THE NATIVE ROOM - EPISODE 2 - REZ vs CITY

What does it really mean to grow up Native—on the rez, in the city, or somewhere in between? In this episode of The Native Room, Jules Thomas and Cody Trottier dive into the lived realities of rez life versus city life, unpacking the stereotypes, assumptions, and identity policing that many Indigenous people face. From code-switching and being told you’re “not Native enough,” to leaving home for opportunity and carrying guilt, this conversation explores how different environments shape us—without dividing us. This episode challenges the idea that there’s only one way to be Indigenous and reminds us that trauma isn’t a competition, identity isn’t a checklist, and belonging isn’t determined by a postal code. Rez or city—we’re still carrying the same history.