Culture is Healing

#37 - Why Vulnerability Builds Stronger Communities with Josh Drummond

Josh shares his story honestly in this one.
Josh Drummond (therapist and close friend of George) speaks openly about growing up Indigenous without being raised with his culture. 
He shares his experiences in child protection work, and the added layers of care, pain, and responsibility that come with supporting Indigenous families through healing. 
This conversation comes back to reconnecting with culture and what that can look like for different people.

#36 - Why You’re Not Meant to Do Life Alone with William Taylor

George sits down with his mentor and educator William Taylor!Drawing on teachings from elders, storytelling, and decades of experience in education, William shares the most meaningful teachings he’s received.George and William touch on how cultural ceremonies and mentorship are grounded in love and support. This conversation encourages you to reflect on your own gifts and how they can strengthen both learning and community.

#35 - Becoming A Good Ancestor with Jessica Johnson

George Harris Jr. and Jessica Johnson discuss what culturally grounded education requires of educators beyond good intentions.
This episode focuses on how teachers can navigate community protocols with care, support language- and land-based learning, and understand belonging as a responsibility rather than an outcome. 

#34 - Including Indigenous Perspectives in Decisions with Leah George-Wilson

George Harris Jr. talks with Leah George-Wilson, four-term Chief of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation, about how ceremonies, elders, and ancestral connections guide personal and community well-being.
They explore the responsibility we all share to learn Indigenous histories, the power of cultural practices to heal from trauma, and why including Indigenous voices in decision-making matters now more than ever.

#33 - Art is a Teaching with Jesse Recalma

George Harris Jr. sits down with Coast Salish artist Jesse Recalma to explore how cultural practices, ceremonies, and artistic expression can support healing.
Jesse shares personal stories of learning from his grandfather, passing on Coast Salish teachings through carving, painting, and language revitalization.

Nothing About Us Without Us with Katie Marren

Season 3 of Culture is Healing is closing out with this powerful finale!
George Harris Jr. sits down with Katie Marren—a Cree-Métis, English, and Irish educator, mother, and District Principal of Indigenous Education—to explore how culture and education can create healing for Indigenous young ones and communities as a whole.
Katie opens up about her personal story and shares how important Indigenous voices, language revitalization, and cultural ceremonies are in creating trust and reconciliation. 
We are taking a break for the holidays and will be back with more conversations and teachings on January 6th, 2026. 

#31 - Healing Across Generations with Waubgeshig Rice

This week’s guest is Waubgeshig Rice! 
George and Waub share teachings about how healing moves between generations. 
The episode shares guidance on participating in cultural renewal without appropriation and speaks to the responsibility that comes with engaging with culture respectfully.

#30 - Guidance for Moving Through Trauma with Nola Jeffrey

George Harris Jr. and Nola Jeffrey reflect on the healing ceremonies, cleansing practices, and community teachings that have supported their experiences with trauma. 
They emphasize the importance of daily self-care—especially for those in helping roles—and offer simple cultural practices anyone can use to release the heaviness felt inside and find grounding. 
This conversation also shares the work happening at Tsow-Tun Le Lum, where cultural teachings and community support people through recovery in meaningful, accessible ways.

#29 - How Youth Thrive Through Cultural Connection with Kelsey Crawford

 In this week’s conversation, George Harris Jr. and educator Kelsey Crawford explore how cultural healing, community support, and everyday acts of presence can transform the lives of Indigenous youth.
Together, they reflect on the power of elders, regalia, music, and seasonal teachings in helping young people build identity, confidence, and connection.
Their discussion offers practical insights for educators and community members committed to creating safe, culturally grounded spaces where youth can truly thrive.

#28 - Wisdom From The Fire with Rachael Hunt

In this episode of Culture Is Healing, Rachael Hunt and George Harris Jr. talk about what it means to return home — to culture, ceremony, and community. 
Rachael shares ancestral wisdom and teachings from the Eighth Fire.
The conversation is a call to remember that culture isn’t something we practice once in a while — it’s something we live. 
Whether through prayer, gratitude, or presence, every moment can become ceremony.