The Deadly Uncle Podcast was created as a safe space to connect Indigenous men and boys to their culture and communities. Join Curt Young and Trent Agecoutay as they talk to "Deadly Uncles" in the Indigenous Community.

Each podcast promotes belonging and social inclusion to support the physical and mental wellbeing of Indigenous men and boys. This week Young and Agecoutay talk with Thomas Martell.

Thomas Martell is a member of Waterhen Lake First Nation. A Father, brother, nephew and Uncle.

He has been working at the Red Deer Native Friendship society for 4 years mentoring youth and as a cultural helper. Over the past few years my team and has had the opportunity to assist several youths within the community. He believes he has an obligation to help the youth blossom and grow into strong individuals that will one day be leaders.

Martell facilitated Wellbriety as well has worked with Legacy Link which is a program that works with elders and seniors and have done some event planning while maintaining and beautifying theAsooahum crossing property in Red Deer.

In the past he worked in the Alberta oilfields for almost 20 years before making the change to work in the city with youth. He also investigates paranormal activities with an indigenous twist in locations close to or within Red Deer.