A podcast to amplify indigenous voices while building powerful connections through conversations, culture and community. For far too long, indigenous people have been targeted, silenced, and made nearly invisible by the societies that surround us. The values that maintained balance of our shared land and communities are old, valuable, and deeply needed in our world today. During our time together we will explore many topics through storytelling, laughter and sometimes tears. Come along on this journey where together we will feel the power of relationships and experience healing that comes with centering Wabanaki culture. Each month, and often more, we will share an episode with our guests to offer good medicine to all who join. Woliwon (Thank you)!
Lauren Stevens, Saige Purser, Lisa Sockabasin
BONUS: Changes are Coming to Auntie on Air The Aunties are joining you on New Year's Eve from their podcast studio in downtown Bangor, Maine! We are preparing to ring in 2025 and want to wish all our listeners a year filled with joy, abundance, and healing! Our team is excited to welcome you to a wonderful “in studio” New Year's Eve celebration where the Aunties reflect on the previous year and share their wishes for the year to come, while remaining grateful to you, our listeners and our “Aunties on Air” guests! This episode, the Aunties and special guest, Cyril Francis will share a beautiful Passamaquoddy tradition that is often practiced during this special time of year. We are looking forward to joining us in the New Year, as we fill the studios calendar with guests from across Wabanaki Territory and beyond! Please continue to tune in as we enter the second half of Season 1 of Aunties on Air in 2025! Wabanaki Words Used:Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc Wabanaki Tribal Nations:Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net)Mi'kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov)Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati MotahkomikukPassamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com)Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine Special Thanks/Woliwon: Producer: Gavin AllenPodcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy FlandersGuest: Lauren Stevens
Aunties on Air Episode 26: Celebrating May & Leaning into JuneWe have many things to honor during the month of May. During this episode we will journey through a few different topic areas. The month of May, when we celebrate our mothers, those that give so much love and care. We bring both Auntie Lisa and Auntie Lauren's mothers to the studio where we celebrate them and we celebrate the gifts they received from their mothers. Honoring moms today and always. The Aunties also lean into June, the month where Pride is celebrated! The joy June brings and our love for our GLBTQ+ relatives is strong. With Pride celebrations right around the corner, we talk to our friend Jayson Hunt, known as Guncle Jayson! Our friend shares the importance of Pride and stories you must hear. The Aunties begin the pod episode with a returning guest, Maulian Bryant. Maulian highlights the beginning of May, where we honor our Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW). May 5th each year we honor our women and other relatives who have gone missing (taken) or who have been murdered. The rates of violence towards indigenous women is higher than any other demographic group. The Aunties urge you to listen to this difficult, yet important topic of conversation, the violation of indigenous women today.Wabanaki Words Used:Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc Topics Discussed:MMIW - Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Crisis | Indian AffairsMaulian Bryant - Maulian Bryant - WikipediaWabanaki Alliance - Home - Wabanaki AllianceMaulian Bryant Testifying on MMIW Crisis - From jurisdictional issues to lack of resources, Indigenous women testify on MMIW crisis • Maine Morning StarGabby Petito Case - Killing of Gabby Petito - WikipediaNative American Boarding Schools/Residential Schools - The U.S. history of Native American Boarding Schools — The Indigenous FoundationReservation Dogs - Reservation Dogs - WikipediaViolence Against Women Act - What Is the Violence Against Women Act? , Violence Against Women Act - WikipediaMaine Indian Land Claims Settlement Act of 1980 - Summary of the 1980 Maine Indian Land Claims ActRena Newell - Rena Newell - WikipediaGabriela Alcalde - Dr. Gabriela Alcalde, author, What Your Comfort Costs UsGabriela Alcalde, “What Your Comfort Costs Us” - What Your Comfort Costs Us by M. Gabriela Alcalde, MPH DrPH: 9798889842132 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: BooksLGBTQIA+ Pride - Pride (LGBTQ culture) - WikipediaBangor Pride - Bangor Pride | Bangor, Maine, USAMonson, ME - Town of Monson, MaineOutright - Portland OutrightThe Trevor Project - The Trevor Project - Suicide Prevention for LGBTQ+ Young People Wabanaki Tribal Nations:Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net)Mi'kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov)Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati MotahkomikukPassamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com)Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine Special Thanks/Woliwon: Guests: Maulian Bryant, Sharon Jordan, Betty Sockabasin, Jayson HuntProducer: Gavin AllenPodcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders
Aunties on Air Episode 25: Celebrating the Gifts of Mother Earth: Coastal Maine Botanical GardensThe Aunties welcome the love, values, and reciprocity to the studio today! We are forever grateful for all the gifts that Mother Earth provides. We welcome into the studio, Gretchen and Daniel, the leaders of the coastal Maine botanical gardens. These two leaders have been leading the way for many years. We work with them closely to celebrate the contributions of Wabanaki thought and learning. As we continue to grow in both inspiration and strategy, we welcome you to explore all the learnings that are present.Wabanaki Words Used:Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc Topics Discussed: Gretchen Ostherr - https://www.dsgco.com/placed_leaders/gretchen-ostherr/ Daniel Ungier- Vice President of Guest Experience and EducationCoastal Maine Botanical Gardens - https://www.mainegardens.org/Martha Stewart Living Article with Daniel Ungier- https://www.marthastewart.com/things-never-do-at-botanical-garden-11720318Sheepscot River - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheepscot_RiverBoothbay, Maine - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boothbay,_MaineHorticulture - https://www.britannica.com/science/horticultureHorticulture, Education and Plant Science - https://www.mainegardens.org/plant-science-collections/The Doctrine of Discovery Historical Resources: https://www.gilderlehrman.org/history-resources/spotlight-primary-source/doctrine-discovery-1493https://upstanderproject.org/learn/guides-and-resources/first-light/doctrine-of-discoveryGuardians of the Seeds (Giant Trolls): https://www.mainegardens.org/events-exhibits/giant-trolls/Alfond Children's Garden - https://www.mainegardens.org/learn/family-activities/Butterfly House - https://www.mainegardens.org/gardens/gardens-key-features/#ButterflyHouseFirefly - https://umaine.edu/hudsonmuseum/firefly/Richard Silliboy - https://www.abbemuseum.org/attending-artists-profiles/richard-silliboyThree Sisters Garden - https://www.facebook.com/reel/1034076295236184Shopping with Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - https://shop.mainegardens.org/?_gl=1*lyoecv*_gcl_au*MTIyOTExMDI1OC4xNzQxMjAzODg0Wabanaki Reach - https://www.wabanakireach.org/Darren Ranco - https://umaine.edu/anthropology/faculty-staff/dr-darren-j-ranco/Suzanne Greenlaw - https://schoodicinstitute.org/dr-suzanne-greenlaw-joins-schoodic-institute/Indigo Arts Alliance - https://indigoartsalliance.me/Daniel Minter and Marcia Minter - https://indigoartsalliance.me/about-previous/our-team/#iaa-boardRematriation - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RematriationShane Perley-Dutcher and Anna Tsouhlarakis Artist Statements - https://www.mainegardens.org/events-exhibits/indigo-arts-alliance/the-land-fights-back/Emerald Ash Borer - https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/invasive-species/meet-the-species/invasive-insects/emerald-ash-borer/Arisa White - https://arisawhite.com/Vayo Meditation Garden - https://www.mainegardens.org/gardens/gardens-key-features/#VayoNorma Randi Marshall - https://www.normarandi.com/Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences - https://www.bigelow.org/Robinson's Wharf - https://www.robinsonswharf.com/Boothbay Region Land Trust - https://bbrlt.org/Oven's Mouth Preserve - https://bbrlt.org/preserves/ovens-mouth/Barrett's Park - https://www.boothbayregister.com/article/let-s-go-barrett-s-park/182362Ocean Point Preserve - https://bbrlt.org/preserves/ocean-point/The House of Logan - https://www.houseoflogan.com/Dawn Avery - https://www.dawnavery.com/Salt Bay Chamberfest - https://saltbaychamberfest.org/ Wabanaki Tribal Nations:Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net)Mi'kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov)Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati MotahkomikukPassamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com)Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine Special Thanks/Woliwon: Guests: Daniel Ungier, Gretchen OstherrProducer: Gavin AllenPodcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders
Aunties on Air Episode 24: Leaning into Art & Culture: examining our connections & the beauty we create togetherThe Aunties welcome friends, relatives, artists to the studio! Three amazing artists join our Aunties hosts in a deep conversation about art, relationships and the magic of togetherness. Wabanaki culture is rich in art and creativity, during this episode we explore the healing and connecting power of art and culture. The power of mentorship and seven generational thinking is felt throughout this episode. You will feel the power of love, support, and culture. Kci-Woliwon to all who contributed to this special episode and time together. Please take a listen as we capture the commitment and love for Wabanaki culture.Wabanaki Words Used:Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc Topics Discussed: Nancy Lacoote – https://www.facebook.com/BluebirdbeadingNL Passamaquoddy Nation - Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati MotahkomikukPenobscot Nation - Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, MaineSipiyak - Passamaquoddy Pleasant Point Reservation - WikipediaMarine Science (UMaine) - Home - School of Marine Sciences - University of MaineBeadwork - Beadwork - WikipediaOrono Farm - J. Franklin Witter Teaching & Research CenterIndian Island - Penobscot Indian Island Reservation - WikipediaAbbe Museum - Current Exhibits — Abbe MuseumBar Harbor, Maine - Visit Bar Harbor Maine and Acadia National Park - Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce, MEAnna Tsoularakis - Anna Tsouhlarakis - WikipediaCoastal Maine Botanical Gardens - Maine's Botanical Garden | Coastal Maine Botanical GardensAnna Tsoularakis' Scultpures at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - ‘You're right! This is Native land': New site-specific sculptures in Maine centre Indigenous experiences and relationships with the landBangor Beautiful - Bangor BeautifulBangor Ground Mural - Bangor Beautiful - Hammond St Ground MuralMT. Katahdin - Mount Katahdin - WikipediaAlewives - Alewife (fish) - WikipediaThree Sisters - The Three Sisters of Indigenous American Agriculture | National Agricultural LibraryPenobscot River - Penobscot River - WikipediaPenobscot Bay - Penobscot Bay - WikipediaMuseum of Beadwork - Museum of BeadworkPenobscot Theater - Penobscot Theatre Company | Bangor's Professional TheatreCaravan Beads - Caravan Beads - Distributor of Miyuki Seed Beads and Delica BeadsCarol Wishcamper - Trained at the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland Wabanaki Tribal Nations:Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net)Mi'kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov)Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati MotahkomikukPassamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com)Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine Special Thanks/Woliwon: Guests: Keyana Pardilla, Nancy LaCoote, Caroline SullivanProducer: Gavin AllenPodcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders
Aunties on Air Episode 23: Dusting off our Moccs: Spend time with the Aunties at the Wabanaki Spring Social! Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness' 27th Annual Spring Social was a success! A day dedicated to culture, connection and love! The largest event that we hold each year welcomes drum groups, artists, community members and friends from across Wabanaki territory and beyond. The Social opened in a good way with tribal elders from each of our territories beginning with a prayer and acknowledging our ancestors. Song givers, including Auntie Lauren, shared songs with all and provided deep connections to culture. Auntie Lisa shared some words honoring our people, past and present and the history of this amazing event. Uncle Gavin supported the event communications and livestream, providing opportunity for people to join near and far! Kci-Woliwon to all who contributed, supported, and attended this gathering. Please take a listen as we capture the excitement and love from this beautiful day! Wabanaki Words Used:Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc Topics Discussed: Wabanaki Social - Wabanaki Spring Social 2024 | Wabanaki Public Health & WellnessPenobscot Nation – Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, MaineAnn Pardilla – Ann Pardilla was born in Old Town, Maine (to a Penobscot mother and a Kiowa father) and grew up on the Penobscot Indian Island Reservation. Ann latertravelled the world with her husband George Pardilla and their six children throughout his time in the military.Upon returning to Old Town, Maine in the 1970's, Ann went to work serving her community as a tribal council member as well as Vice Chief for Penobscot Nation. In the late 1990's and into the early 2000's, she worked with Wabanaki Public Health to continue her service to her community and in doing so, helped to create the Wabanaki Spring Social which we are celebrating here today.Smokey's BBQ – www.smokeysbbqbrewer.comCommunity & Land Wellness - Community & Land Wellness | Wabanaki Public Health & WellnessSockalexis Arena – Sockalexis Arena - Penobscot NationPenobscot Nation Youth Program – Penobscot Nation Youth Program - Penobscot NationOrono Rec – Parks & Recreation | Orono, MEOld Town Rec – Old Town Recreation Center - HomeOld Town YMCA – Home - Old Town-Orono YMCARoger Paul - https://umaine.edu/nativeamericanprograms/people/rogerpaul/Cheyenne Arapaho - The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes | HomepageAlbuquerque - Albuquerque, New Mexico - WikipediaNisuwok Wiphunsisok Pottery & Leather - Nisuwok Wiphunsisok Pottery & Leather Petroglyphs – http://equinoxpetroglyphproject.com/History.htmlLeigh Neptune - Beaded Designs by LeighNorman Bernard – (no link) Tawoma Martinez – (no link) Alicia Marie – Litte Bit of SweetgrassNancy Lacoote – https://www.facebook.com/BluebirdbeadingNL Wabanaki Tribal Nations:Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net)Mi'kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov)Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati MotahkomikukPassamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com)Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine Special Thanks/Woliwon: Producer: Gavin AllenPodcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders
Aunties on Air Episode 22: Spring has SprungSpring has Sprung! Join the Aunties for a conversation about all things Spring! From fiddleheads to longer days, the Aunties share the SPRING things they are looking forward to the most and those things they will miss about the storytelling (winter) months. The Aunties hold deep appreciation for Mother Earth during this episode. As the tulips and daffodils peek through the dirt and snow, the excitement for warmth and growth is clear. This time of year, often unpredictable, brings many gifts some gentle and others with force. As we enter spring, let's sit in gratitude for both the gentleness and force she holds. Wabanaki Words Used:Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc Topics Discussed: Fiddleheads - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FiddleheadAndrea and Lisa Sautéing Fiddleheads, “Kitchen Vignettes” - https://www.pbs.org/food/stories/appreciating-lisa-and-andreas-sauteed-fiddleheadsMaine Maple Sugar Sunday - https://mainemapleproducers.com/events/maine-maple-weekend/#!directory/mapPassamaquoddy Maple - https://www.passamaquoddymaple.com/Giffords Ice Cream - Bangor Ice Cream Stand | Gifford's Ice CreamAnn Irene Pardilla - https://obituaries.bangordailynews.com/obituary/ann-pardilla-1089466906Wabanaki Spring Social - Wabanaki Spring Social 2024 | Wabanaki Public Health & WellnessRoger Paul - https://umaine.edu/nativeamericanprograms/people/rogerpaul/Botanical Gardens - https://www.mainegardens.org/Morgan Talty, “Fire Exit” - https://www.amazon.com/Fire-Exit-Novel-Morgan-Talty/dp/1959030558Gabriela Alcalde, “What Your Comfort Costs Us” - https://www.amazon.com/What-Your-Comfort-Costs-Leadership/dp/B0D9JFX13W Wabanaki Tribal Nations:Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net)Mi'kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov)Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati MotahkomikukPassamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com)Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine Special Thanks/Woliwon: Producer: Gavin AllenPodcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy FlandersShow Less
Aunties on Air Episode 21: Comfort, Safety, & Our Sacred StoriesWelcome to March! The month of spring, growth and transition! The Aunties are digging in deep this spring, learning and growing with each passing season. Today we celebrate a very special Auntie and her book release: What Your Comfort Costs Us by Dr. Gabriela Alcalde. Aunties Lauren and Lisa received a special quick peak at this amazing book of stories. They dove in and came to the surface with many questions about intimacy, equity, sacred storytelling and deep healing in the workplace. This book fills your heart with love and often your head with curiosity and confusion. This curiosity and confusion is what we must continue to grapple with and discuss. Sacred stories of women of color and leadership, providing deep insights on what we collectively must know, what we must do and how to hold love while doing it. Please grab this book, find a comfortable place and begin to get uncomfortable. Wabanaki Words Used:Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc Topics Discussed: Gabriela Alcalde - https://www.mgalcalde.com/“What Your Comfort Costs Us” by Gabriela Alcalde - Order NowThe Briar Patch - https://linktr.ee/briarpatchbooksNorth Atlantic Books - https://www.northatlanticbooks.com/Peru's Internal Conflict - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internal_conflict_in_PeruMestizo/Mestiza - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MestizoRichmond, Virginia - https://www.rva.gov/ Wabanaki Tribal Nations:Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net)Mi'kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov)Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati MotahkomikukPassamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com)Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine Special Thanks/Woliwon: Guest: Dr. Gabriela AlcaldeProducer: Gavin AllenPodcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders
Episode 20: For the Love of Our ChildrenWelcome to the final episode of our “for the love of” February series! For the Love of our Children! Today we welcome a champion for our youth. Uncle John Neptune, a tribal council member, father, and leader at the Penobscot Nation and beyond. The aunties spend time with John discussing our future generations, our commitment to their wellness and the love we hold for them. We take the conversation to many places. We discuss all things we hold responsibility for such as our children, animals, and the land we collectively share. We had so much fun with Uncle John, making it clear why our young people are so fortunate to have him in their lives! The Aunties feel pretty fortunate too! Wabanaki Words Used:Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc Topics Discussed: Olamon - Olamon Insitute of Native American Arts - https://iaia.edu/Penobscot Nation Youth Program - Penobscot Nation Youth Program - Penobscot NationPenobscot Nation - https://www.penobscotnation.org/Chief Clarissa Sabattus - https://www.facebook.com/maliseettribalchief/Sipayik - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passamaquoddy_Pleasant_Point_ReservationIndigenous Games - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Indigenous_GamesTeam B.C Canoeing - https://isparc.ca/performance-sport/teambcnaig2023/canoe-kayak/Mohawk Tribe - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohawk_peopleFisher (animal) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fisher_(animal)Pine Marten - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_martenBrain Tanning - https://www.native-art-in-canada.com/braintanning.htmlBarry Dana - https://umaine.edu/hudsonmuseum/barry-dana/ Wabanaki Tribal Nations:Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net)Mi'kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov)Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati MotahkomikukPassamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com)Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine Special Thanks/Woliwon: Guest: John NeptuneProducer: Gavin AllenPodcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders
Episode 19: For the Love of Our Culture“For the Love of.. Series” launches the third episode of the series: For the Love of Our Culture. Auntie Lauren & Auntie Lisa welcome an old friend and family to the studio, our special guest and elder, Roger Paul. Uncle Roger shares his commitment to culture, Wabanaki language, and our future generations. Aunties Lauren and Lisa have the pleasure to sit with Uncle Roger and to hear the stories of our elders and ancestors. The Aunties felt the power of our stories and culture during the time with Roger; reminding all of us of the power of culture. A culture that has remained powerful for over 10,000 years, even in the face of so much trauma and genocide. Please remember to tune in each Tuesday in February for our “For the Love of… Series”. Next week, we bring you another new episode that you will not want to miss! Wabanaki Words Used:Ckuwapon (dawn) - ckuwapon | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language PortalEspotewset (sun) - espotewset | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal'koselomal (He or she like or loves) - 'koselomal | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language PortalMuhsumsol (grandfather) - muhsumsol | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language PortalPihce (long ago) - pihce | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language PortalPokuhulakon (drum) - pokuhulakon, pokhulakon | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language PortalSkinuhsis (boy) - skinuhsis | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language PortalSkitkomiq (earth) - skitkomiq | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal'tatatol (dad) - 'tatatol | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language PortalTupqan (dirt) - tupqan | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language PortalUhkomossol (grandmother) - uhkomossol | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language PortalWaponahkiyik (Wabanaki people) - Waponahkiyik | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language PortalApc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) - https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc***More words were used in this episode check out the Language Portal - Welcome to the Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal Topics Discussed: Roger Paul - https://umaine.edu/nativeamericanprograms/people/rogerpaul/George's Bank - https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georges_BankSeven Generational Thinking - https://www.ictinc.ca/blog/seventh-generation-principle#:~:text=The%20Seventh%20Generation%20Principle%20is,seven%20generations%20into%20the%20future.Small Pox - https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/SmallpoxGordon's Island - https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/jun/04/native-american-tribe-maine-buys-back-pine-islandBounties for Scalps - https://theconversation.com/indigenous-peoples-day-offers-a-reminder-of-native-american-history-including-the-scalping-they-endured-at-the-hands-of-colonists-214433 Wabanaki Tribal Nations:Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net)Mi'kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov)Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati MotahkomikukPassamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com)Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine Special Thanks/Woliwon: Guest: Roger PaulProducer: Gavin AllenPodcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders
Episode 18: For the Love of Music“For the Love of.. Series” launches the second episode of the series: For the Love of Music. Auntie Lauren & Auntie Lisa welcome a very special guest to the studio, Yo Yo Ma! Uncle Yo Yo shares his commitment to music, stories of childhood, and his love for Wabanaki territory. Aunties Lauren and Lisa sit in conversation with Uncle Yo Yo and talk all things values, service, and love for one another. Our special Uncle has released over 100 albums, played for presidents, and won Grammys! The Aunties and listeners are very fortunate to spend this time with such a special soul. Please remember to tune in each Tuesday in February for our “For the Love of… Series”. Next week, we bring you another new episode that you will not want to miss! Wabanaki Words Used:Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc Topics Discussed: Yo-Yo Ma - Yo-Yo MaChris Newell - Chris Newell | NEFAWayne Newell - Wayne A. Newell - Friends JournalTime's Most 100 Influential People Article - Yo-Yo Ma Is on the 2020 TIME 100 List | TIMESilkroad Ensemble - Silkroad Artists — SilkroadRoger Paul - Roger Paul - Global Citizens CircleHawk Henries - Hawk Henries' Biography | Hawk HenriesWabanaki Dictionary - Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language PortalWeckuwapok - Weckuwapok | Reciprocity Project Wabanaki Tribal Nations:Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net)Mi'kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov)Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati MotahkomikukPassamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com)Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine Special Thanks/Woliwon: Guest: Yo Yo MaProducer: Gavin AllenPodcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders
Episode 16: For the Love of Healing “For the Love of.. Series” launches the first episode of the series: For the Love of Healing. Auntie Lauren & Auntie Lisa welcome two special guests to the studio, both guests known in Wabanaki territory for their commitment to healing. Chief Clarissa Sabattis and Steve Knockwood talk about their personal stories of healing and how their work provides healing opportunities to others. Our guests' deep commitment to indigenous people and all people who wish to heal, is both apparent and extraordinary. Sacred stories of healing are heard throughout this special episode, providing hope to all who listen. The Aunties could not have thought of a better way to begin our month of LOVE together. Please remember to tune in each Tuesday in February for our “For the Love of… Series”. Next week, we bring to you Yo Yo Ma! This week, sit back, breathe deep, lean and listen, each day healing is so near.Wabanaki Words Used:Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc Topics Discussed: Chief Clarissa Sabattis - Chief SabattisSteve Knockwood - A Cultural Connection Drives Personal Transformation Journey MagazineHoulton Band of Maliseet Indians Tibe - Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians Littleton, MEMi'kmaq Tribe - Mi'kmaq Nation Presque Isle, MEResidential Schools - The U.S. history of Native American Boarding Schools — The Indigenous FoundationMeduxnekeag River - Meduxnekeag River - WikipediaSharon Tomah Jordan - Meet Our Team | Wabanaki Public Health & WellnessImelda Pearly - Dr. Imelda Perley, OpolahsomuwehsResmaa Menakeem, “My Grandmother's Hands” - My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies: Menakem, ResmaaUnmarked Graves Discovery - Canada: 751 unmarked graves found at residential school , Why So Many Children Died at Indian Residential SchoolsMIECHV - Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting ProgramUnity - Unity, Inc. – United National Indian Tribal YouthPenobscot Nation Youth Council - Penobscot Nation Youth Council Opportunity House - Wabanaki Recovery HomesWabanaki Care Line – 1-844-844-2622 Wabanaki Tribal Nations:Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net)Mi'kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov)Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati MotahkomikukPassamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com)Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine Special Thanks/Woliwon: Guests: Chief Clarissa Sabattis, Steve Knockwood Producer: Gavin AllenPodcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders
Episode 16: Leaning in.. to forgiveness, reconciliation & healingWabanaki Words Used:Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc Topics Discussed: Commissioner Liberty - Randall Liberty | Office of Governor Janet T. MillsMaine Department of Corrections - Home | Department of CorrectionsClinton, Maine - Clinton, Maine - WikipediaMaine State Prison - Maine State Prison | Department of CorrectionsSommerset County - Somerset County Maine | Sheriff's OfficeFairfield Police Department - Town of Fairfield, Maine - Fairfield Police DepartmentKennebeck County Sheriff's Office - Kennebec County Sheriff's OfficeJanet Mills - Janet Mills - WikipediaEarned Living Units (Maine State Prison) - Maine state prison officials say they've reduced solitary confinement to a memorySeoul, South Korea - Seoul - WikipediaFalluja, Iraq - Fallujah - WikipediaMaine Department of Agriculture - Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and ForestryUniversity of Maine Cooperative Extension - Maine Compost SchoolFedco - About Fedco - FedcoJohnny's Selected Seeds - Johnny's Selected SeedsMark McBrine - Leadership Team — Maine Farm to InstitutionMOFGA - Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners AssociationMaine Grains - Locally grown, organic, heritage grains – Maine GrainsMaine Criminal Justice Academy - Maine Criminal Justice Academy | Department of Public SafetyPRIMO (Muslim Education Program) - Maine State Prison pilots program to give Muslim inmates a faith-based path to rehabilitation | Maine PublicFort Benning - Fort Moore - WikipediaFort Leonard Wood - Fort Leonard Wood - WikipediaWest Point Academy - United States Military Academy West PointMaine Military & Community Network - Maine Military & Community Network – Supporting Maine Military Members, Veterans, and their families in their local communities.Maine State Prisons Veteran's Services - Veterans' Services | Department of CorrectionsUniversity of Maine at Augusta Veteran's Services - Veterans & Military Personnel at UMA - University of Maine at AugustaVeteran Brian L. Buker - Veteran of the Day U.S. Army Veteran Brian L. Buker - Aerotech News & ReviewLong Creek Young and Development Center - Long Creek Youth Development Center | Department of CorrectionsSecond Chance Pell-Grant - Everything You Need To Know About Second Chance Pell Grant - Pell Grants Wabanaki Tribal Nations:Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net)Mi'kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov)Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati MotahkomikukPassamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com)Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine Special Thanks/Woliwon: Guests: Commissioner Randy Liberty Producer: Gavin AllenPodcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders
Episode 15: Reflecting on the Run! We did it! Our run is DONE! And boy was it FUN! The Millinocket Marathon & Half did not disappoint! Our Team showed up with the energy to run, cheer, and serve! It was a cold start to the morning, just over 0 degrees, but warm with love! Auntie Lauren started the race with a traditional song, honoring Wabanaki history and recognizing our connection to the sacred territory, Mt. Katahdin. Race day was filled with excitement, the crowd was ready to cheer and did so every mile of the race! The runners, including Auntie Lisa and Auntie Saige, came with commitment and smiles on their faces despite the frigid temperatures! And.. the race organizers, a dynamic team which includes Uncle Gary Allen (episode 11), who amaze us every year, we thank you! Kci Woliwon! Please sit back or take a walk and listen to our reflections from the run and hear from other Team Wabanaki runners! Wabanaki Words Used:Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc Topics Discussed: Millinocket Marathon - Millinocket MarathonGary Allen - Gary Allen (runner) - WikipediaMile Markers -Millinocket Marathon and HalfKtaadn Resorts - https://www.neoc.com/“Run Millinocket” by Jenn Schott - Run Millinocket Wabanaki Tribal Nations:Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net)Mi'kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov)Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati MotahkomikukPassamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com)Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine Special Thanks/Woliwon: Guests: Team Wabanaki Producer: Gavin AllenPodcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders
BONUS - Gratitude & Forgiveness: Leaning into 2025The Aunties are joining you on New Year's Eve from their podcast studio in downtown Bangor, Maine! We are preparing to ring in 2025 and want to wish all our listeners a year filled with joy, abundance, and healing! Our team is excited to welcome you to a wonderful “in studio” New Year's Eve celebration where the Aunties reflect on the previous year and share their wishes for the year to come, while remaining grateful to you, our listeners and our “Aunties on Air” guests! This episode, the Aunties and special guest, Cyril Francis will share a beautiful Passamaquoddy tradition that is often practiced during this special time of year. We are looking forward to joining us in the New Year, as we fill the studios calendar with guests from across Wabanaki Territory and beyond! Please continue to tune in as we enter the second half of Season 1 of Aunties on Air in 2025! Wabanaki Words Used:Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc Topics Discussed: Downtown Bangor - Why Downtown Bangor - Bangor DowntownMillinocket Marathon - Millinocket Marathon & Half: Race Overview — Crow AthleticsCarol Wishcamper - Trained at the Gestalt Institute of ClevelandKimberly Crichton - Transform. LLC | The quest to build a bigger, more beautiful world with art and words. Wabanaki Tribal Nations:Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net)Mi'kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov)Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati MotahkomikukPassamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com)Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine Special Thanks/Woliwon: Producer: Gavin AllenPodcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy FlandersNew Years Tradition Translation: Cyril Francis
Episode 14: Celebrating the Season & Each Other The “Aunties on Air” Team wishes all of our listeners a joyous holiday season! Our entire team is around the table for a holiday celebration. We wish for comfort and love for every person. For any of you that feel struggle at this time, we pray, light smudge, and hold you close today and always. Please stay to the end of our holiday celebration, Auntie Lauren shares a very special rendition of Silent Night with a special guest. It's not to be missed.. your heart will thank you! Wabanaki Words Used:Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc Topics Discussed: Merlin Sheldrake, “The Entangled Life” - The Entangled LifeThe Katahdin General Store - https://www.katahdingeneral.com/Millinocket Marathon - Millinocket MarathonBangor Beautiful - https://www.bangorbeautiful.org/Robin Wall Kimmerer , “The Serviceberry” - The ServiceberryRobin Wall Kimmerer, “Braiding Sweetgrass” - Braiding SweetgrassRobin Wall Kimmerer, “Gathering Moss” - Gathering MossMorgan Talty, “Fire Exit” - Fire ExitPassamaquoddy Maple - https://www.passamaquoddymaple.com/ Wabanaki Tribal Nations:Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net)Mi'kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov)Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati MotahkomikukPassamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com)Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine Special Thanks/Woliwon: Guests: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Gavin Allen, Macy Flanders Producer: Gavin Allen
Episode 13: Water is Life (Samaqan nit Pomawsuwakon)The Aunties welcome two honored Passamaquoddy guests to the studio, Chief Pos Bassett and Attorney Corey Hinton. This is the first time a Wabanaki Chief has been in the studio and the Aunties are honored. Both Corey and Chief Bassett will discuss the history of the Sipayik Passamaquoddy water crisis, where have we been and where are we now. Maine, “the way life should be” is often how you see this state described. Maine has a brand, it is a brand that includes vast forests, beautiful coastlines, robust rivers, and clean air. While Wabanaki Territory (what some now call Maine) is a sacred home to Wabanaki people and has been for thousands of years, we know the risks deep within the land and created by the people. Passamaquoddy people have lived with dirty water for generations, poisonous water entering the community and homes of the people. Throughout the state of Maine, when water is unsafe, the response is fierce, and the problem is mitigated. For the Passamaquoddy people, the story has been different. Why? Wabanaki Words Used:Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc Topics Discussed: Corey Hinton - Corey Hinton Chambers ProfileChief Bassett - Pos_Bassett – Sipayik Tribal GovernmentMaine Public Radio Clip - Clean drinking water bill for Passamaquoddy tribe draws a crowdRead more about Clean Water for Passamaquoddy tribe in Sipayak - Support LD 906: Clean water for Passamaquoddy Tribe at SipayikSamaqannihkuk Well - https://wabanaki.com/samaqannihkuk_well/Passmaquoddy Water District - Passamaquoddy Water District – InformationalCarbon Filter - New filters to improve PWD water qualityMaine Public Radio/Chief Maggie Dana - Passamaquoddy Tribe Hopes New Solutions — And Sovereignty — Can Help Address Longstanding Water Problems | Maine PublicWabanaki Public Health and Wellness Water Quality Program - The Water Quality ProgramBrunswick, Maine Drinking Water Testing - DEP tests drinking water from Brunswick homes after toxic spillRena Newell - Representative Rena NewellSusan Collins - Susan CollinsSmokey's BBQ - Smokey's BBQ Wabanaki Tribal Nations:Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net)Mi'kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov)Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati MotahkomikukPassamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com)Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine Special Thanks/Woliwon: Guests: Chief Pos Bassett, Corey Hinton Producer: Gavin AllenPodcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders
Episode 12: Sovereignty: What We Hold Sacred A conversation not to miss! As we wrap up Native American Heritage Month and enter a holiday week for some, this episode has perfect timing! Wabanaki Territory, or what some call the State of Maine, is a sacred place. A place that has provided Wabanaki people abundance for thousands of years. A place that desperately needs her people to heal. Wabanaki territory and Wabanaki people are deeply connected, holding knowledge that provides the nourishment for both to thrive. Ambassadors Maulian Bryant and Zeke Crofton-MacDonald join the Aunties in the studio to discuss all things SOVEREIGNTY! From the Land Claims Settlement Act of 1980 to present day, you will hear the importance of recognizing the sovereignty of Wabanaki people and correcting the harms that have occurred to heal generations to come. The Aunties and Ambassadors talk about the difficult journey Wabanaki nations and people face while trying to advocate for the same freedoms that all other indigenous nations have within United States. Maine is an outlier, a state like no other, taking the freedom of indigenous people. This conversation is filled with curiosities and calls to action, calling all “Aunties” listeners to demand change! Wabanaki Words Used:Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc Topics Discussed: Wabanaki Alliance - Wabanaki Alliance Website1980 Maine Indian Land Claims Settlement Act - Summary of the 1980 Maine Indian Land Claims Act Penobscot Nation Tribal Council - Tribal Council, Penobscot Nation Chief Kirk Frances - Tribal Chiefs Timeline, Penobscot NationMaine Indian State Tribal Commission - About MITSCOromocto First Nations - Oromocto First Nation Skowhegan Mascots - Change of Skowhegan MascotState House (Maine) - Visiting the State House Donna Loring - Donna M. Loring Morgan Talty - Morgan Talty Penobscot Nation Tribal Youth Council - Penobscot Nation Youth Council Unity Youth Council - All About Youth CouncilsBlood Quantum - Blood Quantum LawsShubenacadie – Residential School - Former Shubenacadie Indian Residential School National Historic Site Wolastoqiyik - Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) AboutCensus - Indian Census RollsMorgan Talty Esquire Article - Blood Quantum: What It Means to Be IndigenousBarry Dana - Barry DanaGreat Northern Paper v. Penobscot Nation - Great Northern Paper v. Penobscot Nation, 2001 Me. 68 (2001) Norridgewock Massacre - Norridgewock Massacre Sipayik Drinking Water Crisis - Sipayik Drinking Water Crisis Robin Wall Kimmerer, “The Serviceberry” - Amazon.com: The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World Wabanaki Tribal Nations:Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net)Mi'kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov)Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati MotahkomikukPassamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com)Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine Special Thanks/Woliwon: Guests: Maulian Bryant, Zeke Crofton-MacDonaldProducer: Gavin AllenPodcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders
Bonus: Milestone and Magical Moments! The Aunties & Team celebrate!Aunties on Air… and some Uncles too has something to celebrate! You all know we like to celebrate, find joy, and recognize accomplishments as much as possible. We also know that despair and difficulty is near each of us and there are many things that may get us down. Aunties on Air strives to be that space where yes, we can talk about difficult things and as importantly, where we find joy, laughter, and support. In this episode, you will hear that laughter and feel that joy as we celebrate our podcast reaching double digit episodes! While we know we are babies in the pod world, starting just 6 months ago, we are proud that we have shared deeply important stories with our listeners. Reaching the 6 month (and double digit episode) milestone is when we thought… why not.. Let's throw a party! This shorter in length pod episode is not short of celebration! Please join us while we have a conversation with many of those involved with the Aunties podcast! We talk about our lessons learned so far, our hopes for the future, and much more! Shows Posted:Trailer - Aunties on Air…and some Uncles too TrailerEpisode 1 – IntroductionEpisode 2 – Aunties Visit the Studio Bonus - Coming Up Next on Auntie; Our Young People are in the Studio!Episode 3 – Our Young People are in the StudioEpisode 4 – Uncles Visit the Studio Episode 5 – The Arts: Essential to Healing Episode 6 – Mother Earth: Our History, Our Healing, Our ResponsibilitiesEpisode 7 - Mother Earth: Our History, Our Healing, Our Responsibilities - Part TwoBonus – Coming Next on Aunties; Exploring Our Relationships: Our Allies, Our FriendsEpisode 8 - Coming Next on Aunties; Exploring Our Relationships: Our Allies, Our FriendsEpisode 9 – Exploring Identity, Exclusion, & HealingBonus – The Aunties & Others Celebrate Morgan Talty Episode 10 – Wabanaki Food Systems: Healing our Past, Present, and Future Bonus – Voting, Voices, & Visibility Episode 11 – Community Healing & the Millinocket Marathon Wabanaki Words Used:Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc Topics Discussed: Franks Bakery – Frank's Bake Shop - Bangor, MEYo-Yo Ma – Yo-Yo Ma - WikipediaJeremey Dutcher - Jeremy Dutcher - Wikipedia Wabanaki Tribal Nations:Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net)Mi'kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov)Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati MotahkomikukPassamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com)Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine Special Thanks/Woliwon: Producer: Gavin AllenPodcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders
Episode 11: Community Healing & the Millinocket Marathon The Aunties welcome Gary Allen to the studio! Gary, the founder of the Millinocket Marathon and runner extraordinaire, is a human with love in his heart and fire in his feet! Throughout this episode you will hear a consistent theme of love and service, making ripples to make big changes. The passion Gary holds for community, all communities, is felt with each story he tells. Gary has a lifetime of accomplishments, from running to D.C. from Maine to finishing dozens of marathons, each a hard feat providing awareness and care. The joy in the studio is infectious, the Aunties know the listeners will feel the joy when they tune in! Wabanaki Words Used:Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc Topics Discussed:Register for the Millinocket Marathon Here - Millinocket Marathon & Half: Reg InfoArtisan Fair - Millinocket Marathon & Half: Schedule of Events — Crow AthleticsMillinocket Paper Mill Industry - Great Northern Paper Company TimelineNew England Outdoor Center - New England Outdoor CenterBoston Marathon - Boston MarathonNew York City Marathon - TCS New York City Marathon Central Park - Central Park - WikipediaMt. Desert Island Marathon - Run MDI: Mount Desert Island Marathon, Half & RelayCadillac Mountain - Cadillac Mountain - WikipediaPellitier Manufacturing - Pelletier Manufacturing Inc.Maine Sports Commission - Maine Sports CommissionMills Award - Allen honored by Mills | Archives | mdislander.com7th Generation Thinking - Seven generation sustainability - WikipediaMobile Food Pantry - Mobile Food Pantry: Wabanaki Public Health & WellnessHike Katahdin - 10 Best trails near Mount Katahdin | AllTrailsAppalachian Trail - Appalachian Trail Interactive MapTara Dower - Tara Dower Appalachian Trail Speed Record: How She Did It Wabanaki Tribal Nations:Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net)Mi'kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov)Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati MotahkomikukPassamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com)Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine Special Thanks/Woliwon: Guests: Gary AllenProducer: Gavin AllenPodcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders
BONUS: Exploring our Responsibilities: Voting, Voices, & Visibility Calling all listeners to this BONUS Episode: Voting, Voices, & Visibility. Our conversation with Maine's Secretary of State, Shenna Bellows provides our listeners with voting tips, important history about elections in Maine, and how to be ready for Election Day! Tomorrow is election day, an important day to celebrate democracy! Indigenous people have had a difficult history related to voting and visibility in this country. This history must be told, the truth telling is long overdue. The Aunties share stories and perspectives related to voting in Maine and their hopes for the future. The Secretary and the Aunties also discussed their upcoming race they will be running together, the Millinocket Marathon. The time spent together is a mix, of both difficulty and joy. Topics Discussed:Shenna Bellows - Shenna Bellows Secretary of State - What is a Secretary of State?Upcoming Sovereignty Episode (Featuring Maulian Bryant and Zeke Croft-Macdonald)State House - Maine State House Hancock, Maine - Town of Hancock, MaineBill of Rights - Bill of Rights, U.S. ConstitutionLegislative Debates Around Sovereignty - Maine Legislature to Debate Tribal SovereigntyCitizenship Law (1924) in Maine - Coolidge Signs Indian Citizenship ActNative Suffrage Granted (1954), Natives Gain Right to Vote in Local and State Elections (1967) - Native Americans' Long Journey to US Citizenship and Voting RightsUniversity of Southern Maine - University of Southern MaineMaine Citizens Guide to Referendum Questions - Maine Citizen's Guide to Referendum QuestionsMillinocket Marathon - Millinocket Marathon & Half: Race OverviewKatahdin Resorts/New England Outdoor Center - New England Outdoor CenterJulie Flynn - Julie Flynn: Deputy Secretary of State, Work Organizing ElectionsPassamaquoddy Maple - Passamaquoddy Maple Passamaquoddy Wild - Passamaquoddy Wild Blueberry Co. A Taste of Two Worlds (Cookbook) - "A Taste of Two Worlds" Wabanaki Tribal Nations:Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net)Mi'kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov)Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati MotahkomikukPassamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com)Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine Special Thanks/Woliwon: Guest: Shenna BellowsProducer: Gavin AllenPodcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders
Episode 10: Wabanaki Food Systems: Healing our Past, Present, and FutureOur release today is compelling and takes us on a journey! A journey that is lengthy and begins to address indigenous food systems, colonization, fear, and hopes for the future. The Aunties are super excited to invite Wabanaki Chefs, Joesph Robbins and Jasmine Thompson-Tintor to the studio to talk about all things Wabanaki food! Joe and Jasmine talk about their work, passions, and hopes for the future. Listening to this conversation will make your tastebuds active and bellies growl, a must listen for sure! Just bring along a snack! The Aunties recommend snacking on freeze dried blueberries from Passamaquoddy Wild Blueberry or perhaps some moose jerky- all abundance that our Mother Earth provides when we provide security and love to her. Please be sure to play the GIVE-AWAY and win some tastes from Wabanaki Territory!! Wabanaki Words Used:Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc Topics Discussed:Katahdin Kitchen - Katahdin Kitchen InstagramKorean Dad - Korean Dadssipsis (Jazz's grandmother, poet, homesteader, activist, author of“Molly Molases and Me”) - ssipsisPortland Museum of Art - Portland Museum of ArtBissell Brothers in Milo, ME - Bissell Brothers - Taproom & KitchenDene - Dene NationNavajo Taco - Navajo Tacos RecipeNorth American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems - North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems (natifs.org)Three Sisters Succotash - Three Sisters Succotash RecipeRoger Paul - Roger PaulNiweskok - Niweskok Wabanaki Food SovereigntyWild Rice (food) - How to Cook Wild RiceDenver Omelet (dish) - The Denver Omelet RecipeReservation Dogs - Reservation DogsSoul Fire Farm - SOUL FIRE FARMPassamaquoddy Maple - Passamaquoddy Maple SyrupPassamaquoddy Wild - Passamaquoddy Wild Blueberry CoA Taste of Two Worlds (Cookbook) - "A Taste of Two Worlds"University of Southern Maine - University of Southern MaineNiweskok - https://www.niweskok.org/Presente Maine -https://www.presentemaine.org/Land Trust- https://www.bomazeenlandtrust.org/Bonnie Newsom- https://umaine.edu/anthropology/dr-bonnie-newsom/Jennifer Neptune- Jennifer Neptune – artist – Indian Connections Wabanaki Tribal Nations:Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net)Mi'kmaqMi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov)Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati MotahkomikukPassamaquoddy Tribe-Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com)Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine Special Thanks/ Woliwon: Guests: Jasmine Thompson-Tintor, Joe RobbinsProducer: Gavin AllenPodcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders
The Aunties are back to celebrate Morgan! Every chance we get, Aunties on Air celebrates people, their accomplishments, and their efforts! Morgan has published two award winning books, The Night of the Living Rez and Fire Exit and completed many other writings for anthologies, magazines, and online publications. A Penobscot author and professor at the University of Maine, Morgan is a gift to the Wabanaki Nations and beyond. As we are all aware, our world is experiencing great divisiveness and intolerance, turning to celebration and responsibility will move us to a world where we are all proud, visible, and thriving. Special Thanks/Woliwon: Producer: Gavin AllenPodcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders
Aunties on Air Episode 9: Exploring Identity, Exclusion, & Healing Summary: Listeners, you are in for a treat! This conversation with Morgan Talty will set you up for deep thinking, reflection and some laughter. Morgan, an indigenous (Penobscot) author, public speaker and an amazing Dada to his son, Charlie. He will share his works of art with you, describing his process for his newest book “Fire Exit”, a novel that tackles the complexities of living in a world where culture, blood quantum and colonization have had its impacts. The Aunties felt their hearts expand during this episode, cementing their commitment to healing, inclusion, and love. Please come back this Thursday for a special 10-minute episode where the Aunties celebrate Morgan and all his accomplishments! Morgan TaltyCurrent Books:Night of the Living Rez -Night of the Living Rez — Morgan TaltyFire Exit -Morgan TaltyFeatured In:Never Whistle at Night -Anthologies — Morgan Talty Morgan's Upcoming Non-Fiction:“Year of the Frog Clan” Morgan's Upcoming Fiction:“Doomsday”AndrewSockalexis (Inspiration for “Doomsday”) Wabanaki Words Used:Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc Topics Discussed:UMaine -The University of Maine (umaine.edu)UMaine Professor - Morgan Talty - Department of English - University of Maine (umaine.edu)Native American Studies UMaine - Home - Native American Programs - University of Maine (umaine.edu)Native American Program Dartmouth- Home | Native American Program (dartmouth.edu)Eastern Maine Community College-emcc.eduThe Briar Patch - The Briar Patch BookshopLouise Erdrich- Louise Erdrich - WikipediaLouise Erdrich, “The Round House” -The Round House a book by Louise Erdrich (bookshop.org)N. Scott Momaday- N. Scott Momaday - WikipediaTommy Orange- Tommy Orange - WikipediaTommy Orange, “There, There”- There There a book by Tommy Orange (bookshop.org)Tommy Orange, “Wandering Stars”- Wandering Stars a book by Tommy Orange (bookshop.org)Jack Kerouac, “On the Road”- On the Road a book by Jack Kerouac (bookshop.org)Audrey Lorde - Audre Lorde - WikipediaKaren Russell, future release of work (March), “The Antidote”- The Antidote a book by Karen Russell (bookshop.org)MacArthur Genius Grant- Karen Russell - MacArthur Foundation (macfound.org)Oliphant vs. Suquamish Nation - Oliphant v. Suquamish Indian Tribe - WikipediaMaine Indian Claims Settlement Act- Maine Indian Claims Settlement Legislative HistoryBlood quantum/census- Blood Quantum and Sovereignty: A Guide - Native Governance CenterNew York Times Review-Book Review: ‘Fire Exit,' by Morgan Talty - The New York Times (nytimes.com)Morgan's Esquire piece about blood quantum -Blood Quantum: What It Means to Be Indigenous (esquire.com)Leslie Marmon Silko- Leslie Marmon Silko - WikipediaJohn Bear - https://umaine.edu/nativeamericanprograms/people/john-bear-mitchell/PTC Gluskabe Story- My Story is Gluskabe | Penobscot Theatre CompanyUniversityof Maine at Augusta- Augusta • Bangor • Online • Statewide - University of Maine at Augusta (uma.edu)Jennifer Shepard Penobscot Theatre -Jen Shepard | Penobscot Theatre CompanyCarol Dana - Carol Dana (dawnlandvoices.org)Geo Neptune- Geo Soctomah Neptune - WikipediaCarol & Kim Episode EPISODE 8 Aunties of AirPenobscot Youth Council - https://wabanakiphw.org/penobscot-nation-youth-council-recognized-as-2022-youth-council-of-the-year/Wells, Maine Mascot - https://www.wearethewarriorsfilm.com/Unity, Youth Council - https://unityinc.org/about-unity/Carmella Bear (25 under 25) -https://unityinc.org/united-national-indian-tribal-youth-announces-25-under-25-youth-leaders-2/Therese Marie Mailhot, “Heart Berries” -Heart Berries by Terese Marie Mailhot: 9781640091603 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books“Smoke Signals” - Smoke Signals (film) - Wikipedia“What do we do with the Art of Monstruous Men” - The Paris Review - What Do We Do with the Art of Monstrous Men? Special Thanks/ Woliwon: Guests: Morgan Talty Producer: Gavin AllenPodcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders
Episode 8: Exploring Our Relationships: Our Allies, Our FriendsToday is the day! We welcome our friends Carol Wishcamper and Kimberly Crichton and we release a special song by Lauren Stevens and the late Allen Sockabasin, Amazing Grace. Spending time with two special people in our (the Aunties) lives, a conversation not to miss. Our two friends dedicated to serving our tribal communities in so many ways! This conversation will be filled with laughter, insights and deep connections. You will hear the passions of both of these special women and the fierceness they provide to those they love. Remember to stay till the end for a special song by Lauren and Allen. Wabanaki Words Used: Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-ocTopics Discussed:Bangor Beautiful - Bangor BeautifulThe Rock & Art Shop - Bangor — The Rock and Art ShopTruth and Reconciliation Commission -Truth & Reconciliation - Wabanaki REACHPineland - https://shadowsofpineland.org/ Malaga Island - Malaga Island: An Overview of its Cultural and Natural History – Maine Coast Heritage Trust (mcht.org)Charlie Howard Murder - https://www.mainepublic.org/news/2024-07-07/sunday-marks-40th-anniversary-of-brutal-murder-of-charlie-howard-in-bangor Indigenous Queer Authors - https://nativemaxmagazine.com/5-books-written-by-two-spirit-indigiqueer-authors/ Land Back Movement - First Light Learning Journey | Peter Forbes Adrienne Maree Brown - adrienne maree brown – awe. liberation. pleasure.Dawnland Film - https://upstanderproject.org/films/dawnland Wabanaki Alliance - Home - Wabanaki AllianceThanks to the Animals by Allen Sockabasin - Thanks to the Animals a book by Allen Sockabasin and Rebekah Raye (bookshop.org)Penobscot Theater Company Gluskabe - My Story is Gluskabe | Penobscot Theatre Company Special Thanks/ Woliwon: Guests: Carol Wishcamper, Kimberly Crichton Producer: Gavin AllenPodcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders, Reanna Sockabasin
We are so excited for next Tuesday, October 1st! We want our listeners to know what is upcoming, a conversation with two special people in our (the Aunties) lives, our friends Carol Wishcamper and Kimberly Crichton. Two friends dedicated to serving our tribal communities in so many ways! Our conversation was filled with laughter, insights and deep connections. We know you will enjoy this conversation, please listen to the quick clip that describes our next episode and hear Auntie Lauren and late Allen Sockabasin share a special song. Also-please remember to tune in next Tuesday for the full episode! Special Thanks/Woliwon: Producer: Gavin AllenPodcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders, Reanna Sockabasin
