# Identity Isn't a Checkbox - Episode 10

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Podcast: [Settle Down](https://stenobird.com/podcast/settle-down-7692904)
Published: 2026-04-28T16:36:26+00:00
Episode link: https://share.transistor.fm/s/7c993a7d
Audio file: https://media.transistor.fm/7c993a7d/a89c21ef.mp3
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Duration seconds: 5233

## Resource

What starts with hot flashes and laughter quickly turns into one of the most raw and complex conversations yet. In this episode, the hosts dive into identity, what it means, who defines it and why it is never as simple as a checkbox. Through powerful personal stories, they unpack the realities of being Indigenous women navigating systems that were never designed for them, including status cards, band membership, Métis identity and the lasting impact of colonial policies. From reconnection journeys to the emotional weight of not feeling like enough, this conversation does not hold back. The hosts explore lateral violence, the rise of pretendianism and the tension between protecting community and making space for those finding their way back.They ask the hard questions: Who gets to claim identity? At what cost? What responsibility comes with it? And how does it shape the businesses they are building and the futures they are fighting for? Grounded in honesty, humour and lived experience, this episode reminds us that identity is layered, evolving and deeply personal. So settle in. This one goes deep.

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