Northerned

Wisdom from an Inuk Auntie: Harriet Keleutak

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Beatrice sits down with her aunt, Harriet Keleutak, for a heartfelt conversation about language, resilience, and growing up Inuk. Harriet shares stories from her childhood, reflects on the strength of Inuit women, and speaks with deep pride about the importance of Inuktitut and cultural preservation. It’s a gentle, powerful, and deeply rooted episode — a reminder of the wisdom passed through generations.

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Harriet Keleutak - Guest

Beatrice Deer - Host / Producer

Tanya Innaarulik - Host

Janice Grey - Guest Host

Christopher McCarron - Technical Director / Audio Engineer

Jeremie Saunders - Producer / DP / Editor

Michael Felber - Producer / Director / Creator

Devan Morrell - Production Assistant

Marty Kinack - Audio Mixing and Mastering

Special thanks to Ungaluk and NIIA programs for their support

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Grief, Growth, and the Power of Remembering: Jason Annahatak

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 18:44:55 GMT

Jason Annahatak joins Beatrice, Tanya and Janice for a powerful conversation about identity, intergenerational trauma, and growing up between two worlds. Raised in Nunavik, Jason shares how his experiences navigating family, grief, and mental health shaped his path toward healing — and why returning home was essential. This episode is about remembering who you are, even when the world tries to make you forget.

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Jason Annahatak - Guest

Beatrice Deer - Host / Producer

Tanya Innaarulik - Host

Janice Grey - Guest Host

Christopher McCarron - Technical Director / Audio Engineer

Jeremie Saunders - Producer / DP / Editor

Michael Felber - Producer / Director / Creator

Devan Morrell - Production Assistant

Marty Kinack - Audio Mixing and Mastering

Special thanks to Ungaluk and NIIA programs for their support.

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Mother & Daughter: Beatrice and Arsaniq on Culture, Love & Identity

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Beatrice is joined by her daughter Arsaniq for a heartfelt mother-daughter conversation about identity, growing up between cultures, and the importance of staying connected to Inuit language and tradition. From laughing over childhood stories to reflecting on belonging, Arsaniq offers wisdom beyond her years. This is a tender and powerful look at generational connection, healing, and love.

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Arsaniq Keelan - Guest

Beatrice Deer - Host / Producer

Tanya Innaarulik - Host

Janice Grey - Guest Host

Christopher McCarron - Technical Director / Audio Engineer

Jeremie Saunders - Producer / DP / Editor

Michael Felber - Producer / Director / Creator

Devan Morrell - Production Assistant

Marty Kinack - Audio Mixing and Mastering

Special thanks to Ungaluk and NIIA programs for their support.

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Leah May & Shawna Hordyk: Mental Health, Accountability & Decolonization

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Shawna Hordyk and Leah May join Beatrice, Tanya and Janice for a deep conversation about mental health, trauma, and community accountability. Together, they explore the lasting effects of colonization and the systems that continue to harm Indigenous communities — and what healing can look like when we begin to challenge those systems. From personal stories to professional insight, this episode is a call to action rooted in care, compassion, and justice.

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Leah May - Guest

Shawna Hordyk - Guest

Beatrice Deer - Host / Producer

Tanya Innaarulik - Host

Janice Grey - Guest Host

Christopher McCarron - Technical Director / Audio Engineer

Jeremie Saunders - Producer / DP / Editor

Michael Felber - Producer / Director / Creator

Devan Morrell - Production Assistant

Marty Kinack - Audio Mixing and Mastering

Special thanks to Ungaluk and NIIA programs for their support.

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You Are Worth the Walk: Vanessa Luciani

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Perinatal wellness expert Vanessa Luciani joins the hosts for a raw, powerful conversation about postpartum health, nutrition, and self-worth. Vanessa shares her own story and offers compassionate advice on how to start a healthy lifestyle, one small step at a time. The hosts get candid about their personal struggles with grief and self-care, exploring how individual healing is the foundation for building stronger, safer communities.

Suicidal thoughts are mentioned in this episode. If you are in Crisis, call First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line 1-855-242-3310 Toll free, 24/7 for Mental Health and Wellness. If you are in Canada and need help now, call Talk Suicide Canada 1 (833) 456-4566 or text 45645 from 4pm to midnight

Special thanks to Ungaluk and NIIA programs for their support.

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Vanessa Luciani - Guest

Beatrice Deer - Host / Producer

Tanya Innaarulik - Host

Janice Grey - Guest Host

Christopher McCarron - Technical Director / Audio Engineer

Jeremie Saunders - Producer / DP / Editor

Michael Felber - Producer / Director / Creator

Devan Morrell - Production Assistant

Marty Kinack - Audio Mixing and Mastering

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Breaking the Silence: Jeannie Nayoumealuk on Language, Loss, and Lateral Violence

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Jeannie Nayoumealuk, founder of Apataka Translations, joins Beatrice and Tanya to talk about sobriety, entrepreneurship, language preservation, and the power of lateral kindness in Inuit communities. From navigating her first interpreting gig at age eight to building a thriving Inuit-led business, Jeannie shares how healing, language, and cultural pride fuel her work. Plus, a candid conversation on lateral violence, online negativity, and finding strength through community and compassion.

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Jeannie Nayoumealuk - Guest

Beatrice Deer - Host / Producer

Tanya Innaarulik - Host

Laurel Sprengelmeyer - Guest Host

Christopher McCarron - Technical Director / Audio Engineer

Jeremie Saunders - Producer / DP / Editor

Michael Felber - Producer / Director / Creator

Marty Kinack - Audio Mixing and Mastering

Special thanks to Ungaluk and NIIA programs for their support.

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Louis-Jacques Dorais: Language, Identity, and Belonging in the North

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 19:36:36 GMT

Join us for a heartfelt conversation with the esteemed anthropologist, Louis-Jacques Dorais. What begins as a chance trip to the Arctic in the 1960s unfolds into a lifelong journey of linguistic discovery and deep personal connection. Louis-Jacques shares incredible stories of his first encounters with the North, the intricate beauty of Inuktitut, and how he became part of an Inuit family in Quaqtaq. From hilarious travel mishaps to profound moments of cultural exchange, this episode is a moving exploration of kinship, identity, and what it truly means to belong.

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Show Credits

Louis-Jacques Dorais - Guest

Beatrice Deer - Host / Producer

Tanya Innaarulik - Host

Laurel Sprengelmeyer - Guest Host

Christopher McCarron - Technical Director / Audio Engineer

Jeremie Saunders - Producer / DP / Editor

Michael Felber - Producer / Director / Creator

Audio Mixing and Mastering - Marty Kinack

Special thanks to Ungaluk and NIIA programs for their support.

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Juurini (Joey Partridge)

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 18:50:14 GMT

We have the pleasure of having Tanya’s love, singer-songwriter Joey Partridge on this special live recording of our show to talk about music, his childhood, what inspires him, and other fun stuff. We also talk about the challenges he faces helping Inuit experiencing homelessness.

Juurini on apple music: https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/juurini/1481879968

Juurini on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4hJndL9GhSQZ3rymH5P5cx

Juurini on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juurini27/?hl=en

For more discussion chat with us on the Discord App: https://discord.gg/x62JtQJ7

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Host: Beatrice Deer

Co-Host: Tanya Innaarulik

Special Guest: Juurini Joey Partridge

Guest Co-Host / Co-Star: Christopher McCarron

Recorded and Produced by: 4thSpace Concordia University

Producer: Michael Felber

Thanks to NIIA and Ungaluk program for their support.

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'Little Songs' and "Living against the odds"

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 23:06:37 GMT

Northerned is back! Beatrice, Tanya and Laurel return to the round table to catch up for an in-depth review of Beatrice’s recent Inuktitut Children's album release. We also learn about "Trust" in parent/child relationships. a Magnificent Mullet. and what is means to be "against the odds".

Judith Naluiyuk & Joshua Nathan Kettler: Nurrait Jeunes Karibus 10th Anniversary Special

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 05:00:29 GMT

ATTENTION PARENTS OF NUNAVIK YOUTH! YOU ARE GOING TO WANT TO HEAR THIS!

What a treat to sit down with Nurrait’s Judith and Joshua for a fun and inspiring chat in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the adventurous about this adventurous 'Nurrait I Jeunes Karibus' program (and Tanya's birthday!)!

Nurrait’s mission is ‘promoting personal and social development among Nunavik youth through outdoor intervention programs’.

Youth get to experience the outdoors, to connect with peers while being on their own land. Bringing youth on expeditions every season, help them reconnect with the land and with themselves.

Nurrait on social media:

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nurrait

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nurrait_jeuneskaribus/

Website http://www.nurraitjeuneskaribus.com/home.html

Northerned Podcast Episode Credits:

Co-Creator and Host: Beatrice Deer

Co-Host: Tanya Innaarulik

Guests: Judith Naluiyuk & Joshua Nathan Kettler

Guest Co-Host: Laurel Sprengelmeyer

Technical Director: Chris McCarron

Cameras: Andre Bendahan

Video editing and audio mix by: Marty Kinack

Created and Produced by: Michael Felber

Thanks to Nurrait Jeunes Karibus for collaborating in the creation of this episode!

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Special thanks to Nunavik Entreprise and Air Inuit for your support in the making of this special edition of Northerned.

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Beatrice on Beatrice!

Wed, 22 May 2024 13:00:44 GMT

In our last episode of the season, we finally get to turn the mic around and find out more about our host extraordinaire, barely scraping the surface of Beatrice's many projects and passions.

Credits:

Host: Beatrice Deer

Co-Host: Tanya Innaarulik

Guest: Michael Felber

Guest Co-Host and Show Notes Writer: Laurel Sprengelmeyer

Guest Co-Host and Technical Director: Chris McCarron

Video edited by: Brian Stever

Photography (Intro stills) by: Christyna Pelletier

Produced by: Jeremie Saunders

Created and Produced by: Michael Felber

We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts.

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Evie Mark: "She will belong to her people"

Wed, 08 May 2024 13:48:25 GMT

Through her work as an educator and traditional knowledge holder, Evie Mark has fulfilled a Shaman's childhood prophesy about her. Join us as Beatrice gets real with her throat singing teacher and best friend on sharing the passion and pain of reclaiming Inuit culture. Don't miss Evie's rendition of a traditional Inuit 'rap battle', and Evie and Beatrice's throat singing demonstrations!

This episode mentions suicide. If you or someone you know are in Crisis, call First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line 1-855-242-3310 Toll-free, 24/7 for Mental Health and Wellness. If you are in Canada and need help now, call Talk Suicide Canada 1 (833) 456-4566 or text 45645 from 4 pm to midnight

Credits:

Host: Beatrice Deer

Co-Host: Tanya Innaarulik

Guest: Evie Mark

Guest Co-Host and Show Notes Writer: Laurel Sprengelmeyer

Guest Co-Host and Technical Director: Chris McCarron

Video edited by: Brian Stever

Photography (Intro stills) by: Christyna Pelletier

Produced by: Jeremie Saunders

Created and Produced by: Michael Felber

We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts.

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Lisa Koperqualuk: Shamanism and Inuit True Crime

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 08:00:26 GMT

Anthropologist, scholar, and political activist Lisa Koperqualuk takes Beatrice, Tanya and Laurel on a riveting ride through some of Nunavik's most famous true crime stories, covering clashes between Inuit Custom and Canadian Law along the way. The Inuit version of reincarnation, arranged marriages, and the transition from Shamanism to Christianity are also featured in today's information-packed episode.

Lisa Koperqualuk's book: "Traditions Related to Customary Law in Nunavik"

R.G. Moyle's: "British Law & Arctic Men"

Bernard Saladin D'Anglure's book: "Cosmology & Shamanism"

Lisa Koperqualuk's book: "Traditions Related to Customary Law in Nunavik"

Beatrice's song “ILINNUT - a prayer” is featured in this episode, you can listen here:

Credits:

Host: Beatrice Deer

Co-Host: Tanya Innaarulik

Guest: Lisa Koperqualuk

Guest Co-Host and Show notes: Laurel Sprengelmeyer

Guest Co-Host and Technical Director: Chris McCarron

Video edited by: Brian Stever

Photography (Intro stills) by: Christyna Pelletier

Produced by: Jeremie Saunders

Created and Produced by: Michael Felber

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Jessica Robertson - The Quiet as Teacher

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 08:00:51 GMT

Beatrice finally reveals what it means to 'Get Northerned' in today's interview with Jessica Robertson, whose journey with childhood chronic pain led to her study of healing modalities and to co-founding Modo Yoga International. Beatrice and Tanya also delve into the shocking and tragic history of High Arctic Relocations in Canada and share new music from Juurini.

Juurini's song “Anaanamma” is featured in this episode, you can listen here.

Check out more from Juurini here.

Credits:

Host: Beatrice Deer

Co-Host: Tanya Innaarulik

Guest: Jessica Robertson

Guest Co-Host and Show notes: Laurel Sprengelmeyer

Video edited by: Brian Stever

Photography (Intro stills) by: Christyna Pelletier

Produced by: Jeremie Saunders

Created and Produced by: Michael Felber

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Elia Lauzon: Inspiring Change and Unveiling Ancestral Secrets

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 08:00:59 GMT

Revitalize your hope for the future through our interview with Elia Lauzon, a young Inuit woman with passionate ideas about how small changes can make a big impact in our world. Also in this episode, Beatrice's true story of her ancestor who was a criminal cannibal.

Beatrice's song Cannibal is featured in this episode. You can listen to it here:

Credits:

Co-Host: Tanya Innaarulik

Guest: Elia Lauzon

Guest co-host and Show Notes Writer: Laurel Sprengelmeyer

Video edited by: Brian Stever

Photography (Intro stills) by: Christyna Pelletier

Produced by: Jeremie Saunders

Created and Produced by: Michael Felber

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Adam Leith Gollner: Raw Beluga and Real Talk

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 07:00:04 GMT

Beatrice, Tanya, and author Adam Gollner discuss Inuit superstitions, survival techniques, and celestial navigating over a plate of raw beluga. Tune in to hear about demons, depression, and to find out why 'boundaries are not bitchy'.

Beatrice's song Free is featured in this episode, you can listen to it here:

Credits:

Host: Beatrice Deer

Co-Host: Tanya Innaarulik

Guest Co-Host: Adam Leith Gollner

Show Notes Writer: Laurel Sprengelmeyer

Video edited by: Brian Stever

Photography (Intro stills) by: Christyna Pelletier

Produced by: Jeremie Saunders

Created and Produced by: Michael Felber

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Lillian Putulik Chevrier: Beads of Identity and Roots Reclaimed

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 08:00:00 GMT

Beadwork artist Lillian Putulik Chevrier shares her experience of reconnecting with her Inuit roots after being adopted into a white family. Beatrice and Lillian talk about identity, belonging, imposter syndrome, and being "community-learned" instead of "self-taught". Tanya and Chris have words.

Find out more about Lillian's art and beadwork here or on Instagram at @lilbeadwork

Beatrice's song AANNGIQ is featured on this episode. You can listen to it here:

Credits:

Host: Beatrice Deer

Co-Host: Tanya Innaarulik

Guest Co-Host and Technical Director: Christopher McCarron

Show Notes Writer: Laurel Sprengelmeyer

Video edited by: Brian Stever

Photography (Intro stills) by: Christyna Pelletier

Produced by: Jeremie Saunders

Created and Produced by: Michael Felber

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Deseray Cumberbatch: Healing, Purpose, and the Spirit of Survival

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 09:00:07 GMT

Northerned kicks off its first episode with Arctic Winter Games veteran and multiple medal-winner Deseray Cumberbatch. Along with her co-host Tanya Innaarulik and guest co-hosts Christopher McCarron and Laurel Sprengelmeyer, Beatrice talks to Deseray about finding purpose, surviving grief, and how 'healed people heal people'. Tanya and Beatrice share their sobriety stories, and we learn about why Inuit Games are "all about survival”, and why all the cool kids are sober. {new paragraph} You can also watch the filmed version of this podcast here!

Official website of the Arctic Winter Games
Learn more about Inuit Games here
Beatrice briefly mentions the death of Joyce Echaquan - an Atikamekw woman who was subject to racist treatment by hospital staff, contributing to the cause of her death in 2021.
Suicidal thoughts are mentioned in this episode. If you are in Crisis, call First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line at 1-855-242-3310 Toll-free, 24/7 for Mental Health and Wellness. If you are in Canada and need help now, call Talk Suicide Canada 1 (833) 456-4566 or text 45645 from 4 pm to midnight

Beatrice's song History is featured in this episode, you can listen here:

Credits:

Host: Beatrice Deer

Co-Host: Tanya Innaarulik

Guest Co-Host: Christopher McCarron

Guest co-host and Show Notes Writer: Laurel Sprengelmeyer

Video edited by: Brian Stever

Photography (Intro stills) by: Christyna Pelletier

Produced by: Jeremie Saunders

Created and Produced by: Michael Felber

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