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Wabanaki Windows 8/15/17
August 15, 2017 14:00 - 53.6 MBProducer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Nationally renowned Native Playwright William YellowRobe Jr. Key Discussion Points: a) William YellowRobe’s experience in play writing b) William Yellowrobe will do a short Reading of his play ‘Half Truth’ c) What prompted the creation of this play? d) What is the meaning of the play? Guest: William YellowRobe Jr. The post Wabanaki Windows 8/15/17 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.
Wabanaki Windows 6/20/17
June 20, 2017 14:00 - 54.8 MBProducer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Joel Mann Native Prophecies/ Opening of the Eastern Door -What are some of the prophecies? -Are they relevant to current events? -What choices do we have today according to prophecy? Guest: Sherri Mitchell Esq. Penobscot Tribal member, Attorney and Founder of Land Peace Foundation FMI: healingturtleisland.org/ www.welcomehome.org/rainbow/prophecy/prophecies.html The Mishomis book:the voice of the Ojubway by Edward Benton-banai The post Wabanaki Windows ...
Wabanaki Windows 4/18/17
April 18, 2017 14:00 - 55.3 MBProducer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: John Greeman Program Topic: Indian Child Welfare Act Key Discussion Points: What is the Indian Child Welfare Act? (ICWA) What is Goldwater Institute? Why is it against ICWA? Why is ICWA so important to Tribal Nations? Guests: Eric Mehnert, Chief Judge of the Penobscot Nation Tribal Court Sherri Mitchell Esq. Penobscot Tribal member and Attorney Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap The post Wabanaki Windows 4/18/17 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, ...
Wabanaki Windows 3/22/17
March 22, 2017 14:00 - 54.4 MBProducer/Host: Donna Loring Guest Cohost: Sherri Mitchell Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Maine Indian Tribal State Commission/Suffolk University Law Report Program Topic: History of Maine Indian Tribal State Commission/ Results if Law Study Key Discussion Points: a) What is MITSC? b) What was the Suffolk Law Report about. c) What were the conclusions Guests: Nicole Friedrichs J.D.,LLM in Indigenous Peoples Law and Policy Jamie Bissonnette, Chair of the Maine Indian Tribal State Commissio...
Wabanaki Windows 1/17/17
January 17, 2017 14:00 - 56.4 MBProducer: Donna Loring Studio Engineer: Joel Mann Issue: Dawnland Voices Anthology and Wabanaki News Papers and News Letters by New England Native Authors Program Topic: Native Writers and Tribal Community News Key Discussion Points: a) What is the Anthology Dawnland Voices about? Who contributed b) What can we learn about Native Communities from those articles in the book? c) What can we learn about the recent past from a New England Native Perspective in the News Papers and Letters written...
Wabanaki Windows 11/15/16
November 15, 2016 14:00 - 333 MBProducer: Donna Loring Guest Host: Amy Browne Studio Engineer: John Greenman Topics: What’s happening at Standing Rock currently and local solidarity efforts Racism associated with Trump’s campaign and future concerns Guests: Dawn Neptune Adams, Sunlight Media Collective, Penobscot Nation Sherri Mitchell, Indigenous Rights Attorney, Penobscot Nation Chief Kirk Francis, Penobscot Nation The post Wabanaki Windows 11/15/16 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public A...
Wabanaki Windows 10/18/16 (Originally aired: 11/20/12)
October 18, 2016 14:00 - 54.9 MBProducer/Host: Donna Loring Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Holidays and Native American Stereotypes Program Topic: October and November Holidays Columbus Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage Month a) What is the image of Native People projected by these holidays b) What is the myth about Thanksgiving c) What lessons can we learn from this Guests: Dr. Darren Ranco, Chair of Native American Programs at the University of Maine Orono Jamie Bisonnette, Chair of the Maine ...
Wabanaki Windows 9/20/16
September 20, 2016 14:01 - 54.7 MBProducer/Host: Donna Loring Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: North Dakota Access Pipeline part 2 Program Topic: Largest gathering of Tribes in 100 years Key Discussion Points: a) Any new developments in the courts b) Corporate Oil and it’s destruction of Native Land? c) Attempt to cover up its use of force against Native people at site d) What can we do to support the Human and Civil Rights of the Tribes? Guests: Sherri Mitchell, Esq.Director of the Land Peace Foundation. she is a Native R...
