Enola Kayseas

Air Date: March 31, 2022

Summary

Natalie Langan interviews Enola Kayseas about her leadership role as an advocate for people who are vulnerable. Enola's language influenced her understanding of leadership. She shares the teaching that change can happen with small steps and determination. She tells a story that illustrates how important it is to have people in your life who express their confidence in you, until you develop confidence in yourself.

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Natalie Langan

Episode Guest

Enola Kayseas is a member of Fishing Lake First Nation and is a fluent Saulteaux speaker. She is also a registered social worker. Family and kinship are very important to Enola, because they provide the foundation to strong identity, belonging and culture. Enola has a passion for working with Indigenous individuals, families and communities. She has dedicated her entire career to the health, child welfare, family violence and mental health fields. She is a strong advocate for justice, equality and basic rights, and is respected for being a “voice” for those whose voices aren’t being heard.

Enola believes that mental health is essential for our overall wellness. It’s important to promote and support mental health with holistic health throughout our lives. This ensures a healthy start for all children and youth. By focusing on health, welfare and healing for families, we can address the social issues that challenge us, and promote healthy growth and development.

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