Elder Alex Crowchild

Buffalo, Beavers, and Bugs

In this third and final episode, Flora Giesbrecht is joined by Clayton Whitney from Tsuut'ina Nation, wetland ecologist Kirby England, and entomologist John Swann to talk about buffalo, beavers and bugs — and their role in stewarding the water we rely on.

Elder Alex Crowchild

Elder Alex Crowchild has a long personal history with the Elbow River and the areas nearby. In this episode, he sits down with Maria Onespot and Flora Giesbrecht for a conversation in his home on the Tsuut’ina Nation, where he shares stories about the Elbow River and solutions to protecting water and the life that depends on it. Siyisgaas (thank you) to Elder Alex for sharing his Knowledge. This interview is edited, and Tsuut’ina Nation has the original recording.

Tsuut'ina Aquatic Habitat Restoration Project

In this episode, Flora Giesbrecht speaks with Alison Heavenfire, Shad Manywounds, and Tanis Onespot with the Tsuut’ina Nation’s Aquatic Habitat Restoration Program (AHRP). Alison, Shad, and Tanis talk about their respective roles within the program, as well as why learning about and protecting these waters are so important. For more information about the Tsuut’ina Nation’s Aquatic Habitat Restoration Program (AHRP), download the Tsuut'ina AHRP app.

Welcome to Stories from the Elbow

Stories from the Elbow is a podcast about the Elbow River watershed, its stories, and the people who steward and protect it.   Be sure to subscribe to hear the series — coming this spring.