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

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

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

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

The 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/curriculum

College 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/Orono

Owamni 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 Motahkomikuk

Passamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com)

Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine

Special Thanks/Woliwon: 

Guest: Joe Robbins

Producer: Gavin Allen

Podcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders

As 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_governance

WaYS - https://www.wabanakiyouthinscience.org/

Darren Ranco - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darren_Ranco

Tony 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 Motahkomikuk

Passamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com)

Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine

Special Thanks/Woliwon: 

Guest: Keyana Pardilla

Producer: Gavin Allen

Podcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders

As 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-culture

University 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-quahog

Sea Run Report and Audiobook - https://www.mitsc.org/library/sea-run?ref=quoddytides.com

Sipayik - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passamaquoddy_Pleasant_Point_Reservation

Gluskabe - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glooscap

Geo Neptune - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geo_Soctomah_Neptune

University 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=QnkaAQAAIAAJ

Wabanaki 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 Motahkomikuk

Passamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com)

Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine

Special Thanks/Woliwon: 

Guest: Tony Sutton

Producer: Gavin Allen

Podcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders

As 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 Portal

Espotewset (sun) - espotewset | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal

'koselomal (He or she like or loves) - 'koselomal | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal

Muhsumsol (grandfather) - muhsumsol | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal

Pihce (long ago) - pihce | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal

Pokuhulakon (drum) - pokuhulakon, pokhulakon | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal

Skinuhsis (boy) - skinuhsis | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal

Skitkomiq (earth) - skitkomiq | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal

'tatatol (dad) - 'tatatol | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal

Tupqan (dirt) - tupqan | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal

Uhkomossol (grandmother) - uhkomossol | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal

Waponahkiyik (Wabanaki people) - Waponahkiyik | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal

Apc-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_Bank

Seven 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/Smallpox

Gordon's Island - https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/jun/04/native-american-tribe-maine-buys-back-pine-island

Bounties 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 Motahkomikuk

Passamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com)

Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine

Special Thanks/Woliwon: 

Guest: Roger Paul

Producer: Gavin Allen

Podcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders

The 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-oc

Topics Discussed:

Millinocket Marathon - https://www.crowathletics.com/millinocket-race-overview

Chris Newell - https://www.freeporthistoricalsociety.org/chris-newell-bio/

Morgan Talty - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morgan_Talty

The 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_odorata

Mt. Katahdin - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Katahdin

“Hinkley Township; Or Grand Lake Stream Plantation” by Minnie Atkinson - 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/1250795273

Anishinaabe tribe - https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/anishinaabe

“An Upriver Passamaquoddy” by Allen Sockabasin - https://www.amazon.com/Upriver-Passamaquoddy-Allen-Sockabasin/dp/0884482936

Briar Patch bookstore - https://briarpatchbooks.square.site/

Tobique - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tobique_First_Nation

St. 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 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 Downs

As 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_zKdyCgO

Downtown 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 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 Downs

On 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-p4

WMPG - https://www.wmpg.org/

Allen Sockabasin - https://goodminds.com/collections/allen-sockabasin-collection?srsltid=AfmBOorKdYQ-OWxnEfeOYRBh6FyTDyCuPYRTEI3Qm57PiPS5UuLysKYL

Passamaquoddy 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 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

The 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=en

Houlton 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_Reservation

Dwayne Tomah - https://www.kennedy-center.org/artists/t/to-tz/dwayne-tomah/

Dwayne Tomah, Wax Cylinders - https://passamaquoddypeople.com/language/passamaquoddy

PBS, 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 Motahkomikuk

Passamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik  Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com)

Penobscot Nation  Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine

Special Thanks/Woliwon: 

Guests: Mike Sockabasin

Producer: Gavin Allen

Podcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders

We 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/V

Wax Cylinder Project - https://passamaquoddypeople.com/language/passamaquoddy

Jesse Walter Fewkes - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesse_Walter_Fewkes

Library of Congress - https://www.loc.gov/

Donald Soctomah - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Soctomah

Roger Paul - https://umaine.edu/nativeamericanprograms/people/rogerpaul/

Augusta, Maine - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Augusta,_Maine

State House (Augusta) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maine_State_House

University 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 Motahkomikuk

Passamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik  Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com)

Penobscot Nation  Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine

Special Thanks/Woliwon: 

Guests: Dwayne Tomah

Producer: Gavin Allen

Podcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders

It 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-overview

Moose Prints Gallery - https://www.mooseprintsgallery.com/

Gary Allen - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Allen_(runner)

Millinocket Papermill industry - Great Northern Paper Company Timeline

Baxter State Park - https://baxterstatepark.org/

Katahdin 100 - https://www.wabanakireach.org/a_spiritual_canoe_journey

Maine Sports Commission - https://www.mainesportscommission.com/

Boston Marathon - Boston Marathon

Governor Janet Mills - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Janet_Mills

Bronson Arroyo - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bronson_Arroyo

“Run Millinocket”, Jen Schott - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDWui3dLAXc

Freeport, ME - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freeport,_Maine

Team 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 Motahkomikuk

Passamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik  Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com)

Penobscot Nation  Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine

Special Thanks/Woliwon: 

Guests: Gary Allen

Producer: Gavin Allen

Podcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders

Connecting 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/staff

Falmouth, Maine - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falmouth,_Maine

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - https://www.mainegardens.org/

San Francisco, California - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Francisco

Dr. 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_Poolaw

Chief 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_Reservation

Bangor 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,_Maine

Mackworth Island - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mackworth_Island

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.

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 Motahkomikuk

Passamaquoddy 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 Allen

Podcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders

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-institute

University of Maine Machias - https://machias.edu/

Taproot Foundation - https://taprootfoundation.org/

Powdered eggs - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Powdered_eggs

Roger Paul - https://umaine.edu/nativeamericanprograms/people/rogerpaul/

Houlton, Maine - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houlton,_Maine

Jesse Walter Fewkes - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesse_Walter_Fewkes

Calis, Maine - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calais,_Maine

Johnson vs. Macintosh - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnson_v._McIntosh

Wax Cylinder - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phonograph_cylinder

Jeremy 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 Motahkomikuk

Passamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik  Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com)

Penobscot Nation  Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine

Special Thanks/Woliwon: 

Guests: Dwayne Tomah

Producer: Gavin Allen

Podcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders

As 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/Doula

Suzanne Greenlaw - https://schoodicinstitute.org/team/suzanne-greenlaw/

Darren Ranco - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darren_Ranco

Data Sovereignty - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data_sovereignty

Robin 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/Wampum

Mike Sockabasin - https://www.instagram.com/mikesockabasin/?hl=en

Sylvia 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_Ma

Chris Newell - https://www.nefa.org/chris-newell

Acadia 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 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

Music 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/home

Chris 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.htm

Abbe 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/weckuwapok

Harvard “Original Eleven” - https://hunap.harvard.edu/history

MIT - 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-Auditorium

Hopkins Center of the Arts show - https://hop.dartmouth.edu/events/we-are-water-northeast

Ida Mae Specker - https://idamaespecker.com/

Andri Snær Magnason - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andri_Sn%C3%A6r_Magnason

Hopkins Center for the Arts - https://hop.dartmouth.edu/

Wampum Belt - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wampum

Maggie 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 Motahkomikuk

Passamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik  Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com)

Penobscot Nation  Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine

Special Thanks/Woliwon: 

Guests: Chris Newell

Producer: Gavin Allen

Podcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders

As 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-june

3 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_Torti

Good 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_Vineyard

Dawnland Festival - https://www.abbemuseum.org/dawnland-festival

Allen Sockabasin, “Thanks to the Animals” - https://www.amazon.com/Thanks-Animals-Anniversary-Allen-Sockabasin/dp/0884484149

PFAS - https://www.epa.gov/pfas/pfas-explained

Oren Lyons - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oren_Lyons

Onondaga Nation - https://www.onondaganation.org/

Miss Maine Basketball - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miss_Maine_Basketball

Cooper Flagg - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cooper_Flagg

Jerry Pardilla - https://acf.gov/ocs/about/bio/jerry-pardilla

USET - 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_Francis

Controlled Burns - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Controlled_burn

Barry Dana - https://umaine.edu/hudsonmuseum/barry-dana/

Andrea's Moose Chilli Recipe: 

Makes 8-10 servings

Ingredients:

