Johnson’s Tales

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Johnson’s Tales Podcast

Welcome to Johnson’s Tales. Professor Gary Johnson was one in a million and how he memorized hundreds of oral stories is a feat only known to him. His life was cut far to short as he was called home in May 2021. Oral traditions are the life blood of our community and that blood will only flow if we speak the words that came before us. Gary impacted the lives of thousands and his well lived life deserves to be honored. His words, should continue to flow, and they will do just that.

  1. 30/04/2022

    S2 Episode 5: The Student

    Gary Johnson was an incredible teacher and mentor to all that walked through his classroom.  He did the best he could to help his students inside and outside of the college campus

    4 min

  2. 30/04/2022

    S2 Episode 4: Miigizi

    Gary would often say, “The woods and the water can take a lot of your pain. There are spirits there that can help if you seek it out.”

    5 min

  3. 07/04/2022

    S2 Episode 3: The Megis Shell

    The Ojibwe cherish the Megis Shell as the Sacred Shell through which the Creator blew his breath.

    5 min

  4. 07/04/2022

    S2 Episode 2: You're an Apple

    Red on the outside white on the inside

    6 min

  5. 02/03/2022

    S2 Episode 1: Rainbow Crow

    Welcome back friends! It’s time for another tale! The earth was once covered with endless winter. A winter so cold and snowy that the animals had to come up with a plan to get some help from the creator

    7 min
  6. S1 Episode 8: Spear Fishing

    12/11/2021

    S1 Episode 8: Spear Fishing

    One of the things that I always admired about Gary is that he never shied away when it came to the hard stuff, and I do not mean beverages. He always handled the topic of racisms with such grace and humility. He listened first and answered second. Gary was biracial and he had a soft spot for his students that dealt with the same things he did. He wanted to create a better community for all of us and he knew educating the community was key . He broke the topic down into easy to digest concepts and he did it in such away that it lit a fire in your soul. You walked away wanting to be better and to do better for Natives. *Although the language in this episode is harsh, the Johnson’s Tales team felt it was necessary to keep Gary’s words as is. He experienced racism on a daily basis and put in the work to try and change the narrative.

    11 min
  7. S1 Episode 7: Deer Hunting

    05/11/2021

    S1 Episode 7: Deer Hunting

    Fall in Wisconsin's north woods means hunting season is upon us and every hunter has a tale to tell, including our friend Gary.

    11 min
  8. S1 Episode 6: Gary Goes Ricing

    28/10/2021

    S1 Episode 6: Gary Goes Ricing

    A wise man always packs a lunch, those who are not wise go hungry.  *Although the language in this episode is harsh, the Johnson’s Tales team felt it was necessary to keep Gary’s words as is. He experienced racism on a daily basis and put in the work to try and change the narrative.

    11 min
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Welcome to Johnson’s Tales. Professor Gary Johnson was one in a million and how he memorized hundreds of oral stories is a feat only known to him. His life was cut far to short as he was called home in May 2021. Oral traditions are the life blood of our community and that blood will only flow if we speak the words that came before us. Gary impacted the lives of thousands and his well lived life deserves to be honored. His words, should continue to flow, and they will do just that.

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  • Creator
    AmandaJean
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © AmandaJean
  • Show Website
    Johnson’s Tales

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