Podcasts about Wabanaki

Welcome back to Circle Round Summer Camp! We're revisiting our favorite stories about the outdoors. Tantoo Cardinal (Killers of the Flower Moon, Three Pines) and Jonathan Joss (King of the Hill, Tulsa King) star in this sweet and sour Wabanaki tale about how people first learned to tap maple trees. This Circle Round episode originally was released on March 28, 2023. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", here.

Episode 53: Honoring the Land and Building the Future: A Conversation Around CDFI's  We took Aunties on Air to the big stage for our first-ever LIVE podcast recording! Auntie Lisa sat down in front of a crowd of over 300 incredible people at the Oweesta Convening for an unforgettable conversation with Hope Huskey and James Francis. But we didn't stop there. Auntie Lisa also caught up with folks throughout the convening to dive into their backgrounds, their impactful work with CDFIs, and what it was like experiencing Wabanaki territory (many for the very first time!). Thank you to Oweesta for hosting us, and to everyone who sat down to share their story! Be sure to tune in this week, you won't want to miss it!  Wabanaki Words Used: Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) - https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc   Topics Discussed:   Oweesta - https://www.oweesta.org/ Cross Insurance Center - https://www.crossinsurancecenter.com/ Chrystel Cornelius - https://www.oweesta.org/about_oweesta/our-team/chrystel-cornelius/ Cherokee Nation - https://www.cherokee.org/ Oneida Nation - https://oneida-nsn.gov/ Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa - https://tmchippewa.com/ Ojibwe - https://ojibwe.net/ MMIW - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Missing_and_Murdered_Indigenous_Women Cherokee, North Carolina - https://visitcherokeenc.com/ Authentically Cherokee - https://authenticallycherokee.com/ Sequoyah Fund - https://www.sequoyahfund.org/ University of Maine - https://umaine.edu/ Gerald Sherman - https://www.indigenousimpact.co/gerald-sherman Pine Ridge, South Dakota - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pine_Ridge,_South_Dakota Bearcreek, Montana - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bearcreek,_Montana O'ahu, Hawaii - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/O%CA%BBahu Hawaiian Monk Seal story - https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/27/igor-lytvynchuk-rock-hawaiian-monk-seal Jason “Firefly” Brown - https://www.fireflythehybrid.com/about Turtle Island Community Capital - https://turtleislandcommunitycapital.org/ Wisconsin Native Loan Fund - https://www.winlf.org/ Menominee Nation - https://www.menominee-nsn.gov/ Crafts from the Bay - https://www.facebook.com/p/Crafts-From-The-Bay-100068095383910/ Sokolaponsis Designs - https://sokolaponsisdesigns.com/ Spruce Root - https://spruceroot.org/ Prince Edward Island - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_Edward_Island Woliwon Vendors:   Sokolaponsis Designs - sokolaponsisdesigns@gmail.com - sokolaponsisdesigns.com – Sokolaponsis Designs Wiphulakson - Wiphulakson  Wooden Way Creations - woodenwaycreations@outlook.com - Woodenwaycreations.com End of The Trail Studio - cmanderson1996@gmail.com - Maliseet Inspired Native Artwork | End of the Trail Sandra's baskets & more - sandrapictou@hotmail.com Bonnie's Native Jewelry - mbonnie5658@gmail.com - Facebook Dina & Co. - Dina.an.company@gmail.com - Facebook People of the Dawn Apothecary - podawnapothecary@gmail.com Lone Bear's Arts - info@lonebearsarts.com - Lone Bear's Arts Crafts From the Bay - belinda.miliano@yahoo.com - Facebook Mac King - kenzie.k.king00@gmail.com - Instagram Penawapskewi Designs - Home | Penawapskewi Designs   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 Motahkomikuk Passamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com) Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine   Special Thanks/Woliwon:  Guest: Hope Huskey, James Francis, Various Guests Producer: Gavin Allen Podcast Team: Macy Downs

Episode 52: MMIW: Indigenous Sovereignty and Healing with Lyla June Our ancestors understood that the health of the land is directly tied to the safety and sacredness of our women and relatives. In a system built on extraction, both our earth, our sisters and our relatives have faced deep violence. Today, we are continuing our focus on the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) crisis by welcoming Lyla June Johnston to our studio. This conversation explores how reclaiming our traditional food systems, land sovereignty, and ancestral wisdom serves as the greatest protective shield and path toward collective healing. Wabanaki Words Used: Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) - https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc   Topics Discussed:   Lyla June Johnston - https://www.lylajune.com/ Diné - https://www.navajo-nsn.gov/ Cheyenne - https://www.cheyenneandarapaho-nsn.gov/ Anadarko, Oklahoma - https://www.cityofanadarko.org/ Native Women by Lyla June - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWPXVbarjqM Ahupua'a Water Systems - https://www.nationofhawaii.org/ahupuaa/ Time Traveler by Lyla June - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulK_GE9XjO8 Desirae Harp - https://mesarefuge.org/person/desirae-harp/ Emergence Magazine - https://emergencemagazine.org/ Robin Wall Kimmerer - https://www.robinwallkimmerer.com/ Plant, Baby, Plant - https://plantbabyplant.com/ Choctaw Nation - https://www.choctawnation.com/ Haudenosaunee - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haudenosaunee Jared Diamond - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jared_Diamond Norsemen - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norsemen Desmond Tutu - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desmond_Tutu Standford University - https://www.stanford.edu/ All Nations Rise by Lyla June - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nr2VLI8jKww   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 Motahkomikuk Passamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com) Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine   Special Thanks/Woliwon:  Guest: Lyla June Johnston Producer: Gavin Allen Podcast Team: Macy Downs

Host: Donna Loring Other credits: Technical assistance for the show was provided by Joel Mann of WERU, and Jessica Lockhart. Music by Ralph Richter, a track called little eagles from his CD Dream Walk. Wabanaki Windows is a monthly show featuring topics of interest from a Wabanaki perspective. This month: Traditional knowledge of Birch Bark Canoe Making. Guest/s:  Sage Phillips, Grand daughter, the late Reuben Phillips Penobscot Elder, James Francis Penobscot Historian. About the host: Donna M Loring is a Penobscot Indian Nation Tribal Elder, and former Council Member. She represented the Penobscot Nation in the State Legislature for over a decade. She is a former Senior Advisor on Tribal Affairs to Governor Mills. She is the author of “In The Shadow of The Eagle A Tribal Representative In Maine”. Donna has an Annual lecture series in her name at the University of New England that addresses Social Justice and Human Rights issues. In 2017 She received an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Humane Letters from the University of Maine Orono and was given the Alumni Service Award. It is the most prestigious recognition given by the University of Maine Alumni Association. It is presented Annually to a University of Maine graduate whose life's work is marked by outstanding achievements in professional, business, civic and/or Public service areas. Donna received a second Honorary Doctorate from Thomas College in May of 2022. The post Wabanaki Windows 5/26/26: Tribute to Penobscot Elder Reuben (Butch) Phillips first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Episode 51: MMIW: Healing Through  In Wabanaki territory and across Turtle Island, our women, girls and two-spirit relatives are the heart of our nations. They carry our stories, our languages, and our future. Yet, the painful reality of the MMIW crisis continues to affect our families and communities deeply. This week, we welcome back a very familiar voice and longtime advocate to the studio, our former Aunties co-host, Lauren Stevens. Together, the Aunties sit down with Lauren for a deeply necessary conversation about grief, resilience, and reclaiming our narrative. We dive into the profound medicine of speaking our stolen relations' names out loud, ensuring they are never made invisible by the systems around us. Lauren shares how utilizing the Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) network provides critical, proactive support to keep our people whole and protect our collective spirit before crisis even begins. This is an episode about taking up space, raising our voices, and anchoring ourselves in cultural traditions. True healing happens when we center our Wabanaki values, look out for one another, and refuse to be silenced.  Wabanaki Words Used: Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) - https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc   Topics Discussed:   MMIW - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Missing_and_Murdered_Indigenous_Women Salt Bay Chamberfest - https://saltbaychamberfest.org/ Dawn Avery - https://www.dawnavery.com/ Wilhelmina Smith - https://www.wilhelminasmith.com/ We Are Water - https://portlandovations.org/event/we-are-water-a-northeast-celebration/ Yo-Yo Ma - https://www.yo-yoma.com/ Rodger Paul - https://umaine.edu/nativeamericanprograms/people/rogerpaul/ Chris Newell - https://www.nefa.org/chris-newell Mali Obomsawin - https://www.maliobomsawin.com/ Jeremy Dutcher - https://jeremydutcher.com/ Andri Magnason - https://andrimagnason.com/ MMIW Poem by Feather Mason-Delorme - https://poetryinvoice.ca/write/monthly-poem-prize/winning-poems/mmiw-poem UNITY - https://unityinc.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 Motahkomikuk Passamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com) Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine   Special Thanks/Woliwon:  Producer: Gavin Allen Podcast Team: Macy Downs