2 lbs moose burger

1 green pepper – diced

1 red pepper – diced

2 medium onion – diced

4 cloves of garlic – minced

1 TBSP onion powder

2 tsp garlic powder

2 tsp chili powder (feel free to adjust according to heat preference)

2 – 29 oz can of tomato sauce

2 14 oz can of kidney beans – drained and rinsed

Salt and pepper to taste

Optional: 2 jalapeno peppers – seeded and finely chopped

Directions:

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 Motahkomikuk

Passamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik  Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com)

Penobscot Nation  Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine

Special Thanks/Woliwon: 

Guests: John Neptune, Andrea Sockabasin

Producer: Gavin Allen

Podcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders

September 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/@novaleefox

Cree people - https://teaching.usask.ca/indigenoussk/import/cree.php

National 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-month

National Hotline - 988

Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness Care Line – 1-844-844-2622

Ethan Bear - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethan_Bear

CanSkate - https://skatecanada.ca/learn-to-skate/canskate/

Residential School - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_Indian_residential_school_system

Anishinaabe People - https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/anishinaabe

Lakota People - https://blog.nativehope.org/sioux-native-americans-their-history-culture-and-traditions

Sitting Bow - https://www.history.com/articles/sitting-bull

Indian Agents - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_agent

Shy Sapp - https://www.tiktok.com/@shysapp

“Acting Good” Television Show - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acting_Good

emerygurninggrass - https://www.tiktok.com/@emeryburningrass0

mr.christ0pher - https://www.tiktok.com/@mr.christ0pher

smudge the blades - https://www.tiktok.com/@smudgetheblades

Isaiah Sutherland - https://www.tiktok.com/@isiahhsutherland

Pink Aunties - https://www.instagram.com/beargreasemusical/

Shari McKay - https://www.tiktok.com/@sherry.mckay

Talk Suicide Canada – 1-833-456-4566

Kids’ 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 Motahkomikuk

Passamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik  Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com)

Penobscot Nation  Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine

Special Thanks/Woliwon: 

Guests: Nova Fox

Producer: Gavin Allen

Podcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders

Education 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_Torti

Cherryfield, Maine - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cherryfield,_Maine

College of the Atlantic (COA) - https://www.coa.edu/about/

Dawnland Festival - https://www.abbemuseum.org/dawnland-festival

Abbe Museum - https://www.abbemuseum.org/

The Village Green, Bar Harbor - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Village_Green,_Bar_Harbor

3 Sisters Garden, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - https://www.facebook.com/reel/1034076295236184

Coffee and Conversation, College of the Atlantic - https://coa.swoogo.com/coffeeandconversation2025

Corey Hinton - https://dwmlaw.com/profile/michael-corey-f-hinton/

Suzanne Greenlaw - https://schoodicinstitute.org/team/suzanne-greenlaw/

Ecological Biology - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecology

Chiapas, Mexico - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chiapas

Chiapas, Mexico Civil War - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chiapas_conflict

Democratic Republic of Congo - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo

Mmbuti people/Pygmy people - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mbuti_people

University 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_acknowledgement

COA 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_uprising

Sylvia Torti, “Cages” -  https://www.amazon.com/Cages-Sylvia-Torti/dp/1943156182

Sylvia Torti, “The Scorpion’s Tail” - https://www.amazon.com/Scorpions-Tail-Sylvia-Torti/dp/1931896178

Merlin App - https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/sound-id/

Bar Harbor, Maine - https://www.visitbarharbor.com/

MDI - https://acadiamagic.com/mount-desert-island.html

Carol Wishcamper - https://www.carolwishcamper.com/bio/

Criterion Theater - https://www.criteriontheatre.org/

Reel Pizza - https://www.reelpizza.net/now-playing

Monteverde Cloud Forest, Costa Rica - https://www.visitcostarica.com/blog/visit-monteverde-cloud-forest-biological-reserve

Great 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 Motahkomikuk

Passamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik  Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com)

Penobscot Nation  Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine

Special Thanks/Woliwon: 

Guests: Dr. Sylvia Torti

Producer: Gavin Allen

Podcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders

We are celebrating storytelling and the sacred stories held by the Wabanaki people—Mi’kmaq, Maliseet, Penobscot, and Passamaquoddy. The original storytellers of this territory, the Wabanaki people have been telling stories for thousands of years. The Wabanaki people learned traditions, ceremonies, values, and culture often through storytelling. The Aunties are welcoming storyteller and author Amanda Peters to the studio. Auntie Amanda has two powerful books available NOW: The Berry Pickers and Waiting for the Long Night Moon—two books you must connect with. You will not be disappointed! Both books hold pages of connection to culture, the struggles of today, and those of the past. Join the Aunties for an amazing conversation of connection, storytelling, and healing!

Wabanaki Words Used:

Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc

Topics Discussed:

Amanda Peters - https://amandapetersauthor.com/

Amanda Peters, Waiting for the Long Night Moon - https://books.catapult.co/books/waiting-for-the-long-night-moon/

Nova Scotia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nova_Scotia

Cherryfield, Maine - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cherryfield,_Maine

Morgan Talty, Fire Exit - https://tinhouse.com/book/fire-exit/

The Briar Patch - https://briarpatchbooks.square.site/

Acadia University - https://www2.acadiau.ca/home.html

Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annapolis_Valley

Amanda Peters, The Berry Pickers - https://books.catapult.co/books/the-berry-pickers/

Catapult publisher - https://books.catapult.co/

Barnes and Noble Discovery Prize - Barnes and Noble Discovery Prize - Wikipedia

Bar Harbor, Maine - https://www.visitbarharbor.com/

Augusta, Maine - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Augusta,_Maine

Danica Roache, 5 Seasons of Charlie Francis - "Five Seasons of Charlie Francis"

Glooscap First Nations - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glooscap_First_Nation

Michelle Good, 5 Little Indians - https://www.harpercollins.ca/9781443459181/five-little-indians/

Katherena Vermette - https://katherenavermette.com/work/

Indigenous Voices Award -  https://indigenousvoicesawards.org/home-page

Standing Rock - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standing_Rock_Sioux_Reservation

Allen Sockabasin, Thanks to the Animals - https://www.tilburyhouse.com/product-page/thanks-to-the-animals

Ezekiel Crofton-McDonald - https://www.mitsc.org/commissioners-staff/ezekiel-crofton-macdonald

Imelda Pearly - 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: 

Guests: Amanda Peters

Producer: Gavin Allen

Podcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders

The Aunties are excited to share a new guest with our listeners! The guest we have today is someone deeply committed to partnership and strengthening the foundation of community. We are speaking with Betsy from the Downtown Bangor Partnership, and we are eager to share their work and our continued partnership together. In any thriving community, you will see connection at its core. You see this present in Wabanaki communities, where connection to culture, ceremony and values are integrated into everyday experiences. The Downtown Bangor Partnership is a non-profit organization that works with property owners, residents, business owners, community organizations, and governments entities to advance our collective vision for the future of downtown Bangor (https://downtownbangor.com). The values of the partnership closely aligning with whatWabanaki people know to be true: connection, community, and collaboration, heals.

Wabanaki Words Used:

Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc

Topics Discussed:

Umami Noodle Bar (Bangor) - Umami Noodle Bar 

Downtown Bangor -https://downtownbangor.com/

Betsy Lundy - https://downtown.org/emerging-leader/betsy-lundy/

Jamacia Plains - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamaica_Plain

Wake up the Earth Festival - https://www.boston.gov/calendar/wake-earth-festival

North American Indian Center of Boston - http://www.naicob.org/

Bernese Mountain Dog - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernese_Mountain_Dog

Adopt-a-Garden - Adopt-a-Garden Article

Kenduskeag Stream - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenduskeag_Stream

Norumbega Parkway - https://www.tclf.org/landscapes/norumbega-parkway

Umbrella Sky Project - Umbrella Sky Project 

Bangor Beautiful - https://www.bangorbeautiful.org/

Shenna Bellows - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shenna_Bellows

Cloth Diaper - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloth_diaper

Christopher Columbus Diaper Fact - https://kidsstoppress.com/why-you-should-buy-cloth-diapers-for-your-little-one/

Walt Whitman, “Leaves of Grass” - https://www.amazon.com/Leaves-Grass-Original-Walt-Whitman/dp/1449505716

HIV Outbreak in Bangor - HIV Outbreak in Bangor, ME

Maine Family Planning - https://mainefamilyplanning.org/our-services/

PCHC - https://pchc.com/

Houlton, ME - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houlton,_Maine

Downtown Ambassadors - https://downtownbangor.com/bangor-ambassadors/

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: Betsy Lundy

Producer: Gavin Allen

Podcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders

The Aunties are ecstatic for this show! We are highlighting women’s leadership and the importance of supporting young girls and women in their leadership development. Wabanaki tribes are matriarchal tribes, centering the ways women lead in families and communities for thousands of years. The Aunties welcome the Olympia Snowe Women’s Leadership Institute, an organization that aims to elevate the confidence and aspiration of high school girls by helping them build the leadership, collaboration and problem solving skills needed to become successful in their lives (https://snoweleadershipinstitute.org/). The Institute expresses their commitment to values, voice, and vision- each area deeply connected to Wabanaki culture and people.

