Episode 3 Carrying the Work Forward — A Conversation with Dean Jennifer Tupper

In this episode of the miyo-wîcêhtowin ATEP Podcast, we sit down with Etienna Moostoos-Lafferty from Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation, Treaty 8 Territory. Etienna shares her experiences as a mother, educator, graduate, and PhD candidate, reflecting on the role of community, education, story, and teachings in shaping who we are. Through her experiences, we explore the relationships, teachings, and connections that guide us, ground us, and help us find our way.

Join hosts Tammy Rae Lamouche and Dr. Zahra Kasamali for a conversation with Lewis Cardinal, Chancellor of St. Stephen's College and a member of Sucker Creek Cree First Nation in Treaty No. 8 Territory. Together, they explore leadership, community, and the importance of building relationships rooted in respect, and reciprocity. Drawing from his work in Indigenous education, communications, and community development, Lewis shares reflections on walking together in a good way.

What has been the lasting impact of the Aboriginal Teacher Education Program (ATEP)? In this episode of miyo-wîcehtôwin: stories that teach and heal, hosts Tammy Rae Lamouche and Dr. Zahra Kasamali welcome Dr. Evelyn Steinhauer, a nêhiyaw iskwew from Saddle Lake Cree Nation, Professor in the Faculty of Education, and Associate Dean of Indigenous Teacher Education at the University of Alberta. Drawing on more than 18 years as Director of ATEP, Dr. Steinhauer reflects on the program's remarkabl...

In this episode of miyo-wîcêhtowin: Stories That Teach and Heal, Tammy Rae Lamouche and Dr. Zahra Kasamali sit down with Roberta Alook, a Cree language teacher at amiskwaciy academy. Roberta shares her journey with nêhiyawêwin and how she incorporates American Sign Language (ASL) into her teaching, creating meaningful opportunities for students to connect with language. Together, they discuss the importance of language revitalization, the role of educators in supporting the next generation, a...

In this episode, Starr MacLean and Lauren Ross share their journeys from ATEP into graduate studies in Indigenous Peoples Education. They reflect on the teachings, relationships, and experiences that shaped them, and how those foundations continue to guide them through their Master’s journeys. Together, they speak on navigating the transition into graduate school, staying grounded during challenges, and the importance of their research for their communities. This conversation is rooted in gro...