Episode 50: MMIW: Healing Through Policy In Wabanaki territory, our women are the heart of our nations. They are the givers of life, the keepers of culture, and the protectors of our future. Yet, for too long, our sisters have been made invisible by systems that fail to see their worth. Today, we are opening a three-part series on our Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) with Maulian Bryant. This is a conversation about love, grief, justice, and the sovereign right to live in safety. Wabanaki Words Used: Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) - https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc   Topics Discussed:   Maulian Bryant - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maulian_Bryant MMIW - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Missing_and_Murdered_Indigenous_Women Oh, Grow Up! - https://www.facebook.com/ohgrowupbangor/ The Rock and Art Shop - https://www.therockandartshop.com/bangor Donna Loring - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donna_M._Loring Peter Pan (1953) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Pan_(1953_film) 1980's Settlement Act - https://www.mitsc.org/mitsc-narrative-summaries/summary-of-the-maine-indian-land-claims-act-of-1980 VAWA - VAWA Information Janet Mills - https://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/ Troy Jackson - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troy_Jackson_(politician) Mike Carpenter - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_E._Carpenter Sara Gideon - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sara_Gideon Rachel Talbot Ross - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rachel_Talbot_Ross Chellie Pingree - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chellie_Pingree Mike Simpson - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Simpson IHS - https://www.ihs.gov/ BIA - https://www.bia.gov/ Abigail Echo-Hawk - https://aascu.org/people/abigail-echo-hawk/ Holly Echo-Hawk - https://kauffmaninc.com/team/holly-echo-hawk/ Beverley Polchies - https://darkdowneast.com/beverlypolchies/ Woodstock, First Nations - https://labrc.com/first-nation/woodstock/ Dark Downeast - https://darkdowneast.com/ Wabanaki Alliance - https://wabanakialliance.com/ Harvard Project - https://indigenousgov.hks.harvard.edu/ Zeke Crofton-McDonald - https://www.mitsc.org/commissioners-staff/ezekiel-crofton-macdonald Olympia Snowe Women's Leadership Institute - https://snoweleadershipinstitute.org/ Harvard Project - https://indigenousgov.hks.harvard.edu/ Imelda Perley - https://forcitizenship.ca/people/imelda-perley/   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 Motahkomikuk Passamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com) Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine   Special Thanks/Woliwon:  Producer: Gavin Allen Podcast Team: Macy Downs

This month on Conversations from the Pointed Firs: Charles Cantalupo, literary critic and historian specializing in indigenous writing and poetry; poet and author of Clooscape the Poet, an interpretation of a Wabanaki folk figure and legendary presence and spirit of “homeland” in along the Atlantic coastlands of New England and the Atlantic Provinces of Canada. Charles is Professor Emeritus of English, Comparative Literature, and African Studies at Penn State; co-author of the Asmara Declaration on African Languages and Literature; critic and translator of African writers from Eritrea; author of a personal memoir, Joining Africa, about his African experience, and author of several published anthologies.

Host: Donna Loring Other credits: Technical assistance for the show was provided by Joel Mann of WERU, and Jessica Lockhart. Music by Ralph Richter, a track called little eagles from his CD Dream Walk. Wabanaki Windows is a monthly show featuring topics of interest from a Wabanaki perspective. This month: Thousands of acres of Wabanaki Lands used to finance growth of Bowdoin and Colby. What should these Institutions do for restitution? What do you think? Guest/s:  Rueben Shafir, reporter for Maine Trust for Local News. Prof. Harald Prins, anthropologist and ethnohistorian who has worked with Wabankai communities for decades. Prof. Darren Ranco, Penobscot Citizen and Anthropology prof at the University of Maine. FMI: www.pressherald.com/2026/03/31/how-maines-elite-private-colleges-sold-wabanaki-land-to-bankroll-early-construction/ www.hcn.org/issues/52-4/indigenous-affairs-education-land-grab-universities/ About the host: Donna M Loring is a Penobscot Indian Nation Tribal Elder, and former Council Member. She represented the Penobscot Nation in the State Legislature for over a decade. She is a former Senior Advisor on Tribal Affairs to Governor Mills. She is the author of “In The Shadow of The Eagle A Tribal Representative In Maine”. Donna has an Annual lecture series in her name at the University of New England that addresses Social Justice and Human Rights issues. In 2017 She received an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Humane Letters from the University of Maine Orono and was given the Alumni Service Award. It is the most prestigious recognition given by the University of Maine Alumni Association. It is presented Annually to a University of Maine graduate whose life's work is marked by outstanding achievements in professional, business, civic and/or Public service areas. Donna received a second Honorary Doctorate from Thomas College in May of 2022. The post Wabanaki Windows 4/28/26: Elite Colleges like Bowdoin and Colby and Wabanaki Lands first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

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Episode 49: Strengthening our Communities through Research, Data, & Sovereignty Indigenous communities across this nation hold deep knowledge on how we heal and how we learn. For many generations, academia and non-indigenous people have told our stories and shared their perspectives on who we are. Today, we have many indigenous scholars who are changing this trend. Increasingly, indigenous people are obtaining the education and degrees necessary to conduct research within our communities while integrating indigenous methodologies, making the work even more meaningful. The Aunties will be talking with Dr. Darren Ranco (Penobscot) and Dr. Suzanne Greenlaw (Maliseet), who are both indigenous researchers conducting innovative work in Wabanaki communities!  Wabanaki Words Used: Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) - https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc   Topics Discussed:   Darren Ranco - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darren_Ranco Suzanne Greenlaw - https://schoodicinstitute.org/team/suzanne-greenlaw/ Schoodic Institute - https://schoodicinstitute.org/ University of Maine - https://umaine.edu/ SUNY ESF - https://www.esf.edu/ Robin Wall Kimmerer - https://www.robinwallkimmerer.com/ “Braiding Sweetgrass” by Robin Wall Kimmerer - https://bookshop.org/p/books/braiding-sweetgrass-indigenous-wisdom-scientific-knowledge-and-the-teachings-of-plants-robin-wall-kimmerer/6fa4d296293d20e8?ean=9781571313560&next=t “Gathering Moss” by Robin Wall Kimmerer - https://bookshop.org/p/books/gathering-moss-a-natural-and-cultural-history-of-mosses-robin-wall-kimmerer/dcc7a63d6e4517d0?aid=86677&ean=9780870714993&listref=robin-wall-kimmerer&next=t “The Serviceberry” by Robin Wall Kimmerer - https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-serviceberry-abundance-and-reciprocity-in-the-natural-world-robin-wall-kimmerer/11103aae5b752d02?aid=86677&ean=9781668072240&listref=robin-wall-kimmerer&next=t Emerald Ash Borer - https://www.emeraldashborer.info/ WaYS - https://www.wabanakiyouthinscience.org/ “The First Blade of Sweetgrass” by Suzanne Greenlaw and Gabriel Frey - https://a.co/d/0h8RcPDd Darren Ranco TEDx Dirigo  Talk- https://www.ted.com/talks/darren_ranco_addressing_wicked_problems_with_wabanaki_diplomacy   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 Motahkomikuk Passamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com) Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine   Special Thanks/Woliwon:  Producer: Gavin Allen Podcast Team: Macy Downs

In this episode of the Dover Download podcast, Deputy City Manager Christopher Parker chats with José Feliciano and Terry Ellen Carter from the Committee for Racial Equity and Inclusion (CREI). Carter opens with a land acknowledgment honoring the Abenaki, Penacook, and Wabanaki peoples, a practice the committee observes at every meeting. Feliciano, a mechanical engineer originally from Puerto Rico and current CREI chair, explains the committee was formed in response to the murder of George Floyd in 2020, serving in an advisory role to identify opportunities for Dover's government to address racial bias and promote inclusion. He highlights the committee's role in recommending the renaming of the First Settlers Cemetery to the Thomas Roberts Cemetery as an example of meaningful, representative action. Carter encourages broader membership, particularly business owners, noting gaps in Dover's offerings such as the lack of a salon serving Black women and the absence of an international grocery store. Feliciano discusses the committee's community outreach strategy, including attending a diversity celebration at Woodman Park Elementary School where they gathered feedback revealing a need for translation services in city offices. Looking ahead, the committee plans a chalk art event at Immigrants Park in partnership with the Arts Commission to represent the flags of immigrant communities not currently displayed there. In This Week in Dover History, we learn about a 1923 incident involving the Soldiers and Sailors Civil War Monument. Residents discovered the bronze sword held by the sailor statue had been bent, with shoe prints along the base suggesting someone had climbed it. Police suspected youthful vandalism, given the monument's proximity to the high school. The local newspaper, Foster's Daily Democrat, called for repairs before Memorial Day and for the culprits to face the municipal court judge. The monument still served as the centerpiece of Dover's Memorial Day tribute that year, draped in an American flag and surrounded by flowers as 18 Civil War veterans marched in the parade.

Something ancient is still whispered about in the deep woods of Maine—and it's not just a legend. Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger track the terrifying tale of the Skudakumooch, a cannibalistic ghost witch from Wabanaki lore that refuses to fade, no matter how much time passes. The Cannibal Witch of Maine - A New England Legends Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This Day in Maine for Thursday, April 9th, 2026.

