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Trails, Tales, and Spruce TeaRose Meuse’s language journey - Final episode 3 of 3Tune in for the final episode of Rose Meuse's mini series. Rose brings us up-to-date as she talks about her current journey in Mi'kmaw language reclamation here in L's+tkuk. She gives us a glimpse of her studies, her encouragement for others and above all - her hope. (Rose gives thanks for funding from the Canada Council of the Arts to have made this project.)
2022-11-1414 minTrails, Tales, and Spruce TeaRose Meuse’s language journey - Episode 2 of 3Tune in for episode two of Rose Meuse's mini series as she continues her journey in Mi'kmaw language reclamation here in L's+tkuk. - Rose gives thanks for funding from the Canada Council of the Arts to have made this project.
2022-10-2128 minTrails, Tales, and Spruce TeaRose Meuse’s podcast about her Mi’kmaw language journey - Episode 1 of 3Rose Meuse (shalan's friend / Frank's sister) created a three-part podcast series describing her journey in Mi'kmaw language reclamation here in L's+tkuk. We are happy to give space to hold this series and share with you all. In this first episode Rose talks about what it was like growing up around some of the last speakers in our small community and what sparked the beginning of her journey. - Rose gives thanks for funding from the Canada Council of the Arts to have made this project.
2022-10-0421 minTrails, Tales, and Spruce TeaFrank talks about the L’s+tkukTravel with us through time as Frank shares his thoughts and stories about the L's+tkuk (Bear River) and area. To see some Mi'kmaw Place Names in NS, check out: https://placenames.mapdev.ca
2022-01-1123 minTrails, Tales, and Spruce TeaVoices of FriendshipInspired by Elder Opolahsomuwehs, many of my friends came together digitally to sing a few rounds of a Friendship Song. Sharing our voices and our hearts. Wela'lioq to all of the contributors: Hannah Martin, Ashley Moffat, Ursula Johnson, Atsuko Tomita Poirier, Daniel Poirier, Tamami Poirier, Bliss Rae, Soul Rae, Bleu Rae, Cedar Meuse-Waterman, Rose Meuse, Theresa Meuse, Chris O’Neill, Christina Chui, Erin Welch, Heather Castleden, David Huebert, Natasha Bastien, Rose Huebert, Janet Larkman, Laura Hunter, Marilyn Ouellette, Megan Crowley, Nanci Lee, Sam Sternberg, Mel Mills, Susanne Chui, Sylvia Moore, Tamim Arabi, Yuki Inoue, and the Ross Creek Centre for t...2021-07-0105 minTrails, Tales, and Spruce TeaA friendship song shared by Elder OpolahsomuwehsWe're grateful to Wolastoq Elder Opolahsomuwehs to have shared this teaching and song with us. I hope more people will sing with us.
2021-01-2404 minTrails, Tales, and Spruce TeaGuest Savvy SimonIn this episode, mompreneur and motivational speaker, Savvy Simon talks with shalan about the Red Road, free public hugs, self care and more. Spreading good vibes! The song mixed in is "No Native Person is Ugly" by Talon the Rez Kid Wonder (feat. Lil B)
2021-01-0523 minTrails, Tales, and Spruce TeaKm+tkinu (Homeland)An original poem by shalan joudry, re-voiced as 13 languages interwoven together to tell this story. The poem’s meditations on grief, truth-seeking, and communal healing are echoed in the landscape’s own healing. The poem was translated into other languages so that there are a total of thirteen - to fit on the back of a turtle.
Translators and voices include: Tamim Arabi (Arabic), Christina Sai Yin Chui (Cantonese), paulo da costa (Portuguese), Gurinder Dhillon (Punjabi), Andor Gjesdal (Norwegian - vocals), Leah Horwood (Norwegian - translation), Yuki Inoue (Japanese - translation), shalan joudry (original poem and vocals), Sabina...2020-10-1412 min
Trails, Tales, and Spruce TeaIntertales #7 (Nathan Waterman's "Keys")In this intertales episode Frank's brother-in-law, Nathan, tells us about his house key. And shh, don't tell Rose about this silly mistake.
