G4 Talks Health Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:05:18 -0400 https://g4talkshealth.buzzsprout.com en-ca © 2026 G4 Talks Health yes b4cdb013-957a-59b4-b1de-730dc3e7d344 contactus@g4health.org Stoney Nakoda - Tsuut'ina Tribal Council Health Department episodic true Welcome to G4 Talks Health, where we show the human side to health.

Through storytelling, advocacy, and honest conversations, we amplify the voices, partnerships, and systems shaping First Nations health today.

You can find us on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.


Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our guests do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of G4 Health or the collective G4 Health Steering Committee, comprised of the G4 Health Team and the Stoney Nakoda and Tsuut’ina Health Directors. This podcast is for education, information and commentary purposes only.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Stoney Nakoda - Tsuut'ina Tribal Council Health Department contactus@g4health.org https://storage.buzzsprout.com/u94nr13ufcrj0fw3538wkzunlchr?.jpg G4 Talks Health Organ and Tissue Donation with Give Life Alberta Organ and Tissue Donation with Give Life Alberta Âba Wathtech - Dānít’ádā​

In this episode, Dalton, and Colt travel to Edmonton to speak with Senior Communications advisor Su-Ling Goh, Senior Donation Consultant Corinne Marceau, and Recipient Liver Transplant Coordinator Kelly Gray of Give Life Alberta. They go into detail of the process of organ and tissue donation, dispel common myths surrounding donation, and share their experiences!


Give Life Alberta:

https://www.givelifealberta.ca/


To learn more or listen to past episodes, visit our website at www.g4health.org.

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In this episode, Dalton, and Colt travel to Edmonton to speak with Senior Communications advisor Su-Ling Goh, Senior Donation Consultant Corinne Marceau, and Recipient Liver Transplant Coordinator Kelly Gray of Give Life Alberta. They go into detail of the process of organ and tissue donation, dispel common myths surrounding donation, and share their experiences!


Give Life Alberta:

https://www.givelifealberta.ca/


To learn more or listen to past episodes, visit our website at www.g4health.org.

]]> Stoney Nakoda - Tsuut'ina Tribal Council Health Department Buzzsprout-19284237 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0600 3949 full false Anti-Racism & Personal Experience Anti-Racism & Personal Experience In this episode, Dalton, Margo and Colt discuss racism, how it presents in our healthcare systems and within our communities. They go over some research and reporting the G4 Health team has been working on over the years and how their own personal experiences connect to this work. This episode is the start of a larger conversation around racism and the effect it has on First Nations individuals and communities. 

]]> In this episode, Dalton, Margo and Colt discuss racism, how it presents in our healthcare systems and within our communities. They go over some research and reporting the G4 Health team has been working on over the years and how their own personal experiences connect to this work. This episode is the start of a larger conversation around racism and the effect it has on First Nations individuals and communities. 

]]> Stoney Nakoda Tsuut'ina Tribal Council Buzzsprout-18983333 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0600 3754 full false Language Revitalization & Culture with Cherith Mark Language Revitalization & Culture with Cherith Mark Âba Wathtech - Dānít’ádā​

In this Episode, Dalton sits down with Îyethka educator Cherith Mark to discuss language, culture, health and community. They explore the differences in First Nation's languages, how to connect with your community and the challenges of language revitalization.


References:

Stoney Education Authority Podcast: https://stoneynakoda.org/stoney-podcast-directory/


To learn more or listen to past episodes, visit our website at www.g4health.org.

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In this Episode, Dalton sits down with Îyethka educator Cherith Mark to discuss language, culture, health and community. They explore the differences in First Nation's languages, how to connect with your community and the challenges of language revitalization.


References:

Stoney Education Authority Podcast: https://stoneynakoda.org/stoney-podcast-directory/


To learn more or listen to past episodes, visit our website at www.g4health.org.

]]> Stoney Nakoda Tsuut'ina Tribal Council Buzzsprout-18776702 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0700 2555 full false End-of-Life & Palliative Care with Health Quality Alberta End-of-Life & Palliative Care with Health Quality Alberta Âba Wathtech! Dānít’ádā​!

