The Deadly Uncle Podcast was created as a safe space to connect Indigenous men and boys to their culture and communities. Join Curt Young and Trent Agecoutay as they talk to "Deadly Uncles" in the Indigenous Community. Each podcast promotes belonging and social inclusion to support the physical and mental wellbeing of Indigenous men and boys. This week Young and Agecoutay talk with Rob Gurney. Rob is a Two- Spirited proud father from Montreal Lake, Sask. Treaty 6. He advocates for Indigenous and 2SLGBTQA+ people. Rob started his substance use disorder when was 17 yrs old. He experienced being part of the 60’s Scoop where his culture was erased. He was houseless, lonely and felt hopeless. 12 years ago he made the decision to get help and has been sober/clean since then. Currently he is a social worker. His self-care includes Indigenous Ceremonies, going to the gym, dancing, camping, reading and volunteering. . He also does community work with the Edmonton 2 Spirit Society where he was honored with the title of “Regional 2 Spirit Warrior 2021- 2022”.
The Deadly Uncle Podcast was created as a safe space to connect Indigenous men and boys to their culture and communities. Join Curt Young and Trent Agecoutay as they talk to "Deadly Uncles" in the Indigenous Community. Each podcast promotes belonging and social inclusion to support the physical and mental wellbeing of Indigenous men and boys. This week Young and Agecoutay talk with Bill Ward Ward is a devoted and passionate First Nations recovery advocate with a specialization in comprehending the underlying factors that often drive addiction and other detrimental self-destructive behaviors. Bill is widely known for his profound ability to articulate the complexities with astonishing accuracy throughout all stages of the progressive disease of addiction and attracts listeners with his dynamic and passionate message of hope. He possesses the knowledge, skills, and discipline necessary to support individuals, families, communities and organizations to prevent the spread of addiction issues and to motivate change in those who are suffering, regardless of how severe the addiction. Bill is a dynamic teacher who promotes recovery through a holistic health approach. "My life's mission is…I want to help as many individuals as possible to become more empowered, courageous and truthful so that they can help themselves and others in the pursuit of personal, family and social harmony. I want to share my life's journey of imperfections, struggles, challenges"
The Deadly Uncle Podcast was created as a safe space to connect Indigenous men and boys to their culture and communities. Join Curt Young and Trent Agecoutay as they talk to "Deadly Uncles" in the Indigenous Community. Each podcast promotes belonging and social inclusion to support the physical and mental wellbeing of Indigenous men and boys. This week Young and Agecoutay talk with Daryl Auger Auger speaks and understand Cree and English fluently and currently holds a position with Treaty 8 Nations of Alberta has worked on project that involved project management of the Treaty Land Entitlement Community Development Infrastructure Planning.
The Deadly Uncle Podcast was created as a safe space to connect Indigenous men and boys to their culture and communities. Join Curt Young and Trent Agecoutay as they talk to "Deadly Uncles" in the Indigenous Community. Each podcast promotes belonging and social inclusion to support the physical and mental wellbeing of Indigenous men and boys. This week Young and Agecoutay talk with Adrian Goulet
The Deadly Uncle Podcast was created as a safe space to connect Indigenous men and boys to their culture and communities. Join Curt Young and Trent Agecoutay as they talk to "Deadly Uncles" in the Indigenous Community. Each podcast promotes belonging and social inclusion to support the physical and mental wellbeing of Indigenous men and boys. This week Young and Agecoutay talk with Adrian Pruden Pruden is a proud citizen of the Metis Nation of Alberta. He is a Husband and Father to three children, and is the Vice-President of Pentagon Freight Services Canada Ltd., an International Logistics company providing domestic and international import/export solutions to the Oil & Gas, Energy, Mining, and Agricultural sectors. He is a Co-Chair of the Circle Connections for Reconciliation Society, a grass-roots community driven organization bringing Indigenous and non-Indigenous people together in peace and friendship, to build relationships, learn the truth, increase awareness and work towards genuine reconciliation. He is also President of the Canadian Motorcycle Tourism Association, past President of the Airdrie Oilmen’s Association, and is an acting board member of various charitable groups providing strong leadership and support in several areas. The 2019 recipient of the Metis Nation of Alberta Humanitarian award and was honored with Knighthood in the Order of St. George in 2020 for the pursuit of the timeless tradition of chivalry by compassion and supporting works of charity. A proud family man who embraces his Indigenous roots and is a champion and strong promoter of Indigenous culture and heritage.