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In this episode, Qʷlm tl Stltla (Patrick Matt Jr., Qlispé) joins the discussion on the phenomenon of the older generation of tribal leadership retiring and how the next generation will fill the void with new ideas about identity and governance. Discussed are issues related the short longevity of the newly adopted governance structure of tribal nations. Since 1934 the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes have governed from an imposed model in the form of a formalized constitution. The mismatch of traditional values and norms are discussed and new ideas are postulated to take on emerging leadership roles.

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Guest: Qʷlm tl Stltla - Patrick Matt Jr., (Qlispé)
Hosts: Shandin Pete (Salish/Diné)

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In this episode we discuss opinions in Native inspired conferences. Conferences have been integrated in as a mode of convening and disseminating knowledge across Tribal Nations. They have become the mainstay for meeting and sharing some cultural pursuits and identities. We briefly discuss ideas that we have about conferences in general and touch on some pathways to reinventing a way to meet and discuss in a fashion that is less reflective of academic institutions.  

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Hosts: Aaron Brien (Apsáalooke), Shandin Pete (Salish/Diné)

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In this episode we discuss an important component of Native reality.  Prayer is a unique endeavor in Tribal life that continues to thread through nearly all processes that are deemed important. We discuss some of the recent stereotypes and romantic expressions while reflection on our own experiences and understanding of the process of wish-making. 

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Hosts: Aaron Brien (Apsáalooke), Shandin Pete (Salish/Diné)

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In this episode we have chat with guest Joshua Rosenau.  Josh has been living on the Reservation for a number of years and shares his insight as a Non-Native outsider. His experience in connecting with Natives and some cultural pursuits are highlighted as advice for other non-Natives seeking to understand the Native experience. As a non-Native, Josh overviews some mistakes and the lessons learned from these experiences. 

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Guest: Joshua Rosenau
Hosts: Aaron Brien (Apsáalooke), Shandin Pete (Salish/Diné)

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In this episode we take some time to jump around in our thoughts about a number important topic. We start the discussion by introducing the topic and issues of outsiders living in and around Indian County while enjoining in some of our cultural practicers. This brief discussion leads us in to an in depth conversation about original style powwow singing. In this discussion we take the time to provide some auditory examples of singing styes through a few different eras while pointing our nuanced differences. These examples provide a backdrop to further discussions on rules imposed by Tribal nations for their modern contest powwows. The concept of sovereignty and the importance of the witness are discussed. The conversation circles back to "that one White Guy" on the Rez while building up to the forthcoming next episode where this phenomenon will be discussed further. 

As mentioned in this episode, here are the links to the songs discussed:
Old Agency Pow Wow Singers - tasha helay YouTube Channel
Upper Crossing - Young Bear - Topic YouTube Channel
High Noon - Schemitzun World Championship 2000 - Topic YouTube Channel
Crow songs - All Nations Warriors Society YouTube Channel

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Hosts: Aaron Brien (Apsáalooke), Shandin Pete (Salish/Diné)

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In this episode  we revisit some unfinished business from a previous discussion. Specifically, We dive deeper in the complications found when Native thoughts and philosophies are committed to written text, especially in legal and academic scholarship. Some primary issues are knowing that we may not fully understand the construct that are being writing about. Additionally, some traditions and customs are better left out of written form in order to preserve their evolutionary nature. The cautionary tale here is that some written forms of Tribal thoughts and traditions can become interpreted as static and settle business. Yet, many tradition and customs have evolved with the changing world. This can cause much confusion and perpetuation of romantic stereotypes.

Hosts: Aaron Brien (Apsáalooke), Shandin Pete (Salish/Diné)

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Death is one of the final cultural expression in any society. The discussion of death and mourning can be a sensitive topic. The TRS team discuss current and modern beliefs related to human remains in relation to repatriation of objects from museums. This is contrasted with the what we understand about the beliefs of our ancestor. Importantly, where and how did current beliefs diverge from past traditions? Or, have they even diverged? The discussion centers on some protocols that may have evolved to fit into the changing social and cultural reality.

