The Living Ancestor

Welcome to the very first episode of The Living Ancestor! We're thrilled to begin exploring what it means to be a good ancestor with a genuinely inspiring guest, Roman Krznaric. Roman is a renowned philosopher and the author of *The Good Ancestor: A Radical Prescription for Long-Term Thinking*. In his book, Roman challenges us to rethink our priorities and consider how our actions today will shape the world of tomorrow. 

In this episode, we'll dive deep into Roman's insights on long-term thinking and how we can all contribute to a legacy of positive change. We'll explore practical ways to extend our time horizons and make decisions that benefit us and future generations. So, settle in and get ready to be inspired by Roman Krznaric's vision of how we can all become good ancestors. Let's begin this transformative conversation!

Creators & Guests

Host
Leona Prince
Siy Leona Prince sadnee. Lhts’umusyoo habilh dzees zilh. Lusilyoo haba dza gel dzut. Sne’ Joyce Prince tl’a Sbeb Gordon Barfoot habatnee. Lamaliyaz isleeh. Skiy Shawn Abraham hiyilhnee. Syez tahnee nednee. Kobe, Ella and Ava Habatnee. Leona Prince is a Dakelh woman from the Lake Babine Nation and Nak’azdli and belongs to the Lhts’umusyoo (Beaver) Clan. She is the mother of three amazing children who are her inspiration in life.   She is a best-selling Author and an award-winning Educator. In 2017, she was awarded the Alumni of the Year award for Professional Excellence by the Alumni Association of UNBC, her alma mater. She also received an Indspire Award for Educational Leadership at the 2018 Guiding the Journey Educator Awards. Leona is a sought-after speaker and has authored two children’s books, A Dance Through the Seasons, and Be a Good Ancestor which was released in the spring of 2022. Be a Good Ancestor was nominated for a 2023 Forest of Reading – Blue Spruce Award and was shortlisted for the 2023 Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children’s book award.

What is The Living Ancestor?

A 6 episode series hosted by Leona Prince.

Welcome to The Living Ancestor, the podcast where we explore what it means to be a good ancestor in today's rapidly changing world. In each episode, we delve into the stories, insights, and wisdom of those making a conscious effort to leave a positive impact for future generations.

Whether you're passionate about environmental sustainability and social justice or want to cultivate a more meaningful life, this podcast is your guide to understanding how our actions today shape the world of tomorrow. Join us as we uncover the art of living with intention, fostering connections, and creating a legacy that truly matters. Let's embark on this journey together and learn how to be the ancestors our descendants will thank us for.