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Hosted by CRFC-FCRC · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 75 episodes
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Words and Culture weaves conversations with Indigenous language and knowledge keepers together with music by Indigenous artists. The team creating this original content is made up exclusively of Indigenous producers, hosts and guests.
CRFC-FCRC hosts Words and Culture, a arts show with 75 episodes published.
Language expert and music lover Paul Andrew joins host Leela Gilday to share stories and music of growing up Dene, and how he has helped advance the language by creating new words as our world evolves. Funded by Sirius X
In this first episode of the Dene language, host Leela Gilday talks with her mentor and cousin Gloria Gaudet. They share laughter, song, and caribou stew, as Leela embarks on her language learning journey. Funded by Siri
In this final episode of the Kwakwaka’wakw series, Suzette sits down with Hereditary Chief Robert Joseph who knowledge shares a wealth of information, storytelling, and language. Along with his belief of where it all beg
Elder Margaret Wilson is a retired nurse, an author, and holds a PhD in education from the University of British Columbia. She shares how she lived a traditional life with her grandparents until she was five, then was fo
Elder Julia Nelson is one of the oldest language speakers of Kwak’wala at 95 years old. She is a first language speaker, she is fluent, she has taught the language for decades. The tragedy is her 75 descendants are not f
One of the first things you see when you arrive in Alert Bay, B.C., is Andrea Cranmer’s shop Culture Shock. It is a gathering place, to learn and celebrate the kwakwaka’wawk and a place to listen to stories from communit
In the premiere episode of the Kwakwaka’wakw episodes, host Suzette Amaya takes us to Alert Bay, B.C., to introduce us to language teacher and cultural knowledge keeper Pewi Alfred. Pewi shares her language journey and t
Shaneen Robinson visits with her Aunt Ardythe Wilson to learn how their clans come through the mother line. Women have always played an integral role in Gitxsan culture. They share how every person’s strengths are differ
In this episode, Gitxsan host Shaneen Robinson talks with Hereditary Chief Don Ryan (Hanamuuxw) about how the translation of the Gitxsan language into English can cause confusion and the loss of knowledge. Funded by Siri
In the Gitxsan culture, house groups or wilps help structure their communities and laws. Host Shaneen Robinson talks with her auntie, Darlene Howard about the importance of following their traditions. Funded by Sirius XM
Less than three per cent of Gitxsan know their language. Host Shaneen Robinson is Gitxsan on her mother’s side and Cree on her father’s side. Dr. Jane M. Smith joins Shaneen to share tips and tricks on learning the langu
In this final episode on the Blackfoot language, host Eugene Brave Rock sits with language expert and Elder Rod Scout as he shares his philosophy on language, world views, and what it means to be Blackfoot. Funded by Sir
Elder Sheldon First Rider shares his language journey. From hiding his language in residential school, to teaching language learners how to write Blackfoot in syllabics, Sheldon First Rider has seen the rise and fall of
Host Eugene Brave Rock visits with Elder Alvine Eaglespeaker who shares her story of helping her husband, Spike Eaglespeaker, to learn the Blackfoot language. And it might not be what you expect. Many mistakes were made
Elder Spike Eaglespeaker shares his life experiences of growing up and growing into traditional teachings and learning the language. Eugene Brave Rock visits Spike, who opens his home and heart to Eugene. Funded by Siriu
Jesse DesRosier has been a Blackfeet language teacher at the Piegan Institute's Cuts Wood School in Browning, Montana. He remembers the first name he was given by his grandmother. Jesse shares with host Eugene Brave Rock
Sterling Cryinghead is a language teacher, although he doesn’t like to think of himself as one. Sterling shares his journey of language sharing with host Eugene Brave Rock and how a group of learners were so eager for la
Host Shelagh Rogers chats with Elder Norman Fleury about the origins of Michif and reveals how her own reconnection journey is continuing. Funded by Sirius XM Canada through the Community Radio Fund of Canada wordsandcul
In this episode of the Michif series, host Shelagh Rogers visits with Danielle Lucier and her son Hugo. Hugo shares why it’s important to him to learn Michif and embrace the Métis culture through beadwork. And how Elton
Artist, advocate, and language learner Christi Belcourt joins host Shelagh Rogers to talk name reclamation, Métis scrip, and her own language teachers, including Métis matriarch Maria Campbell. Funded by Sirius XM Canada
Don Ryan
author of The Secret Struggle · Gitxsan
1 appearance on this show
Christi Belcourt
1 appearance on this show
Rod Scout
Blackfoot
1 appearance on this show
Jesse DesRosier
Piegan Institute
1 appearance on this show
Katherena Vermette
unclear
1 appearance on this show
Cheryl Maloney
Mi’kmaw
1 appearance on this show
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