Wabanaki Windows Special Report 9/12/16
September 12, 2016 14:00 - 58.2 MBProducer/Host: Donna Loring Studio Engineers: Amy Browne & Matt Murphy Issue: North Dakota Access Pipeline– Largest gathering of Tribes in 100 years Key Discussion Points: a) Corporate Oil and it’s destruction of Native Land? b) Attempt to cover up its use of force against Native people at site c) What can we do to support the Human and Civil Rights of the Tribes? Guests: Sherri Mitchell, Esq., Director of the Land Peace Foundation. she is a Native Rights and Environmental Activist and a Pen...
Wabanaki Windows 8/16/16
August 16, 2016 14:00 - 1 ByteProducer/Host: Donna Loring Studio Engineer: Joel Mann Program Topic: The production of The Transformer Tales Play Key Discussion Points: What is the story based on? What lessons were learned from the play Will Glooskape return? Guests: Amy Roeder, Director, of the play Carol Dana, Penobscot Language expert/Consultant Carmella Bear, Penobscot youth actor Margo Lukens, Prof Consultant View the Skicin Generation music video mentioned on the show : www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOJPy_z29Hw The post ...
Wabanaki Windows 7/19/16
July 19, 2016 14:00 - 76.1 MBProducer/Host: Donna Loring Issue: River case, East West Highway and the Settlement Act Program Topic: River Case/Environment Key Discussion Points: a) Where are we now with the River Case? b) How does the East West Highway issue connect with the River Case? c) How does the Settlement Act affect the case? Guest: Sherri Mitchell, Director of the Land Peace Foundation The post Wabanaki Windows 7/19/16 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.
Wabanaki Windows 6/21/16
June 21, 2016 14:00 - 102 MBProducer/Host: Donna Loring Issue: River case update/ Tribal Representatives Program Topic: River case and Tribal State issues Key Discussion Points: a) What is the current status of the River case? b) What is the current status of the Tribal Representatives c) How will the Tribes move forward outside of the State Legislature Guests: Chief Kirk Francis of the Penobscot Nation The post Wabanaki Windows 6/21/16 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Arch...
Wabanaki Windows 4/19/16
April 19, 2016 14:00Producer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Mascot issue Program Topic: Mascot issue Skowhegan High school Key Discussion Points: a) why is the mascot issue so i b) why being used as a mascot is so offensive c) next steps/how to help Guest: Maulian Dana Smith Watch a video of this interview, here: www.seveneaglesmedia.org/videogallery/mascot-issue/ The post Wabanaki Windows 4/19/16 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.
Wabanaki Windows 3/15/16
March 15, 2016 14:00 - 82.5 MBProducer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Program Topic: Native American slavery in New England Key Discussion Points: a) Background, slavery in Europe, UK, Spain, Africa and Caribbean b) Economics of slavery in New England c) Slavery as the cause of Pequot and King Phillips Wars e) Wabanaki influence on British policy towards Indian slavery and later influence on African slavery during the Civil War and in Court cases afterwards Guest: Dr. Margaret Ellen Newell, Associate Professor o...
Wabanaki Windows 2/16/16
February 16, 2016 14:00 - 5 MBProducer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: River Sovereignty Program Topic: Penobscot Nation V Mills et els. Key Discussion Points: Case background Court findings Choices moving forward Guest: Chief Kirk Francis of the Penobscot Nation The post Wabanaki Windows 2/16/16 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.
Wabanaki Windows 11/17/15
November 17, 2015 14:00 - 55.7 MBProducer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: 50th Anniversary of Peter Francis Murder at Peasant Point/Creation of a Joint Investigative Task Force by United South and Eastern Tribes/ First time in history to investigate crimes against their own Tribal members Program Topic: Searching for Justice for family and community Key Discussion Points: a) Establishment of a United South and Eastern Tribes Investigative Task Force b) Investigate what happened and the effects of a failed jus...
