Aunties on Air...and some Uncles too

Aunties on Air Episode 32: Healing Through Language, Culture & Ceremony September is National Recovery Month as well as Suicide Prevention Month, a month to educate the public about mental health and substance use disorders, and to celebrate those in recovery and healing. Today we talk to an Auntie, a leader and a powerful voice for recovery. Listening to Nova share her story reminds us that heali...

Aunties on Air Episode 31: Education & Learning Opportunities: Pathways to Learning, Connecting & Thriving Education and opportunities allow for magic and discovery to happen. ALL of the Aunties will be here for this important discussion. For generations, indigenous people have had limited opportunities to find success in the Western world, often creating isolation for indigenous young people. Tod...

Aunties on Air Episode 30: Welcoming Amanda Peters & Her Book Waiting for the Long Night Moon We are celebrating storytelling and the sacred stories held by the Wabanaki people—Mi’kmaq, Maliseet, Penobscot, and Passamaquoddy. The original storytellers of this territory, the Wabanaki people have been telling stories for thousands of years. The Wabanaki people learned traditions, ceremonies, values,...

Aunties on Air Episode 29: Leaning into the Healing: Connection & Community, the Two Critical Elements The Aunties are excited to share a new guest with our listeners! The guest we have today is someone deeply committed to partnership and strengthening the foundation of community. We are speaking with Betsy from the Downtown Bangor Partnership, and we are eager to share their work and our continue...

Aunties on Air Episode 28: Matriarchal Values & Women's Leadership The Aunties are ecstatic for this show! We are highlighting women’s leadership and the importance of supporting young girls and women in their leadership development. Wabanaki tribes are matriarchal tribes, centering the ways women lead in families and communities for thousands of years. The Aunties welcome the Olympia Snowe Women’...

Aunties on Air Episode 28: New Aunties are Joining Auntie Lisa at the Table This week we are introducing our NEW Aunties and NEW pod song to our listeners! Auntie Lisa is back for season 2 with a new co-host, Auntie Clarissa! Auntie Clarissa is also known as Chief Sabattis of the Houlton band of Maliseet Indians. You may hear Auntie Lisa refer to her as Auntie Chief from time to time! Auntie Chief...

BONUS: Changes are Coming to Auntie on Air  The Aunties are joining you on New Year’s Eve from their podcast studio in downtown Bangor, Maine! We are preparing to ring in 2025 and want to wish all our listeners a year filled with joy, abundance, and healing! Our team is excited to welcome you to a wonderful “in studio” New Year’s Eve celebration where the Aunties reflect on the previous year and s...

Aunties on Air Episode 26: Celebrating May & Leaning into June We have many things to honor during the month of May. During this episode we will journey through a few different topic areas. The month of May, when we celebrate our mothers, those that give so much love and care. We bring both Auntie Lisa and Auntie Lauren’s mothers to the studio where we celebrate them and we celebrate the gifts the...

Aunties on Air Episode 25: Celebrating the Gifts of Mother Earth: Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens The Aunties welcome the love, values, and reciprocity to the studio today! We are forever grateful for all the gifts that Mother Earth provides. We welcome into the studio, Gretchen and Daniel, the leaders of the coastal Maine botanical gardens. These two leaders have been leading the way for many yea...

Aunties on Air Episode 24: Leaning into Art & Culture: Examining Our Connections & the Beauty We Create Together The Aunties welcome friends, relatives, artists to the studio! Three amazing artists join our Aunties hosts in a deep conversation about art, relationships and the magic of togetherness. Wabanaki culture is rich in art and creativity, during this episode we explore the healing and conne...

Aunties on Air Episode 23: Dusting off our Moccs: Spend time with the Aunties at the Wabanaki Spring Social!  Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness' 27th Annual Spring Social was a success! A day dedicated to culture, connection and love! The largest event that we hold each year welcomes drum groups, artists, community members and friends from across Wabanaki territory and beyond. The Social opened in...