Wabanaki Words Used:

Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc

Topics Discussed:

Olympia Snowe Women's Leadership - https://snoweleadershipinstitute.org/

Bar Harbor - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bar_Harbor,_Maine

Portland - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portland,_Maine

Olympia Snowe - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympia_Snowe

CDC - https://www.cdc.gov/about/

SAMSHA - https://www.samhsa.gov/

“10% Happier “ by Dan Harris - https://www.amazon.com/10-Happier-Self-Help-Actually-Works/dp/0062265431

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: Nikki Vachon & Julia Van Steenberghe

Producer: Gavin Allen

Podcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders

This week we are introducing our NEW Aunties and NEW pod song to our listeners! Auntie Lisa is back for season 2 with a new co-host, Auntie Clarissa! Auntie Clarissa is also known as Chief Sabattis of the Houlton band of Maliseet Indians. You may hear Auntie Lisa refer to her as Auntie Chief from time to time! Auntie Chief gifted us our new season 2 song and it is beautiful! Both Aunties are excited to be sharing season 2 with all of our listeners! 

In this first episode, the Aunties (Lisa & Clarissa) share our *NEW* Guest Auntie model! Auntie Nancy will be our first guest auntie who will share some time with us throughout season 2. Please listen to our intro episode of season 2 and meet Auntie Clarissa & Auntie Nancy. Auntie Lisa is excited to share the studio with these two amazing Aunties!

Wabanaki Words Used:

Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc

Topics Discussed:

Clarissa Sabattis - https://www.facebook.com/maliseettribalchief/

Nancy LaCoote - https://www.facebook.com/BluebirdbeadingNL 

Houlton Band of Maliseet -  Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net)

Passamaquoddy Nation - Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati Motahkomikuk

Indigenous Freedom of Religion Legalized - https://www.nlm.nih.gov/nativevoices/timeline/545.html

Native American Urban Relocation - https://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/indian-relocation.html

Indian Termination Policy - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_termination_policy

St. Mary’s First Nation Annual Powwow - https://tourismnewbrunswick.ca/festivals-events/sitansisk-st-marys-first-nation-annual-powwow

Unity Youth Conference - https://unityinc.org/national-conference/

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

The Aunties are joining you on New Year’s Eve from their podcast studio in downtown Bangor, Maine! We are preparing to ring in 2025 and want to wish all our listeners a year filled with joy, abundance, and healing! Our team is excited to welcome you to a wonderful “in studio” New Year’s Eve celebration where the Aunties reflect on the previous year and share their wishes for the year to come, while remaining grateful to you, our listeners and our “Aunties on Air” guests!  This episode, the Aunties and special guest, Cyril Francis will share a beautiful Passamaquoddy tradition that is often practiced during this special time of year. We are looking forward to joining us in the New Year, as we fill the studios calendar with guests from across Wabanaki Territory and beyond!  Please continue to tune in as we enter the second half of Season 1 of Aunties on Air in 2025!  

Wabanaki Words Used:

Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc

Wabanaki Tribal Nations:

Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net)

Mi’kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov)

Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati 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

Guest: Lauren Stevens

We have many things to honor during the month of May. During this episode we will journey through a few different topic areas. The month of May, when we celebrate our mothers, those that give so much love and care. We bring both Auntie Lisa and Auntie Lauren’s mothers to the studio where we celebrate them and we celebrate the gifts they received from their mothers. Honoring moms today and always. The Aunties also lean into June, the month where Pride is celebrated! The joy June brings and our love for our GLBTQ+ relatives is strong. With Pride celebrations right around the corner, we talk to our friend Jayson Hunt, known as Guncle Jayson! Our friend shares the importance of Pride and stories you must hear. The Aunties begin the pod episode with a returning guest, Maulian Bryant. Maulian highlights the beginning of May, where we honor our Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW). May 5th each year we honor our women and other relatives who have gone missing (taken) or who have been murdered. The rates of violence towards indigenous women is higher than any other demographic group. The Aunties urge you to listen to this difficult, yet important topic of conversation, the violation of indigenous women today.

Wabanaki Words Used:

Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc

Topics Discussed:

MMIW - Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Crisis | Indian Affairs

Maulian Bryant - Maulian Bryant - Wikipedia

Wabanaki Alliance - Home - Wabanaki Alliance

Maulian Bryant Testifying on MMIW Crisis - From jurisdictional issues to lack of resources, Indigenous women testify on MMIW crisis • Maine Morning Star

Gabby Petito Case - Killing of Gabby Petito - Wikipedia

Native American Boarding Schools/Residential Schools - The U.S. history of Native American Boarding Schools — The Indigenous Foundation

Reservation Dogs - Reservation Dogs - Wikipedia

Violence Against Women Act - What Is the Violence Against Women Act? , Violence Against Women Act - Wikipedia

Maine Indian Land Claims Settlement Act of 1980 - Summary of the 1980 Maine Indian Land Claims Act

Rena Newell - Rena Newell - Wikipedia

Gabriela Alcalde - Dr. Gabriela Alcalde, author, What Your Comfort Costs Us

Gabriela Alcalde, “What Your Comfort Costs Us” - What Your Comfort Costs Us by M. Gabriela Alcalde, MPH DrPH: 9798889842132 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books

LGBTQIA+ Pride - Pride (LGBTQ culture) - Wikipedia

Bangor Pride - Bangor Pride | Bangor, Maine, USA

Monson, ME - Town of Monson, Maine

Outright - Portland Outright

The Trevor Project - The Trevor Project - Suicide Prevention for LGBTQ+ Young People

Wabanaki Tribal Nations:

Houlton Band of Maliseet  Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net)

Mi’kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov)

Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township  Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati Motahkomikuk

Passamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com)

Penobscot Nation  Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine

Special Thanks/Woliwon: 

Guests: Maulian Bryant, Sharon Jordan, Betty Sockabasin, Jayson Hunt

Producer: Gavin Allen

Podcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders

The Aunties welcome the love, values, and reciprocity to the studio today! We are forever grateful for all the gifts that Mother Earth provides. We welcome into the studio, Gretchen and Daniel, the leaders of the coastal Maine botanical gardens. These two leaders have been leading the way for many years. We work with them closely to celebrate the contributions of Wabanaki thought and learning. As we continue to grow in both inspiration and strategy, we welcome you to explore all the learnings that are present.