Wabanaki Windows 10/20/15
October 23, 2015 14:00 - 52.4 MBProducer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Seven Eagles Media and N”We Jinan Youth Project with David Hodges Program Topic: Creating Original Songs Key Discussion Points: Is there hidden talent in Native Communities ready to be discovered? How does this enhance the self- image of Native Youth? Does this opportunity give them an out let for their Talents and hope for the future? Guests: David Hodges, Music Educator and Hip Hop Artist from Montreal Quebec Julian Loring, a Young Ad...
Wabanaki Windows 9/15/15
September 15, 2015 14:00 - 54.1 MBProducer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Environmental issues and update on River case Program Topic: Environment and Wabanaki Struggles for Clean Water Key Discussion Points: a) Historic background on Environmental issues vs State b) Working with Allies c) Action we can take to educate the public Guests: Chief Kirk Francis of the Penobscot Nation Maria Girouard, Penobscot Tribal Member and Founder of Dawnland Environmental Defense The post Wabanaki Windows 9/15/15 first appe...
Wabanaki Windows 7/21/15
July 21, 2015 14:00 - 54.1 MBProducer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Wabanaki/ Newly Appointed Dean of the Maine School of Law/ Director of Admissions Key Discussion Points: a) Getting to know the New Dean and Director of Admissions b) New programs / future Projects and Community outreach c) Admissions process and Financial Aide available to students Guests: A) Danielle Conway, Dean of the Maine School of Law B) Caroline Wilshusen, Director of Admissions The post Wabanaki Windows 7/21/15 first appeared ...
Wabanaki Windows 6/16/15
June 16, 2015 14:00 - 55.8 MBProducer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Wabanaki/ State Tribal Relations update Program Topic: Tribal/State Relations Recent Developments Key Discussion Points: a) Background leading up to permanent break with the State b) Issues of Sovereignty, The meaning of the word c) The Permanent withdrawal of the Penobscot and Passamaquoddy Representatives from the Maine State Legislature Guest: Chief Kirk Francis, Penobscot Nation The post Wabanaki Windows 6/16/15 first appeared on W...
Wabanaki Windows 5/19/15
May 19, 2015 14:00 - 52.8 MBProducer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Program Topic: TRC (Maine Wabanaki-State Child Welfare Truth and Reconciliation Commission) Findings Key Discussion Points: a) TRC Background b) Commission work in various Tribal Communities c) Commission Findings Guests: Carol Wishcamper TRC Commissioner Maria Girouard, Former co-host and Penobscot Tribal Member/REACH Wellness Coordinator The post Wabanaki Windows 5/19/15 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public ...
Wabanaki Windows 4/21/15
April 21, 2015 14:00 - 70.9 MBProducer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: John Greenman Issue: Racism in its various forms Program Topic: Racism in places of power Key Discussion Points: a) What is the definition of Racism? b) Is there Racism in our Institutions of power such as our government and our law enforcement agencies? c) How do we recognize it and address it? Guests: (A) Professor David Gillborn Director, Centre for Research in Race & Education Editor, ‘Race Ethnicity and Education’ Department of Education & Social Ju...
Wabanaki Windows 2/17/15
February 17, 2015 14:00 - 54.4 MBProducer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Environmental/Allies/River (EAR) Program Topic: Land Claims compare and contrasting Media then and now Key Discussion Points: a) Media environment existing around the Land Claims in the 60’s and 70’s b) Media environment existing today c) Importance of Allies in educating and the public and advocating for issues Guest: Maria Girouard PPH Article: www.pressherald.com/2015/02/17/maine-voices-state-should-drop-lawsuit-that-would-grab-river...
Wabanaki Windows 12/16/14
December 16, 2014 14:00Producer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne From Donna Loring: On December 20th 2011 we did a show with a group called the Portagers. The Portagers were members of Senior College who were lead and taught by Christina Looper Baker. Christina passed away on Jan18th 2013 from complications of a stroke. At that time she was advocating for Wabanaki people. She wanted the historic truth to be taught in our schools and Native voices to be heard. The Portagers have continued on and are still me...
