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Episode Synopsis
📅 Release Date: December 8th, 2024
🎧 Hosts: Professor Christian Ace Stettler
🎙️ Guests: Stephen Silva Brave and Dr. Donalee Ünal
In Episode 62 of The Critical Social Worker: A Revolutionary Storytelling Podcast, host Professor Christian Ace Stettler engages in a profound conversation with Stephen Silva-Brave and Dr. Donalee Ünal. Together, they explore themes of personal identity, the cultural significance of hair, addiction recovery, and the transformative power of storytelling in education, social work, and community building.
About the Guests
Stephen Silva-Brave
Stephen Silva-Brave, a Lakota citizen, is a licensed social worker and chemical dependency counselor. He is an MSW and PhD student at the University of Texas at Arlington, where his research focuses on decolonized methodologies and addressing systemic challenges in Native and Indigenous communities. A recipient of the CWSE Minority Fellowship and the 2023 Native Forward Scholars Student of the Year, Stephen actively advocates for social justice, equality, and civil rights through his work with MMIW TX Rematriate.
Dr. Donalee Ünal, PhD, MPH
Dr. Donalee Ünal is an Assistant Professor at Pennsylvania State College of Medicine in the Department of Public Health Science. Her research centers on Indigenous culture as a social determinant of health, promoting well-being, self-determination, and tribal sovereignty. She has presented her work at leading conferences and is widely published on Indigenization and social justice. Dr. Ünal’s work emphasizes Indigenous research methodologies and education that bridges personal narratives and systemic change.
Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV-tPqlRqpXDWuI-NOOtbNeitLPYkGIQ8
Revolutionary Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV-tPqlRqpXAGPDy0ZKBrdSKYPKMEztPa
Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@RevolutionarySocialWork/sub_confirmation=1
Featured in this episode:
Identity & Hair: The personal and cultural significance of hair as a symbol of beliefs and resilience.
Journey of Recovery: Stories of overcoming addiction, societal responsibility, and the power of connection in recovery.
Education & Engagement: The role of authenticity in teaching and building meaningful student relationships.
Decolonization vs. Indigenization: Understanding these concepts and their application in education and research.
Knowledge Sharing: Indigenous methodologies and critiques of Western academia’s ownership of knowledge.
Resilience & Justice: Advocacy for Indigenous rights and the ongoing fight for equity and acknowledgment.
Chapters
00:00 Intro Theme Song
00:35 Introduction and Technical Difficulties
02:33 Personal Stories of Hair and Identity
05:32 Reflections on Hair and Cultural Significance
08:10 Transitioning to Professional Life and Education
10:55 Teaching Practices and Student Engagement
13:35 Steven's Personal Journey and Challenges
21:23 Transformation and Recovery Journey
27:11 The Importance of Sharing Stories and Gratitude
34:15 The Catalyst for Change
35:43 Societal Responsibility in Addiction Recovery
37:24 The Role of Connection in Overcoming Addiction
38:42 The Serenity Prayer: Acceptance vs. Change
44:36 Decolonization vs. Indigenization in Education
52:25 Personal Narratives in Indigenous Research
01:03:41 Indigenous Methodology and Knowledge Sharing
01:08:45 Decolonization and Anti-Racism in Education
01:14:47 Performative Actions vs. Genuine Engagement
01:19:54 Political Acknowledgment and Indigenous Rights
01:25:00 Resilience and the Ongoing Fight for Justice
#SocialWork #IndigenousRights #AddictionRecovery #Decolonization #Indigenization #Storytelling #Education #christianacestettler #stephensilvabrave #donaleeunal
© A Conscious Party
🎧 Hosts: Professor Christian Ace Stettler
🎙️ Guests: Stephen Silva Brave and Dr. Donalee Ünal
In Episode 62 of The Critical Social Worker: A Revolutionary Storytelling Podcast, host Professor Christian Ace Stettler engages in a profound conversation with Stephen Silva-Brave and Dr. Donalee Ünal. Together, they explore themes of personal identity, the cultural significance of hair, addiction recovery, and the transformative power of storytelling in education, social work, and community building.
About the Guests
Stephen Silva-Brave
Stephen Silva-Brave, a Lakota citizen, is a licensed social worker and chemical dependency counselor. He is an MSW and PhD student at the University of Texas at Arlington, where his research focuses on decolonized methodologies and addressing systemic challenges in Native and Indigenous communities. A recipient of the CWSE Minority Fellowship and the 2023 Native Forward Scholars Student of the Year, Stephen actively advocates for social justice, equality, and civil rights through his work with MMIW TX Rematriate.
Dr. Donalee Ünal, PhD, MPH
Dr. Donalee Ünal is an Assistant Professor at Pennsylvania State College of Medicine in the Department of Public Health Science. Her research centers on Indigenous culture as a social determinant of health, promoting well-being, self-determination, and tribal sovereignty. She has presented her work at leading conferences and is widely published on Indigenization and social justice. Dr. Ünal’s work emphasizes Indigenous research methodologies and education that bridges personal narratives and systemic change.
Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV-tPqlRqpXDWuI-NOOtbNeitLPYkGIQ8
Revolutionary Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV-tPqlRqpXAGPDy0ZKBrdSKYPKMEztPa
Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@RevolutionarySocialWork/sub_confirmation=1
Featured in this episode:
Identity & Hair: The personal and cultural significance of hair as a symbol of beliefs and resilience.
Journey of Recovery: Stories of overcoming addiction, societal responsibility, and the power of connection in recovery.
Education & Engagement: The role of authenticity in teaching and building meaningful student relationships.
Decolonization vs. Indigenization: Understanding these concepts and their application in education and research.
Knowledge Sharing: Indigenous methodologies and critiques of Western academia’s ownership of knowledge.
Resilience & Justice: Advocacy for Indigenous rights and the ongoing fight for equity and acknowledgment.
Chapters
00:00 Intro Theme Song
00:35 Introduction and Technical Difficulties
02:33 Personal Stories of Hair and Identity
05:32 Reflections on Hair and Cultural Significance
08:10 Transitioning to Professional Life and Education
10:55 Teaching Practices and Student Engagement
13:35 Steven's Personal Journey and Challenges
21:23 Transformation and Recovery Journey
27:11 The Importance of Sharing Stories and Gratitude
34:15 The Catalyst for Change
35:43 Societal Responsibility in Addiction Recovery
37:24 The Role of Connection in Overcoming Addiction
38:42 The Serenity Prayer: Acceptance vs. Change
44:36 Decolonization vs. Indigenization in Education
52:25 Personal Narratives in Indigenous Research
01:03:41 Indigenous Methodology and Knowledge Sharing
01:08:45 Decolonization and Anti-Racism in Education
01:14:47 Performative Actions vs. Genuine Engagement
01:19:54 Political Acknowledgment and Indigenous Rights
01:25:00 Resilience and the Ongoing Fight for Justice
#SocialWork #IndigenousRights #AddictionRecovery #Decolonization #Indigenization #Storytelling #Education #christianacestettler #stephensilvabrave #donaleeunal
© A Conscious Party
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