Aunties on Air...and some Uncles too

Lisa Sockabasin, Nancy LaCoote, Clarissa Sabattis
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A podcast to amplify indigenous voices while building powerful connections through conversations, culture and community. For far too long, indigenous people have been targeted, silenced, and made nearly invisible by the societies that surround us. The values that maintained balance of our shared land and communities are old, valuable, and deeply needed in our world today. During our time together we will explore many topics through storytelling, laughter and sometimes tears. Come along on this journey where together we will feel the power of relationships and experience healing that comes with centering Wabanaki culture. Each month, and often more, we will share an episode with our guests to offer good medicine to all who join. Woliwon (Thank you)!

  1. Aunties on Air Episode 46: Springing into Community: Join Us at the Wabanaki Spring Social

    MAR 10

    Aunties on Air Episode 46: Springing into Community: Join Us at the Wabanaki Spring Social

    Episode 46: Springing into Community: Join Us for the Wabanaki Spring Social Spring is a time of renewal, growth, and gathering! In this episode, the Aunties dive into the excitement of the upcoming Wabanaki Spring Social. We’re sharing what we love most about this time of celebration, connection, and Wabanaki culture. Whether you’ve joined us before or this is your first time, we’re inviting everyone to come along, feel the power of relationship, and experience the healing that comes when our community gathers. Grab a snack, lean in, and get ready to join the fun!   Wabanaki Words Used: Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) - https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc   Topics Discussed:   Ann Pardilla - Ann Pardilla was born in Old Town, Maine (to a Penobscot mother and a Kiowa father) and grew up on the Penobscot Indian Island Reservation. Ann later travelled the world with her husband George Pardilla and their six children throughout his time in the military. Upon returning to Old Town, Maine in the 1970’s, Ann went to work serving her community as a tribal council member as well as Vice Chief for Penobscot Nation. In the late 1990’s and into the early 2000’s, she worked with Wabanaki Public Health to continue her service to her community and, in doing so, helped to create the Wabanaki Spring Social which we are celebrating here today. Cricket Griffith - https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Muddy-Cricket-100063494533307/ Baxter State Park - https://baxterstatepark.org/ Wabanaki Spring Social flyer - https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EwtX6PQKy/   Wabanaki Tribal Nations: Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net) Mi’kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov) Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati Motahkomikuk Passamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com) Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine   Special Thanks/Woliwon:  Producer: Gavin Allen Podcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders

    32 min
  2. Aunties on Air Episode 45: "For the Love of" Our Sacred Medicines

    FEB 24

    Aunties on Air Episode 45: "For the Love of" Our Sacred Medicines

    Episode 45: "For the Love of" Our Sacred Medicines Join us in finishing out our “For the Love of” series with a show centered around our Sacred Medicines! Each week, the Aunties have been highlighting the things they love. We are holding on tight to love in 2026 and focusing on relationships and healing. Today, we will be talking with Robin Wall Kimmerer, award winning author, citizen of the Potawatomi Nation, mother, scholar, scientist, and a giver of knowledge. The Aunties will dive into deep conversation with Robin, highlighting the love and abundance mother earth provides, so please sit back and take in the lessons that Robin is so talented in sharing!   Wabanaki Words Used: Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) - https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc   Topics Discussed:   Robin Wall Kimmerer - https://www.robinwallkimmerer.com/ “Braiding Sweetgrass” by Robin Wall Kimmerer - https://bookshop.org/p/books/braiding-sweetgrass-indigenous-wisdom-scientific-knowledge-and-the-teachings-of-plants-robin-wall-kimmerer/6fa4d296293d20e8?ean=9781571313560&next=t Carlisle Indian School - https://www.npca.org/parks/carlisle-federal-indian-boarding-school-national-monument “The Serviceberry” by Robin Wall Kimmerer - https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-serviceberry-abundance-and-reciprocity-in-the-natural-world-robin-wall-kimmerer/11103aae5b752d02?aid=86677&ean=9781668072240&listref=robin-wall-kimmerer&next=t “The First Blade of Sweetgrass” by Suzanne Greenlaw and Gabriel Frey - https://www.amazon.com/First-Blade-Sweetgrass-Suzanne-Greenlaw/dp/0884487601 Monique Smith - https://wordfest.com/artist/monique-gray-smith/ “Bud Finds Her Gift” by Robin Wall Kimmerer - https://bookshop.org/p/books/bud-finds-her-gift-robin-wall-kimmerer/615a02894e9290a1?aid=86677&ean=9780063324428&listref=robin-wall-kimmerer&next=t The Briar Patch - https://briarpatchbooks.square.site/ Plant Baby Plant - https://plantbabyplant.com/   Wabanaki Tribal Nations: Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net) Mi’kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov) Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati Motahkomikuk Passamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com) Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine   Special Thanks/Woliwon:  Guest: Robin Wall Kimmerer Producer: Gavin Allen Podcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders

