When the Frogs Sleep
Bedtime stories, for the rez kids. Using his deadliest uncle voice, Kieran Davis is joined by fellow co-host Winter Dawn Lipscombe to share bedtime stories and personal experiences about getting old and finding yourself – each episode they’ll be joined by fellow youth, knowledge keepers, and special guests who will share their own experiences and wisdom relating to gender, identity, and culture.
Episodes
11 episodes
It's been a long time
After a long year of life changes, new jobs, and adventures, co-hosts Winter Dawn Lipscombe and Kieran Davis return to hosting and storytelling on When the Frogs Sleep. Join the frogs as they reflect on their time away and the importance of sel...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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45:01
We are Treaty People: Fives Bucks and Double Sacred
Join co-hosts Winter Dawn Lipscombe & Kieran Davis for this week's episode of When the Frogs Sleep where they reflect on the 150th anniversary of the signing of Treaty #3, visiting Treaty #3, and the mystery of the missin...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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41:46
Gender Reveal: Pronouns Unlimited
In this special episode commemorating Pride Month, Kieran Davis and Winter Dawn Lipscombe take the opportunity to share their personal stories and reflections on gender and identity. They both recount their own journeys, navigating through self...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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37:20
Celebrating Indigenous Trailblazers
In this episode, co-hosts Winter Dawn and Kieran reflect on their experience attending the Tournament of Hope gala and discuss the importance of role models and visibility for Indigenous youth. Throughout the episode, Kieran and Winter Da...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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26:38
Welcome to Spring!
As the snow and ice melts, the frogs croaking at night signals the change of the season. But with the beginning of spring here, so is the start of fire season. In this episode of "When the Frogs Sleep," co-hosts Winter Dawn and Kieran reflect o...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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28:25
The Adventures of Kokum Sanderson
In this week's episode, Host Kieran Davis welcomes his Kokum, Florence Sanderson, to When the Frogs Sleep as the podcast's first guest where they talk about how stories as a young girl impacted the adventures and travel of Florence thr...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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27:55
Nanbozho and the Four Sacred Medicines
Nanabozho, or Nanabush, is a great spirit in the Anishinaabe culture, known for being a shapeshifter and a trickster, and is an important figure in Anishinaabe storytelling where his experiences were used to provide guidance and teach moral les...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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26:42
The Spirit of Mount McKay
In this episode, hosts Winter Dawn Lipscombe and Kieran Davis take a trip to Thunder Bay where they discuss how their recent travel for work also provided an opportunity to visit family and how exploring the region has been an opportunity to re...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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30:52
Honouring the Ogiminan
In celebration of International Women's Day, today's episode is dedicated to our mothers and honouring their advocacy and leadership. Hosts Kieran Davis and Winter Dawn Lipscombe highlight the significance of recognizing and uplifting Indigenou...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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47:23
The Legend of Sioux Lookout
This week's episode focuses on the Legend of Sioux Lookout and talking about the battle between the Sioux and Anishinaabe peoples. Sioux Mountain served as a key lookout point for the Anishinaabe in their ambush of the Sioux and exemplifi...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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32:02
The Creation of When the Frogs Sleep
Welcome to When the Frogs Sleep! Join us for our first episode where we talk about the stories that influenced our lives, the importance of storytelling, and how When the Frogs Sleep got started. Tonight's bedtime story is the Anis...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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25:12