Episode 7: Mother Earth: Our History, Our Healing, Our Responsibilities –PART TWOJoin us back for more time with Dr. Darren Ranco! The Aunties and Uncle Darren will continue to dive into discussions about Wabanaki land, the connection we have to this land we collectively share, and our responsibilities to our Mother Earth. Uncle Darren displays his commitment to young people and shares exciting work he is helping to lead, the Wabanaki Ways Program. Listeners will continue to hear stories from Darren and learn about two amazing products that the Aunties brought in to share! Passamaquoddy Wild Blueberries https://www.pquoddyberries.com/Passamaquoddy Maple https://www.passamaquoddymaple.com/Please tune in to part 2 and try these amazing products!Wabanaki Words Used:Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-ocTopics Discussed:Molly Denali- https://pbskids.org/molly/videos Wabanaki Commission of Land Stewardship- https://dawnlandreturn.org/wabanaki-commission/about-usTurtle Island- North America Two Eyed Seeing- https://youtu.be/bA9EwcFbVfgSoutheast Sustainable Partnership- https://sustainablesoutheast.net Robin Wall Kimmerer- https://www.robinwallkimmerer.com/Passamaquoddy maple- https://www.passamaquoddymaple.com/Passamaquoddy Blueberries- https://www.pquoddyberries.com/UMaine Wabanaki Youth in Science (WaYS)- Wabanaki Youth in Science (WaYS) - Native American Programs - University of Maine (umaine.edu)UMaine Penobscot Language signs- Penobscot Signs at the University of Maine (umaine.edu)UMaine Native American Programs - Wabanaki Center - Native American Programs - University of Maine (umaine.edu)Gathering Sweetgrass Acadia- Gathering Sweetgrass and Renewing the Past: How Science at Acadia Is Making a Course Correction (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)Wabanaki Tribal Nations:Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net)Mi'kmaqMi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov)Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati MotahkomikukPassamaquoddy Tribe-Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com)Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine Special Thanks/ Woliwon: Guests: Darren Ranco Producer: Gavin AllenPodcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders, Reanna Sockabasin
Episode 6: Our Earth: Our History, Our Healing, Our Responsibilities -PART ONEJoin us for our episode with Dr. Darren Ranco! Land Back, Land Return, Land Stewardship are words many of us have heard before. In this two-part episode (part two released this Thursday, September 19th), the Aunties and Uncle Darren will dive into discussions about Wabanaki land, the connection we have to this land we collectively share, and our responsibilities to our Mother Earth. You will meet our friend, Darren, a professor at the University of Maine and a champion for Indigenous students. Uncle Darren will talk about exciting work he is helping to lead here in Wabanaki Territory, all focused on land protection and stewardship. Please tune in to this episode and part 2, you will feel the powerful connection our land has to our healing. Wabanaki Words Used:Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-ocTopics Discussed:Molly Denali- https://pbskids.org/molly/videos Wabanaki Commission of Land Stewardship- https://dawnlandreturn.org/wabanaki-commission/about-usTurtle Island- North America Two Eyed Seeing- https://youtu.be/bA9EwcFbVfgSoutheast Sustainable Partnership- Woven peoples + place in Southeast Alaska. - (sustainablesoutheast.net) Robin Wall Kimmerer- https://www.robinwallkimmerer.com/Passamaquoddy maple- https://www.passamaquoddymaple.com/Passamaquoddy Blueberries- https://www.pquoddyberries.com/UMaine Penobscot Language signs- Penobscot Signs at the University of Maine (umaine.edu)UMaine Native American Programs - Wabanaki Center - Native American Programs - University of Maine (umaine.edu)Gathering Sweetgrass Acadia- Gathering Sweetgrass and Renewing the Past: How Science at Acadia Is Making a Course Correction (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)Wabanaki Tribal Nations:Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net)Mi'kmaqMi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov)Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati MotahkomikukPassamaquoddy Tribe-Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com)Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine Special Thanks/ Woliwon: Guests: Darren Ranco Producer: Gavin AllenPodcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders, Reanna Sockabasin
Episode 5: The Arts: Essential to Healing Woliwon (Thank you) for joining us for this essential episode on healing! The healing of our bodies, relationships, and Mother Earth is the focus of the Aunties on Air Pod! Healing is hard work. It takes commitment, love for self, and support from those who care for us. It also takes the ARTS! We heal through music, literature, photography, painting, and all forms of creative expression. For thousands of years, Indigenous people from across our world have recognized the deep connection between the arts and healing. In this episode you will hear how collaboration and the arts have transformed the experiences and healing of many. You will meet our friends, Jen and Annette, both stars in the Bangor, Maine area. They both lead vibrant organizations that promote the abundance art brings to a community. The Penobscot Theater, Bangor Beautiful, and the Rock and Art Shop- all critical when discussing community healing within our territory. Both Wabanaki people and non-indigenous people living Wabanaki Territory will feel the love and commitment to community through this episode! Please sit back and take in the healing power of the ARTS!Wabanaki Words Used:Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-ocWoliwon https://pmportal.org/dictionary/woliwon Topics Discussed:Rock and Art Shop- Bangor — The Rock and Art ShopBangor Beautiful- https://www.bangorbeautiful.org/homePenobscot Theatre- Penobscot Theatre Company | Bangor's Professional TheatreDonna Brown- https://www.wabanakiwomenscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/WWC-Announcement-of-Executive-Director.jpgBee Mural- Bangor Beautiful - Good of the Hive MuralPTC Gluskabe Performance- https://www.penobscottheatre.org/project/my-story-is-gluskabe/Carol Dana Quote-https://www.bangordailynews.com/2024/03/01/bangor/penobscot-theatre-gluskabe-play-joam40zk0w/Carol Dana- Carol Dana (dawnlandvoices.org)WPHW Mural- New Hammond St. ground mural brightens Downtown Bangor (wabi.tv)Fiddlehead Mural- The Man Behind Bangor's Newest Mural; Maine's 'Color Wizard' (i95rocks.com) Wabanaki Tribal Nations:Houlton Band of Maliseet-Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net)Mi'kmaq-Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov)Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township- Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati MotahkomikukPassamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik- Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com)Penobscot Nation-Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine Special Thanks/ Woliwon: Guests: Annette Dodd, Jen Shepard Editor: Gavin AllenPodcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders, Reanna Sockabasin
Episode 4: Uncles Visit the StudioThe day is finally here! Our Uncles join us in the podcast studio! And just like our Auntie episode, our time with our Uncles extended beyond our normal episode length. While we could have broken this episode into 2, we decided to keep this conversation together. The Uncles had many stories to tell, wisdom to share, and community resources to talk about! The Aunties/Hosts (Lauren, Lisa, and Saige) gathered in the podcast studio to welcome two very special Uncles Chris Newell (Passamaquoddy) and Ralph Cammack (Maliseet). These two Uncles are leaders in education, service, and culture. They are both full of love and wisdom. The Uncles take us on a journey where they share their childhood dreams, mentors, and experiences as indigenous boys growing up in both indigenous and non-indigenous communities. We learn from the Uncles that career paths are sometimes clear and often murky. The importance of mentorship, sharing culture and story are highlighted throughout this important conversation. The Aunties and Uncles talk about the difficulty indigenous and students of color face when entering academia and reaching for academic success. While the difficulty is shared, Chris and Ralph also share numerous resources with our listeners (found in the show notes). The Aunties encourage all to look and dig in more. In this episode and all future episodes, you will experience indigenous languages spoken, Wabanaki culture celebrated, and healing happening through conversations and love. Wabanaki traditional music is shared by the amazing Lauren Stevens and Allen Sockabasin. Wabanaki Words Used:Qoss (son) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/qossolApc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-ocTus (daughter) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/tusol Topics Discussed:Wayne Newell- https://www.friendsjournal.org/wayne-a-newell/Lauren Stevens Performance with Yo Yo Ma- https://vimeo.com/752751830Ralph's Band- Sons of AlfondPequot Territory- https://www.mptn-nsn.gov/Rebecca Sockbeson- https://www.rebeccasockbeson.com/Indigenous Research- The Center for Wabanaki Research, Knowledge & Innovation | Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness (wabanakiphw.org)A New Era of Indigenous Research: Community-based Indigenous Research Ethics Protocols in Canada - Ashley Hayward, Erynne Sjoblom, Stephanie Sinclair, Jaime Cidro, 2021 (sagepub.com)Project Venture- Project Venture | Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness (wabanakiphw.org)Morgan Talty- Morgan TaltyChris Newell's Book Link-https://www.akomawt.org/store/p1/If_You_Lived_During_The_Plimoth_Thanksgiving_by_Chris_Newell_(Paperback).htmlDangers of anti-DEI efforts- https://abcnews.go.com/US/map-impact-anti-dei-legislation/story?id=108795967Saige Phillips - Penobscot Nation grad student gets national recognition for Indigenous advocacy (bangordailynews.com)Deeping Our Relationships for Healing: Our Land, Our People, Our Freedom by Lisa Sockabasin- Deeping Our Relationships for Healing: Our Land, Our People, Our Freedom | Health Equity (liebertpub.com)Hawk Henries- Hawk Henries' Biography | Hawk Henries Wabanaki Tribal Nations:Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net)Mi'kmaqMi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov)Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati MotahkomikukPassamaquoddy Tribe-Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com)Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine Special Thanks/ Woliwon: Guests: Chris Newell, Ralph CammackEditor: Gavin AllenPodcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders, Reanna Sockabasin