Wabanaki Words Used:

Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc

Topics Discussed:  

Gretchen Ostherr - https://www.dsgco.com/placed_leaders/gretchen-ostherr/

 Daniel Ungier- Vice President of Guest Experience and Education

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - https://www.mainegardens.org/

Martha Stewart Living Article with Daniel Ungier- https://www.marthastewart.com/things-never-do-at-botanical-garden-11720318

Sheepscot River - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheepscot_River

Boothbay, Maine - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boothbay,_Maine

Horticulture - https://www.britannica.com/science/horticulture

Horticulture, Education and Plant Science - https://www.mainegardens.org/plant-science-collections/

The Doctrine of Discovery Historical Resources: 

https://www.gilderlehrman.org/history-resources/spotlight-primary-source/doctrine-discovery-1493

https://upstanderproject.org/learn/guides-and-resources/first-light/doctrine-of-discovery

Guardians of the Seeds (Giant Trolls): https://www.mainegardens.org/events-exhibits/giant-trolls/

Alfond Children’s Garden - https://www.mainegardens.org/learn/family-activities/

Butterfly House - https://www.mainegardens.org/gardens/gardens-key-features/#ButterflyHouse

Firefly - https://umaine.edu/hudsonmuseum/firefly/

Richard Silliboy - https://www.abbemuseum.org/attending-artists-profiles/richard-silliboy

Three Sisters Garden - https://www.facebook.com/reel/1034076295236184

Shopping with Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - https://shop.mainegardens.org/?_gl=1*lyoecv*_gcl_au*MTIyOTExMDI1OC4xNzQxMjAzODg0

Wabanaki Reach - https://www.wabanakireach.org/

Darren Ranco - https://umaine.edu/anthropology/faculty-staff/dr-darren-j-ranco/

Suzanne Greenlaw - https://schoodicinstitute.org/dr-suzanne-greenlaw-joins-schoodic-institute/

Indigo Arts Alliance - https://indigoartsalliance.me/

Daniel Minter and Marcia Minter - https://indigoartsalliance.me/about-previous/our-team/#iaa-board

Rematriation - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rematriation

Shane Perley-Dutcher and Anna Tsouhlarakis Artist Statements - https://www.mainegardens.org/events-exhibits/indigo-arts-alliance/the-land-fights-back/

Emerald Ash Borer - https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/invasive-species/meet-the-species/invasive-insects/emerald-ash-borer/

Arisa White - https://arisawhite.com/

Vayo Meditation Garden - https://www.mainegardens.org/gardens/gardens-key-features/#Vayo

Norma Randi Marshall - https://www.normarandi.com/

Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences - https://www.bigelow.org/

Robinson’s Wharf - https://www.robinsonswharf.com/

Boothbay Region Land Trust - https://bbrlt.org/

Oven’s Mouth Preserve - https://bbrlt.org/preserves/ovens-mouth/

Barrett’s Park - https://www.boothbayregister.com/article/let-s-go-barrett-s-park/182362

Ocean Point Preserve - https://bbrlt.org/preserves/ocean-point/

The House of Logan - https://www.houseoflogan.com/

Dawn Avery - https://www.dawnavery.com/

Salt Bay Chamberfest - https://saltbaychamberfest.org/

Wabanaki Tribal Nations:

Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net)

Mi’kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov)

Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati Motahkomikuk

Passamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com)

Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine

Special Thanks/Woliwon: 

Guests: Daniel Ungier, Gretchen Ostherr

Producer: Gavin Allen

Podcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders

The Aunties welcome friends, relatives, artists to the studio! Three amazing artists join our Aunties hosts in a deep conversation about art, relationships and the magic of togetherness. Wabanaki culture is rich in art and creativity, during this episode we explore the healing and connecting power of art and culture. 
 The power of mentorship and seven generational thinking is felt throughout this episode. You will feel the power of love, support, and culture. Kci-Woliwon to all who contributed to this special episode and time together. Please take a listen as we capture the commitment and love for Wabanaki culture.

Wabanaki Words Used:

Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc

Topics Discussed:  

Nancy Lacoote – https://www.facebook.com/BluebirdbeadingNL 

Passamaquoddy Nation - Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati Motahkomikuk

Penobscot Nation - Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine

Sipiyak - Passamaquoddy Pleasant Point Reservation - Wikipedia

Marine Science (UMaine) - Home - School of Marine Sciences - University of Maine

Beadwork - Beadwork - Wikipedia

Orono Farm - J. Franklin Witter Teaching & Research Center

Indian Island - Penobscot Indian Island Reservation - Wikipedia

Abbe Museum - Current Exhibits — Abbe Museum

Bar Harbor, Maine - Visit Bar Harbor Maine and Acadia National Park - Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce, ME

Anna Tsoularakis - Anna Tsouhlarakis - Wikipedia

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - Maine's Botanical Garden | Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

Anna Tsoularakis’ Scultpures at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - ‘You’re right! This is Native land’: New site-specific sculptures in Maine centre Indigenous experiences and relationships with the land

Bangor Beautiful - Bangor Beautiful

Bangor Ground Mural - Bangor Beautiful - Hammond St Ground Mural

MT. Katahdin - Mount Katahdin - Wikipedia

Alewives - Alewife (fish) - Wikipedia

Three Sisters - The Three Sisters of Indigenous American Agriculture | National Agricultural Library

Penobscot River - Penobscot River - Wikipedia

Penobscot Bay - Penobscot Bay - Wikipedia

Museum of Beadwork - Museum of Beadwork

Penobscot Theater - Penobscot Theatre Company | Bangor's Professional Theatre

Caravan Beads - Caravan Beads - Distributor of Miyuki Seed Beads and Delica Beads

Carol Wishcamper - Trained at the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland

Wabanaki Tribal Nations:

Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net)

Mi’kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov)

Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati Motahkomikuk

Passamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com)

Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine

Special Thanks/Woliwon: 

Guests: Keyana Pardilla, Nancy LaCoote, Caroline Sullivan

Producer: Gavin Allen

Podcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders

 Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness' 27th Annual Spring Social was a success! A day dedicated to culture, connection and love! The largest event that we hold each year welcomes drum groups, artists, community members and friends from across Wabanaki territory and beyond. The Social opened in a good way with tribal elders from each of our territories beginning with a prayer and acknowledging our ancestors. Song givers, including Auntie Lauren, shared songs with all and provided deep connections to culture. Auntie Lisa shared some words honoring our people, past and present and the history of this amazing event. Uncle Gavin supported the event communications and livestream, providing opportunity for people to join near and far! Kci-Woliwon to all who contributed, supported, and attended this gathering. Please take a listen as we capture the excitement and love from this beautiful day!

Wabanaki Words Used:

Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc

Topics Discussed:  

Wabanaki Social - Wabanaki Spring Social 2024 | Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness

Penobscot Nation – Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine

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 latertravelled the world with her husband George Pardilla and their six children throughout his time in the military.Upon returning to Old Town, Maine in the 1970’s, Ann went to work serving her community as a tribal council member as well as Vice Chief for Penobscot Nation. In the late 1990’s and into the early 2000’s, she worked with Wabanaki Public Health to continue her service to her community and in doing so, helped to create the Wabanaki Spring Social which we are celebrating here today.

Smokey’s BBQ – www.smokeysbbqbrewer.com

Community & Land Wellness - Community & Land Wellness | Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness

Sockalexis Arena – Sockalexis Arena - Penobscot Nation

Penobscot Nation Youth Program – Penobscot Nation Youth Program - Penobscot Nation

Orono Rec – Parks & Recreation | Orono, ME

Old Town Rec – Old Town Recreation Center - Home

Old Town YMCA – Home - Old Town-Orono YMCA

Roger Paul - https://umaine.edu/nativeamericanprograms/people/rogerpaul/

Cheyenne Arapaho - The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes | Homepage

Albuquerque - Albuquerque, New Mexico - Wikipedia

Nisuwok Wiphunsisok Pottery & Leather - Nisuwok Wiphunsisok Pottery & Leather 

Petroglyphs – http://equinoxpetroglyphproject.com/History.html

Leigh Neptune - Beaded Designs by Leigh

Norman Bernard – (no link) 

Tawoma Martinez – (no link) 

Alicia Marie – Litte Bit of Sweetgrass

Nancy Lacoote – https://www.facebook.com/BluebirdbeadingNL 

Wabanaki Tribal Nations:

Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net)

Mi’kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov)

Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati 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

Spring has Sprung! Join the Aunties for a conversation about all things Spring! From fiddleheads to longer days, the Aunties share the SPRING things they are looking forward to the most and those things they will miss about the storytelling (winter) months. The Aunties hold deep appreciation for Mother Earth during this episode. As the tulips and daffodils peek through the dirt and snow, the excitement for warmth and growth is clear. This time of year, often unpredictable, brings many gifts some gentle and others with force. As we enter spring, let’s sit in gratitude for both the gentleness and force she holds.  

