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Every good story is shared over a cup of tea
Every good story is shared over a cup of tea

NDP MP Leah Gazan is joined by Indigenous youth to talk about the impacts of several federal laws.

In Part Two of this conversation, Indigenous leader Katisha Paul discusses sovereignty, self-determination, climate leadership, Indigenous governance, women's leadership, and future generations. Katisha shares lessons from her ancestors, reflects on her work with the Union of BC Indian Chiefs and the United Nations, and explains why Indigenous voices must help shape the future of governance, environmental stewardship, and justice.
Topics include:
✅ Indigenous sovereignty
✅ Indigenous governance
✅ Climate leadership
✅ Women's leadership
✅ United Nations advocacy
✅ Indigenous youth leadership
✅ Repatriation and rematriation
✅ Indigenous futures

Before becoming an internationally recognized Indigenous leader and advocate, Katisha Paul was a young girl searching for safety, belonging, and her voice. In Part One of this powerful two-part conversation, Katisha shares her personal journey through childhood adversity, resilience, family responsibility, Indigenous identity, and healing. She discusses the experiences that shaped her leadership and the teachings that continue to guide her today. Topics include:
✅ Indigenous leadership
✅ Finding your voice
✅ Resilience and healing
✅ Family and cultural identity
✅ Intergenerational strength
✅ Indigenous advocacy
✅ Women in leadership Content
Note: This episode contains discussion of childhood abuse and trauma. Part Two will explore Indigenous sovereignty, governance, climate leadership, international advocacy, rematriation, and future generations.




