Buffy

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Program note, Nov. 29, 2023: Since this podcast’s release in 2022, there have been reports that call into question Buffy's birth story and her Indigenous identity. Buffy Sainte-Marie is one of the most prolific singer-songwriters of the past century. For 60 years her music has quietly reverberated throughout pop culture, and provided a touchstone for Indigenous resistance. In this five-part series, Mohawk and Tuscarora writer Falen Johnson explores how Buffy’s life and legacy is essential to understanding Indigenous resilience.

BANDE-ANNONCE

Introducing Buffy

For a lot of Indigenous people, Buffy Sainte-Marie is known as the most celebrated musician ever. But she’s also known as the most under-acknowledged musician of her time. Why is this Indigenous icon still unknown to so many? From the Occupation of Alcatraz to Sesame Street, Mohawk and Tuscarora host Falen Johnson goes on an intimate journey through the life and music of Buffy Sainte-Marie. Episodes release Tuesdays, starting June 21. Program Note [Dec, 05 2023] Since the podcast’s release in 2022, there have been significant updates. Listen to the series postscript here: https://www.cbc.ca/listen/cbc-podcasts/1064-buffy/episode/16027869-e6-postscript

2022-06-14

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Falen Johnson

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425 notes

What an inspiration.

2023-10-18

Two Bodies of Water

Thank you Falen for this wonderfully told story. It was worth every minute and both inspired and educated.
Major Inconsistencies

2023-10-29

MTB empytybee

See the Fifth Estate documentary that appears to demonstrate certain major inconsistencies in terms of her back story and Indigenous status.
Inspiring life story

2023-10-02

carmster

Interesting, hopeful, and well-researched biography podcast! Falen Johnson interviews Buffy St-Marie as well as others from Buffy's life and those who've been influenced by her. The past Buffy interviews and music clips were well chosen.
Wonderful!!!

2023-08-13

Zarovicious

Thank you for this beautiful work!

Program note, Nov. 29, 2023: Since this podcast’s release in 2022, there have been reports that call into question Buffy's birth story and her Indigenous identity. Buffy Sainte-Marie is one of the most prolific singer-songwriters of the past century. For 60 years her music has quietly reverberated throughout pop culture, and provided a touchstone for Indigenous resistance. In this five-part series, Mohawk and Tuscarora writer Falen Johnson explores how Buffy’s life and legacy is essential to understanding Indigenous resilience.