Wabanaki Words Used:

Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc

Topics Discussed:  

Fiddleheads - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiddlehead

Andrea and Lisa Sautéing Fiddleheads, “Kitchen Vignettes” - https://www.pbs.org/food/stories/appreciating-lisa-and-andreas-sauteed-fiddleheads

Maine Maple Sugar Sunday - https://mainemapleproducers.com/events/maine-maple-weekend/#!directory/map

Passamaquoddy Maple - https://www.passamaquoddymaple.com/

Giffords Ice Cream - Bangor Ice Cream Stand | Gifford's Ice Cream

Ann Irene Pardilla - https://obituaries.bangordailynews.com/obituary/ann-pardilla-1089466906

Wabanaki Spring Social - Wabanaki Spring Social 2024 | Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness

Roger Paul - https://umaine.edu/nativeamericanprograms/people/rogerpaul/

Botanical Gardens - https://www.mainegardens.org/

Morgan Talty, “Fire Exit” - https://www.amazon.com/Fire-Exit-Novel-Morgan-Talty/dp/1959030558

Gabriela Alcalde, “What Your Comfort Costs Us” - https://www.amazon.com/What-Your-Comfort-Costs-Leadership/dp/B0D9JFX13W

Wabanaki Tribal Nations:

Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net)

Mi’kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov)

Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati 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

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Welcome to March! The month of spring, growth and transition! The Aunties are digging in deep this spring, learning and growing with each passing season. Today we celebrate a very special Auntie and her book release: What Your Comfort Costs Us by Dr. Gabriela Alcalde. Aunties Lauren and Lisa received a special quick peak at this amazing book of stories. They dove in and came to the surface with many questions about intimacy, equity, sacred storytelling and deep healing in the workplace. This book fills your heart with love and often your head with curiosity and confusion. This curiosity and confusion is what we must continue to grapple with and discuss. Sacred stories of women of color and leadership, providing deep insights on what we collectively must know, what we must do and how to hold love while doing it. Please grab this book, find a comfortable place and begin to get uncomfortable.

Wabanaki Words Used:

Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc

Topics Discussed:  

Gabriela Alcalde - https://www.mgalcalde.com/

“What Your Comfort Costs Us” by Gabriela Alcalde - Order Now

The Briar Patch - https://linktr.ee/briarpatchbooks

North Atlantic Books - https://www.northatlanticbooks.com/

Peru’s Internal Conflict - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internal_conflict_in_Peru

Mestizo/Mestiza - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mestizo

Richmond, Virginia - https://www.rva.gov/

Wabanaki Tribal Nations:

Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net)

Mi’kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov)

Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati Motahkomikuk

Passamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com)

Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine

Special Thanks/Woliwon: 

Guest: Dr. Gabriela Alcalde

Producer: Gavin Allen

Podcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders

Welcome to the final episode of our “for the love of” February series! For the Love of our Children! Today we welcome a champion for our youth. Uncle John Neptune, a tribal council member, father, and leader at the Penobscot Nation and beyond. The aunties spend time with John discussing our future generations, our commitment to their wellness and the love we hold for them. We take the conversation to many places. We discuss all things we hold responsibility for such as our children, animals, and the land we collectively share. We had so much fun with Uncle John, making it clear why our young people are so fortunate to have him in their lives! The Aunties feel pretty fortunate too!

Wabanaki Words Used:

Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc

Topics Discussed:  

Olamon - Olamon 

Insitute of Native American Arts - https://iaia.edu/

Penobscot Nation Youth Program - Penobscot Nation Youth Program - Penobscot Nation

Penobscot Nation - https://www.penobscotnation.org/

Chief Clarissa Sabattus - https://www.facebook.com/maliseettribalchief/

Sipayik - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passamaquoddy_Pleasant_Point_Reservation

Indigenous Games - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Indigenous_Games

Team B.C Canoeing - https://isparc.ca/performance-sport/teambcnaig2023/canoe-kayak/

Mohawk Tribe - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohawk_people

Fisher (animal) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fisher_(animal)

Pine Marten - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_marten

Brain Tanning - https://www.native-art-in-canada.com/braintanning.html

Barry Dana - https://umaine.edu/hudsonmuseum/barry-dana/

Wabanaki Tribal Nations:

Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net)

Mi’kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov)

Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati Motahkomikuk

Passamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com)

Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine

Special Thanks/Woliwon: 

Guest: John Neptune

Producer: Gavin Allen

Podcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders

“For the Love of.. Series” launches the third episode of the series: For the Love of Our Culture. Auntie Lauren & Auntie Lisa welcome an old friend and family to the studio, our special guest and elder, Roger Paul. Uncle Roger shares his commitment to culture, Wabanaki language, and our future generations. Aunties Lauren and Lisa have the pleasure to sit with Uncle Roger and to hear the stories of our elders and ancestors. The Aunties felt the power of our stories and culture during the time with Roger; reminding all of us of the power of culture. A culture that has remained powerful for over 10,000 years, even in the face of so much trauma and genocide. Please remember to tune in each Tuesday in February for our “For the Love of… Series”. Next week, we bring you another new episode that you will not want to miss!

Wabanaki Words Used:

Ckuwapon (dawn) - ckuwapon | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal

Espotewset (sun) - espotewset | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal

'koselomal (He or she like or loves) - 'koselomal | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal

Muhsumsol (grandfather) - muhsumsol | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal

Pihce (long ago) - pihce | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal

Pokuhulakon (drum) - pokuhulakon, pokhulakon | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal

Skinuhsis (boy) - skinuhsis | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal

Skitkomiq (earth) - skitkomiq | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal

'tatatol (dad) - 'tatatol | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal

Tupqan (dirt) - tupqan | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal

Uhkomossol (grandmother) - uhkomossol | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal

Waponahkiyik (Wabanaki people) - Waponahkiyik | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal

Apc-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_Bank

Seven 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/Smallpox

Gordon's Island - https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/jun/04/native-american-tribe-maine-buys-back-pine-island

Bounties 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 Motahkomikuk

Passamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com)

Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine

Special Thanks/Woliwon: 

Guest: Roger Paul

Producer: Gavin Allen

Podcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders

“For the Love of.. Series” launches the second episode of the series: For the Love of Music. Auntie Lauren & Auntie Lisa welcome a very special guest to the studio, Yo Yo Ma! Uncle Yo Yo shares his commitment to music, stories of childhood, and his love for Wabanaki territory. Aunties Lauren and Lisa sit in conversation with Uncle Yo Yo and talk all things values, service, and love for one another. Our special Uncle has released over 100 albums, played for presidents, and won Grammys! The Aunties and listeners are very fortunate to spend this time with such a special soul. Please remember to tune in each Tuesday in February for our “For the Love of… Series”. Next week, we bring you another new episode that you will not want to miss!

Wabanaki Words Used:

Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc

Topics Discussed:  

Yo-Yo Ma - Yo-Yo Ma

Chris Newell - Chris Newell | NEFA

Wayne Newell - Wayne A. Newell - Friends Journal

Time’s Most 100 Influential People Article - Yo-Yo Ma Is on the 2020 TIME 100 List | TIME

Silkroad Ensemble - Silkroad Artists — Silkroad

Roger Paul - Roger Paul - Global Citizens Circle

Hawk Henries - Hawk Henries’ Biography | Hawk Henries

Wabanaki Dictionary - Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal

Weckuwapok - Weckuwapok | Reciprocity Project

Wabanaki Tribal Nations:

Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net)

Mi’kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov)

Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati Motahkomikuk

Passamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com)

Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine

Special Thanks/Woliwon: 

Guest: Yo Yo Ma

Producer: Gavin Allen

Podcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders

“For the Love of.. Series” launches the first episode of the series: For the Love of Healing. Auntie Lauren & Auntie Lisa welcome two special guests to the studio, both guests known in Wabanaki territory for their commitment to healing. Chief Clarissa Sabattis and Steve Knockwood talk about their personal stories of healing and how their work provides healing opportunities to others. Our guests’ deep commitment to indigenous people and all people who wish to heal, is both apparent and extraordinary. Sacred stories of healing are heard throughout this special episode, providing hope to all who listen. The Aunties could not have thought of a better way to begin our month of LOVE together. Please remember to tune in each Tuesday in February for our “For the Love of… Series”. Next week, we bring to you Yo Yo Ma! This week, sit back, breathe deep, lean and listen, each day healing is so near.

