will debunk myths about monkeypox, give current information about transmission and discuss how monkeypox is a concern for Indigenous peoples and all of us living in Canada. While it is known that monkeypox disproportionately effects certain communities in Canada - including two-spirit, gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men, trans communities and those involved in sex work – the three panelists will discuss how monkeypox is a concern for all of us living in Canada.
Reflecting on the Papal Visit; Sexual Health, Gender Identity and Reparations
Recorded on January 31, 2023, this online Conversation explores the impact of the seven Euro-Christian churches that imposed western values on Indigenous peoples through the Indian residential and day school era. The recent visit of Pope Francis to Canada to respond to the harms and crimes perpetrated by the Roman Catholic Church against Indigenous children and their families will be the focus of this panel's conversation. The re-emergence of Indigenous values, teachings, and life philosophy will be discussed with regard to 2Spirit/Indigenous LGBTQ people, gender-based violence, feminism, matriarchy, midwifery, gender identity, sexual health research, and reparations.
Conversations on Gender Part 1 and Part 2
Indigenous Knowledge in Indigenous STBBI Research
Dr. Randy Jackson, Ms. Renée Masching and Elder Albert McLeod discuss the importance of Indigenous knowledge in Indigenous STBBI research.
What is Copyright from an Indigenous Perspective?
Dr. Randy Jackson, Renée Masching and our speakers from a Winter 2022 conversation answer the question, What is Copyright from an Indigenous Perspective.
A History of Indigenous HIV/AIDS in Canada; A Retrospective with ChangeMakers
On Dec 7, 2022, as part of Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week, the Feast Centre for Indigenous STBBI Research will be hosting a dynamic online conversation on The History of Indigenous HIV/AIDS in Canada: A Retrospective with ChangeMakers.
Panellists of the conversation are key voices and advocates for the Indigenous HIV movement who are actively working to support Indigenous people living with HIV/AIDS into the future. This conversation brings together community leaders, activists and elders to discuss the history of HIV/AIDS, how this epidemic has historically impacted Indigenous Peoples throughout “Canada”, and how these leaders are working to make change for future generations.
Our panellists: Elder Albert McLeod, Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation and the Metis community of Norway House in northern Manitoba. He has over thirty years of experience as a human rights activist and is one of the Director of 2Spirit Consultants.
Martin Morberg, Northern Tutchone and Tlingit, member of the Na Cho Nyak Dun First Nation. Much of Martin's work and activism is rooted in community and grassroots initiatives. He is the Two-Spirit Program Coordinator at the Community-Based Research Centre.
Richard Jenkins, Cree Metis, Moose Mountain, AB. Former Director, 2Spirit in Motion, along with a lifetime career as a community developer and health justice advocate for 2S care.
Kecia Larkin, Advocate for the Aboriginal and Indigenous AIDS/HIV Movement since the 1990s. Kecia has travelled across the country raising awareness of HIV in First Nations communities and of the high rates of houselessness for Indigenous Peoples in "Canada".
Hosted by Doris Peltier, Anishinaabe. Community Engagement Coordinator and host of the Sexual Futures Podcast, Feast Centre of Indigenous STBBI Research
Elder Albert McLeod speaks on the HIV pandemic and Indigenous Peoples
What is an Indigenous Sexual Future?
Elder Sharp Dopler envisions a healthy and thriving Indigenous future -one that two-spirit youth are leading.