The Living Ancestor

Indigenous Disability Studies and the Power of Story with Dr. Rheanna Robinson

Leona Prince — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:18:39 -0700

In this episode of The Living Ancestor, we sit down with Dr. Rheanna Robinson, a Métis scholar, educator, and trailblazer in Indigenous Disability Studies. Living with multiple sclerosis since 1997, Dr. Robinson brings both personal experience and academic expertise to her work, challenging colonial narratives and advancing inclusive understandings of disability through an Indigenous lens. From her groundbreaking research at the University of Northern British Columbia to her children’s book 'Why Do You Walk Like That?', Dr. Robinson shares how storytelling, community-based research, and Indigenous knowledge are reshaping education, reconciliation, and disability studies. Join us as we explore her inspiring journey and the legacy she is building for future generations.

Transforming Mindscapes with Dr. Dustin Louie

Leona Prince — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 10:19:36 -0800

Welcome back to The Living Ancestor! In our inaugural episode, we explored the concept of long-term thinking with Roman Krznaric, who challenged us to consider the legacy we are leaving for future generations. Today, we continue our journey by delving into the crucial topic of decolonization and reconciliation with Dr. Dustin Louie, a leading voice in practical approaches to these issues.

Dr. Louie belongs to the Nee Tahi Buhn and Nadleh Whut'en First Nations. Hi is a UBC Professor in the School of Education and has dedicated his work to decolonizing education and fostering reconciliation. In this episode, we'll discuss how to differentiate between Western and colonial influences and how this understanding can aid our goals toward meaningful reconciliation. Dr. Louie will share his insights on embedding Indigenous knowledge into educational practices and the importance of creating inclusive spaces that honour Indigenous perspectives.

Join us as we explore how decolonization can transform our relationships and help us become better ancestors. Let's dive into this vital conversation with Dr. Dustin Louie.

Barriers to Engaging with Reconciliation in Canadian Education: Confusing Colonial and Western Knowledge

Authors

Dustin William Louie

University of British Columbia - Associate Professor

Good Ancestors with Roman Krznaric

Leona Prince — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0700

Welcome to the very first episode of The Living Ancestor! We're thrilled to begin exploring what it means to be a good ancestor with a genuinely inspiring guest, Roman Krznaric. Roman is a renowned philosopher and the author of *The Good Ancestor: A Radical Prescription for Long-Term Thinking*. In his book, Roman challenges us to rethink our priorities and consider how our actions today will shape the world of tomorrow.

In this episode, we'll dive deep into Roman's insights on long-term thinking and how we can all contribute to a legacy of positive change. We'll explore practical ways to extend our time horizons and make decisions that benefit us and future generations. So, settle in and get ready to be inspired by Roman Krznaric's vision of how we can all become good ancestors. Let's begin this transformative conversation!