Episode 48: Live from the Wabanaki Spring Social In this special episode, the Aunties come to you live from the 28th annual Wabanaki Spring Social! Our hearts are so full after a day of being together with our community. From the incredible vendors to all of the wonderful traditional food that kept us going throughout the day, the energy was bright, healing and a beautiful way to kick off the spring season. Most importantly, we felt the deep power of our honoring songs and ceremony, which grounded us in our traditions and lifted our spirits as one. Kci-woliwon, everyone who had the chance to join us in-person! Enjoy this special live episode!  Wabanaki Words Used: Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) - https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc   Topics Discussed:   Nisuwok Wiphunsisok Pottery and Leather - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559854977029 Crafts from the Bay - https://www.facebook.com/p/Crafts-From-The-Bay-100068095383910/ Blue Bird Beading - https://www.facebook.com/BluebirdbeadingNL/ Maine CDC - https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/ Wabanaki Alliance - https://wabanakialliance.com/ Maine Arts Commission - https://mainearts.maine.gov/ “Little People of the Dawn” by Minquansis Sapiel - https://a.co/d/0bhVzYZH “Gluskabe and the Gift of the Maple Trees” by Minquansis Sapiel - https://a.co/d/0hNqNCPH   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 Motahkomikuk Passamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com) Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine   Special Thanks/Woliwon:  Producer: Gavin Allen Podcast Team: Macy Downs

Episode 47: When Leaders Lead with Love, We Heal Leadership is essential for healing. The way we lead can either harm or heal. Today, we will be talking with Randy Liberty, Commissioner of Corrections for the state of Maine. Randy is a leader who “sees people” and believes in the potential of all. “Liberty's Prison” is Randy's newly released book that discusses stories of service and leadership. Please sit back and listen to the lessons and stories Randy must share!   Wabanaki Words Used: Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) - https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc   Topics Discussed:   Randy Liberty - https://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/about/cabinet/liberty “Liberty's Prison” by Randy Liberty - https://www.amazon.com/Libertys-Prison-Radically-Reformed-American/dp/B0F941CFY3 Randy on “207” -  https://www.newscentermaine.com/video/news/local/207/207-february-12-2026/97-347e7448-6142-43e9-adaf-617a5e6e2271 Maine Criminal Justice Academy - https://www.maine.gov/dps/mcja Robin Wall Kimmerer - https://www.robinwallkimmerer.com/ Maine Compost School - https://extension.umaine.edu/agriculture/maine-compost-school/ AIO, Rockland Food Pantry - https://www.aiofoodpantry.org/ USDA - https://www.usda.gov/ Togus VA - https://www.va.gov/maine-health-care/locations/togus-va-medical-center/ Colby College - https://www.colby.edu/ National Suicide and Crisis Number, Press 1 for VA- 988 Wabanaki Careline – 1-844-844-2622 CAP Agency, Maine - https://mecap.org/ Ellsworth, Maine - https://www.ellsworthmaine.gov/ Kennebeck County, Maine - https://kennebec.gov/ Department of Corrections - https://www.maine.gov/corrections/   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 Motahkomikuk Passamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com) Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine   Special Thanks/Woliwon:  Producer: Gavin Allen Podcast Team: Macy Downs

Host: Donna Loring Other credits: Technical assistance for the show was provided by Joel Mann of WERU, and Jessica Lockhart. Music by Ralph Richter, a track called little eagles from his CD Dream Walk. Wabanaki Windows is a monthly show featuring topics of interest from a Wabanaki perspective. This month: Research conclusions by Evan Richert and Roger Milliken Jr. They find the Wabanaki Tribes understanding of the Maine Indian Land Claims is the correct one. Guest/s:  Prof. Darren Ranco, a member of the Penobscot Nation, Professor of Anthropology and Chair of Native American Studies at the University of Maine. Prof. Harald Prins, emeritus at Kansas State University. Evan Richert, former member of the Maine Indian Tribal State Commission. Roger Milliken Jr., Chairs board of Baskahegan Company. About the host: Donna M Loring is a Penobscot Indian Nation Tribal Elder, and former Council Member. She represented the Penobscot Nation in the State Legislature for over a decade. She is a former Senior Advisor on Tribal Affairs to Governor Mills. She is the author of “In The Shadow of The Eagle A Tribal Representative In Maine”. Donna has an Annual lecture series in her name at the University of New England that addresses Social Justice and Human Rights issues. In 2017 She received an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Humane Letters from the University of Maine Orono and was given the Alumni Service Award. It is the most prestigious recognition given by the University of Maine Alumni Association. It is presented Annually to a University of Maine graduate whose life's work is marked by outstanding achievements in professional, business, civic and/or Public service areas. Donna received a second Honorary Doctorate from Thomas College in May of 2022. The post Wabanaki Windows 3/24/26: Maine Land Claims Research & Conclusions first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

This Day in Maine for Friday, March 20th.

Episode 46: Springing into Community: Join Us for the Wabanaki Spring Social Spring is a time of renewal, growth, and gathering! In this episode, the Aunties dive into the excitement of the upcoming Wabanaki Spring Social. We're sharing what we love most about this time of celebration, connection, and Wabanaki culture. Whether you've joined us before or this is your first time, we're inviting everyone to come along, feel the power of relationship, and experience the healing that comes when our community gathers. Grab a snack, lean in, and get ready to join the fun!   Wabanaki Words Used: Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) - https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc   Topics Discussed:   Ann 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 later travelled 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. Cricket Griffith - https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Muddy-Cricket-100063494533307/ Baxter State Park - https://baxterstatepark.org/ Wabanaki Spring Social flyer - https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EwtX6PQKy/   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 Motahkomikuk Passamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com) Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine   Special Thanks/Woliwon:  Producer: Gavin Allen Podcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders

Episode 45: "For the Love of" Our Sacred Medicines Join us in finishing out our “For the Love of” series with a show centered around our Sacred Medicines! Each week, the Aunties have been highlighting the things they love. We are holding on tight to love in 2026 and focusing on relationships and healing. Today, we will be talking with Robin Wall Kimmerer, award winning author, citizen of the Potawatomi Nation, mother, scholar, scientist, and a giver of knowledge. The Aunties will dive into deep conversation with Robin, highlighting the love and abundance mother earth provides, so please sit back and take in the lessons that Robin is so talented in sharing!   Wabanaki Words Used: Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) - https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc   Topics Discussed:   Robin Wall Kimmerer - https://www.robinwallkimmerer.com/ “Braiding Sweetgrass” by Robin Wall Kimmerer - https://bookshop.org/p/books/braiding-sweetgrass-indigenous-wisdom-scientific-knowledge-and-the-teachings-of-plants-robin-wall-kimmerer/6fa4d296293d20e8?ean=9781571313560&next=t Carlisle Indian School - https://www.npca.org/parks/carlisle-federal-indian-boarding-school-national-monument “The Serviceberry” by Robin Wall Kimmerer - https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-serviceberry-abundance-and-reciprocity-in-the-natural-world-robin-wall-kimmerer/11103aae5b752d02?aid=86677&ean=9781668072240&listref=robin-wall-kimmerer&next=t “The First Blade of Sweetgrass” by Suzanne Greenlaw and Gabriel Frey - https://www.amazon.com/First-Blade-Sweetgrass-Suzanne-Greenlaw/dp/0884487601 Monique Smith - https://wordfest.com/artist/monique-gray-smith/ “Bud Finds Her Gift” by Robin Wall Kimmerer - https://bookshop.org/p/books/bud-finds-her-gift-robin-wall-kimmerer/615a02894e9290a1?aid=86677&ean=9780063324428&listref=robin-wall-kimmerer&next=t The Briar Patch - https://briarpatchbooks.square.site/ Plant Baby Plant - https://plantbabyplant.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 Motahkomikuk Passamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com) Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine   Special Thanks/Woliwon:  Guest: Robin Wall Kimmerer Producer: Gavin Allen Podcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders

In Episode 434, Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger explore the forests of Maine searching for the Skudakumooch, a cannibalistic ghost witch from Wabanaki legend. This dark and scary story endures through the ages where so many other legends have been lost.   See more here: https://ournewenglandlegends.com/podcast-434-the-ghost-witch-of-maine/    Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends  Buy Jeff Belanger's new book Wicked Strange New England on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4lMkM3G  Check out Jeff's new underground publication Shadow Zine! https://shadowzine.com/  Listen to Ray's Local Raydio! https://localraydio.com/ 

Episode 43: "For the Love of" Our WaterwaysThe Aunties have said this before- the creativity and brilliance of indigenous people must be seen by all. The lack of visibility of Native people in our country has been detrimental to all of us. Indigenous food, health, education, and environmental systems are ones of balance and healing for all, including Mother Earth. The Aunties welcome a returning guest to the studio, indigenous food extraordinaire, Chef Joe Robbins. We will talk food, fun, and the new adventures Joe is traveling today. The Aunties want to warn their listeners, please do not listen to this pod episode hungry! Grab a snack and cozy in for a fun-filled episode with Chef Joe! Wabanaki Words Used:Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) - https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc Topics Discussed:  UMass Amherst - https://www.umass.edu/UMass Amherst Food Science Program - https://www.umass.edu/food-science/curriculumCollege of the Atlantic - https://www.coa.edu/San Diego State Univeristy - https://www.sdsu.edu/Pineland Farms - https://pinelandfarms.org/Green Meadow Farms - https://greenmeadowfarmme.com/Brewer, Maine - https://brewermaine.gov/Oakhurst - https://www.oakhurstdairy.com/Marsh Island Kitchen - https://marshislandbrewing.com/Marsh Island Brewery - https://marshislandbrewing.com/OronoOwamni by The Sioux Chef - https://owamni.com/Maine Coastline Fisherman's Association - https://www.mainecoastfishermen.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: Guest: Joe RobbinsProducer: Gavin AllenPodcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders

Episode 43: "For the Love of" Our WaterwaysAs we know, love heals. When we love and receive love, every cell in our bodies benefit. We are celebrating all of the things we are grateful for and love. Mother Earth offers us abundance and all the things we need to be well. Today, we are celebrating our waterways. Water is life. Over the past several years we have prioritized profit over the wellness of our waterways. Today, we are going to talk to Keyana Pardilla, a water warrior, an indigenous scholar and water protector. Keyana will share her research and passion for respecting and protecting our waterways. Please lean in with us as we deepen our understanding and our connections to water.Wabanaki Words Used:Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) - https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc Topics Discussed:  Museum of Beadwork - https://www.museumofbeadwork.org/Indian Island - https://www.penobscotnation.org/Sipayak - https://wabanaki.com/about-us/University of Maine - https://umaine.edu/Project Venture - https://wabanakiphw.org/departments/wabanaki-public-health/our-next-generation/experiential-learning-programs/project-venture/PFAS - https://erefdn.org/pfas/Bigelow Labs - https://www.bigelow.org/Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - https://www.mainegardens.org/Data Governance - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data_governanceWaYS - https://www.wabanakiyouthinscience.org/Darren Ranco - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darren_RancoTony Sutton - https://umaine.edu/mitchellcenter/people/anthony-sutton/Antiques Roadshow - https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/roadshow/events/2025/boothbay-me/ 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: Keyana PardillaProducer: Gavin AllenPodcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders

Episode 42: "For the Love of" Our Mother EarthAs we know, love heals. When we love and receive love, our bodies and relationships benefit. We are celebrating all things we are grateful for and love. Mother Earth offers us abundance and connects. Today we are celebrating her. Mother Earth and all her abundance must be both respected and protected. Today, we are going to talk to Dr. Tony Sutton, an indigenous scholar committed to improving the health of the Mother we all share. Tony will share his work and passion for respecting and protecting our environment. Please lean in with us as we deepen our understanding and our connections to Mother Earth. Wabanaki Words Used:Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) - https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc Topics Discussed:  Tony Sutton - https://umaine.edu/mitchellcenter/people/anthony-sutton/Suzanne Greenlaw - https://schoodicinstitute.org/team/suzanne-greenlaw/Caroline Sullivan article - https://www.sdsu.edu/news/2025/12/a-bridge-to-a-cultureUniversity of San Diego - https://www.sdsu.edu/Museum of Beadwork - https://www.museumofbeadwork.org/Food Sovereignty - https://usfoodsovereigntyalliance.org/what-is-food-sovereignty/Quahog (clams) - https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/species/northern-quahogSea Run Report and Audiobook - https://www.mitsc.org/library/sea-run?ref=quoddytides.comSipayik - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passamaquoddy_Pleasant_Point_ReservationGluskabe - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GlooscapGeo Neptune - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geo_Soctomah_NeptuneUniversity of Maine - https://umaine.edu/Robin Wall Kimmerer - https://www.robinwallkimmerer.com/First Light Learning Journey - https://peterforbes.org/facilitating/first-light-learning-journey“Molly Molasses and Me” by Ssipsis - https://books.google.com/books/about/Molly_Molasses_Me.html?id=QnkaAQAAIAAJWabanaki Youth in Science (WaYS) - https://www.wabanakiyouthinscience.org/Western Oregon University - https://wou.edu/WPHW Mobile Food Pantry - https://wabanakiphw.org/departments/wabanaki-public-health/community-land-wellness/mobile-food-pantry/Mi'kmaq Farms - https://www.facebook.com/MicmacFarms/Niweskok - https://www.niweskok.org/Roger Paul - https://umaine.edu/nativeamericanprograms/people/rogerpaul/ 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: Tony SuttonProducer: Gavin AllenPodcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders

Episode 41: The Power of Storytelling: Language, Community, and Wabanaki HeritageAs the Aunties mention in our previous episode, we are replaying Uncle Roger Paul from Season 1, "For the love of Storytelling."  Uncle Roger Paul is a Passamaquoddy citizen, dynamic storyteller, educator, elder, fluent Passamaquoddy language speaker and so much more. Whether this is your first or your second time listening to Uncle Roger, we know you will enjoy his charismatic storytelling and the way he engages with his stories.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

Host: Donna Loring Other credits: Technical assistance for the show was provided by Joel Mann of WERU, and Jessica Lockhart. Music by Ralph Richter, a track called little eagles from his CD Dream Walk. Wabanaki Windows is a monthly show featuring topics of interest from a Wabanaki perspective. This month: This episode describes the history of the organization, its mission and its goals. Guest/s:  Mualian Bryant, Executive Director of Wabanaki Alliance. www.wabanakialliance.com Darren Ranco is a member of the Penobscot Nation and a scholar of Native American studies. He knew Charles as an elder and community leader and has worked to ensure that Charles's story is understood within the larger context of Indigenous service, sovereignty, and survival. About the host: Donna M Loring is a Penobscot Indian Nation Tribal Elder, and former Council Member. She represented the Penobscot Nation in the State Legislature for over a decade. She is a former Senior Advisor on Tribal Affairs to Governor Mills. She is the author of “In The Shadow of The Eagle A Tribal Representative In Maine”. Donna has an Annual lecture series in her name at the University of New England that addresses Social Justice and Human Rights issues. In 2017 She received an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Humane Letters from the University of Maine Orono and was given the Alumni Service Award. It is the most prestigious recognition given by the University of Maine Alumni Association. It is presented Annually to a University of Maine graduate whose life's work is marked by outstanding achievements in professional, business, civic and/or Public service areas. Donna received a second Honorary Doctorate from Thomas College in May of 2022. The post Wabanaki Windows 1/27/26: Wabanaki Alliance first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Aunties on Air: The Power of Storytelling: Connecting You to Culture, Learning & LoveThe power of storytelling is clear. It can transport us to different places and times, introduce us to cultures that are not our own, and bring us together for connection and learning. We will have two shows during these cold winter months, our storytelling season. Today, we have Aunties Lisa and Nancy in the studio, and they are joined by a friend and colleague, Auntie Becky Bailey. The three Aunties will lean into the power of storytelling, sharing stories, music and love. Please join us for this heart-filling episode that kicks off our month of storytelling.Wabanaki Words Used:Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-ocTopics Discussed:Millinocket Marathon - https://www.crowathletics.com/millinocket-race-overviewChris Newell - https://www.freeporthistoricalsociety.org/chris-newell-bio/Morgan Talty - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morgan_TaltyThe Weavers - https://www.wmpg.org/show/tue1130/?srsltid=AfmBOorVGLc2HjeivAj3pLzcBBppsWP7VzEjufyToEzZ6DDOnec2BJJK“The First Blade of Sweetgrass” by Suzanne Greenlaw and Gabriel Frey - https://www.farnsworthmuseum.org/product/the-first-blade-of-sweetgrass/Sweetgrass - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hierochloe_odorataMt. Katahdin - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Katahdin“Hinkley Township; Or Grand Lake Stream Plantation” by Minnie Atkinson book - https://www.amazon.com/Hinckley-Township-Grand-Stream-Plantation/dp/1596413786“Autumn Pellitier, Water Warrior” by Carole Lindstrom - https://www.amazon.com/Autumn-Peltier-Warrior-Carole-Lindstrom/dp/1250795273Anishinaabe tribe - https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/anishinaabe“An Upriver Passamaquoddy” by Allen Sockabasin - https://www.amazon.com/Upriver-Passamaquoddy-Allen-Sockabasin/dp/0884482936Briar Patch bookstore - https://briarpatchbooks.square.site/Tobique - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tobique_First_NationSt. John River - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_John_River_(Bay_of_Fundy)Roger Paul - https://umaine.edu/nativeamericanprograms/people/rogerpaul/Dwayne Tomah - https://www.kennedy-center.org/artists/t/to-tz/dwayne-tomah/ 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 Downs

Aunties on Air: Honoring Where We Have Been And Where We Are GoingAs 2025 comes to a close, we are honoring our accomplishments and our struggles. Each year offers us the opportunity for learning, connecting, and serving each other and Mother Earth. We will reflect on all things and begin to discuss the year we are entering. The Aunties are excited to be with listeners as we ring in the new year together.Wabanaki Words Used:Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc Topics Discussed:WMPG, The Weavers - https://www.wmpg.org/show/tue1130/?srsltid=AfmBOooAWuxbnOBwOX6VUpSaxjOgy8HnhwgwEpEmHPgMx7Qc_zKdyCgODowntown Bangor Ball Drop - https://downtownbangor.com/events/downtown-countdown-2025/ 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 Downs

