The Living Ancestor
Welcome to The Living Ancestor, the podcast where we explore what it means to be a good ancestor in today's rapidly changing world. In each episode, we delve into the stories, insights, and wisdom of those making a conscious effort to leave a positive impact for future generations.
Whether you're passionate about environmental sustainability and social justice or want to cultivate a more meaningful life, this podcast is your guide to understanding how our actions today shape the world of tomorrow. Join us as we uncover the art of living with intention, fostering connections, and creating a legacy that truly matters. Let's embark on this journey together and learn how to be the ancestors our descendants will thank us for.
Episode 1: Good Ancestors
Welcome to the very first episode of The Living Ancestor! We're thrilled to begin exploring what it means to be a good ancestor with a genuinely inspiring guest, Roman Krznaric. Roman is a renowned philosopher and the author of ‘The Good Ancestor: A Radical Prescription for Long-Term Thinking’. In his book, Roman challenges us to rethink our priorities and consider how our actions today will shape the world of tomorrow.
In this episode, we'll dive deep into Roman's insights on long-term thinking and how we can all contribute to a legacy of positive change. We'll explore practical ways to extend our time horizons and make decisions that benefit us and future generations. So, settle in and get ready to be inspired by Roman Krznaric's vision of how we can all become good ancestors. Let's begin this transformative conversation!
Episode 2: Shifting Mindscapes
Welcome back to The Living Ancestor! In our inaugural episode, we explored the concept of long-term thinking with Roman Krznaric, who challenged us to consider the legacy we are leaving for future generations. Today, we continue our journey by delving into the crucial topic of decolonization and reconciliation with Dr. Dustin Louie, a leading voice in practical approaches to these issues.
Dr. Louie, belongs to Nee Tahi Buhn and Nadleh Whut’en First Nations - He is a UBC Professor in the School of Education, and has dedicated his work to decolonizing education and fostering reconciliation. In this episode, we'll discuss how to differentiate between Western and colonial influences and how this understanding can aid our goals toward meaningful reconciliation. Dr. Louie will share his insights on embedding Indigenous knowledge into educational practices and the importance of creating inclusive spaces that honour Indigenous perspectives.
Join us as we explore how decolonization can transform our relationships and help us become better ancestors. Let's dive into this vital conversation with Dr. Dustin Louie.