Show Notes
The Aunties Dandelion is proud to share this new instalment of our Aunties Emergent series, guest-hosted by Alycia Two Bears, Mistawasis Nêhiyawak First Nation—an author, poet, full-spectrum birth worker, and land-based yoga teacher—who visits with Otakwan, Métisse, Otipemisiwak Nation—an educator, supermodel, producer, and activist. This mentoring series highlights the voices of young Aunties who are stepping into their gifts and responsibilities with courage, creativity, and honesty.
In this episode, Alycia leads a powerful dialogue on the urgent need to address bullying and lateral violence in our communities, focusing on expansive approaches to healing. Both Aunties share from the heart in a conversation that is as complex as the women themselves. They speak openly about the intersections of their identities, the responsibilities they carry, and the challenges of navigating community expectations. They invite us to reflect more deeply on how we care for one another, how we confront harm, and how we continue to build the full spectrum of our peoples. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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