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Gaia Gossip: Get the Dirt on Mother Earth!Her Many Voices Foundation monthly series of conversations with inspiring people from around the globe. Author: Her Many Voices Foundation
Her Many Voices Foundation (HMVF) is a small organization that does big things in the world. We started out as artists responding to humanitarian need. Now we're joined by global community members as well.Our mission is to ignite the Artivist (Artist/Activist) in us all, in order to move our passions to purpose, for the betterment of women, children and our Mother Earth.Get involved and support our work! This podcast is created from content from our financial literacy program Indigenomics, our Climate Conversations series. and our monthly Lunch and Learn series now called Gaia Gossip: Get the Dirt!We have recently spun off the content from our Celebrating Indigenous Wisdom to Face Modern Challenges, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Language: en Genres: Nature, Science, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Art is the Cure
Episode 2
Thursday, 12 February, 2026
"Artists call out the sickness." — Josée BourgeoisIn this episode of Gaia Gossip, host Mary Jane Oatman sits down with Josée Bourgeois, an Algonquin First Nations actress, model, dancer, and activist. Together, they sit at our communal table and explore the ways in which art is the cure to the modern sickness of disconnection and oppression. Josée shares her transformative journey from the national dance stage to the front lines of the sovereign cannabis industry, proving that when you authentically declare what you want, the Universe has your back.What You’ll Discover in This Episode:Moving Passion to Purpose: How Josée transitioned from a self-produced dance career to managing brand development and advocacy in the sovereign cannabis space.The Power of Representation: Dismantling stereotypes and "mimicry" in mainstream media with authentic Indigenous storytelling.Art as a Truth-Teller: Why theater and performance are unique mediums that allow creators to call out the sickness of the world in ways others cannot.Reclaiming the Circle: Josée’s personal 180-degree journey from city life to living authentically in the community through powwow dancing and cultural retention.Self-Care for the Matriarch: Navigating chronic pain, depression, and the vital role of the sweat lodge and massage in maintaining balance.Mentoring the Next Generation: A candid look at the realities of the modeling industry and the responsibility of parents as vessels of possibility.About the Guest:Josée Bourgeois is an Algonquin First Nations trailblazer. A professional dancer since 2008, she has completed residencies at the Banff Center and performed at the National Arts Center. In 2019, she transitioned into the sovereign cannabis industry, serving as an advisor to Educannation and co-authoring recommendations for the Cannabis Act. You can catch her in the series The Last Frontier on Apple TV and the upcoming 2026 debut of Bon Cop Bad Cop on Crave TV.Her Many Voices Gaia Gossip programs empower climate solutions and community connection to be amplified for the betterment of Mother Earth. Our host, Mary Jane Oatman, is a member of the Nez Perce Tribe and a descendant of the Delaware Tribe, as well as a proud mother. She serves as the Executive Director of the Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association (ICIA), founder of the Indigenous CANNabis Coalition (ICANNC), and publisher of THC Magazine.Produced by @bicurean and narrative strategist, Victoria Carrington Chàvez. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
