Episode: Intro 

The Aunties/Hosts (Lauren, Lisa, and Saige) gathered in the pod cast studio to discuss their hopes for Aunties on Air… and some Uncles too. You will hear the Aunties discuss their passions, work, and love for their indigenous communities. The format of the show is discussed in this introductory episode. Each episode, the Aunties will ask guests seven questions, honoring our seven generations. This episode and all future episodes, you will experience indigenous languages spoken, Wabanaki culture celebrated, and healing happening through conversations and love. Wabanaki traditional music is shared by the amazing Lauren Stevens and Allen Sockabasin.

Wabanaki Words Used: 

Tus (daughter) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/tusol

Qoss (son) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/qossol

Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) apc-oc | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal (pmportal.org)

Tan kahk (How are you?) tan kahk | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal (pmportal.org)

Psi-wen (everyone, everybody) psi-wen, psi-te wen | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal (pmportal.org)

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

Woliwon (thank you)  woliwon | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal (pmportal.org)

Topics Discussed:

WPHW Website Home | Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness (wabanakiphw.org)

WPHW Social https://www.facebook.com/WabanakiPHW

CISM CCISM Trifold Brochure.pdf

The acronym CISM stands for, critical incident stress management. It is the most widely used crisis intervention system in the world started in 1988. Our Wabanaki Nations Wampum CISM focuses on our culture and traditional healing ways, combined with core components to guide us through a crisis. The WNW CISM Support Network is comprised of 5 mobile crisis response teams throughout all Wabanaki Tribal territories. Our mission is to provide peer assistance to all affected members of a community during or after a critical incident. Our philosophy is to offer intentional supports and maintain a high level of integrity, confidentiality, and to do no harm. The Network seeks to lessen the impact of stress reactions through a variety of interventions provided by our fully trained peer support personnel.

Wabanaki Ship https://wabanakiphw.org/departments/research/internship-programs/

WCCC WCCC Onepager (2).pdf

Show Highlights: 

Ann Pardilla- Ann was born and raised on Indian Island, with extended family in Kingsclear, NB and Mountain View, Oklahoma. She Married George Pardilla and during his Air Force career they were stationed in the U.S and overseas. In 1975 they returned to Indian Island, Maine where they re-established Chief Poolaw’s Trading Post. Ann Irene was active in community and government affairs on Penobscot Tribal Council and as Lieutenant Governor. She was a Penobscot Culture Keeper and was a leader and mentor for Wabanaki traditional ceremonies.

Lauren Stevens Performance with  Yo Yo Ma https://vimeo.com/752751830

Salt bay Chamber & WPHW Concert  Salt Bay Chamber Performance (3).pdf

Allen Sockabasin https://g.co/kgs/KhBQsR5

Wabanaki Tribal Nations:

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

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

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

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

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

Special Thanks/Woliwon: 

Editor: Gavin Allen, Nate Brown 

Podcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders, Reanna Sockabasin