Wabanaki Words Used:

Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc

Topics Discussed:  

Chief Clarissa Sabattis - Chief Sabattis

Steve Knockwood - A Cultural Connection Drives Personal Transformation Journey Magazine

Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians Tibe - Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians Littleton, ME

Mi’kmaq Tribe - Mi'kmaq Nation Presque Isle, ME

Residential Schools - The U.S. history of Native American Boarding Schools — The Indigenous Foundation

Meduxnekeag River - Meduxnekeag River - Wikipedia

Sharon Tomah Jordan - Meet Our Team | Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness

Imelda Pearly - Dr. Imelda Perley, Opolahsomuwehs

Resmaa Menakeem, “My Grandmother’s Hands” - My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies: Menakem, Resmaa

Unmarked Graves Discovery - Canada: 751 unmarked graves found at residential school , Why So Many Children Died at Indian Residential Schools

MIECHV - Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program

Unity - Unity, Inc. – United National Indian Tribal Youth

Penobscot Nation Youth Council - Penobscot Nation Youth Council 

Opportunity House - Wabanaki Recovery Homes

Wabanaki Care Line – 1-844-844-2622

Wabanaki Tribal Nations:

Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net)

Mi’kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov)

Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati Motahkomikuk

Passamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com)

Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine

Special Thanks/Woliwon: 

Guests: Chief Clarissa Sabattis, Steve Knockwood 

Producer: Gavin Allen

Podcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders

Wabanaki Words Used:

Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc

Topics Discussed:  

Commissioner Liberty - Randall Liberty | Office of Governor Janet T. Mills

Maine Department of Corrections - Home | Department of Corrections

Clinton, Maine - Clinton, Maine - Wikipedia

Maine State Prison - Maine State Prison | Department of Corrections

Sommerset County - Somerset County Maine | Sheriff's Office

Fairfield Police Department - Town of Fairfield, Maine - Fairfield Police Department

Kennebeck County Sheriff’s Office - Kennebec County Sheriff's Office

Janet Mills - Janet Mills - Wikipedia

Earned Living Units (Maine State Prison) - Maine state prison officials say they’ve reduced solitary confinement to a memory

Seoul, South Korea - Seoul - Wikipedia

Falluja, Iraq - Fallujah - Wikipedia

Maine Department of Agriculture - Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

University of Maine Cooperative Extension - Maine Compost School

Fedco - About Fedco - Fedco

Johnny’s Selected Seeds - Johnny’s Selected Seeds

Mark McBrine - Leadership Team — Maine Farm to Institution

MOFGA - Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association

Maine Grains - Locally grown, organic, heritage grains – Maine Grains

Maine Criminal Justice Academy - Maine Criminal Justice Academy | Department of Public Safety

PRIMO (Muslim Education Program) - Maine State Prison pilots program to give Muslim inmates a faith-based path to rehabilitation | Maine Public

Fort Benning - Fort Moore - Wikipedia

Fort Leonard Wood - Fort Leonard Wood - Wikipedia

West Point Academy - United States Military Academy West Point

Maine Military & Community Network - Maine Military & Community Network – Supporting Maine Military Members, Veterans, and their families in their local communities.

Maine State Prisons Veteran’s Services - Veterans' Services | Department of Corrections

University of Maine at Augusta Veteran’s Services - Veterans & Military Personnel at UMA - University of Maine at Augusta

Veteran Brian L. Buker - Veteran of the Day U.S. Army Veteran Brian L. Buker - Aerotech News & Review

Long Creek Young and Development Center - Long Creek Youth Development Center | Department of Corrections

Second Chance Pell-Grant - Everything You Need To Know About Second Chance Pell Grant - Pell Grants

Wabanaki Tribal Nations:

Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net)

Mi’kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov)

Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati Motahkomikuk

Passamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com)

Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine

Special Thanks/Woliwon: 

Guests: Commissioner Randy Liberty 

Producer: Gavin Allen

Podcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders

Our run is DONE! And boy was it FUN! The Millinocket Marathon & Half did not disappoint! Our Team showed up with the energy to run, cheer, and serve! It was a cold start to the morning, just over 0 degrees, but warm with love! Auntie Lauren started the race with a traditional song, honoring Wabanaki history and recognizing our connection to the sacred territory, Mt. Katahdin. Race day was filled with excitement, the crowd was ready to cheer and did so every mile of the race! The runners, including Auntie Lisa and Auntie Saige, came with commitment and smiles on their faces despite the frigid temperatures! And.. the race organizers, a dynamic team which includes Uncle Gary Allen (episode 11), who amaze us every year, we thank you! Kci Woliwon! Please sit back or take a walk and listen to our reflections from the run and hear from other Team Wabanaki runners!

Wabanaki Words Used:

Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc

Topics Discussed:  

Millinocket Marathon - Millinocket Marathon

Gary Allen - Gary Allen (runner) - Wikipedia

Mile Markers -Millinocket Marathon and Half

Ktaadn Resorts - https://www.neoc.com/

“Run Millinocket” by Jenn Schott - Run Millinocket

Wabanaki Tribal Nations:

Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net)

Mi’kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov)

Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati Motahkomikuk

Passamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com)

Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine

Special Thanks/Woliwon: 

Guests: Team Wabanaki 

Producer: Gavin Allen

Podcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders

The Aunties are joining you on New Year’s Eve from their podcast studio in downtown Bangor, Maine! We are preparing to ring in 2025 and want to wish all our listeners a year filled with joy, abundance, and healing! Our team is excited to welcome you to a wonderful “in studio” New Year’s Eve celebration where the Aunties reflect on the previous year and share their wishes for the year to come, while remaining grateful to you, our listeners and our “Aunties on Air” guests!  This episode, the Aunties and special guest, Cyril Francis will share a beautiful Passamaquoddy tradition that is often practiced during this special time of year. We are looking forward to joining us in the New Year, as we fill the studios calendar with guests from across Wabanaki Territory and beyond!  Please continue to tune in as we enter the second half of Season 1 of Aunties on Air in 2025!  

Wabanaki Words Used:

Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc

Topics Discussed:  

Downtown Bangor - Why Downtown Bangor - Bangor Downtown

Millinocket Marathon - Millinocket Marathon & Half: Race Overview — Crow Athletics

Carol Wishcamper - Trained at the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland

Kimberly Crichton - Transform. LLC | The quest to build a bigger, more beautiful world with art and words.

Wabanaki Tribal Nations:

Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net)

Mi’kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov)

Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati 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

New Years Tradition Translation: Cyril Francis 

The “Aunties on Air” Team wishes all of our listeners a joyous holiday season! Our entire team is around the table for a holiday celebration. We wish for comfort and love for every person. For any of you that feel struggle at this time, we pray, light smudge, and hold you close today and always. Please stay to the end of our holiday celebration, Auntie Lauren shares a very special rendition of Silent Night with a special guest. It’s not to be missed.. your heart will thank you!

Wabanaki Words Used:

Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc

Topics Discussed:  

Merlin Sheldrake, “The Entangled Life” - The Entangled Life

The Katahdin General Store - https://www.katahdingeneral.com/

Millinocket Marathon - Millinocket Marathon

Bangor Beautiful - https://www.bangorbeautiful.org/

Robin Wall Kimmerer , “The Serviceberry” - The Serviceberry

Robin Wall Kimmerer, “Braiding Sweetgrass” - Braiding Sweetgrass

Robin Wall Kimmerer, “Gathering Moss” - Gathering Moss

Morgan Talty, “Fire Exit” - Fire Exit

Passamaquoddy Maple - https://www.passamaquoddymaple.com/

Wabanaki Tribal Nations:

Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net)

Mi’kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov)

Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati Motahkomikuk

Passamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com)

Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine

Special Thanks/Woliwon: 

Guests: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Gavin Allen, Macy Flanders 

Producer: Gavin Allen

The Aunties welcome two honored Passamaquoddy guests to the studio, Chief Pos Bassett and Attorney Corey Hinton. This is the first time a Wabanaki Chief has been in the studio and the Aunties are honored. Both Corey and Chief Bassett will discuss the history of the Sipayik Passamaquoddy water crisis, where have we been and where are we now. Maine, “the way life should be” is often how you see this state described. Maine has a brand, it is a brand that includes vast forests, beautiful coastlines, robust rivers, and clean air. While Wabanaki Territory (what some now call Maine) is a sacred home to Wabanaki people and has been for thousands of years, we know the risks deep within the land and created by the people. Passamaquoddy people have lived with dirty water for generations, poisonous water entering the community and homes of the people. Throughout the state of Maine, when water is unsafe, the response is fierce, and the problem is mitigated. For the Passamaquoddy people, the story has been different. Why? 

