Aunties on Air: "Leaning into Learning": Storytelling in Many Forms

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Aunties on Air: "Leaning into Learning": Storytelling in Many Forms

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