Wabanaki Windows 11/18/14
November 18, 2014 14:00 - 53.5 MBProducer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Review of Tribal State issues with Re-elected Chief Kirk Francis, Penobscot Nation Program Topic: Challenges facing the Maine Tribes in 2014 Key Discussion Points: a) What was the Tribal State Relationship over the past decade? b) What if anything has changed? c) What is happening with the River Case? e) How can we change things for the better? Guest: Re-elected Chief Kirk Francis of the Penobscot Nation The post Wabanaki Windows 11/18...
Wabanaki Windows 10/21/14
October 21, 2014 14:00 - 54.2 MBProducer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Fifty Years of history and injustice for Passamaquoddy Tribe Program Topic: Passamaquoddy history mid 1960’s Key Discussion Points: a) Woodard”s series of 29 chapters of Unsettled in the Portland Press Herald/ Racism in the surrounding community b) Fairness in law enforcement/emergency services/judicial system c) Will there ever be justice for this community? Guest: Colin Woodard, award winning writer and journalist for the Portland Pre...
Wabanaki Windows 8/19/14
August 19, 2014 14:00 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBProducer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Historical background of the Maine Indian Land Claims Settlement Act/ Manahan letter Maine Indian Land Claims what was it like back then? Key Discussion Points: What was the racial tone at that time? What was the media saying? How does this relate to the Manahan editorial? Guests: Sherri Mitchell, esq. Penobscot Nation Tribal Member and Director of the Land Peace Foundation Maria Girouard, Native Rights and Environmental Activist and Pe...
Wabanaki Windows 7/15/14
July 15, 2014 14:00 - 58 minutes - 80.3 MBProducer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Murdered and Missing Aboriginal Women in Canada Key Discussion Points: a) Royal Canadian Mounted Police Report b) Meaning of Report Statistics c) Is a national inquiry needed? Guests: Assistant Professor Rebecca Sockbeson, Penobscot Tribal member University of Alberta Ca Associate Professor Alex Wilson, Cree Tribal member Manitoba Ca, University of Saskatchewan Ca The post Wabanaki Windows 7/15/14 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hi...
Wabanaki Windows 6/17/14
June 17, 2014 14:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBProducer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Maine Indian Land Claims and REACH Key Discussion Points: a) Historical Context of the Maine Land Claims Settlement Act b) State of Maine’s Paradigm towards the Maine Tribes c) Truth and Reconciliation’s REACH Organization Guests: Maria Girouard, Penobscot Nation Tribal Council Member and REACH Coordinator The post Wabanaki Windows 6/17/14 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.
Wabanaki Windows 4/15/14
April 15, 2014 14:00 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBProducer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Joel Mann Issue: Wabanaki /State TRC Progress Program Topic: TRC REACH and The Commission Key Discussion Points: a) What is REACH/Meaning of the word b) The Commission and the experience of being a TRC Commissioner c) What lessons can were learned from this Guests: Esther Attean, Passamaquoddy Tribal member/ staff member of Muskie Institute USM and REACH Maria Girouard, Penobscot Tribal/Council member and REACH Wellness Coordinator Mathew Dunlap/ Secreta...
Wabanaki Windows 3/18/14
March 18, 2014 14:00 - 58 minutes - 80.5 MBProducer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Tribal Historic Preservation Officer (THPO) and Museums Program Topic:THPO duties Key Discussion Points: a) Duties as Museum Educator b) Mystic Museum, Pequot Museum, Bangor Historical and Abbe c) Various Programs and projects Guests: Jennifer Pictou, Member Aroostook Band of Micmacs and Tribal THPO The post Wabanaki Windows 3/18/14 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.
Wabanaki Windows 2/18/14
February 18, 2014 14:00 - 1 hour - 85.4 MBProducer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Current issues fro the Penobscot Nation and the Wabanaki Tribes in Maine Program Topic: Present Tribal State Relations Key Discussion Points: a) History of current controversial issues b) A discussion of the River Case, Elvers Issue, CDC case c) Involvement of the AG/What should we do? Guest: Chief Kirk Francis of the Penobscot Indian Nation The post Wabanaki Windows 2/18/14 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News an...