Hello and welcome to the G4 Talks Health Podcast!

Today myself (Dalton), Margo and Colton go to the Health Quality Alberta offices to sit down and speak with our friends Kristina and Maz from HQA. We discuss the partnership with G4 Health and Health Quality Alberta and give us a chance to reflect on our collaborative report engaging with Îyethka and Tsuut'ina communities to discuss End of Life and Palliative Care from a First Nations view. This community engagement helped to build recommendations for a decolonized Îyethka and Tsuut'ina approach to End of Life and Palliative Care, hopefully improving our health system for future generations!

We hope you enjoy and learn from todays conversation. You can visit our website g4health.org for more information of G4 Health as well as more podcast episodes!

You can also learn more about the great work from Health Quality Alberta via website: https://hqa.ca/

]]> Âba Wathtech! Dānít’ádā​!

Hello and welcome to the G4 Talks Health Podcast!

Today myself (Dalton), Margo and Colton go to the Health Quality Alberta offices to sit down and speak with our friends Kristina and Maz from HQA. We discuss the partnership with G4 Health and Health Quality Alberta and give us a chance to reflect on our collaborative report engaging with Îyethka and Tsuut'ina communities to discuss End of Life and Palliative Care from a First Nations view. This community engagement helped to build recommendations for a decolonized Îyethka and Tsuut'ina approach to End of Life and Palliative Care, hopefully improving our health system for future generations!

We hope you enjoy and learn from todays conversation. You can visit our website g4health.org for more information of G4 Health as well as more podcast episodes!

You can also learn more about the great work from Health Quality Alberta via website: https://hqa.ca/

]]> Stoney Nakoda Tsuut'ina Tribal Council Buzzsprout-18178633 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0700 5014 full false Climate Change Resiliency with Joel Fischer Climate Change Resiliency with Joel Fischer Hello! Please enjoy this informative episode with Tsuut'ina Nation Associate Health Director Joel Fischer, G4 Health Director Margo Dodginghorse and myself Dalton Dodginghorse as we discuss our findings and observations from our Climate Change Resiliency Engagement where we asked the community these three questions:

How is climate change Impacting health and wellbeing?

How Is the health system vulnerable to climate change impacts?

What would make the health system more resilient to climate change?

Hear what we heard from Elders on how climate change can impact spirituality, the youth imagining the challenges of the future, and the current funding/jurisdictional/ challenges Treaty First Nations face today. We hope you learn and enjoy this podcast!



]]> Hello! Please enjoy this informative episode with Tsuut'ina Nation Associate Health Director Joel Fischer, G4 Health Director Margo Dodginghorse and myself Dalton Dodginghorse as we discuss our findings and observations from our Climate Change Resiliency Engagement where we asked the community these three questions:

How is climate change Impacting health and wellbeing?

How Is the health system vulnerable to climate change impacts?

What would make the health system more resilient to climate change?

Hear what we heard from Elders on how climate change can impact spirituality, the youth imagining the challenges of the future, and the current funding/jurisdictional/ challenges Treaty First Nations face today. We hope you learn and enjoy this podcast!



]]> G4 Health Team Buzzsprout-17782990 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 11:00:00 -0600 4486 full false Meet the G4 Health Team! Meet the G4 Health Team! Listen to our reintroduction of the G4 Health Team and learn a little bit more about each of us as we sit around the table and interview each other and discuss our work, life journeys, or just our favorite words in our languages!



]]> Listen to our reintroduction of the G4 Health Team and learn a little bit more about each of us as we sit around the table and interview each other and discuss our work, life journeys, or just our favorite words in our languages!



]]> G4 Health Team Buzzsprout-17630930 Thu, 07 Aug 2025 11:00:00 -0600 3043 full false Shorts: British North America Act (BNA Act) Shorts: British North America Act (BNA Act) It is important to remember the numbered Treaties and Treaty 7 are signed with the Crown, and not directly with the Federal Government. The Federal government holds whats called a "Fiduciary Duty" and hold resources and monies in trust. 

A timeline with important dates relating to First Nations Health and Advocacy will be available on our website wwww.g4health.org

Follow us on Facebook at G4 Health, Instagram g4_health!

]]> It is important to remember the numbered Treaties and Treaty 7 are signed with the Crown, and not directly with the Federal Government. The Federal government holds whats called a "Fiduciary Duty" and hold resources and monies in trust. 

A timeline with important dates relating to First Nations Health and Advocacy will be available on our website wwww.g4health.org

Follow us on Facebook at G4 Health, Instagram g4_health!

]]> G4 Health Team Buzzsprout-17446484 Thu, 03 Jul 2025 19:00:00 -0600 177 full false Shorts: Doctrine of Discovery Shorts: Doctrine of Discovery Kicking off our shorts episodes with "The Doctrine of Discovery", a collection of Papal Bulls issued by the Catholic church that has shaped the relationship between First Nations and Canada to this day.

A timeline with important dates relating to First Nations Health and Advocacy will be available on our website wwww.g4health.org

Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok


]]> Kicking off our shorts episodes with "The Doctrine of Discovery", a collection of Papal Bulls issued by the Catholic church that has shaped the relationship between First Nations and Canada to this day.

A timeline with important dates relating to First Nations Health and Advocacy will be available on our website wwww.g4health.org

Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok


]]> G4 Health Team Buzzsprout-17282557 Thu, 05 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0600 448 full false Conversation with Margo Dodginghorse - G4 Health Director Conversation with Margo Dodginghorse - G4 Health Director Get to know our Health Director Margo Dodginghorse! 


]]> Get to know our Health Director Margo Dodginghorse! 


]]> G4 Health Team Buzzsprout-17205980 Fri, 23 May 2025 11:00:00 -0600 705 full false Conversation with Lacy Runner - Tsuut'ina Health Director Conversation with Lacy Runner - Tsuut'ina Health Director Please enjoy this interview with Lacy Runner, Health Director for the Tsuut'ina Nation! 


Website Link: https://g4health.org/home





]]> Please enjoy this interview with Lacy Runner, Health Director for the Tsuut'ina Nation! 


Website Link: https://g4health.org/home





]]> G4 Health Team Buzzsprout-17024019 Mon, 12 May 2025 11:00:00 -0600 564 full false Anti Racism with Tim Fox Anti Racism with Tim Fox Welcome to G4 Talks Health Podcast! In this episode we interview Tim Fox vice president of the Calgary Foundation the questions include:


What does “walking in two worlds” mean? and mean to you?

What are some practices that people can do to decolonize their work, life, and move foreword towards a path of truth and reconciliation?

What do you think are anti-racist focused actions that people may think are helpful, but can actually be harmful that they should know about?

What has your experience been so far in this work?

Explain what Kimmapiiypitsinni means, means to you, and its relation to anti racism/decolonization/truth and reconciliation?

What do​es the truth and reconciliation mean to you? Do you have any calls to action to add that government and/or the people of Canada can do to better help the path to truth and reconciliation?

How do you see the future near and far for indigenous people in Canada?


Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @G4_Health for updates on future podcasts!

]]> Welcome to G4 Talks Health Podcast! In this episode we interview Tim Fox vice president of the Calgary Foundation the questions include:


What does “walking in two worlds” mean? and mean to you?

What are some practices that people can do to decolonize their work, life, and move foreword towards a path of truth and reconciliation?

What do you think are anti-racist focused actions that people may think are helpful, but can actually be harmful that they should know about?

What has your experience been so far in this work?

Explain what Kimmapiiypitsinni means, means to you, and its relation to anti racism/decolonization/truth and reconciliation?

What do​es the truth and reconciliation mean to you? Do you have any calls to action to add that government and/or the people of Canada can do to better help the path to truth and reconciliation?

How do you see the future near and far for indigenous people in Canada?


Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @G4_Health for updates on future podcasts!

]]> G4 Health - Tim Fox Buzzsprout-11739253 Tue, 22 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0700 2286 indigenous, health, antiracism, native full false Treaties & Treaty 7 with Regena Crowchild Treaties & Treaty 7 with Regena Crowchild *Trigger warning as this episode does discuss the impact of residential schools still felt today in our communities*

Welcome to the G4 Talks Health Podcast Series! In this episode listen to Treaty Advocate Regena Crowchild share her knowledge on the history of Treaty 7, the importance of the Treaty and how it differs from the Indian Act, the difference of interpretations from Indigenous communities and the crown, domestic vs international treaties, the current and future reality of the Treaty, and much more! Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @G4_Health for updates on future podcasts. 

]]> *Trigger warning as this episode does discuss the impact of residential schools still felt today in our communities*

Welcome to the G4 Talks Health Podcast Series! In this episode listen to Treaty Advocate Regena Crowchild share her knowledge on the history of Treaty 7, the importance of the Treaty and how it differs from the Indian Act, the difference of interpretations from Indigenous communities and the crown, domestic vs international treaties, the current and future reality of the Treaty, and much more! Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @G4_Health for updates on future podcasts. 

]]> G4 Health Team Buzzsprout-10885779 Thu, 30 Jun 2022 13:00:00 -0600 2505 full false Two Spirits and Inclusivity with Carmen Littlelight Two Spirits and Inclusivity with Carmen Littlelight Welcome to the G4 Talks Health Podcast Series! In this episode we interview Carmen Littlelight on her experiences with being two spirited in the indigenous community, starting an indigenous sharing circle, and the cultural/historical significance of being two spirited in the indigenous community that has been effected by colonization.  We hope you enjoy! For updates on future podcasts or to contact us, like us on Facebook page G4 Health or follow on instagram @G4_Health, and TikTok at g4health. You can also learn more about the Ákīyī Màk'ōdzà Two Spirit sharing circle by following them on instagram @akiyiimakodza or emailing akiyimakodza@gmail.com 


]]> Welcome to the G4 Talks Health Podcast Series! In this episode we interview Carmen Littlelight on her experiences with being two spirited in the indigenous community, starting an indigenous sharing circle, and the cultural/historical significance of being two spirited in the indigenous community that has been effected by colonization.  We hope you enjoy! For updates on future podcasts or to contact us, like us on Facebook page G4 Health or follow on instagram @G4_Health, and TikTok at g4health. You can also learn more about the Ákīyī Màk'ōdzà Two Spirit sharing circle by following them on instagram @akiyiimakodza or emailing akiyimakodza@gmail.com 


]]> G4 Health Team Buzzsprout-9726380 Wed, 15 Dec 2021 12:00:00 -0700 3600 full false Conversation with Yvonne Henderson - Bearclan Patrol Calgary Conversation with Yvonne Henderson - Bearclan Patrol Calgary Welcome to the G4 Talks Health Podcast Series! In this episode we interview Yvonne Henderson a member of the Bearclan Patrol Calgary Chapter, a grass roots indigenous organization protecting and advocating the Treaty 7 community and Mohkinstsis. We discuss the origins of Bear Clan, how people can help community, and what reconciliation means in 2021. We hope you enjoy! For updates on future podcasts or to contact us like us on Facebook page G4 Health, follow on instagram @G4_Health, and TikTok at g4health.

]]> Welcome to the G4 Talks Health Podcast Series! In this episode we interview Yvonne Henderson a member of the Bearclan Patrol Calgary Chapter, a grass roots indigenous organization protecting and advocating the Treaty 7 community and Mohkinstsis. We discuss the origins of Bear Clan, how people can help community, and what reconciliation means in 2021. We hope you enjoy! For updates on future podcasts or to contact us like us on Facebook page G4 Health, follow on instagram @G4_Health, and TikTok at g4health.

]]> G4 Health Team Buzzsprout-9363485 Wed, 13 Oct 2021 13:00:00 -0600 2703 full false COVID-19 Vaccines with Dr. Chris Sarin: Part 2 COVID-19 Vaccines with Dr. Chris Sarin: Part 2 Welcome to the G4 Talks Health Podcast Series! In this episode Dr Sarin returns to discuss COVID-19 variants, vaccines, restrictions, and updated COVID 19 information. We thought we would have Dr Sarin back on the podcast as info with the pandemic changes so rapidly. Dr Sarin is the Deputy Medical Officer of Health for Indigenous Services Canada Alberta Region. This episode was recorded remotely via Zoom. You can watch the video on youtube at G4 Talks Health. You can also follow us on our Facebook page G4 Health, instagram @G4_Health, or Tik Tok at g4health for more updates!

]]> Welcome to the G4 Talks Health Podcast Series! In this episode Dr Sarin returns to discuss COVID-19 variants, vaccines, restrictions, and updated COVID 19 information. We thought we would have Dr Sarin back on the podcast as info with the pandemic changes so rapidly. Dr Sarin is the Deputy Medical Officer of Health for Indigenous Services Canada Alberta Region. This episode was recorded remotely via Zoom. You can watch the video on youtube at G4 Talks Health. You can also follow us on our Facebook page G4 Health, instagram @G4_Health, or Tik Tok at g4health for more updates!

]]> G4 Health Team Buzzsprout-8632923 Wed, 02 Jun 2021 13:00:00 -0600 1958 full false COVID-19 Vaccines with Dr. Chris Sarin: Part 1 COVID-19 Vaccines with Dr. Chris Sarin: Part 1 Welcome to the G4 Talks Health Podcast Series! In this episode we discuss the COVID-19 Vaccine with Deputy Medical Officer of Health for Indigenous Services Canada Alberta Region Dr. Chris Sarin. He answers questions from the community and addresses common myths surrounding the COVID-19 Vaccines. This episode was recorded remotely through zoom. You can watch the video of the meeting on our Facebook page G4 Health, or follow us on instagram @G4_Health for more updates.

]]> Welcome to the G4 Talks Health Podcast Series! In this episode we discuss the COVID-19 Vaccine with Deputy Medical Officer of Health for Indigenous Services Canada Alberta Region Dr. Chris Sarin. He answers questions from the community and addresses common myths surrounding the COVID-19 Vaccines. This episode was recorded remotely through zoom. You can watch the video of the meeting on our Facebook page G4 Health, or follow us on instagram @G4_Health for more updates.

]]> G4 Health Team Buzzsprout-7640173 Tue, 02 Feb 2021 16:00:00 -0700 2275 full false Balancing Life, Work, and a Pandemic Balancing Life, Work, and a Pandemic Welcome to the G4 Talks Health Podcast Series! Today the team will be talking about our personal experiences in our work life balance journeys as well as how the COVID-19 pandemic has effected all of our lives. You can follow us at our new facebook page at G4 Health or instagram @G4_Health.

]]> Welcome to the G4 Talks Health Podcast Series! Today the team will be talking about our personal experiences in our work life balance journeys as well as how the COVID-19 pandemic has effected all of our lives. You can follow us at our new facebook page at G4 Health or instagram @G4_Health.

]]> G4 Health Team Buzzsprout-6361474 Fri, 13 Nov 2020 12:00:00 -0700 3189 full false Conversation with Chelsey Luger Conversation with Chelsey Luger Welcome to the Stoney Nakoda Tsuut'ina Tribal Council (or G4) Health Podcast series! Today we will be interview Chelsey Luger. Chelsey grew up in North Dakota, and is originally from the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa and Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. She is a writer, journalist, and co-founder of Well For Culture, an Indigenous wellness initiative. She currently lives in Phoenix, AZ with her husband and 2-year-old daughter. 
 
 Follow Chelsey on social media at @Chelsey.Moves and Well For Culture @wellforculture. 
 
 Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @SNTTCHealth. 

]]> Welcome to the Stoney Nakoda Tsuut'ina Tribal Council (or G4) Health Podcast series! Today we will be interview Chelsey Luger. Chelsey grew up in North Dakota, and is originally from the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa and Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. She is a writer, journalist, and co-founder of Well For Culture, an Indigenous wellness initiative. She currently lives in Phoenix, AZ with her husband and 2-year-old daughter. 
 
 Follow Chelsey on social media at @Chelsey.Moves and Well For Culture @wellforculture. 
 
 Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @SNTTCHealth. 

]]> G4 Health Team Buzzsprout-5083010 Thu, 20 Aug 2020 17:00:00 -0600 3689 full false