This special episode is an extended Auntie conversation! While we could have broken this episode into 2, we decided to keep this conversation together. Please join us for more time together than usual, when the Aunties are in town- you let them talk! The Aunties/Hosts (Lauren, Lisa, and Saige) gathered in the podcast studio to welcome two very special Aunties, Cyril Francis (Passamaquoddy) and Pat Knox-Nicola (Penobscot). These two Aunties are leaders, elders and full of love and wisdom. The Aunties dive in deep, discussing topics such as community, belonging, pride, culture, trauma, movies, and books! The format of the show, as described in the introductory episode, the Aunties (Lauren, Lisa, & Saige) will ask guests seven questions, honoring our seven generations. This episode and all future episodes, you will experience indigenous languages spoken, Wabanaki culture celebrated, and healing happening through conversations and love. Wabanaki traditional music is shared by the amazing Lauren Stevens and Allen Sockabasin.
Episode 2: Aunties Visit the Studio
This special episode is an extended Auntie conversation! While we could have broken this episode into 2, we decided to keep this conversation together. Please join us for more time together than usual, when the Aunties are in town- you let them talk! The Aunties/Hosts (Lauren, Lisa, and Saige) gathered in the podcast studio to welcome two very special Aunties, Cyril Francis (Passamaquoddy) and Pat Knox-Nicola (Penobscot). These two Aunties are leaders, elders and full of love and wisdom. The Aunties dive in deep, discussing topics such as community, belonging, pride, culture, trauma, movies, and books! The format of the show, as described in the introductory episode, the Aunties (Lauren, Lisa, & Saige) will ask guests seven questions, honoring our seven generations. This episode and all future episodes, you will experience indigenous languages spoken, Wabanaki culture celebrated, and healing happening through conversations and love. Wabanaki traditional music is shared by the amazing Lauren Stevens and Allen Sockabasin.
Wabanaki Words Used:
Tan kahk (How are you?) tan kahk | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal (pmportal.org)
Psi-te wen (everyone, everybody) psi-wen, psi-te wen | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal (pmportal.org)
Woliwon (thank) woliwon | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal (pmportal.org)
Ktoliwis (name) liwisu | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal (pmportal.org)
Peskotomuhkat nil peskotomuhkat | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal (pmportal.org)
Nuceyew Sipayik Sipayik | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal (pmportal.org)
Cihkonaqcik cihkonaqc | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal (pmportal.org)
Yalahsehniket yalahsenike, alahsenike | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal (pmportal.org)
Kinalokittiyena kinalokittiyena (Pesk), kinalokitt (Wol) | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal (pmportal.org)
Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) apc-oc | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal (pmportal.org)
Woliwon (thank you) woliwon | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal (pmportal.org)
Topics Discussed:
WPHW Website Home | Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness (wabanakiphw.org)
CISM CCISM Trifold Brochure.pdf
Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness Mobile Food Pantry FAQ's https://wabanakiphw.org/departments/wabanaki-public-health/community-land-wellness/mobile-food-pantry/mobile-food-pantry-faq/
Mobile Food Pantry | Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness (wabanakiphw.org)
Alcoholics Anonymous Have a problem with alcohol? There is a solution. | Alcoholics Anonymous (aa.org)
Show Highlights:
Morgan Talty @ Morgan Talty
Isabelle Knockwood Out of the Depths, 4th Edition: The Experiences of Mi’kmaw Children at the Indian Residential School at Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia – Fernwood Publishing
Killers of the Flower Moon — Official Trailer | Apple TV+ (youtube.com)
Allen Sockabasin https://g.co/kgs/KhBQsR5
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:
Guests: Cyril Francis, Pat Knox-Nicola
Editor: Gavin Allen, Tiana Aurelio
Podcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders, Reanna Sockabasin