2019-03-3106 min
Trails, Tales, and Spruce TeaBasketryWe welcome back spring this week with a walk in the forest to collect a good "Basket Tree" and follow Frank into his workshop to find out about basketry.
2019-03-1922 minTrails, Tales, and Spruce TeaIntertales #6 (Frank's "Day with a Granddaughter")During a live storytelling event in the village of Bear River, Frank tells us about his day with one of his granddaughters. (Special thank you to Fernwood Publishing, ArtsNS, and Sissiboo Coffee Roasters.)
2019-02-0208 minTrails, Tales, and Spruce TeaGuest Roger Lewis/ History of Mi'kma'kiWe spend time with archaeologist Roger Lewis in the museum in Halifax talking about our ancestors' long history here in this landscape we call Mi'kma'ki.
2019-01-2720 minTrails, Tales, and Spruce TeaIntertales #5 (Brett Hannam's "Rabbit Stew")During a live storytelling event in the village of Bear River, Brett Hannam tells us how not to make rabbit stew. (Special thank you to Fernwood Publishing, ArtsNS, and Sissiboo Coffee Roasters.)
2019-01-1908 minTrails, Tales, and Spruce TeaThe HuntFrank takes shalan on "a great hunt" through the early winter landscape. They discuss the forest, medicines, and steep tea back home. (And no animals were actually harmed in this recording.)
2019-01-1312 minTrails, Tales, and Spruce TeaIntertales #4 (shalan's "Speckled Turtle Talk")In this Inter-tales episode, shalan shares a personally-crafted story. Although some details were also inspired by work with the Endangered Blanding's Turtles, this story is about reclaiming language to pass onto the next generation.
2019-01-0606 minTrails, Tales, and Spruce TeaGuest Rose Meuse/Learning Mi'kmaw LanguageWith so few fluent Mi'kmaw speakers in rural Kespukwitk, it is a long road to reclaiming our Indigenous language. In this episode host shalan joudry speaks with neighbour Rose Meuse and her daughter Cedar.
2019-01-0120 min
Trails, Tales, and Spruce TeaIntertales #3 (Frank's "First Encounter" with a Bear)In this inter-tale (in between regular episodes) Frank tells us the story of his first encounter with a bear.
2018-12-2610 min
Trails, Tales, and Spruce TeaSharing Circle of HopeJust as the landscape of Kespukwitk prepares for the beginning of winter, hosts Frank and shalan welcomed eight friends over for a sharing circle to talk about hope.
2018-12-2128 min
Trails, Tales, and Spruce TeaIntertales #2 (Frank's "Luckiest Shot")In this inter-tale episode, Frank tells us the story of his luckiest shot as a young hunter. (No animals were harmed in the recording of this story. However, some tea was spilled.)
2018-12-1510 min
Trails, Tales, and Spruce TeaGuest Cathy MartinIn this episode artist Cathy Martin shares an array of conversation, including her inspiration from basket-makers, the challenging recent history we should keep in mind, her background in theatre and how she became a filmmaker, and other stories.
2018-12-0817 min
Trails, Tales, and Spruce TeaIntertales (Frank Meuse)In between regular podcast episodes, we bring you interlude storytelling. Today Frank tells us about his pet trout.
2018-12-0210 min
Trails, Tales, and Spruce TeaCranberryingShalan and Frank go cranberry picking, travelling first by kayak to find their favourite spot. Shalan reads her poem, "su'nl" and they talk harvesting.
2018-11-2410 min
Trails, Tales, and Spruce TeaGuest Tim BernardIn this episode Tim Bernard from the Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq joins shalan in the basket shop to share some of his personal stories and thoughts.
2018-11-2414 min
Trails, Tales, and Spruce TeaEpisode One/The NamingWelcome to shalan and Frank's first episode in our new series. Join us as we chat about the reasons we'd love to share some thoughts and conversations with listeners. Together we find the purpose and name for our show.
2018-11-2407 min