Wabanaki Windows 1/21/14
January 21, 2014 14:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBProducer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Program Topic: Cultural Historic Preservation Projects for the Penobscot Nation Key Discussion Points: a) Tribal Preservation Officer’s responsibilities b) Preserving old Photos and Stories that go with them c) Recreation of the Ancient Tribal Chief’s Cuffs and Collar and headdress and their meaning. Guests: James Francis, Director of the Cultural Historic Preservation Department/Penobscot Chris Sockalexis, Tribal Preservation Officer The pos...
Wabanaki Windows 9/17/13
September 17, 2013 14:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBProducer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: National level issues Program Topic: Major issues facing the Penobscot Nation on a National level Key Discussion Points : a) Background of Federal/ State and Land Claims of the Penobscot Nation b) Efforts to improve the self- determination of the tribe c) Maine Indian Land Claims controversial issues d) Federal Indian Law is not being applied in Maine Guest: Chief Kirk Francis of the Penobscot Nation The post Wabanaki Windows 9/17/13 f...
Wabanaki Windows 8/20/13
August 20, 2013 20:00 - 57 minutes - 78.8 MBProducer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Program Topic: Update of TRC project and International implications Key Discussion Points : What has happened since Oct 16,2012 How visible is this project on an international level Is Genocide accurate in describing what happened to Native people in the US? How can we be allies? Guests: Esther Attean, Passamaquoddy Tribal Member/Staff member for Muskie Institute and a convening member of the Tribal/State Truth and Reconciliation Commission. B...
Wabanaki Windows 7/16/13
July 16, 2013 14:00 - 54 minutes - 74.5 MBProducer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Historic Novel Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline Program Topic: Abandoned and Homeless Children from 1854-1929 Key Discussion Points : a) Children were boarded on trains and sent west to live with adopted families for labor or to be part of the family but most of the children were adopted to work on the family farms etc. b) Thousands of children were sent out west without any contact or communication with their birth parents, mostly...
Wabanaki Windows 5/21/13
May 21, 2013 11:30 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBProducer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Economic equality Program Topic: Major issues facing the Penobscot Nation in the area of economic progress Key Discussion Points : a) Background of economic state of the Penobscot Nation b) Efforts to improve the economic condition of the tribe c) Gaming as the biggest and most controversial issue d) Gaming in Maine today and where are the tribal interests Guest: Chief Kirk Francis of the Penobscot Nation The post Wabanaki Windows 5/21...
Wabanaki Windows 4/16/13
April 16, 2013 14:00 - 59 minutes - 82.2 MBProducer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Program Topic: Poems written by Wabanaki youth Key Discussion Points : a) Cultural differences in expression b) Teachers need to understand the differences c) Wabanki youth write from a different perspective d) Teachers need to be open to learn other ways of learning and writing Guests: Roger Paul, Teacher at Indian Island School and the University of Maine, Malanie Ruark, Teacher at Old Town High School, Students Kahlan Newsom, Sarah Fields ...
Wabanaki Windows 2/19/13
February 19, 2013 14:00 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBProducer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Program Topic: Indigenous Rights and Environmental Justice, Global effects and effects here in Maine Key Discussion Points : a) Global Indigenous resource issues and Environmental Justice issue how they connect b) How both issues effect the US, Canada and Maine c) Specific environmental projects here in Maine and their potential effects d) What we can do to address these issues Guests: Sherri Mitchell esq. Penobscot Nation Tribal Member and Di...
Wabanaki Windows 1/15/13
January 15, 2013 14:00 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBProducer/Host: Maria Girouard Engineer: Amy Browne Issue/Topic: Idle No More What is “Idle No More”? How did it begin? What issues are confronted in this movement? Guests: Sherri Mitchell, Director of the Land Peace Foundation Jules Koostachin, Indigenous Rights Activist & Educator, Attawapeskat First Nations Citizen The post Wabanaki Windows 1/15/13 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.
Wabanaki Windows 11/20/12
November 20, 2012 14:00 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBProducer/Host: Donna Loring Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Holidays and Native American Stereotypes Program Topic: October and November Holidays Columbus Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage Month a) What is the image of Native People projected by these holidays b) What is the myth about Thanksgiving c) What lessons can we learn from this Guests by name and affiliation: A) Dr. Darren Ranco, Chair of Native American Programs at the University of Maine Orono B) Jamie B...
