In this deeply moving episode of the Métis Speaker Series, we sit down with Valerie Harris of Cranbrook, BC, an adoptee raised outside her culture who is reconnecting with her Métis roots. Valerie shares her powerful journey of surviving cancer three times and the spiritual, emotional, and cultural healing that followed. She reflects on grief, trauma, and the epigenetic weight carried across generations, while also celebrating the grounding power of plants, touch, and community. Valerie’s story is a testament to the strength that can emerge from struggle and the peace that can come from finally feeling like you belong.

In this episode of Métis Speaker Series, we’re joined by Courtney Flegg, Métis Health Experience Advocate, and Eva Habib, Senior Manager of Métis Health Equity, both of whom are with Métis Nation BC, for a powerful conversation on Métis health and wellness. Together, they explore the growing efforts to address Indigenous-specific racism and discrimination in B.C.’s health care system, the momentum behind these changes, and the impactful programs now available to support Métis individuals and families. Tune in as Courtney and Eva share personal insights, current initiatives, and what’s still needed to ensure equitable care for all Métis people.

In this episode of Métis Speaker Series, we speak with Phillip Gladue, a respected Métis Elder whose deep roots in traditional ways have shaped a lifetime of cultural education and community leadership. Phillip brings Métis history to life through captivating presentations in the Abbotsford, Maple Ridge, and Langley School Districts, helping preserve stories, language, and heritage for future generations. His dedication has earned him the Queen’s Jubilee Medal and recognition as a finalist for the Vancouver Aboriginal Awards. Listen along as Phillip shares powerful reflections on his upbringing and how those early experiences guide the way he teaches traditional knowledge today.