Host: Donna Loring Other credits: Technical assistance for the show was provided by Joel Mann of WERU, and Jessica Lockhart. Music by Ralph Richter, a track called little eagles from his CD Dream Walk. Wabanaki Windows is a monthly show featuring topics of interest from a Wabanaki perspective. This month: Charles’ early life and the importance of his story as a hero and survivor of D Day in WWII. Guest/s:  Harald Prins & Bunny McBride – Bunny Mcbride is an award-winning author and journalist whose work has focused on Indigenous peoples around the world. Harald Prins is a cultural anthropologist and longtime scholar of Wabanaki history. He and Bunny worked closely with Charles over many years. They helped place Charles's life story within its broader historical and moral context. They shared a close personal and professional relationship with Charles Shay and helped bring his story to the world. Jennifer Neptune is a member of the Penobscot Nation, is the Director of the Penobscot Nation Museum on Indian Island. A master basketmaker and cultural educator, she knew Charles as an elder and carries forward his memory through her craftmanship and storytelling. James Francis is a member of the Penobscot Nation and serves as Tribal Historian and Director of the Penobscot Nation Cultural and Historical Department. He worked closely with Charles Shay and has helped preserve and share Penobscot history and memory for future generations. Timothy P. Shay is the nephew of Charles Norman Shay. He offers a family perspective on Charles's life, speaking to who Charles was beyond the uniform—as an uncle, a relative, and a deeply loved member of his family. Darren Ranco is a member of the Penobscot Nation and a scholar of Native American studies. He knew Charles as an elder and community leader and has worked to ensure that Charles's story is understood within the larger context of Indigenous service, sovereignty, and survival. About the host: Donna M Loring is a Penobscot Indian Nation Tribal Elder, and former Council Member. She represented the Penobscot Nation in the State Legislature for over a decade. She is a former Senior Advisor on Tribal Affairs to Governor Mills. She is the author of “In The Shadow of The Eagle A Tribal Representative In Maine”. Donna has an Annual lecture series in her name at the University of New England that addresses Social Justice and Human Rights issues. In 2017 She received an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Humane Letters from the University of Maine Orono and was given the Alumni Service Award. It is the most prestigious recognition given by the University of Maine Alumni Association. It is presented Annually to a University of Maine graduate whose life's work is marked by outstanding achievements in professional, business, civic and/or Public service areas. Donna received a second Honorary Doctorate from Thomas College in May of 2022. The post Wabanaki Windows 12/25/25: Tribute to Charles Norman Shay – Part 2 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Host: Donna Loring Other credits: Technical assistance for the show was provided by Joel Mann of WERU, and Jessica Lockhart. Music by Ralph Richter, a track called little eagles from his CD Dream Walk. Wabanaki Windows is a monthly show featuring topics of interest from a Wabanaki perspective. This month: Charles’ early life and the importance of his story as a hero and survivor of D Day in WWII. Guest/s:  Harald Prins & Bunny McBride – Bunny Mcbride is an award-winning author and journalist whose work has focused on Indigenous peoples around the world. Harald Prins is a cultural anthropologist and longtime scholar of Wabanaki history. He and Bunny worked closely with Charles over many years. They helped place Charles's life story within its broader historical and moral context. They shared a close personal and professional relationship with Charles Shay and helped bring his story to the world. Jennifer Neptune is a member of the Penobscot Nation, is the Director of the Penobscot Nation Museum on Indian Island. A master basketmaker and cultural educator, she knew Charles as an elder and carries forward his memory through her craftmanship and storytelling. James Francis is a member of the Penobscot Nation and serves as Tribal Historian and Director of the Penobscot Nation Cultural and Historical Department. He worked closely with Charles Shay and has helped preserve and share Penobscot history and memory for future generations. Timothy P. Shay is the nephew of Charles Norman Shay. He offers a family perspective on Charles's life, speaking to who Charles was beyond the uniform—as an uncle, a relative, and a deeply loved member of his family. Darren Ranco is a member of the Penobscot Nation and a scholar of Native American studies. He knew Charles as an elder and community leader and has worked to ensure that Charles's story is understood within the larger context of Indigenous service, sovereignty, and survival. About the host: Donna M Loring is a Penobscot Indian Nation Tribal Elder, and former Council Member. She represented the Penobscot Nation in the State Legislature for over a decade. She is a former Senior Advisor on Tribal Affairs to Governor Mills. She is the author of “In The Shadow of The Eagle A Tribal Representative In Maine”. Donna has an Annual lecture series in her name at the University of New England that addresses Social Justice and Human Rights issues. In 2017 She received an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Humane Letters from the University of Maine Orono and was given the Alumni Service Award. It is the most prestigious recognition given by the University of Maine Alumni Association. It is presented Annually to a University of Maine graduate whose life's work is marked by outstanding achievements in professional, business, civic and/or Public service areas. Donna received a second Honorary Doctorate from Thomas College in May of 2022. The post Wabanaki Windows 12/24/25: Tribute to Charles Norman Shay – Part 1 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Support Us: ⁠⁠⁠Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks⁠This work, then, contains a collection of the myths, legends, and folk-lore of the principal Wabanaki, or Northeastern Algonquin, Indians; that is to say, of the Passamaquoddies and Penobscots of Maine, and of the Micmacs of New Brunswick. All of this material was gathered directly from Indian narrators, the greater part by myself, the rest by a few friends; in fact, I can give the name of the aboriginal authority for every tale except one. (Summary by Charles Godfrey Leland)Genre(s): Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales, Nature & Animal FictionLanguage: EnglishSupport Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks⁠

In the snowbound forests of the Northeast, Wabanaki legends tell of the Chenoo: once-human souls twisted into cannibal giants with hearts of ice. This episode follows their origins and eerie modern encounters that suggest something still howls in the winter dark.The BOOKBY US A COFFEEJoin Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUPSubscribe to our PATREONEMAIL us your storiesFollow us on YOUTUBEJoin us on INSTAGRAMJoin us on TWITTERJoin us on FACEBOOKVisit our WEBSITEStories:https://www.native-languages.org/chenoo.htmnative-languages.orghttps://www.native-languages.org/ice-cannibal.htmnative-languages.orghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wendigohttps://www.strangenewengland.com/native-legends/cannibal-with-an-icy-heart-the-legend-of-the-chenoo/FullReadshttps://newenglandfolklore.blogspot.com/2009/01/newenglandfolklore.blogspot.comhttps://www.sacred-texts.com/https://www.worldstoriesbank.org/story/girl-the-chenoo/World Stories Bankhttps://grokipedia.com/wechuge/Strange New Englandhttps://www.bangordailynews.com/Thanks so much for listening, and we'll catch up with you again tomorrow!Sarah and Tobie xx"Spacial Winds" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/SURVEY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aunties on Air: We've Been Keeping a Storytelling Secret... The Road to RadioOn this episode of Aunties on Air, Auntie Lisa and Auntie Nancy share their thrilling journey into the world of live radio. You'll hear their stories about the adrenaline rush of being on air and how stepping out of your comfort zone can lead to some truly incredible growth. Enjoy a selection of songs by Allen Sockabasin as they discuss his impact and artistry on The Weavers, our Aunties' new show on WMPG! This episode promises to be a delightful blend of storytelling and music that you won't want to miss. Make sure to also tune in to WMPG on the first Tuesday of every month for more conversations as well as musical treasures! Wabanaki Words Used:Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc Topics Discussed:The Weavers Radio Show - https://www.wmpg.org/show/tue1130/?srsltid=AfmBOoondwZtGA7QZnhbB5fwyEAO1pg3KFGcGVvuWf-UPv4OSKCTS-p4WMPG - https://www.wmpg.org/Allen Sockabasin - https://goodminds.com/collections/allen-sockabasin-collection?srsltid=AfmBOorKdYQ-OWxnEfeOYRBh6FyTDyCuPYRTEI3Qm57PiPS5UuLysKYLPassamaquoddy language - https://pmportal.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: Producer: Gavin AllenPodcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders

Aunties on Air: "Leaning into Learning": Storytelling in Many FormsThe creativity and brilliance of indigenous people is seen throughout every sector of society. From art to science and everywhere in between, indigenous people are taking up and creating space to shine in ways never witnessed before. Some say it is the time to foster indigenous thinking and values, offering more healing and abundance for all of us. Today, we are going to learn about storytelling, film, and filmmaking. Mike Sockabasin, a Passamaquoddy filmmaker, will spend time in the studio sharing his journey and passion for his work. Sit back, lean in, and be ready to hear a story of commitment to culture and community!Wabanaki Words Used:Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc Topics Discussed:Mike Sockabasin - https://www.instagram.com/mikesockabasin/?hl=enHoulton Band of Maliseet Indians - https://maliseets.net/Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - https://www.mainegardens.org/Ice Caves - https://mainebyfoot.com/ice-caves-debsconeag-lakes-wilderness-area/Thanksgiving Holiday History - https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/national-museum-american-indian/2022/11/23/thanksgiving-from-an-indigenous-perspective/Motahkomikuk - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passamaquoddy_Indian_Township_ReservationDwayne Tomah - https://www.kennedy-center.org/artists/t/to-tz/dwayne-tomah/Dwayne Tomah, Wax Cylinders - https://passamaquoddypeople.com/language/passamaquoddyPBS, Wax Cylinder Project Story - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EENc_P6rHz4“Lord of the Rings” - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lord_of_the_Rings_(film_series)EMCC, CAD Program - https://www.emcc.edu/academics/programs/programs-of-study/building-construction/Lost Kitchen - https://findthelostkitchen.com/pages/watch 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: Mike SockabasinProducer: Gavin AllenPodcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders

Host: Donna Loring Other credits: Technical assistance for the show was provided by Joel Mann of WERU, and Jessica Lockhart. Music by Ralph Richter, a track called little eagles from his CD Dream Walk. Wabanaki Windows is a monthly show featuring topics of interest from a Wabanaki perspective. This month: Paper Chains How Treaties, Laws and policy on Paper have deep abiding affects on Tribal Nations and Communities of Color for generations. Keynote address by Donna Loring. About the host: Donna M Loring is a Penobscot Indian Nation Tribal Elder, and former Council Member. She represented the Penobscot Nation in the State Legislature for over a decade. She is a former Senior Advisor on Tribal Affairs to Governor Mills. She is the author of “In The Shadow of The Eagle A Tribal Representative In Maine”. Donna has an Annual lecture series in her name at the University of New England that addresses Social Justice and Human Rights issues. In 2017 She received an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Humane Letters from the University of Maine Orono and was given the Alumni Service Award. It is the most prestigious recognition given by the University of Maine Alumni Association. It is presented Annually to a University of Maine graduate whose life's work is marked by outstanding achievements in professional, business, civic and/or Public service areas. Donna received a second Honorary Doctorate from Thomas College in May of 2022. The post Wabanaki Windows 11/25/25: Robert Talbot Civil Rights Lecture Series first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Aunties on Air: The Voices of Our AncestorsWe continue to lean into learning with Dwayne Tomah after his visit with us in our "Leaning into Learning" series where we spoke with him about our language! Throughout history, we have seen significant contributions to Wabanaki culture and language, with each contribution deserving discussion and visibility. Today, in the studio, we welcome back Uncle Dwayne Tomah, a language and culture sharer. Dwayne's work is felt throughout Wabanaki territory, as his generosity and gentle teachings have reached many people. During our episode we will discuss Dwayne's work on the 1890 Passamaquoddy Wax Cylinders, the first audio recordings of our ancestors. Wabanaki Words Used:Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc Topics Discussed:Dwayne Tomah - https://www.kennedy-center.org/artists/t/to-tz/dwayne-tomah/VWax Cylinder Project - https://passamaquoddypeople.com/language/passamaquoddyJesse Walter Fewkes - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesse_Walter_FewkesLibrary of Congress - https://www.loc.gov/Donald Soctomah - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_SoctomahRoger Paul - https://umaine.edu/nativeamericanprograms/people/rogerpaul/Augusta, Maine - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Augusta,_MaineState House (Augusta) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maine_State_HouseUniversity of Maine - https://umaine.edu/PM Portal - https://pmportal.org/Snake Dance (Video) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-FDXr6q0qg 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: Dwayne TomahProducer: Gavin AllenPodcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know!This week, we're heading to the Green Mountain State — Vermont! First, Kenzie dives into the eerie legend of Slipperyskin, a mysterious creature that's tormented hunters and terrified locals for generations. Is it a man? A beast? Or something even stranger lurking in the woods? Then, Lauren unearths the chilling story of the Woodstock Vampires — a haunting glimpse into Vermont's dark past filled with fear, superstition, and the fight against an unseen evil. Join us as we explore the shadows and secrets hiding in the forests and folklore of Vermont!--Follow us on Social Media and find out how to support A Scary State by clicking on our Link Tree: https://instabio.cc/4050223uxWQAl--Have a scary tale or listener story of your own? Send us an email to ascarystatepodcast@gmail.com! We can't wait to read it!--Thinking of starting a podcast? Thinking about using Buzzsprout for that? Well use our link to let Buzzsprout know we sent you and get a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1722892--Works cited!https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Dq_0tJvFgEFuU1ZpZQ3E_LcuLc-RrTML8fSt9ILWb6k/edit?usp=sharing --Intro and outro music thanks to Kevin MacLeod. You can visit his site here: http://incompetech.com/. Which is where we found our music!

Aunties on Air: Community Connections, Celebration & HealingIt is that time of year again! Team Wabanaki is gearing up for the Millinocket Marathon! The Aunties will welcome the founder and race director, Gary Allen, to the studio! Gary will join us for an enthusiastic discussion about the Millinocket Marathon & Half and the milestone (10 years) we will be celebrating this year. This race is much more than just a race; it is a community celebration centering love and service. It is the largest event held in Millinocket each year, with thousands descending on this beautiful vibrant town the first Saturday in December. Please join us as we discuss the values, commitments, and love we each hold for this amazing event!Wabanaki Words Used:Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc Topics Discussed:Millinocket Marathon - https://www.crowathletics.com/millinocket-race-overviewMoose Prints Gallery - https://www.mooseprintsgallery.com/Gary Allen - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Allen_(runner)Millinocket Papermill industry - Great Northern Paper Company TimelineBaxter State Park - https://baxterstatepark.org/Katahdin 100 - https://www.wabanakireach.org/a_spiritual_canoe_journeyMaine Sports Commission - https://www.mainesportscommission.com/Boston Marathon - Boston MarathonGovernor Janet Mills - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Janet_MillsBronson Arroyo - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bronson_Arroyo“Run Millinocket”, Jen Schott - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDWui3dLAXcFreeport, ME - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freeport,_MaineTeam Wabanaki - Team Wabanaki Sign Up Form 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

Fog curls over jagged granite and the tide keeps its own secrets—Maine feels like a place where myth, memory, and menace overlap. We head straight for that seam, weaving the state's stark coastline and Wabanaki dawns into a guided tour of folklore, and true crime. Along the way we reckon with names that linger in the record—Mary Cohen, Constance Margaret Fisher, Malcolm Robbins Jr.—and the ways geography, isolation, and community pressure turn ordinary towns into pressure cookers. Then we pivot to the most improbable nexus of all...

How Indigenous cultural items and remains have been stolen over the decades, and what's happening to return them to Wabanaki tribes

Aunties on Air: Community Collaborations & Creating FirstsConnecting across community and the vastness of Wabanaki territory offers opportunity and excitement. Often, when we work together, we can create even bigger and more impactful things than if we worked alone. The story that will be shared today is a powerful one, a story of connection where two organizations came together to create the first ever Wabanaki beadwork exhibit, carefully designed by three powerful indigenous women (Caroline, Keyana, Nancy). The Museum of Beadwork (MOB) is a non-profit in Portland, Maine offering beaded artwork from artists across the world while supporting artists at all levels of skill development. The MOB was created and now led by Kristina Skillin and Heather Kahn. We are thrilled to have Kristina in the Aunties studio with us today. The Aunties will be discussing the power and creativity behind this new exhibit; they will also share when and how you can capture this creation.Wabanaki Words Used:Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc Topics Discussed:Museum of Beadwork - https://www.museumofbeadwork.org/Kristina Skillin and Heather Kahn - https://www.museumofbeadwork.org/pages/staffFalmouth, Maine - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falmouth,_MaineCoastal Maine Botanical Gardens - https://www.mainegardens.org/San Francisco, California - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_FranciscoDr. Sylvia Torti - https://www.coa.edu/about/administration/president/College of the Atlantic - https://www.coa.edu/about/Caravan Beads - https://www.caravanbeads.com/Jan Huling - https://janhuling.com/Princess Watahwaso (Lucy Nicolar Poolaw) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucy_Nicolar_PoolawChief Poolaw's/Princess Watahwaso's Teepee - https://www.penobscotnation.org/departments/cultural-historic-preservation/historic-preservation/princess-watahwasos-teepee/Penobscot Indian Island Reservation - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penobscot_Indian_Island_ReservationBangor Beautiful - https://www.bangorbeautiful.org/Friendly's - https://friendlysrestaurants.com/Quiero Cafe - https://quierocafe.online/Higgin's Beach - https://www.higginsbeachmaine.com/Portland, Maine - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portland,_MaineMackworth Island - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mackworth_IslandAnn 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 later travelled 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.Allen Sockabasin - https://books.google.com/books/about/Thanks_to_the_Animals.html?id=PMP5zgEACAAJ&source=kp_author_description 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: Kristina Skillin, Keyana Pardilla, Caroline Sullivan Producer: Gavin AllenPodcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders

This Day in Maine for Tuesday, October 14, 2025.

