“Hi there, it is the Kid Advocate, SEMA’TSE- Jordan. I work at RCY on the Social Media Youth Team. I am First Nations, from Ahousaht (Nuu-Chah-Nulth), Nanaimo (Snuneymuxw), and Terrace (Nisga’a) B.C. I have been in and out of care my whole life. This podcast is based on my own opinions and experiences with the foster care systems. I want to voice my own experiences with the systems. It is my way of reaching out because I know I am not alone, and I don’t want any kid in care to feel as though they are alone. Because everyone has a voice, and everyone has the right to be heard.”
Episode 12 – Valedictorian Speech
In this episode, SEMA’TSE Jordan shares her valedictorian speech to show us that you can (and will) succeed, even if things seem tough in the moment.
Episode 11 – Storytime series with the Kid Advocate – Second Home
In this episode, SEMA’TSE Jordan talks about her experience on the importance of inclusion in foster care homes. Trigger Warning: This episode deals with serious subject matter and may be triggering. If you feel triggered, please reach out to your supports, or, if you are in B.C., call the Crisis Line at 1-866-661-3311.
Episode 10 – Distance Learning
In this episode, SEMA’TSE Jordan and her guest, Nicole, talk about their experiences with distance learning, providing useful tips.
Episode 9 – Dealing with mental health issues during COVID-19
In this episode, The Kid Advocate, SEMA’TSE Jordan, provides tips from her personal experience.
Episode 8 – Storytime series with the Kid Advocate – Forgiveness
In this episode, SEMA’TSE Jordan talks about her experience of ongoing sexual abuse in foster care, the failure of the system to protect her, and her work on overcoming the impacts of it. Trigger Warning: This episode deals with serious subject matter and may be triggering. If you feel triggered, please reach out to your supports, or, if you are in B.C., call the Crisis Line at 1-866-661-3311.
Episode 7 – Storytime series with the Kid Advocate – Just Run With It
With this episode, the Kid Advocate, SEMA’TSE Jordan, launches a new series, “Storytime”, in which she shares her own personal journey through the foster care system. Topics may be triggering for some people. If you feel triggered, please reach out to your supports, or, if you are in B.C., call the Crisis Line at 1-866-661-3311.
Episode 6 – The Chauffeur
If being in foster care is hard, aging out can be even harder. In this episode, the Kid Advocate, SEMA’TSE Jordan, poetically describes this harrowing experience from the inside.
Episode 5 – Residential School Aftermath – Part 2
The Kid Advocate, SEMA’TSE Jordan, links residential schools with the foster care system, and looks at what needs to happen – from the perspective of an Indigenous youth – to lower the number of Indigenous kids in care.
Episode 4 – Residential School Aftermath – Part 1
How does the legacy of residential affect youth today? This is the first of a two-part podcast on the ongoing impacts of residential schools, from the perspective of an Indigenous youth.
Episode 3 – Intergenerational trauma – a definition
In this episode, SEMA’TSE Jordan provides her definition of intergenerational trauma, a term we will hear more about as the podcast continues.
Episode 2 – Foster kids are like pit bulls
Like pit bulls? What? In this episode, SEMA’TSE Jordan thoughtfully explores the comparison and discusses what kids in foster care need most.
Episode 1 – Introduction to the Kid Advocate
In this introductory episode, SEMA’TSE Jordan talks about her background and why she is doing this podcast. (hint: there’s a clue in the title!)