Wabanaki Windows 10/16/12
October 16, 2012 14:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBProducer/Host: Donna Loring Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Wabanaki/ State Truth and Reconciliation Commission appointments Program Topic: Duties of the Truth and Reconciliation Commissioners Key Discussion Points: a) Historic background b) Application process/how the commissioners will be chosen c) The commissioners Qualifications/ job description and expectations Guests: A) Esther Attean B) Arla Patch Call In Program: No The post Wabanaki Windows 10/16/12 first appeared on WERU 89.9 F...
Wabanaki Windows 8/21/12
August 21, 2012 14:00 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBProducer/Host: Donna Loring Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Program Topic: Duties of a Tribal Chief/ Contemporary issues of the Penobscot Nation Key Discussion Points: a) Chief’s oath of office b) Past challenges c) Penobscot Nation’s future Guest: Chief Kirk Francis of the Penobscot Nation Call In Program: No The post Wabanaki Windows 8/21/12 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.
Wabanaki Windows 7/17/12
July 17, 2012 14:00 - 58 minutes - 66.8 MBHost: Donna Loring Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Higher Education and issues surrounding it for Native People *Importance of Education for Native People and their communities *Life lessons and experiences leading to decision to seek a higher education *Barriers faced within the educational system and being able to overcome them *Importance of weaving native ways of thinking into educational papers and policy Guest: Dr. Rebecca Sockbeson, Member of the Penobscot Nation and faculty member...
Wabanaki Windows 6/19/12
June 19, 2012 14:00 - 57 minutes - 66.1 MBProducer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Wabanaki Youth writers Program Topic: Wabanaki Youth Writers Project Key Discussion Points: a) History Reading Group’s writings and lessons learned b) Poetry readings of Youth’s work c) Suggestions to teachers of Wabanaki Youth Guests: gkisedtanamiook, Adjunct faculty member University of Maine One of the Program mentors and advisers Paul Frost Retired University of Maine faculty member Mentor and advisor For more information about the ...
Wabanaki Windows 2/28/12
February 28, 2012 14:00 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBProgram Name: Wabanaki Windows Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Program Topic: Native American Holocaust in Canada and the United States Key Discussion Points: a) Influence of Doctrine of Discovery on the creation of residential schools b) Genocide and it’s meaning c) What is happening today to bring the perpetrators to justice Guests by name and affiliation: A) Clergyman Kevin Annett Who has spent many years researching and interviewing traumatized Native students of these schools. C...
Wabanaki Windows 1/17/12
January 17, 2012 14:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBBroadcast Time: 10:00AM – 11:00AM Program Topic: William Yellowrobe Jr. Key Discussion Points: a) William Yellowrobe’s background b) Plays writing as a tool for social messages c) Play writing process Guest: William Yellowrobe Jr./ Preeminent National Playwright Call In Program: No Political Broadcast: No Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne The post Wabanaki Windows 1/17/12 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.
Wabanaki Windows 12/20/11
December 20, 2011 14:00 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBBroadcast Time: 10:00AM Program Topic: Peace and reconciliation between Maine Native People and the European Invaders Key Discussion Points (list at least 3): a) History Reading Group’s writings and lessons learned b) Dramatic Readings c) White Privilege Guests by name and affiliation: A) Christina Baker, Senior College Instructor, former Maine State Legislator B) Anne Stebbins Funderburk/ Baskets C) Bettye Worcester/ Portage D) BarbaraMcLeod/ My Portage E) Judy DeLongTraveling Light F) Bill...
Wabanaki Windows 11/15/11
November 15, 2011 14:00 - 54.3 MBBroadcast Time: 10:00AM – 11:00AM Program Topic: Penobscot Nation Tribal Court Key Discussion Points: History of the Penobscot Nation Tribal Court Tribal Court jurisdiction & case load Programs and projects Guests: Stephen Brimley, Penobscot Nation Tribal Court Director Call In Program: yes Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne The post Wabanaki Windows 11/15/11 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.
Wabanaki Windows 10/18/11
October 18, 2011 14:00 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBProducer/Host: Donna Loring Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Program Topic: Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians Key Discussion Points a) History of the tribe b) Economic Tribal Development c) Current Issues Guest: Chief Brenda Commander The post Wabanaki Windows 10/18/11 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.