How I Survived Podcast
How I Survived Podcast
Podcast Description
How I Survived is a podcast about recreation at residential and day schools in Canada’s North that celebrates the strength, resilience, spirit, and creativity of former students and Survivors.
How I Survived is a collaboration between the NWT Recreation and Parks Association and the University of Alberta.
The research and podcast have been supported by the Social Science and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), the NWT and Nunavut Lotteries, and the Government of Canada’s Department of Heritage.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes of survival, resilience, and creativity among Indigenous students, with episodes delving into topics such as traditional recreational practices, personal experiences of institutionalization, and the ongoing impact of residential schooling. For example, one episode might explore the importance of land-based activities in healing, while another highlights the triumphs of individuals overcoming the challenges posed by their education experiences.
How I Survived is a podcast about recreation at residential and day schools in Canada’s North that celebrates the strength, resilience, spirit, and creativity of former students and Survivors.
How I Survived is a collaboration between the NWT Recreation and Parks Association and the University of Alberta.
The research and podcast have been supported by the Social Science and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), the NWT and Nunavut Lotteries, and the Government of Canada’s Department of Heritage.
Sharon Firth were born and raised on a trapline near Akłarvik (Aklavik). She was institutionalized at Stringer Hall in Innuvik (Inuvik).
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