Voices of Change

Episode 7:Rooted in Stewardship: Indigenous Environmental Wisdom, conversation with Codie Horse-Topetchy (Gú[dòhìñ Mà – Eagle Woman)
EPISODE 7 • SEASON 1 00:51:58
  • April 21, 2025
  • 02:14 PM
  • Tex Wambui
In this episode of Voices of Change, host Tex engages with Codie Horse-Topetchy, an Indigenous leader and founder of Dauitagya, to discuss the profound connection between stewardship, culture, and land. They explore the importance of empowering Indigenous girls and women through cultural practices and land-based education, the spiritual relationship Indigenous people have with the land, and the ongoing fight for climate justice and Indigenous rights. Codie shares her personal journey, the significance of language revitalization, and the pressing issues facing Indigenous communities, particularly regarding mental health and violence against women. The conversation emphasizes the need for non-Native allies to understand and respect Indigenous perspectives and to actively support Indigenous sovereignty and ecological knowledge.

All audio, artwork, episode descriptions and notes are property of Tex Wambui, for Voices of Change, and published with permission by ALIVE Podcast Network.
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