Aunties on Air...and some Uncles too

Aunties on Air Episode 48: Live from the Wabanaki Spring Social

Episode Summary

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!

Episode Notes

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 MaliseetHoulton 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 NationPenobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine

 

Special Thanks/Woliwon: 

Producer: Gavin Allen

Podcast Team: Macy Downs