June 21, 2022 - Nat’l Indigenous Peoples Day: Shae Bird, Chevi Rabbit, Katherine Swampy, Sage Morin

It's National Indigenous Peoples Day! On today's show, we celebrate Indigenous people making big impacts in their communities and beyond. 

9:05 | Shae Bird is CEO of Indigenous Tourism Alberta. He explains what "Indigenous tourism" is, and what international travellers to Canada are looking for. Shae talks about balancing economic opportunities with cultural sensitivities, and how investment in Indigenous tourism fits into the Reconciliation model.

CHECK OUT INDIGENOUS TOURISM OPPORTUNITIES IN ALBERTA: https://indigenoustourismalberta.ca/

38:20 | Human rights activist Chevi Rabbit checks in ahead of a traditional Cree Sundance to talk about her community advocacy. Chevi shares what prompted her to start the "Hate to Hope" campaign, and how Pride Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day intersect in her world. Don't miss the cameo from Samson Cree Nation Councillor Katherine Swampy! 

52:08 | Sage Morin's life was turned upside down when her son Geo was killed in 2013. The years following have been tumultuous, to say the least. Today, she celebrates 19 months sober, and a new career in professional wrestling as "The Matriarch". Sage shares how reconnecting with her Indigenous culture got her to where she is now. 

WATCH "THE MATRIARCH" WRESTLE ON JULY 2: https://business.facebook.com/MonsterProWrestling/

1:07:35 | On The Leading Edge this week: the Revolve Air Wheelchair. One of TIME's Best Inventions for 2021, this product is literally reinventing the wheel. Check out why its inventor believes the Revolve Air will transform air travel for people who use wheelchairs. 

The Leading Edge is presented by Leading Edge Physiotherapy: Life shouldn't hurt! 

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