65 New Canadian & Indigenous Video Podcasts – Now Streaming!
Posted on April 8, 2025
Get ready to dive into fresh, thought-provoking conversations from the very first TELUS STORYHIVE Video Podcast program!
Filmed across B.C. and Alberta, these brand-new video podcasts showcase bold voices and unique perspectives from new and emerging content creators. Whether you're passionate about local arts, curious about community initiatives or simply love great storytelling, there's something for everyone in this diverse collection. Your community's stories are waiting to be discovered.
Each Project Lead was provided $12,000 in production funding, customized online training and a community of support.
Where to Watch:
Catch new episodes every Tuesday on TELUS Optik TV channel 9 and Stream+
Tune in on STORYHIVE’s YouTube channel (Episodes 1 & 2 are out now with all episodes being released on May 27, 2025)
Don’t miss out—start watching today and support these incredible new creators!
Project Spotlights
Meant to Pause: The Menopause Series | Victoria, British Columbia | Project Lead: Kelly Coulter
Meant to Pause will take a deep dive into society’s attitude towards menopause. We intend to show and discuss the existing fears and underscore the lack of accurate information available. Our intention is to answer questions, share experiences and wisdom and ultimately shed positive light on the post-reproductive years. If we look at menopause differently… could it be the ultimate blessing and liberation women are rewarded with in their life journey?
Student Life 101 | Edmonton, Alberta | Project Lead: Ashlee Thompson
University students are often thrown into disarray as they enter their new life. This is a podcast where students share day-to-day challenges. From moving out to motivation, stress management and budget-friendly activities, each episode explores student life. Join hosts Ashlee and David as they consider peer pressure, relationships, things to do in Edmonton, grocery budgeting and post-university preparation, offering practical insights into the many facets of being a student in Edmonton.
Voices of Resilience | Red Deer, Alberta | Project Lead: Tyler McKinney
Voices of Resilience explores the strength, beauty and perseverance of Central Alberta's Indigenous communities. Hosted by Tyler Mckinney, this podcast dives into stories of cultural preservation and identity, focusing on language revitalization, traditions and intergenerational connections. Through personal journeys and insights from elders, the podcast highlights the resilience that sustains Indigenous cultures and aims to spread the wisdom of the past and guides the future.
The Burbs | Coquitlam, British Columbia | Project Lead: Joshua Louie
The Burbs explores life in your 20s with roots in the Tri-Cities. Join us for stories of resilience, self-discovery and the often underestimated journey of growing up an hour from where everything happens.
Your Mic, Your Platform. Please join us in congratulating all of these incredible video podcasters on social media! We’re on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and the YouTube Community Tab.