    53 min
  3. Aunties on Air Episode 44: "For the Love of" Our Food Systems

    FEB 17

    Aunties on Air Episode 44: "For the Love of" Our Food Systems

    Episode 44: "For the Love of" Our Food Systems The Aunties have said this before- the creativity and brilliance of indigenous people must be seen by all. The lack of visibility of Native people in our country has been detrimental to all of us. Indigenous food, health, education, and environmental systems are ones of balance and healing for all, including Mother Earth. The Aunties welcome a returning guest to the studio, indigenous food extraordinaire, Chef Joe Robbins. We will talk food, fun, and the new adventures Joe is traveling today. The Aunties want to warn their listeners, please do not listen to this pod episode hungry! Grab a snack and cozy in for a fun-filled episode with Chef Joe!  Wabanaki Words Used: Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) - https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc   Topics Discussed:   UMass Amherst - https://www.umass.edu/ UMass Amherst Food Science Program - https://www.umass.edu/food-science/curriculum College of the Atlantic - https://www.coa.edu/ San Diego State Univeristy - https://www.sdsu.edu/ Pineland Farms - https://pinelandfarms.org/ Green Meadow Farms - https://greenmeadowfarmme.com/ Brewer, Maine - https://brewermaine.gov/ Oakhurst - https://www.oakhurstdairy.com/ Marsh Island Kitchen - https://marshislandbrewing.com/ Marsh Island Brewery - https://marshislandbrewing.com/Orono Owamni by The Sioux Chef - https://owamni.com/ Maine Coastline Fisherman’s Association - https://www.mainecoastfishermen.org/   Wabanaki Tribal Nations: Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net) Mi’kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov) Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati Motahkomikuk Passamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com) Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine   Special Thanks/Woliwon:  Guest: Joe Robbins Producer: Gavin Allen Podcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders

    1h 18m
  4. Aunties on Air Episode 43: "For the Love of" Our Waterways

    FEB 10

    Aunties on Air Episode 43: "For the Love of" Our Waterways

    Episode 43: "For the Love of" Our Waterways As we know, love heals. When we love and receive love, every cell in our bodies benefit. We are celebrating all of the things we are grateful for and love. Mother Earth offers us abundance and all the things we need to be well. Today, we are celebrating our waterways. Water is life. Over the past several years we have prioritized profit over the wellness of our waterways. Today, we are going to talk to Keyana Pardilla, a water warrior, an indigenous scholar and water protector. Keyana will share her research and passion for respecting and protecting our waterways. Please lean in with us as we deepen our understanding and our connections to water. Wabanaki Words Used: Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) - https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc   Topics Discussed:   Museum of Beadwork - https://www.museumofbeadwork.org/ Indian Island - https://www.penobscotnation.org/ Sipayak - https://wabanaki.com/about-us/ University of Maine - https://umaine.edu/ Project Venture - https://wabanakiphw.org/departments/wabanaki-public-health/our-next-generation/experiential-learning-programs/project-venture/ PFAS - https://erefdn.org/pfas/ Bigelow Labs - https://www.bigelow.org/ Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - https://www.mainegardens.org/ Data Governance - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data_governance WaYS - https://www.wabanakiyouthinscience.org/ Darren Ranco - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darren_Ranco Tony Sutton - https://umaine.edu/mitchellcenter/people/anthony-sutton/ Antiques Roadshow - https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/roadshow/events/2025/boothbay-me/   Wabanaki Tribal Nations: Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net) Mi’kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov) Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati Motahkomikuk Passamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com) Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine   Special Thanks/Woliwon:  Guest: Keyana Pardilla Producer: Gavin Allen Podcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders

    1h 10m
  5. Aunties on Air Episode 42: "For the Love of" Our Mother Earth

    FEB 3

    Aunties on Air Episode 42: "For the Love of" Our Mother Earth

    Episode 42: "For the Love of" Our Mother Earth As we know, love heals. When we love and receive love, our bodies and relationships benefit. We are celebrating all things we are grateful for and love. Mother Earth offers us abundance and connects. Today we are celebrating her. Mother Earth and all her abundance must be both respected and protected. Today, we are going to talk to Dr. Tony Sutton, an indigenous scholar committed to improving the health of the Mother we all share. Tony will share his work and passion for respecting and protecting our environment. Please lean in with us as we deepen our understanding and our connections to Mother Earth.  Wabanaki Words Used: Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) - https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc   Topics Discussed:   Tony Sutton - https://umaine.edu/mitchellcenter/people/anthony-sutton/ Suzanne Greenlaw - https://schoodicinstitute.org/team/suzanne-greenlaw/ Caroline Sullivan article - https://www.sdsu.edu/news/2025/12/a-bridge-to-a-culture University of San Diego - https://www.sdsu.edu/ Museum of Beadwork - https://www.museumofbeadwork.org/ Food Sovereignty - https://usfoodsovereigntyalliance.org/what-is-food-sovereignty/ Quahog (clams) - https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/species/northern-quahog Sea Run Report and Audiobook - https://www.mitsc.org/library/sea-run?ref=quoddytides.com Sipayik - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passamaquoddy_Pleasant_Point_Reservation Gluskabe - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glooscap Geo Neptune - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geo_Soctomah_Neptune University of Maine - https://umaine.edu/ Robin Wall Kimmerer - https://www.robinwallkimmerer.com/ First Light Learning Journey - https://peterforbes.org/facilitating/first-light-learning-journey “Molly Molasses and Me” by Ssipsis - https://books.google.com/books/about/Molly_Molasses_Me.html?id=QnkaAQAAIAAJ Wabanaki Youth in Science (WaYS) - https://www.wabanakiyouthinscience.org/ Western Oregon University - https://wou.edu/ WPHW Mobile Food Pantry - https://wabanakiphw.org/departments/wabanaki-public-health/community-land-wellness/mobile-food-pantry/ Mi’kmaq Farms - https://www.facebook.com/MicmacFarms/ Niweskok - https://www.niweskok.org/ Roger Paul - https://umaine.edu/nativeamericanprograms/people/rogerpaul/   Wabanaki Tribal Nations: Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net) Mi’kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov) Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati Motahkomikuk Passamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com) Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine   Special Thanks/Woliwon:  Guest: Tony Sutton Producer: Gavin Allen Podcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders

    1h 8m
  6. Aunties on Air Episode 41: The Power of Storytelling: Language, Community, and Wabanaki Heritage

    JAN 27

    Aunties on Air Episode 41: The Power of Storytelling: Language, Community, and Wabanaki Heritage

    Episode 41: The Power of Storytelling: Language, Community, and Wabanaki Heritage As the Aunties mention in our previous episode, we are replaying Uncle Roger Paul from Season 1, "For the love of Storytelling."  Uncle Roger Paul is a Passamaquoddy citizen, dynamic storyteller, educator, elder, fluent Passamaquoddy language speaker and so much more. Whether this is your first or your second time listening to Uncle Roger, we know you will enjoy his charismatic storytelling and the way he engages with his stories. Wabanaki Words Used: Ckuwapon (dawn) - ckuwapon | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal Espotewset (sun) - espotewset | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal 'koselomal (He or she like or loves) - 'koselomal | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal Muhsumsol (grandfather) - muhsumsol | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal Pihce (long ago) - pihce | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal Pokuhulakon (drum) - pokuhulakon, pokhulakon | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal Skinuhsis (boy) - skinuhsis | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal Skitkomiq (earth) - skitkomiq | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal 'tatatol (dad) - 'tatatol | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal Tupqan (dirt) - tupqan | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal Uhkomossol (grandmother) - uhkomossol | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal Waponahkiyik (Wabanaki people) - Waponahkiyik | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) - https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc ***More words were used in this episode, check out the Language Portal - Welcome to the Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal | Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Language Portal   Topics Discussed:   Roger Paul - https://umaine.edu/nativeamericanprograms/people/rogerpaul/ George's Bank - https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georges_Bank Seven Generational Thinking - https://www.ictinc.ca/blog/seventh-generation-principle#:~:text=The%20Seventh%20Generation%20Principle%20is,seven%20generations%20into%20the%20future. Small Pox - https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smallpox Gordon's Island - https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/jun/04/native-american-tribe-maine-buys-back-pine-island Bounties for Scalps - https://theconversation.com/indigenous-peoples-day-offers-a-reminder-of-native-american-history-including-the-scalping-they-endured-at-the-hands-of-colonists-214433   Wabanaki Tribal Nations: Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net) Mi’kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov) Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati Motahkomikuk Passamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com) Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine   Special Thanks/Woliwon:  Guest: Roger Paul Producer: Gavin Allen Podcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders

    54 min
  7. Aunties on Air Episode 40: The Power of Storytelling: Connecting You to Culture, Learning & Love

    JAN 14

    Aunties on Air Episode 40: The Power of Storytelling: Connecting You to Culture, Learning & Love

    Aunties on Air: The Power of Storytelling: Connecting You to Culture, Learning & Love The power of storytelling is clear. It can transport us to different places and times, introduce us to cultures that are not our own, and bring us together for connection and learning. We will have two shows during these cold winter months, our storytelling season. Today, we have Aunties Lisa and Nancy in the studio, and they are joined by a friend and colleague, Auntie Becky Bailey. The three Aunties will lean into the power of storytelling, sharing stories, music and love. Please join us for this heart-filling episode that kicks off our month of storytelling. Wabanaki Words Used: Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc Topics Discussed: Millinocket Marathon - https://www.crowathletics.com/millinocket-race-overview Chris Newell - https://www.freeporthistoricalsociety.org/chris-newell-bio/ Morgan Talty - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morgan_Talty The Weavers - https://www.wmpg.org/show/tue1130/?srsltid=AfmBOorVGLc2HjeivAj3pLzcBBppsWP7VzEjufyToEzZ6DDOnec2BJJK “The First Blade of Sweetgrass” by Suzanne Greenlaw and Gabriel Frey - https://www.farnsworthmuseum.org/product/the-first-blade-of-sweetgrass/ Sweetgrass - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hierochloe_odorata Mt. Katahdin - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Katahdin “Hinkley Township; Or Grand Lake Stream Plantation” by Minnie Atkinson - https://www.amazon.com/Hinckley-Township-Grand-Stream-Plantation/dp/1596413786 “Autumn Pellitier, Water Warrior” by Carole Lindstrom - https://www.amazon.com/Autumn-Peltier-Warrior-Carole-Lindstrom/dp/1250795273 Anishinaabe tribe - https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/anishinaabe “An Upriver Passamaquoddy” by Allen Sockabasin - https://www.amazon.com/Upriver-Passamaquoddy-Allen-Sockabasin/dp/0884482936 Briar Patch bookstore - https://briarpatchbooks.square.site/ Tobique - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tobique_First_Nation St. John River - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_John_River_(Bay_of_Fundy) Roger Paul - https://umaine.edu/nativeamericanprograms/people/rogerpaul/ Dwayne Tomah - https://www.kennedy-center.org/artists/t/to-tz/dwayne-tomah/   Wabanaki Tribal Nations: Houlton Band of Maliseet  Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net) Mi’kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov) Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township  Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati Motahkomikuk Passamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik  Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com) Penobscot Nation  Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine   Special Thanks/Woliwon:  Producer: Gavin Allen Podcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Downs

    52 min
  8. Aunties on Air Episode 39: Honoring Where We Have Been And Where We Are Going

    12/31/2025

    Aunties on Air Episode 39: Honoring Where We Have Been And Where We Are Going

    Aunties on Air: Honoring Where We Have Been And Where We Are Going As 2025 comes to a close, we are honoring our accomplishments and our struggles. Each year offers us the opportunity for learning, connecting, and serving each other and Mother Earth. We will reflect on all things and begin to discuss the year we are entering. The Aunties are excited to be with listeners as we ring in the new year together. Wabanaki Words Used: Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc   Topics Discussed: WMPG, The Weavers - https://www.wmpg.org/show/tue1130/?srsltid=AfmBOooAWuxbnOBwOX6VUpSaxjOgy8HnhwgwEpEmHPgMx7Qc_zKdyCgO Downtown Bangor Ball Drop - https://downtownbangor.com/events/downtown-countdown-2025/   Wabanaki Tribal Nations: Houlton Band of Maliseet  Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net) Mi’kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov) Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township  Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati Motahkomikuk Passamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik  Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com) Penobscot Nation  Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine   Special Thanks/Woliwon:  Producer: Gavin Allen Podcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Downs

    34 min
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A podcast to amplify indigenous voices while building powerful connections through conversations, culture and community. For far too long, indigenous people have been targeted, silenced, and made nearly invisible by the societies that surround us. The values that maintained balance of our shared land and communities are old, valuable, and deeply needed in our world today. During our time together we will explore many topics through storytelling, laughter and sometimes tears. Come along on this journey where together we will feel the power of relationships and experience healing that comes with centering Wabanaki culture. Each month, and often more, we will share an episode with our guests to offer good medicine to all who join. Woliwon (Thank you)!

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