Young & Indigenous

Raven Borsey | Indigenous Anthropology

In this episode, we speak with Raven Borsey, Researcher at Setting Sun Circle, about growing up on the Lummi Reservation, his journey into anthropology, and the importanc

Tallie Jones | Goodbye Mindport

In this episode, we speak with Tallie Jones, former Executive Director of Mindport Exhibits, about growing up in Whatcom County, her evolving understanding of Indigenous

Darrell Hillaire | Returning Home

In this new podcast series, we explore what Land Back can look like in practice while challenging the lack of cultural awareness surrounding the history of Whatcom County

Beverly Cook at BIONEERS

In this powerful episode, co-hosts Santana and Haley sit down with Chief Beverly Cook of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, to discuss the toxic legacy of industrial contamina

Amy Cordalis at BIONEERS | Healing Women Heals Mother Earth

This special crossover episode marks the launch of our Young and Indigenous at Bioneers series and continues the ongoing conversations from Healing Women Heals Mother Ear

Baratunde Thurston at BIONEERS

In this mic drop of an episode that launches the YAI at BIONEERS series, Raven and Santana sit down with Emmy-nominated host, writer and public speaker Baratunde Thurston

Trailer | YAI at Bioneers

In this special series, the Young and Indigenous podcast team dives into conversations with 16 Indigenous and allied environmental leaders, recorded over three days at th

The One Where We Talk About Being Women

Wykeklyaa, Haley, and Santana get into what it’s like navigating the world as Indigenous women — from the people who shaped them to the stereotypes they’re still breaking

Resilient From the Start

Tune in as a powerful group of Young and Indigenous women share their raw, real, and deeply personal stories as caregivers. From being sisters, aunties, and cousins to na

FRANCES CHARLES | Healing Women Heals Mother Earth

Frances Charles is a proud member of the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe. She has served as the chairwoman for over two decades. She is a dedicated advocate for dam removal, sa

KAYELONI SCOTT | Healing Women Heals Mother Earth

Kayeloni Scott is a proud member of Spokane who also descends from Nez Perce. She is the director of the Columbia and Snake River Campaign working to recover salmon popul

VANESSA CASTLE | Healing Women Heals Mother Earth

Vanessa Castle is a proud member of the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe and Tribal Engagement Coordinator at Ridges to Riffles Indigenous Conservation Group. Listen as we discu

ALYSSA MACY | Healing Women Heals Mother Earth

Tune in with Alyssa Macy, a proud member of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs and CEO of Washington Conservation Action. Listen as we discuss the work she’s involve

TOKALA TATUM | INDIGENOUS FUTURES

Tokala Tatum is a writer, director, producer, and overall creative descending from the Yakama and Rosebud Sioux Tribes. Tune in to see how he is continuing to push Native

GOT VOTE?

Do you vote? Setting Sun staff members from different backgrounds all answer one question: Does voting matter?  Discussion from both tribal and non-tribal backgrounds, t

NISH ROMERO | INDIGENOUS FUTURES

Dionisio or “Nish” Romero is a Coast Salish artist, carver, and canoe paddler from the Nooksack Tribe in Bellingham, Washington.  After almost 2 years in industry, Nish i

OREN LYONS | ORIGINS OF DEMOCRACY

During the Bioneers Conference in March of 2024, YTLP members Roy, Free, Raven, and Cyrus were blessed with the opportunity to sit down with Oren and Rex Lyons. Oren Lyon

PLANTS | ROBIN WALL KIMMERER | LIVING IN COMMUNITY

Kimmerer is a mother, scientist, decorated professor, and enrolled tribal member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. She is the author of Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wi

PLANTS | ALEX HARRIS | OLD GROWTH SOLUTIONS

Alexander is the policy lead for RE Sources’ land use and water protection programs. Alexander completed a graduate program in Environmental Policy at Western Washington

CELEBRATING MOTHERHOOD!

Happy Mother’s Day! Join Wykeklyaa and Roy as they sit down with their mothers to talk about the true essence of motherhood. From cherished memories to the joy and challe