In the second half the TRS team furthers the discussion centered on current issues surrounding the perpetuation of internal romantic ideas and misconceptions. These issues can stifle progress within our indigenous traditions and can continue to spread belief that may not be contributing to addressing the reality of today. In the end the discussion wraps up by tackling how this concept also applies to current understanding of Indigenous research and knowledge production in Tribal communities.

Hosts: Aaron Brien (Apsáalooke), Shandin Pete (Salish/Diné)

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In this episode, the TRS team discusses many topics centering on emerging social structure in Native families. In Part I, the conversation emerges from a discussion on family names while shifting to the phenomenon of the "keeper". Importantly, the issue of cultural responsibilities resting on the knowledge of a single individuals creates potentially problematic issues with cultural transmission. In addition, superstitious are touched on as a source of ambiguity in relation to cultural understandings.

In Part II, the team continues by exploring how the idea of sovereignty operates in Indian Country. The  team takes the discussion of sovereignty from the angle of Treaties and how these mixing of legal traditions have potentially skewed person-to-person relationships and further person-to-landscape relationships and traditions. The important questions is raised asking "Are people more important that the land?" This simplified look does not take into consideration the complexities involved in all matters of history and relationship but explores how our need to maintain tribal connections in the past may have been stronger than present day.

Stay listening near the end to hear Shandin's Southern inspired TRS commercial and Aaron's Blood Tribe inspired promo. Also introduced is TRS Quick Topics!
 
Hosts: Aaron Brien (Apsáalooke), Shandin Pete (Salish/Diné)

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In this episode, the TRS team chats with Aaron Tootoosis (Nêhiyawak) from the Poundmaker Indian Reserve in Treaty 6 Territory. University and traditionally educated, he shares his expertise on current Indigenous issues through speaking engagements throughout Saskatchewan and through his involvement with boards and committees. His ceremonial grounding guides him in how he communicates and builds relationships with people. A father of three, he makes is home on the Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation in Treaty 4 Territory with his wife of 22 years.

Aaron Tootoosis gives a history of the resurgence of Cree round dance. The TRS team also discuss the influence of Cree style singing among surrounding tribes. The conversation investigates some of the norms of singing and changes that have been witnessed in recent years. The discussion also shifts to the history of Chief Big B ear and SweetGrass and their connection to the Crow Nation. 

Also listen to the end to hear Aaron's "Top Three" round dance albums of all times!

Aaron is currently employed as the Indigenous Students' Centre Coordinator/Instructor at Saskatchewan Polytechnic Regina Campus.

Learn more about Aaron Tootoosis:
http://www.otc.ca/book_a_speaker/details/aaron_tootoosis.html
https://saskpolytech.ca/student-services/support/indigenous/contact-us.aspx

Check out The Gunz of Poundmaker on #SoundCloud
https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/oD5FR

Learn more about Poundmaker Indian Reserve in Treaty 6 Territory.
http://www.poundmakercn.ca/

Listen to Saskatchewan Indigenous Cultural Centre recording
https://soundcloud.com/saskatchewanindigenousculturalcentre

Guest: Aaron Tootoosis (Nêhiyawak)
Hosts: Aaron Brien (Apsáalooke), Shandin Pete (Salish/Diné)

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In this episode, the Tribal Research Specialist (TRS) team discuss what some may view as "secret knowledge" in Tribal Communities. In the episodes we are joined by returning guest Salisha Old Bull to provide further insight on this phenomenon.

The episode span a gamut of ideas and angles where the idea of ownership of knowledge manifest. In particular, in Indigenous art, where images and designs are often transferred, borrows and appropriated under many traditional and nefarious means. Also, discussed are cultural knowledge of traditions practiced by non-Native participants and the opinions and response from Tribal Communities.

Join the discussion and  let us know your thoughts.

Guest: Salisha Old Bull (Salish/Apsáalooke)
Hosts: Aaron Brien (Apsáalooke), Shandin Pete (Salish/Diné)

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