Now Live: Public Release of my Film "Braiding Knowledge through Breath, Language, and Movement"

It’s finally here. I’m so honoured to share the PUBLIC LAUNCH of my short documentary, Braiding Knowledge through Breath, Language, and Movement. This newly edited version marks a huge milestone in my journey—not only as a Kwakwaka’wakw scholar and community wellness practitioner, but also as a first-time filmmaker. After its original release two years ago and many powerful screenings in community settings, academic conferences, and film festivals, I’m proud to offer this film to a wider audience.

Film, Media, Research, YogaJessica BarudinMay 19, 2025Braiding Knowledge Film, Public LaunchComment

How Indigenous yogis and meditators are adapting and reclaiming 'wellness'

I was honored to be invited to speak to this topic recently on CBC Unreserved with Rosanna Deerchild. If you haven’t seen the article or listened to the episode, I encourage you to check it out! Featured with Dr. Michael Yellowbird, a member of the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nations in North Dakota, is the dean of the faculty of social work at the University of Manitoba, who joined us as a guest faculty lead for our First Nations Women’s Yoga initiative in Cohort 2 (2022). Also featured in the episode is Tareyn Johnson, a member of Georgina Island First Nation, the director of Indigenous affairs at the University of Ottawa.

Yoga, Mindfulness, MediaGuest UserJanuary 19, 2023Indigenous yoga, CBC Unreserved, Meditation