12 episodes
Pieces CBC Indigenous
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- Society & Culture
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4.5 • 153 Ratings
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Since the day he was old enough, Jeremy knew he was different. A mix of Indigenous and white heritage, he has experienced life through both vantage points – as well as the stereotypes. Join 19-year-old Jeremy Ratt on a journey of self discovery as he seeks to understand his roots and all of the distinct “pieces” that form who he is today.
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S2 E5: Reciprocity and strength in sharing stories
Jeremy sits down in a talking circle to further discuss identity, lateral kindness, healing and the importance of doing the work of finding out who you are. And just a warning, this episode contains language that some listeners may find offensive.
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S2 E4: Community
The search to find and understand your identity can come in many places, both physical and emotional. Jeremy learns about how language, home, play, food and service can all impact someone’s journey.
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S2 E3: Healing
Art and healing weave throughout Jeremy’s story. But how do those themes shape who we are? We move toward that answer through music and family roots.
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S2 E2: How we got here and where we go?
The concept of lateral kindness is brought to Jeremy as a way to explore one’s own identity and offer support to Indigenous urban youths. Meanwhile, Jeremy’s mother, Carmen, checks in.
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S2 E1: From yearning to learning
Jeremy’s identity journey evolves from one journey to an exchange of journeys through a discussion with a listener who reached out after season one. Their conversation centres around the question “what does it mean to be Métis?
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Pieces Season 2 Trailer
After a profound period of growth, learning and listening, Jeremey's journey continues to a place of story sharing, reflection and a look toward the future in Pieces Season 2 -- arriving August 10th.
Customer Reviews
A Great Podcast
I became a listener of this podcast because my teacher at VCC assigned us a big project, writing about Canada’s Indigenous peoples. Every time I listen to it, I learn something new. There were unpredictable coincidences in this podcast where Jeremy talked to a Métis man who claimed himself that he is queer and where Jeremy talked to his mother and said he would like to see her taking a vacation.
Please add to the first episode
I would really appreciate it if you would add to the first episode, the true explanation of who the Metis are. There is so much misinformation and I feel like this podcast is feeding into the miss information. Otherwise, I think it’s a great premise very important to be talking about mixed indigenous identity.
Heartwarming
Just completed Season 1 in one day. Every episode is relatable to me thru my eyes and that of my husband and my children. I’m going to send them this podcast and hope they will love it as much as I did. My mother was Latin and my father Scottish. My husbands mom is Indigenous and what really struck me was saying I love you is very difficult for his mom too. Keep doing what you’re doing. It’s moving.