Episode 3: Our Young People are in the Studio Aunties Lisa and Saige took over the studio as they welcomed our Wabanaki summer college interns Caroline, Gavin, and Kristen, and their coordinator Jillian! Each student is working on a project that supports healing in our Wabanaki nations. WPHW is grateful for their energy, commitment, and passion! In this session, you will hear the students discussing their hopes, dreams, and experiences this summer. This is an episode not to miss! Wabanaki Ship https://wabanakiphw.org/departments/research/internship-programs/Bigelow Labatory Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences - Bold Science for Our Blue Planet Special Thanks/ Woliwon:Editor: Gavin AllenPodcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders, and Reanna Sockabasin
We are so excited for next Tuesday, August 6th! We wanted our listeners to know what is upcoming, a conversation with our young people, dedicated to serving our communities during their summer! Our conversation was filled with laughter, insight, and responsibilities. We know you will feel inspired by this young talent who are deeply committed to healing! Tune in next week!Wabanaki SHIP https://wabanakiphw.org/departments/research/internship-programs/Special Thanks/ Woliwon: Editor: Gavin AllenPodcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders, Reanna Sockabasin
This special episode is an extended Auntie conversation! While we could have broken this episode into 2, we decided to keep this conversation together. Please join us for more time together than usual, when the Aunties are in town- you let them talk! The Aunties/Hosts (Lauren, Lisa, and Saige) gathered in the podcast studio to welcome two very special Aunties, Cyril Francis (Passamaquoddy) and Pat Knox-Nicola (Penobscot). These two Aunties are leaders, elders and full of love and wisdom. The Aunties dive in deep, discussing topics such as community, belonging, pride, culture, trauma, movies, and books! The format of the show, as described in the introductory episode, the Aunties (Lauren, Lisa, & Saige) will ask guests seven questions, honoring our seven generations. This episode and all future episodes, you will experience indigenous languages spoken, Wabanaki culture celebrated, and healing happening through conversations and love. Wabanaki traditional music is shared by the amazing Lauren Stevens and Allen Sockabasin. Wabanaki Words Used: Tan kahk (How are you?) tan kahk | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal (pmportal.org)Psi-te wen (everyone, everybody) psi-wen, psi-te wen | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal (pmportal.org)Woliwon (thank) woliwon | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal (pmportal.org)Ktoliwis (name) liwisu | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal (pmportal.org)Peskotomuhkat nil peskotomuhkat | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal (pmportal.org)Nuceyew Sipayik Sipayik | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal (pmportal.org)Cihkonaqcik cihkonaqc | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal (pmportal.org)Yalahsehniket yalahsenike, alahsenike | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal (pmportal.org)Kinalokittiyena kinalokittiyena (Pesk), kinalokitt (Wol) | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal (pmportal.org)Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) apc-oc | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal (pmportal.org)Woliwon (thank you) woliwon | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal (pmportal.org) Topics Discussed:WPHW Website Home | Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness (wabanakiphw.org)CISM CCISM Trifold Brochure.pdfWabanaki Public Health and Wellness Mobile Food Pantry FAQ's https://wabanakiphw.org/departments/wabanaki-public-health/community-land-wellness/mobile-food-pantry/mobile-food-pantry-faq/Mobile Food Pantry ScheduleMobile Food Pantry | Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness (wabanakiphw.org)Alcoholics Anonymous Have a problem with alcohol? There is a solution. | Alcoholics Anonymous (aa.org) Show Highlights: Morgan Talty @ Morgan TaltyIsabelle Knockwood Out of the Depths, 4th Edition: The Experiences of Mi'kmaw Children at the Indian Residential School at Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia – Fernwood PublishingKillers of the Flower Moon — Official Trailer | Apple TV+ (youtube.com)Allen Sockabasin https://g.co/kgs/KhBQsR5Wabanaki Tribal Nations:Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net)Mi'kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov)Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati MotahkomikukPassamaquoddy Tribe-Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com)Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine Special Thanks/ Woliwon: Guests: Cyril Francis, Pat Knox-NicolaEditor: Gavin Allen, Tiana Aurelio Podcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders, Reanna Sockabasin
Episode: Intro The Aunties/Hosts (Lauren, Lisa, and Saige) gathered in the pod cast studio to discuss their hopes for Aunties on Air… and some Uncles too. You will hear the Aunties discuss their passions, work, and love for their indigenous communities. The format of the show is discussed in this introductory episode. Each episode, the Aunties will ask guests seven questions, honoring our seven generations. This episode and all future episodes, you will experience indigenous languages spoken, Wabanaki culture celebrated, and healing happening through conversations and love. Wabanaki traditional music is shared by the amazing Lauren Stevens and Allen Sockabasin.Wabanaki Words Used: Tus (daughter) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/tusolQoss (son) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/qossolApc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farwell) apc-oc | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal (pmportal.org)Tan kahk (How are you?) tan kahk | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal (pmportal.org)Psi-wen (everyone, everybody) psi-wen, psi-te wen | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal (pmportal.org)Pihce (long ago) pihce | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal (pmportal.org)Woliwon (thank you) woliwon | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal (pmportal.org)Topics Discussed:WPHW Website Home | Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness (wabanakiphw.org)WPHW Social https://www.facebook.com/WabanakiPHWCISM CCISM Trifold Brochure.pdfThe acronym CISM stands for, critical incident stress management. It is the most widely used crisis intervention system in the world started in 1988. Our Wabanaki Nations Wampum CISM focuses on our culture and traditional healing ways, combined with core components to guide us through a crisis. The WNW CISM Support Network is comprised of 5 mobile crisis response teams throughout all Wabanaki Tribal territories. Our mission is to provide peer assistance to all affected members of a community during or after a critical incident. Our philosophy is to offer intentional supports and maintain a high level of integrity, confidentiality, and to do no harm. The Network seeks to lessen the impact of stress reactions through a variety of interventions provided by our fully trained peer support personnel.Wabanaki Ship https://wabanakiphw.org/departments/research/internship-programs/WCCC WCCC Onepager (2).pdfShow Highlights: Ann Pardilla- Ann was born and raised on Indian Island, with extended family in Kingsclear, NB and Mountain View, Oklahoma. She Married George Pardilla and during his Air Force career they were stationed in the U.S and overseas. In 1975 they returned to Indian Island, Maine where they re-established Chief Poolaw's Trading Post. Ann Irene was active in community and government affairs on Penobscot Tribal Council and as Lieutenant Governor. She was a Penobscot Culture Keeper and was a leader and mentor for Wabanaki traditional ceremonies.Lauren Stevens Performance with Yo Yo Ma https://vimeo.com/752751830Salt bay Chamber & WPHW Concert Salt Bay Chamber Performance (3).pdfAllen Sockabasin https://g.co/kgs/KhBQsR5Wabanaki Tribal Nations:Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net)Mi'kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov)Passamaquoddy Tribe-Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati MotahkomikukPassamaquoddy Tribe-Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com)Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine Special Thanks/ Woliwon: Editor: Gavin Allen, Nate Brown Podcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders, Reanna Sockabasin
Your Hosts Lauren, Lisa & Saige welcome listeners to Aunties on Air... and some Uncles too. The hosts are delighted to begin creating sacred space for all guests and listeners to connect to culture, community and each other. The Aunties will take you on a journey where every listener will experience the healing powers of connection. Please come join the hosts and guests as they deliver good medicine through a traditional story telling way. Special Thanks/ Woliwon: Editor: Gavin Allen, Nate Brown Podcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders, Reanna Sockabasin
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