In this powerful conversation, Rachael sits down with Susan Aglukark - renowned Inuk Canadian singer-songwriter, Juno Award winner, and Officer of the Order of Canada - whose music has shaped the landscape of Indigenous storytelling in this country.
Best known for her iconic 1995 hit O Siem, Susan became the first Inuk performer to reach the Top 10 in Canada. But beyond her accolades - including the Governor General's Performing Arts Award for Lifetime Artistic Achievement and the Allan Waters Humanitarian Award - this conversation centers on the woman behind the music.
Together, they explore how her career unfolded unexpectedly, the loneliness and lack of belonging that shaped her early life, and the deeper layers of healing, identity, and responsibility that came with becoming a voice for so many. Drawing from her memoir Kihiani, Susan shares what it means to move from survival into self-discovery, and how creativity became a pathway back to herself.
In this episode we explore:
How Susan Aglukark's music career unfolded unexpectedly and what guided her path, including the impact of O Siem
The impact of trauma, loneliness, and not belonging and how it lived in her body
The shift from survival mode into intentional healing and self-awareness
Writing, journaling, and creativity as tools for processing, expression, and release
Confidence vs. arrogance and staying grounded while navigating visibility and responsibility
Rediscovering joy through art, and what it means to return to yourself
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