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Relentless Indigenous Woman Podcast
Welcome to the Relentless Indigenous Woman podcast—a space for uncensored and unapologetic conversations on the lived realities of Indigenous Peoples.
Hosted by Dr. Candace Linklater, a proud Moose Cree First Nation educator, advocate, and scholar, this podcast invites you to listen, grow, and take meaningful action.
With a community of over 750,000 followers across social media, Dr. Linklater has become a powerful voice in bold Indigenous education, truth-telling, and solidarity.
Here, education becomes rebellion. Resistance. Revolution.
Whether you are an Indigenous listener or an ally committed to learning, this podcast exists to challenge, inspire, and empower.
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Relentless Indigenous Woman Podcast
Ep. 21: Scott & Mama Wabano: Real Love, Real Rank, Real Power
This podcast episode is basically a love letter to indigenous resilience, told through the epic mother-child duo of Virginia and Scott Wabano. Scott's a queer, Two-Spirit fashion icon who went from being a tiny hoop dancer to slaying runways and challenging industry norms. His mom, Virginia, is the ultimate badass matriarch who's been his ride-or-die since day one.
They dive deep into Scott's journey of self-discovery, coming out on a random highway (because why not?), and how his family's love eclipsed potential rejection. Virginia's been dropping truth bombs since the 80s, from residential school testimonies to supporting her son's fabulous life.
The conversation is a middle finger to colonial expectations. Scott's using fashion as activism, Virginia's preserving cultural traditions, and together they're showing the world that indigenous folks are complex, powerful, and absolutely not going anywhere.
Their Bios
Scott Wabano is an award-winning Fashion Stylist and designer, Creative Director and Content Creator, and co-host of the iconic Real Rank Podcast with his bestie, Kairyn Potts.
A 2Spirit Cree from the Mushkegowuk & Eeyou Istchee territories on the James Bay coast, Scott grew up with a strong admiration for traditional and mainstream fashion and a passion for bringing authentic Indigenous representation to the industry. Scott often incorporates traditional storytelling with modern and digital concepts within fashion to advocate for the lives of Indigenous and 2SLGBTQ+ peoples.
With features in Vogue, Forbes 30 Under 30 for Toronto,, ELLE, FASHION, The National Post & more, Scott has become an advocate for sustainable and Indigenous fashion while also advocating for the rights of Indigenous 2SLGBTQ+ youth on Turtle Island.
Virginia Wabano is from the Moose Cree First Nation, and a passionate advocate for Indigenous rights within government, bringing both fierce determination and an open heart to every space she enters.
She holds diplomas in Business Administration and Child and Families, along with a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Education degree. Known for speaking her truth with clarity and compassion and mixing in some Native humor, Virginia combines deep wisdom with an unshakable commitment to her People in various capacities from government to school.. She recently appeared on Family Feud Canada alongside her children—including Scott—where her hilarious sense of humor and radiant warmth shone through, capturing the hearts of viewers across the country.
IG & TikTok: @scottwabano
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Music Produced by Anishnaabe DJ Boogey the Beat