Wabanaki Words Used:

Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc

Topics Discussed:  

Corey Hinton - Corey Hinton Chambers Profile

Chief Bassett - Pos_Bassett – Sipayik Tribal Government

Maine Public Radio Clip - Clean drinking water bill for Passamaquoddy tribe draws a crowd

Read more about Clean Water for Passamaquoddy tribe in Sipayak - Support LD 906: Clean water for Passamaquoddy Tribe at Sipayik

Samaqannihkuk Well - https://wabanaki.com/samaqannihkuk_well/

Passmaquoddy Water District - Passamaquoddy Water District – Informational

Carbon Filter - New filters to improve PWD water quality

Maine Public Radio/Chief Maggie Dana - Passamaquoddy Tribe Hopes New Solutions — And Sovereignty — Can Help Address Longstanding Water Problems | Maine Public

Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness Water Quality Program - The Water Quality Program

Brunswick, Maine Drinking Water Testing -  DEP tests drinking water from Brunswick homes after toxic spill

Rena Newell - Representative Rena Newell

Susan Collins - Susan Collins

Smokey’s BBQ - Smokey's BBQ

Wabanaki Tribal Nations:

Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net)

Mi’kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov)

Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati Motahkomikuk

Passamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com)

Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine

Special Thanks/Woliwon: 

Guests: Chief Pos Bassett, Corey Hinton 

Producer: Gavin Allen

Podcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders

A conversation not to miss! As we wrap up Native American Heritage Month and enter a holiday week for some, this episode has perfect timing! Wabanaki Territory, or what some call the State of Maine, is a sacred place. A place that has provided Wabanaki people abundance for thousands of years. A place that desperately needs her people to heal. 
Wabanaki territory and Wabanaki people are deeply connected, holding knowledge that provides the nourishment for both to thrive. Ambassadors Maulian Bryant and Zeke Crofton-MacDonald join the Aunties in the studio to discuss all things SOVEREIGNTY! From the Land Claims Settlement Act of 1980 to present day, you will hear the importance of recognizing the sovereignty of Wabanaki people and correcting the harms that have occurred to heal generations to come. The Aunties and Ambassadors talk about the difficult journey Wabanaki nations and people face while trying to advocate for the same freedoms that all other indigenous nations have within United States. Maine is an outlier, a state like no other, taking the freedom of indigenous people. This conversation is filled with curiosities and calls to action, calling all “Aunties” listeners to demand change!

Wabanaki Words Used:

Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc

Topics Discussed:  

Wabanaki Alliance - Wabanaki Alliance Website

1980 Maine Indian Land Claims Settlement Act - Summary of the 1980 Maine Indian Land Claims Act 

Penobscot Nation Tribal Council - Tribal Council, Penobscot Nation 

Chief Kirk Frances - Tribal Chiefs Timeline, Penobscot Nation

Maine Indian State Tribal Commission - About MITSC

Oromocto First Nations - Oromocto First Nation 

Skowhegan Mascots - Change of Skowhegan Mascot

State House (Maine) - Visiting the State House 

Donna Loring - Donna M. Loring 

Morgan Talty - Morgan Talty 

Penobscot Nation Tribal Youth Council - Penobscot Nation Youth Council 

Unity Youth Council - All About Youth Councils

Blood Quantum - Blood Quantum Laws

Shubenacadie – Residential School - Former Shubenacadie Indian Residential School National Historic Site 

Wolastoqiyik - Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) About

Census - Indian Census Rolls

Morgan Talty Esquire Article - Blood Quantum: What It Means to Be Indigenous

Barry Dana - Barry Dana

Great Northern Paper v. Penobscot Nation - Great Northern Paper v. Penobscot Nation, 2001 Me. 68 (2001) 

Norridgewock Massacre - Norridgewock Massacre 

Sipayik Drinking Water Crisis - Sipayik Drinking Water Crisis 

Robin Wall Kimmerer, “The Serviceberry” - Amazon.com: The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World

Wabanaki Tribal Nations:

Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net)

Mi’kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov)

Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati Motahkomikuk

Passamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com)

Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine

Special Thanks/Woliwon: 

Guests: Maulian Bryant, Zeke Crofton-MacDonald

Producer: Gavin Allen

Podcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders

Aunties on Air… and some Uncles too has something to celebrate! You all know we like to celebrate, find joy, and recognize accomplishments as much as possible. We also know that despair and difficulty is near each of us and there are many things that may get us down. Aunties on Air strives to be that space where yes, we can talk about difficult things and as importantly, where we find joy, laughter, and support. In this episode, you will hear that laughter and feel that joy as we celebrate our podcast reaching double digit episodes! While we know we are babies in the pod world, starting  just 6 months ago, we are proud that we have shared deeply important stories with our listeners. Reaching the 6 month (and double digit episode) milestone is when we thought… why not.. Let’s throw a party! This shorter in length pod episode is not short of celebration! Please join us while we have a conversation with many of those involved with the Aunties podcast! We talk about our lessons learned so far, our hopes for the future, and much more!

Shows Posted:

Trailer - Aunties on Air…and some Uncles too Trailer

Episode 1 – Introduction

Episode 2 – Aunties Visit the Studio 

Bonus - Coming Up Next on Auntie; Our Young People are in the Studio!

Episode 3 – Our Young People are in the Studio

Episode 4 – Uncles Visit the Studio 

Episode 5 – The Arts: Essential to Healing 

Episode 6 – Mother Earth: Our History, Our Healing, Our Responsibilities

Episode 7 - Mother Earth: Our History, Our Healing, Our Responsibilities - Part Two

Bonus – Coming Next on Aunties; Exploring Our Relationships: Our Allies, Our Friends

Episode 8 - Coming Next on Aunties; Exploring Our Relationships: Our Allies, Our Friends

Episode 9 – Exploring Identity, Exclusion, & Healing

Bonus – The Aunties & Others Celebrate Morgan Talty 

Episode 10 – Wabanaki Food Systems: Healing our Past, Present, and Future 

Bonus – Voting, Voices, & Visibility 

Episode 11 – Community Healing & the Millinocket Marathon 

Wabanaki Words Used:

Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc

Topics Discussed:  

Franks Bakery – Frank's Bake Shop - Bangor, ME

Yo-Yo Ma – Yo-Yo Ma - Wikipedia

Jeremey Dutcher - Jeremy Dutcher - Wikipedia

Wabanaki Tribal Nations:

Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net)

Mi’kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov)

Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati 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

The Aunties welcome Gary Allen to the studio! Gary, the founder of the Millinocket Marathon and runner extraordinaire, is a human with love in his heart and fire in his feet! Throughout this episode you will hear a consistent theme of love and service, making ripples to make big changes. The passion Gary holds for community, all communities, is felt with each story he tells. Gary has a lifetime of accomplishments, from running to D.C. from Maine to finishing dozens of marathons, each a hard feat providing awareness and care. The joy in the studio is infectious, the Aunties know the listeners will feel the joy when they tune in! 
 

Wabanaki Words Used:

Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell)  https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc

Topics Discussed:

Register for the Millinocket Marathon Here - Millinocket Marathon & Half: Reg Info

Artisan Fair - Millinocket Marathon & Half: Schedule of Events — Crow Athletics

Millinocket Paper Mill Industry - Great Northern Paper Company Timeline

New England Outdoor Center - New England Outdoor Center

Boston Marathon - Boston Marathon

New York City Marathon - TCS New York City Marathon 

Central Park - Central Park - Wikipedia

Mt. Desert Island Marathon - Run MDI: Mount Desert Island Marathon, Half & Relay

Cadillac Mountain - Cadillac Mountain - Wikipedia

Pellitier Manufacturing - Pelletier Manufacturing Inc.

Maine Sports Commission - Maine Sports Commission

Mills Award - Allen honored by Mills | Archives | mdislander.com

7th Generation Thinking - Seven generation sustainability - Wikipedia

Mobile Food Pantry - Mobile Food Pantry: Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness

Hike Katahdin - 10 Best trails near Mount Katahdin | AllTrails

Appalachian Trail - Appalachian Trail Interactive Map

Tara Dower - Tara Dower Appalachian Trail Speed Record: How She Did It

Wabanaki Tribal Nations:

Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net)

Mi’kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov)

Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati Motahkomikuk

Passamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com)

Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine

Special Thanks/Woliwon: 

Guests: Gary Allen

Producer: Gavin Allen

Podcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders

Calling all listeners to this BONUS Episode: Voting, Voices, & Visibility. Our conversation with Maine’s Secretary of State, Shenna Bellows provides our listeners with voting tips, important history about elections in Maine, and how to be ready for Election Day! Tomorrow is election day, an important day to celebrate democracy! Indigenous people have had a difficult history related to voting and visibility in this country. This history must be told, the truth telling is long overdue. The Aunties share stories and perspectives related to voting in Maine and their hopes for the future. The Secretary and the Aunties also discussed their upcoming race they will be running together, the Millinocket Marathon. The time spent together is a mix, of both difficulty and joy.  

Topics Discussed:

Shenna Bellows - Shenna Bellows 

Secretary of State - What is a Secretary of State?

Upcoming Sovereignty Episode (Featuring Maulian Bryant and Zeke Croft-Macdonald)

State House - Maine State House 

Hancock, Maine - Town of Hancock, Maine

Bill of Rights - Bill of Rights, U.S. Constitution

Legislative Debates Around Sovereignty - Maine Legislature to Debate Tribal Sovereignty

Citizenship Law (1924) in Maine - Coolidge Signs Indian Citizenship Act

Native Suffrage Granted (1954), Natives Gain Right to Vote in Local and State Elections (1967) - Native Americans' Long Journey to US Citizenship and Voting Rights

University of Southern Maine - University of Southern Maine

Maine Citizens Guide to Referendum Questions - Maine Citizen's Guide to Referendum Questions

Millinocket Marathon - Millinocket Marathon & Half: Race Overview

Katahdin Resorts/New England Outdoor Center - New England Outdoor Center

Julie Flynn - Julie Flynn: Deputy Secretary of State, Work Organizing Elections

Passamaquoddy Maple - Passamaquoddy Maple 

Passamaquoddy Wild - Passamaquoddy Wild Blueberry Co. 

A Taste of Two Worlds (Cookbook) - "A Taste of Two Worlds"

Wabanaki Tribal Nations:

Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net)

Mi’kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov)

Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati Motahkomikuk

Passamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com)

Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine

Special Thanks/Woliwon: 

Guest: Shenna Bellows

Producer: Gavin Allen

Podcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders

Wabanaki Words Used:

Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell)  https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc

Topics Discussed:

Katahdin Kitchen - Katahdin Kitchen Instagram

Korean Dad - Korean Dad

ssipsis (Jazz’s grandmother, poet, homesteader, activist, author of

“Molly Molases and Me”) - ssipsis

Portland Museum of Art - Portland Museum of Art

Bissell Brothers in Milo, ME - Bissell Brothers - Taproom & Kitchen

Dene - Dene Nation

Navajo Taco - Navajo Tacos Recipe

North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems - North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems (natifs.org)

Three Sisters Succotash - Three Sisters Succotash Recipe

Roger Paul - Roger Paul

Niweskok - Niweskok Wabanaki Food Sovereignty

Wild Rice (food) - How to Cook Wild Rice

Denver Omelet (dish) - The Denver Omelet Recipe

Reservation Dogs - Reservation Dogs

Soul Fire Farm - SOUL FIRE FARM

Passamaquoddy Maple - Passamaquoddy Maple Syrup

Passamaquoddy Wild - Passamaquoddy Wild Blueberry Co

A Taste of Two Worlds (Cookbook) - "A Taste of Two Worlds"

University of Southern Maine - University of Southern Maine

Niweskok - https://www.niweskok.org/

Presente Maine - https://www.presentemaine.org/

Land Trust - https://www.bomazeenlandtrust.org/

Bonnie Newsom - https://umaine.edu/anthropology/dr-bonnie-newsom/

Jennifer Neptune - Jennifer Neptune – artist – Indian Connections

Wabanaki Tribal Nations:

Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net)

Mi’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: Jasmine Thompson-Tintor, Joe Robbins

Producer: Gavin Allen

Podcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders

The Aunties are back to celebrate Morgan! Every chance we get, Aunties on Air celebrates people, their accomplishments, and their efforts! Morgan has published two award winning books, The Night of the Living Rez and Fire Exit and completed many other writings for anthologies, magazines, and online publications. A Penobscot author and professor at the University of Maine, Morgan is a gift to the Wabanaki Nations and beyond. As we are all aware, our world is experiencing great divisiveness and intolerance, turning to celebration and responsibility will move us to a world where we are all proud, visible, and thriving. 

Special Thanks/Woliwon: 

Producer: Gavin Allen

Podcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders

Listeners, you are in for a treat! This conversation with Morgan Talty will set you up for deep thinking, reflection and some laughter. Morgan, an indigenous (Penobscot) author, public speaker and an amazing Dada to his son, Charlie. He will share his works of art with you, describing his process for his newest book “Fire Exit”, a novel that tackles the complexities of living in a world where culture, blood quantum and colonization have had its impacts. The Aunties felt their hearts expand during this episode, cementing their commitment to healing, inclusion, and love. Please come back this Thursday for a special 10-minute episode where the Aunties celebrate Morgan and all his accomplishments! 

Morgan Talty

Current Books:

Night of the Living Rez - Night of the Living Rez — Morgan Talty

Fire Exit - Morgan Talty

Featured In:

Never Whistle at Night - Anthologies — Morgan Talty

Morgan’s Upcoming Non-Fiction:

“Year of the Frog Clan”

Morgan’s Upcoming Fiction:

“Doomsday”

Wabanaki Words Used:

Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell)  https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc

Topics Discussed:

UMaine - The University of Maine (umaine.edu)

UMaine Professor - Morgan Talty - Department of English - University of Maine (umaine.edu)

Native American Studies UMaine - Home - Native American Programs - University of Maine (umaine.edu)

Native American Program Dartmouth - Home | Native American Program (dartmouth.edu)

Eastern Main Community College - emcc.edu

The Briar Patch - The Briar Patch Bookshop

Louise Erdrich - Louise Erdrich - Wikipedia

Louise Erdrich, “The Round House” - The Round House a book by Louise Erdrich (bookshop.org)

N. Scott Momaday - N. Scott Momaday - Wikipedia

Tommy Orange - Tommy Orange - Wikipedia

Tommy Orange, “There There” - There There a book by Tommy Orange (bookshop.org)

Tommy Orange, “Wandering Stars” - Wandering Stars a book by Tommy Orange (bookshop.org)

Jack Kerouac, “On the Road” - On the Road a book by Jack Kerouac (bookshop.org)

Audre Lorde - Audre Lorde - Wikipedia

Karen Russell, future release of work (March), “The Antidote” - The Antidote a book by Karen Russell (bookshop.org)

MacArthur Genius Grant - Karen Russell - MacArthur Foundation (macfound.org)

Oliphant vs. Suquamish Nation - Oliphant v. Suquamish Indian Tribe - Wikipedia

Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act - Maine Indian Claims Settlement Legislative History

Blood Quantum/Census - Blood Quantum and Sovereignty: A Guide - Native Governance Center

New York Times Review - Book Review: ‘Fire Exit,’ by Morgan Talty - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Morgan’s Esquire piece about blood quantum - Blood Quantum: What It Means to Be Indigenous (esquire.com)

Leslie Marmon Silko - Leslie Marmon Silko - Wikipedia

John Bear - https://umaine.edu/nativeamericanprograms/people/john-bear-mitchell/

PTC Gluskabe Story - My Story is Gluskabe | Penobscot Theatre Company

Universityof Maine at Augusta - Augusta • Bangor • Online • Statewide - University of Maine at Augusta (uma.edu)

Jennifer Shepard Penobscot Theatre - Jen Shepard | Penobscot Theatre Company

Carol Dana - Carol Dana (dawnlandvoices.org)

Geo Neptune - Geo Soctomah Neptune - Wikipedia

Carol & Kim Episode EPISODE 8 Aunties of Air

Penobscot Youth Council - https://wabanakiphw.org/penobscot-nation-youth-council-recognized-as-2022-youth-council-of-the-year/

Wells, Maine Mascot - https://www.wearethewarriorsfilm.com/

Unity, Youth Council - https://unityinc.org/about-unity/

Carmella Bear (25 under 25) - https://unityinc.org/united-national-indian-tribal-youth-announces-25-under-25-youth-leaders-2/

Therese Marie Mailhot, “Heart Berries” - Heart Berries by Terese Marie Mailhot: 9781640091603 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books

“Smoke Signals” - Smoke Signals (film) - Wikipedia

“What do we do with the Art of Monstruous Men” - The Paris Review - What Do We Do with the Art of Monstrous Men?

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: Morgan Talty 

Producer: Gavin Allen

Podcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders