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Cultural Appropriation of the Smudge
If you’ve followed me for Spiritual wellness for any given amount of time, or if you’ve taken one of my workshops, then you’re likely...
Oct 13, 2023


Decolonizing Leadership: Qualities of a Better Leader
Over the years, leadership and the qualities it takes to be an effective leader have been colonized, so much so that many of us don’t even..
May 7, 2023

Ep. 25 All About Land Acknowledgements
In this episode of the Go Smudge Yourself Podcast, Jen Green discusses Land Acknowledgements, what they are, why they’re important, and...
Feb 20, 2023


Reverse Racism and the Myth of Meritocracy
I think the purpose that “reverse racism” serves fo individuals who don’t want to see societal or institutional racism as a current issue is
Jan 21, 2023


Spiritual Burnout
Working with Indigenous students poses an emotional burden that many people, if not most people, aren’t ready for — including...
Dec 22, 2022


Anyone Can Teach - Lessons from Finn
Over the last few years, I’ve been very invested in unlearning the colonial teachings I learned about education and who can teach...
Nov 20, 2022


The 1 Year Anniversary of Grandma Greenway’s Passing
October 6th, 2022 marks the one year anniversary of my Grandma’s passing, and it’s been a long, confusing year. Prior to the day she left...
Oct 14, 2022


Am I Disabled? - Changing the Way I Look at Disability and My Body
I turned 31 this year, and I’m going to admit that I don’t have the body that I expected or planned to have. It’s a bit of an odd thing to..
Aug 26, 2022


My Journey Understanding Self
2015 was the start of a serious healing journey for me, but it didn’t come out of nowhere. Like so many Indigenous individuals, I carry...
Aug 26, 2022


Reflecting On Losing a Matriarch
Losing a grandparent, or any family member is painful in any culture. What adds even more pain to our loss coincides with an anxiety that...
Aug 26, 2022


5 Steps to Start Your Decolonization Journey
Decolonizing your mind, heart and Spirit is a long journey when colonial institutions have fought hard to ingrain their values and beliefs..
Aug 26, 2022


Call Us By Our Names - Which Names Are Appropriate and Inappropriate to Call Indigenous Peoples
Names are tricky, and confusing for a lot of people because what was acceptable one moment is offensive the next, right? Well, it's more...
Aug 26, 2022


Cultural Burns: How Indigenous Peoples Use Fire to Heal and Protect the Land
To those who are familiar with Fire management practices, the concept of a cultural burn may be relatively known to you under the guise of..
Aug 17, 2022

Bonus from Cultivating Safe Spaces Podcast: The 4 Perspectives
In this episode of the Cultivating Safe Spaces Podcast, Jen explains the 4 Perspectives of En'owkinwixw used in Cultivating Safe Spaces,...
Jul 23, 2022

Episode 19: Decolonize Your Bookshelf Pt. 2 - Fiction
In this episode of the Go Smudge Yourself Podcast, Jen Green discusses 6 fiction books to add to your decolonial bookshelf. She discusses...
Jul 23, 2022

Episode 13: Decolonizing Education
Warning: This podcast episode contains details of residential schools that may be upsetting. Canada’s Indian Residential School Survivors...
Jul 22, 2022
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