Aunties on Air: "Leaning into Learning": Gaining Knowledge & Connecting to Our Ancestors The “Leaning into Learning” series starts today! Whether you are in elementary school, college, in another place of learning, or love to learn new things- this series is for you! We are joining you with three fun-filled episodes that celebrate the amazing contributions of Wabanaki people. Today, we welcome Dwayne Tomah! In Wabanaki communities, Dwayne needs no introduction, but we want to be sure ALL our listeners know how amazing and giving our guest is. Dwayne is committed to sharing Wabanaki culture, language, and the values of our Ancestors. We will discover and learn with Dwayne while he shares the lessons embedded in Wabanaki languages that serve and heal all people.Wabanaki Words Used:Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc Topics Discussed:Dwayne Tomah - https://www.kennedy-center.org/artists/t/to-tz/dwayne-tomah/Colby College - https://www.colby.edu/Lunder Institute - https://museum.colby.edu/lunder-instituteUniversity of Maine Machias - https://machias.edu/Taproot Foundation - https://taprootfoundation.org/Powdered eggs - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Powdered_eggsRoger Paul - https://umaine.edu/nativeamericanprograms/people/rogerpaul/Houlton, Maine - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houlton,_MaineJesse Walter Fewkes - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesse_Walter_FewkesCalis, Maine - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calais,_MaineJohnson vs. Macintosh - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnson_v._McIntoshWax Cylinder - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phonograph_cylinderJeremy Dutcher - https://jeremydutcher.com/Kingsclear First Nation - https://www.kingsclear.ca/Percy Sacobie - https://www.instagram.com/percysacobie/ 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: Dwayne TomahProducer: Gavin AllenPodcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders

Aunties on Air: "Leaning into Learning": IntroductionAs we welcome Autumn, a time of year loved by the Aunties, we want to honor our young people and not so young people who are continuing their learning in school. Every time of year is a great way to dig into learning, but when the summer ends and crispness is felt in the air, many of us think of going back to school. Whether you are in elementary school, college, in another place of learning, or love to learn new things- this series is for you! We will be gifting our listeners the “Leaning into Learning Series”, with three fun-filled episodes that celebrate the amazing contributions of Wabanaki people. Our listeners will learn from a variety of Wabanaki people who are dedicating their time and expertise to careers that heal, center culture and Mother Earth, and amplify the lessons of our ancestors. Please tune in to each episode as we celebrate the brilliance of indigenous people and life-long learning.  Wabanaki Words Used:Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc Topics Discussed:Dover-Foxcroft - https://dover-foxcroft.org/Doula - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DoulaSuzanne Greenlaw - https://schoodicinstitute.org/team/suzanne-greenlaw/Darren Ranco - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darren_RancoData Sovereignty - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data_sovereigntyRobin Wall Kimmerer - https://www.robinwallkimmerer.com/Dwayne Tomah - https://www.kennedy-center.org/artists/t/to-tz/dwayne-tomah/Wampum Belt - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WampumMike Sockabasin - https://www.instagram.com/mikesockabasin/?hl=enSylvia Torti - https://www.coa.edu/about/administration/president/College of the Atlantic - https://www.coa.edu/about/Yo-Yo Ma - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yo-Yo_MaChris Newell - https://www.nefa.org/chris-newellAcadia National Park - https://www.nps.gov/acad/index.htm 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

What are the Wabanaki names that are part of our surroundings?

Aunties on Air Episode 34: Flowing Together: Uncle Chris Newell, Wabanaki Values, and We Are WaterMusic is a great connector, as are Wabanaki values and love is felt deeply when music meets Wabanaki values. You will feel this connection when you listen to the Aunties today. Chris Newell is back in the studio! Uncle Chris, Passamaquoddy citizen, musician, author, and supporter of all indigenous college, is back for an exciting conversation. The story shared today is a powerful one, a story of connection. Often when we work together, we can create bigger and more impactful things than if we worked alone. Uncle Chris will discuss the unique and special connection between the Wabanaki people and Yo Yo Ma. Each time Yo Yo enters a collaboration with Wabanaki artists, elders, and community, our souls are touched by the magic created. Uncle Chris has been central to this work; he will share his experiences and what is coming up next! You will not want to miss it! Wabanaki Words Used:Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc Topics Discussed:Chris Newell - https://www.freeporthistoricalsociety.org/chris-newell-bio/Wayne Newell - https://downeast.com/features/wayne-newell/Harvard University - https://www.harvard.edu/“Wabanaki Stories” show - https://portlandovations.org/event/wabanaki-stories/Husson University - https://www.husson.edu/Allen Sockabasin, “Thanks to the Animals” - https://www.amazon.com/Thanks-Animals-Anniversary-Allen-Sockabasin/Scholastic Books - https://www.scholastic.com/homeChris Newell, “If you Lived During the Plimoth Thanksgiving” - https://www.amazon.com/You-Lived-During-Plimoth-Thanksgiving/Indigenous People's Day - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indigenous_Peoples%27_Day_(United_States)Akomawt Educational Initiative - https://www.akomawt.org/Pequot Museum - https://www.pequotmuseum.org/Foxwoods Casino - https://foxwoods.com/Acadia National Park - https://www.nps.gov/acad/index.htmAbbe Museum - https://www.abbemuseum.org/Yo-Yo Ma - https://www.yo-yoma.com/Roger Paul - https://umaine.edu/nativeamericanprograms/people/rogerpaul/Weckuwapok film - https://www.reciprocity.org/films/weckuwapokHarvard “Original Eleven” - https://hunap.harvard.edu/historyMIT - https://www.mit.edu/Wayne Newell, “Kuhkomossonuk Akonutomuwinokot: Stories Our Grandmothers Told Us” - https://www.amazon.com/Kuhkomossonuk-Akonutomuwinokot-Stories-Grandmothers-Told/Kingsclear First Nation - https://www.kingsclear.ca/Maliseet Nation - https://maliseets.net/University of Connecticut - https://uconn.edu/Dartmouth College - https://home.dartmouth.edu/The Dodd Center for Human Rights - https://doddcenter.humanrights.uconn.edu/Sage Phillips - https://unityinc.org/ctshowcase-team-member/sage-phillips/Native Student Organization (NAISA) - https://nacp.uconn.edu/native-american-and-indigenous-students-association-naisa/Jeremy Dutcher - https://jeremydutcher.com/Juno Awards - https://junoawards.ca/Mali Obomsawin - https://www.maliobomsawin.com/about“We Are Water” - https://porttix.com/whats-on/we-are-water-a-northeast-celebration-yo-yo-ma/Merrill Auditorium - https://www.portlandmaine.gov/1144/Merrill-AuditoriumHopkins Center of the Arts show - https://hop.dartmouth.edu/events/we-are-water-northeastIda Mae Specker - https://idamaespecker.com/Andri Snær Magnason - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andri_Sn%C3%A6r_MagnasonHopkins Center for the Arts - https://hop.dartmouth.edu/Wampum Belt - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WampumMaggie Paul - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maggie_Paul 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: Chris NewellProducer: Gavin AllenPodcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders

Host: Donna Loring Other credits: Technical assistance for the show was provided by Joel Mann of WERU, and Jessica Lockhart. Music by Ralph Richter, a track called little eagles from his CD Dream Walk. Wabanaki Windows is a monthly show featuring topics of interest from a Wabanaki perspective. This month: Based on a letter from the Wolastoqewi-Mothers, Grandmothers and Aunties. Guest/s: Prof. Darren Ranco, a member of the Penobscot Nation, Professor of Anthropology and Chair of Native American Studies at the University of Maine. Rabbi Rachel Isaacs was named one of “America's Most Inspiring Rabbis” (2014) by the Jewish Daily Forward. Ordained in 2011 by the Jewish Theological Seminary, where she studied as a Wexner Graduate Fellow, Rabbi Isaacs is the spiritual leader of Beth Israel Congregation in Waterville Maine. She is also the inaugural holder of the Dorothy “Bibby” Levine Alfond chair in Jewish Studies, teaching courses on Hebrew, Jewish theology, and Jewish humor. In 2016, she delivered the final Hanukkah benediction of the Obama administration at the White House. About the host: Donna M Loring is a Penobscot Indian Nation Tribal Elder, and former Council Member. She represented the Penobscot Nation in the State Legislature for over a decade. She is a former Senior Advisor on Tribal Affairs to Governor Mills. She is the author of “In The Shadow of The Eagle A Tribal Representative In Maine”. Donna has an Annual lecture series in her name at the University of New England that addresses Social Justice and Human Rights issues. In 2017 She received an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Humane Letters from the University of Maine Orono and was given the Alumni Service Award. It is the most prestigious recognition given by the University of Maine Alumni Association. It is presented Annually to a University of Maine graduate whose life's work is marked by outstanding achievements in professional, business, civic and/or Public service areas. Donna received a second Honorary Doctorate from Thomas College in May of 2022 The post Wabanaki Windows 9/30/25: Breaking the Silence 2 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Aunties on Air Episode 33: Thanks to Our Animals: Honoring the Sacred Gifts of Mother EarthAs we close spring and soon to close summer, we are gently entering autumn, the season that helps us prepare for winter. We will be talking ALL things sustenance. Whether you are a hunter, medicine collector, or vegetarian, we believe you will hear stories that will warm your heart as we enter the cooler seasons. Wabanaki people have lived in harmony with Mother Earth and all her gifts for thousands of years, now we are sharing some of these stories of harmony. Please sit back, relax and take in all things abundant and nutritious! Wabanaki Words Used:Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc Topics Discussed:Rutting Moon - https://nadeerhunter.com/moon-phase-whitetail-rut/Maliseet Nation - https://maliseets.net/about/Food sovereignty - https://usfoodsovereigntyalliance.org/what-is-food-sovereignty/Strawberry Moon - https://www.almanac.com/content/full-moon-june3 Sisters Garden (Botanical Gardens) - https://www.facebook.com/MaineGardens/posts/our-three-sisters-garden-created-in-partnership-with-wabanaki-public-health-well/912072767616667/Dr. Sylvia Torti - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sylvia_TortiGood Shepard Food Bank - https://www.gsfb.org/Cassius Spears - https://www.nationalconservationfoundation.org/cassius-spears/Martha's Vineyard - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha%27s_VineyardDawnland Festival - https://www.abbemuseum.org/dawnland-festivalAllen Sockabasin, “Thanks to the Animals” - https://www.amazon.com/Thanks-Animals-Anniversary-Allen-Sockabasin/dp/0884484149PFAS - https://www.epa.gov/pfas/pfas-explainedOren Lyons - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oren_LyonsOnondaga Nation - https://www.onondaganation.org/Miss Maine Basketball - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miss_Maine_BasketballCooper Flagg - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cooper_FlaggJerry Pardilla - https://acf.gov/ocs/about/bio/jerry-pardillaUSET - https://www.usetinc.org/Ann 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 later travelled 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.Melvin Francis - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melvin_FrancisControlled Burns - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Controlled_burnBarry Dana - https://umaine.edu/hudsonmuseum/barry-dana/ Andrea's Moose Chilli Recipe: Makes 8-10 servingsIngredients:2 lbs moose burger1 green pepper – diced1 red pepper – diced2 medium onion – diced4 cloves of garlic – minced1 TBSP onion powder2 tsp garlic powder2 tsp chili powder (feel free to adjust according to heat preference)2 – 29 oz can of tomato sauce2 14 oz can of kidney beans – drained and rinsedSalt and pepper to tasteOptional: 2 jalapeno peppers – seeded and finely choppedDirections:Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground moose burger and cook, stirring and breaking up the meat, until no longer pink. Add the diced peppers, onions and garlic and cook, stirring until thoroughly mixed.Once the moose burger has browned, add the tomato sauce, kidney beans, onion powder, garlic powder, and chili powder. Cook on medium-high heat until just starting to boil. Then reduce heat to low-medium and cover and simmer for at least 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Serve, add your favorite topping and enjoy! JOHN'S Roast Recipe Coming Soon! 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: John Neptune, Andrea SockabasinProducer: Gavin AllenPodcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders

High on Maine's Mt. Katahdin, the Appalachian Trail ends in a place wrapped in mystery—and haunted by a storm spirit. Hikers whisper about sudden fog, eerie moans in the wind, and the sense of eyes watching from the Knife's Edge ridge. The Wabanaki people know who it is: Pamola, the ancient birdlike guardian said to punish anyone who dares disrespect the mountain. Is he a cryptid, a god, or something else? Spectral moose sightings, violent storms, and eerie winds all carry his name. And when skies turn from clear to chaos in a heartbeat, locals say it's Pamola reminding you this isn't just a climb—it's sacred ground. Books Mentioned: Here Lies a Vengeful Bitch (upcoming book club pick) by Codie Crowley We Live Here Now by Sarah Pinborough Get tickets to the October 8th live show here. Listen to the interview with HHN mastermind Charles Gray here. Watch the video version here. Have ghost stories of your own? E-mail them to us at twogirlsoneghostpodcast@gmail.com New Episodes are released every Thursday and Sunday at 12am PST/3am EST (the witching hour, of course). Corinne and Sabrina hand select a couple of paranormal encounters from our inbox to read in each episode, from demons, to cryptids, to aliens, to creepy kids... the list goes on and on. If you have a story of your own that you'd like us to share on an upcoming episode, we invite you to email them to us!  If you enjoy our show, please consider joining our Patreon, rating and reviewing on iTunes & Spotify and following us on social media! Youtube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Discord. Edited by Jaimi Ryan and produced by Emma Leventer and Jaimi Ryan, original music by Arms Akimbo! Disclaimer: the use of white sage and smudging is a closed practice. If you're looking to cleanse your space, here are some great alternatives! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aunties on Air Episode 32: Healing Through Language, Culture & CeremonySeptember is National Recovery Month as well as Suicide Prevention Month, a month to educate the public about mental health and substance use disorders, and to celebrate those in recovery and healing. Today we talk to an Auntie, a leader and a powerful voice for recovery. Listening to Nova share her story reminds us that healing is possible no matter where you live or the trauma you may hold. Auntie Nova is a social media influencer and champion for healing, with thousands following her on TikTok and other social media platforms. We will spend our “Auntie time” with Nova discussing her journey and all the gifts she is sharing with indigenous people across Canada and beyond! Wabanaki Words Used:Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc Topics Discussed:Novalee Fox - hhttps://www.tiktok.com/@novaleefoxCree people - https://teaching.usask.ca/indigenoussk/import/cree.phpNational Suicide Prevention Month - https://www.nami.org/get-involved/awareness-events/suicide-prevention-month/Healing and Recovery Month - https://www.samhsa.gov/about/digital-toolkits/recovery-monthNational Hotline - 988Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness Care Line – 1-844-844-2622Ethan Bear - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethan_BearCanSkate - https://skatecanada.ca/learn-to-skate/canskate/Residential School - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_Indian_residential_school_systemAnishinaabe People - https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/anishinaabeLakota People - https://blog.nativehope.org/sioux-native-americans-their-history-culture-and-traditionsSitting Bow - https://www.history.com/articles/sitting-bullIndian Agents - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_agentShy Sapp - https://www.tiktok.com/@shysapp“Acting Good” Television Show - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acting_Goodemerygurninggrass - https://www.tiktok.com/@emeryburningrass0mr.christ0pher - https://www.tiktok.com/@mr.christ0phersmudge the blades - https://www.tiktok.com/@smudgethebladesIsaiah Sutherland - https://www.tiktok.com/@isiahhsutherlandPink Aunties - https://www.instagram.com/beargreasemusical/Shari McKay - https://www.tiktok.com/@sherry.mckayTalk Suicide Canada – 1-833-456-4566Kids' Help Phone – 1-800-668-6868 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: Nova FoxProducer: Gavin AllenPodcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders

Aunties on Air Episode 31: Education & Learning Opportunities: Pathways to Learning, Connecting & ThrivingEducation and opportunities allow for magic and discovery to happen. ALL of the Aunties will be here for this important discussion. For generations, indigenous people have had limited opportunities to find success in the Western world, often creating isolation for indigenous young people. Today, our Aunties are joined by Dr. Sylvia Torti, an award-winning author and the president of College of the Atlantic, which means that all of the voices in today's show will hold a variety of experiences with higher education. Join the ‘Aunties' in the studio as they discuss the journey of accessing academia while utilizing a two-eyed seeing approach always.  Wabanaki Words Used:Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc Topics Discussed:Sylvia Torti - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sylvia_TortiCherryfield, Maine - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cherryfield,_MaineCollege of the Atlantic (COA) - https://www.coa.edu/about/Dawnland Festival - https://www.abbemuseum.org/dawnland-festivalAbbe Museum - https://www.abbemuseum.org/The Village Green, Bar Harbor - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Village_Green,_Bar_Harbor3 Sisters Garden, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - https://www.facebook.com/reel/1034076295236184Coffee and Conversation, College of the Atlantic - https://coa.swoogo.com/coffeeandconversation2025Corey Hinton - https://dwmlaw.com/profile/michael-corey-f-hinton/Suzanne Greenlaw - https://schoodicinstitute.org/team/suzanne-greenlaw/Ecological Biology - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EcologyChiapas, Mexico - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ChiapasChiapas, Mexico Civil War - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chiapas_conflictDemocratic Republic of Congo - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democratic_Republic_of_the_CongoMmbuti people/Pygmy people - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mbuti_peopleUniversity of Utah - https://www.utah.edu/Peggy Rockefeller Farm - https://www.coa.edu/farms/peggy-rockefeller-farm/Dene Tribe - https://denenation.com/Land Acknowledgement - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_acknowledgementCOA Wabanaki full tuition waiver - https://www.coa.edu/admissions/financial-aid/wabanaki-tuition-waiver/Darren Ranco - https://umaine.edu/anthropology/faculty-staff/dr-darren-j-ranco/John Bear Mitchell - https://umaine.edu/nativeamericanprograms/people/john-bear-mitchell/University of Maine - https://umaine.edu/Zapatista Rebelión - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zapatista_uprisingSylvia Torti, “Cages” -  https://www.amazon.com/Cages-Sylvia-Torti/dp/1943156182Sylvia Torti, “The Scorpion's Tail” - https://www.amazon.com/Scorpions-Tail-Sylvia-Torti/dp/1931896178Merlin App - https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/sound-id/Bar Harbor, Maine - https://www.visitbarharbor.com/MDI - https://acadiamagic.com/mount-desert-island.htmlCarol Wishcamper - https://www.carolwishcamper.com/bio/Criterion Theater - https://www.criteriontheatre.org/Reel Pizza - https://www.reelpizza.net/now-playingMonteverde Cloud Forest, Costa Rica - https://www.visitcostarica.com/blog/visit-monteverde-cloud-forest-biological-reserveGreat Salt Lake Shrinking story - https://www.cbsd.com/9798890920096/the-once-and-future-lake/ 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: Dr. Sylvia TortiProducer: Gavin AllenPodcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders