Strength from Stardust with Susan Bernard and Serena Francis

Strength from Stardust with Susan Bernard and Serena Francis

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Strength from Stardust with Susan Bernard and Serena Francis episodes

  • Susan Bernard - “Muin and the Seven Bird Hunters ”

    Listen to Susan Bernard retell “Muin and the Seven Bird Hunters ” an old Mi’kmaw Star Story which was brought to life by Lillian Marshall and Murdena Marshall. 

    This story takes place in the northern sky and is made up of the constellations known as Ursa major (aka the Big Dipper ) and Boötes.

    Host:   Susan Bernard
    Audio engineer : Melissa Lunney & Will Pacey
    Administrator: Melissa Lunney

    10 min
  • Wilfred Buck- “Star Woman” or “Achackos Ininewuk”

    In this short episode, our nitap (friend) Wilfred tells us about his favorite star story “Star Woman” or “Achackos Ininewuk” and how the Star Blanket came to be.

    If you want to know more about what Wilfred Buck is up to check out his website: https://acakwuskwun.com/

    Special Thanks to Wilfred Buck
    Hosts:  Serena Francis and Susan Bernard
    Audio engineers : Melissa Lunney & Will Pacey
    Administrator: Melissa Lunney

    8 min
  • Claude Aubin - "Re-Empowering Our Spiritual Knowledge of Wampum Belts"

    In this episode we talk to Claude Aubin. Claude will be teaching us about the spiritual science of the wampum belts and their connection to the star lodge. And how we can re-empower our spiritual knowledge through wampum belts.

    Special Thanks to Claude Aubin
    Hosts:  Serena Francis and Susan Bernard
    Audio engineers : Melissa Lunney & Will Pacey
    Administrator: Melissa Lunney

    1 hr 4 min
  • Katsi Cook - “It’s the Same Door”

    Listen to Susan and Serena talk to Katsi Cook about her work as midwife, birthing practices, dreams, language concepts and more!
     
    Katsi Cook, Wolf Clan, is a member of the Mohawk Nation at Akwesasne. Katsi is an Elder Indigenous Midwife, a founding member of the National Aboriginal Council of Midwives (indigenousmidwives.ca). In her current work, Katsi is Executive Director of Spirit Aligned Leadership, an intergenerational Indigenous Women's Sisterhood that facilitates the sharing of cultural knowledge between Indigenous Women Elders and younger Indigenous women to ensure that Indigenous healing power, knowledge, and traditions are shared across generations.

    *Please note: there were some connectivity issues when recording and is why some of the recording sounds a little choppy. We thought this episode was important and decided to keep those parts in.*

    Special Thanks to Katsi Cook
    Hosts:  Serena Francis and Susan Bernard
    Audio engineers : Melissa Lunney & Will Pacey
    Administrator: Melissa Lunney

    1 hr 5 min
  • Serena Francis - "Star Bride" in Mi'kmaq

    Listen to Serena Francis retell “Star Bride” an old Mi’kmaw Star Story. There are many versions of this story out there all varying in length. Which tells us it must have been a favorite because we were telling it and retelling it enough to have so many versions. This is the version Serena knows, and she tells is all in Mi’kmaw!

    Special Thanks to Serena Francis
    Host:   Susan Bernard
    Audio engineer : Will Pacey
    Administrator: Melissa Lunney

    12 min
  • Gerald Gloade - "It's a process that never ends" : Part 2

    Part 2 of our episode with Gerald Gloade, of the Mi’kmaw First Nation of Millbrook. Listen to  them discuss moons, Glooscap Legends, geological connections in our legends, art work and more!

    Link to  “Reflections: by Gerald Gloade
    http://www.integrativescience.ca/uploads/activities/IYA_MuinRelease_poster_Dec16(distr).pdf

    Special Thanks to Gerald Gloade
    Hosts:  Serena Francis and Susan Bernard
    Audio engineer : Will Pacey
    Administrator: Melissa Lunney

    57 min
  • Gerald Gloade - "It's a process that never ends" : Part 1

    This episode, Susan and Serena talk to Gerald Gloade, of the Mi’kmaw First Nation of Millbrook. Listen to them discuss moons, Glooscap Legends, geological connections in our legends, art work and more!

    Link to  “Reflections: by Gerald Gloade
    http://www.integrativescience.ca/uploads/activities/IYA_MuinRelease_poster_Dec16(distr).pdf

    Special Thanks to Gerald Gloade
    Hosts:  Serena Francis and Susan Bernard
    Audio engineer : Will Pacey
    Administrator: Melissa Lunney

    56 min
  • Wilfred Buck - "It Always Comes Back to Ceremony" : Part 2

    Our first guest is Wilfred Buck an Indigenous astronomer from the Opaskwayak Cree Nation. Listen to Serena and Susan talk to Wilfred about the night sky, Indigenous methodologies, healing and much more! 

    Links to Wilfred’s books:

    https://www.strongnations.com/gs/show.php?gs=3&gsd=5434

    Special Thanks to Wilfred Buck
    Hosts:  Serena Francis and Susan Bernard
    Audio engineer : Will Pacey
    Administrator: Melissa Lunney

    44 min
  • Wilfred Buck - "It Always Comes Back to Ceremony" : Part 1

    Our first guest is Wilfred Buck an Indigenous astronomer from the Opaskwayak Cree Nation. Listen to Serena and Susan talk to Wilfred about the night sky, Indigenous methodologies, healing and much more! 

    Links to Wilfred’s books:

    https://www.strongnations.com/gs/show.php?gs=3&gsd=5434

    Special Thanks to Wilfred Buck
    Hosts:  Serena Francis and Susan Bernard
    Audio engineer : Will Pacey
    Administrator: Melissa Lunney



    1 hr 1 min

About Strength from Stardust with Susan Bernard and Serena Francis

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“Strength from Stardust” – comes from the idea that we come all come from the stars. Humans, plants and animals are made up of the same material stars are made of. We are all connected and we get our…