Sovereign Innovations

Uncover the resilient bond between Indigenous food sovereignty and Native foodways in this episode of Sovereign Innovations. Join Cheyenne Bearfoot and Chef Crystal Wahpepah as they explore ancestral wisdom, sustainable practices, and the revival of traditional recipes. Dive deep into the heart of Indigenous resilience and cultural preservation.

Welcome to Sovereign Innovations, where we are diving deep into the groundbreaking shifts in cinema. In this episode, host Cheyenne Bearfoot takes us on a journey celebrating the power, stories, and brilliance of Indigenous women in film. From challenging stereotypes to reclaiming narratives, Indigenous women are reshaping the landscape of cinema.

Join host Cheyenne Bearfoot on Sovereign Innovations as she uncovers the profound legacy of wampum beads in North American history. From sacred symbols to colonial currency, discover the intricate craftsmanship and enduring cultural significance behind these tiny treasures.

Since the beginning of humanity, Indigenous people have created homes and formed communities; in both the structural, tangible sense of the word, and the warm and fuzzy, emotional sense. Some of those early Indigenous designs continue to serve as inspiration for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous architects as they develop the world’s infrastructure.

Despite what popular Western culture may have you thinking, the sound of Indigenous communities isn’t limited to flutes and Tom-tom drums! Indigenous music also permeates dubstep, jazz, and death metal. Aspects of traditional Native sound make up the heartbeat of rock’n’roll. Our host Cheyenne Bearfoot explains how Indigenous music extends through every modern genre.

Discover how Indigenous innovation and technology allows Indigenous communities to survive and thrive now and across the centuries. Our host, Cheyenne Bearfoot, will explore various native and Indigenous identities across the globe in order to unravel stereotypes that have diminished innovations made by Indigenous peoples.