Aunties on Air Episode 22: Spring has Sprung Spring has Sprung! Join the Aunties for a conversation about all things Spring! From fiddleheads to longer days, the Aunties share the SPRING things they are looking forward to the most and those things they will miss about the storytelling (winter) months. The Aunties hold deep appreciation for Mother Earth during this episode. As the tulips and daffod...

Aunties on Air Episode 21: Comfort, Safety, & Our Sacred Stories Welcome to March! The month of spring, growth and transition! The Aunties are digging in deep this spring, learning and growing with each passing season. Today we celebrate a very special Auntie and her book release: What Your Comfort Costs Us by Dr. Gabriela Alcalde. Aunties Lauren and Lisa received a special quick peak at this amaz...

Episode 20: For the Love of Our Children Welcome to the final episode of our “for the love of” February series! For the Love of our Children! Today we welcome a champion for our youth. Uncle John Neptune, a tribal council member, father, and leader at the Penobscot Nation and beyond. The aunties spend time with John discussing our future generations, our commitment to their wellness and the love w...

Episode 19: For the Love of Our Culture “For the Love of.. Series” launches the third episode of the series: For the Love of Our Culture. Auntie Lauren & Auntie Lisa welcome an old friend and family to the studio, our special guest and elder, Roger Paul. Uncle Roger shares his commitment to culture, Wabanaki language, and our future generations. Aunties Lauren and Lisa have the pleasure to sit wit...

Episode 18: For the Love of Music “For the Love of.. Series” launches the second episode of the series: For the Love of Music. Auntie Lauren & Auntie Lisa welcome a very special guest to the studio, Yo Yo Ma! Uncle Yo Yo shares his commitment to music, stories of childhood, and his love for Wabanaki territory. Aunties Lauren and Lisa sit in conversation with Uncle Yo Yo and talk all things values,...

Episode 17: For the Love of Healing  “For the Love of.. Series” launches the first episode of the series: For the Love of Healing. Auntie Lauren & Auntie Lisa welcome two special guests to the studio, both guests known in Wabanaki territory for their commitment to healing. Chief Clarissa Sabattis and Steve Knockwood talk about their personal stories of healing and how their work provides healing o...

Episode 16: Leaning in.. to forgiveness, reconciliation & healing Wabanaki Words Used: Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell)  https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc   Topics Discussed:   Commissioner Liberty - Randall Liberty | Office of Governor Janet T. Mills Maine Department of Corrections - Home | Department of Corrections Clinton, Maine - Clinton, Maine - Wikipedia Maine S...

Episode 15: Reflecting on the Run! We did it!  Our run is DONE! And boy was it FUN! The Millinocket Marathon & Half did not disappoint! Our Team showed up with the energy to run, cheer, and serve! It was a cold start to the morning, just over 0 degrees, but warm with love! Auntie Lauren started the race with a traditional song, honoring Wabanaki history and recognizing our connection to the sacred...

BONUS - Gratitude & Forgiveness: Leaning into 2025 The Aunties are joining you on New Year’s Eve from their podcast studio in downtown Bangor, Maine! We are preparing to ring in 2025 and want to wish all our listeners a year filled with joy, abundance, and healing! Our team is excited to welcome you to a wonderful “in studio” New Year’s Eve celebration where the Aunties reflect on the previous yea...

Episode 14: Celebrating the Season & Each Other  The “Aunties on Air” Team wishes all of our listeners a joyous holiday season! Our entire team is around the table for a holiday celebration. We wish for comfort and love for every person. For any of you that feel struggle at this time, we pray, light smudge, and hold you close today and always. Please stay to the end of our holiday celebration, Aun...

Episode 13: Water is Life (Samaqan nit Pomawsuwakon) The Aunties welcome two honored Passamaquoddy guests to the studio, Chief Pos Bassett and Attorney Corey Hinton. This is the first time a Wabanaki Chief has been in the studio and the Aunties are honored. Both Corey and Chief Bassett will discuss the history of the Sipayik Passamaquoddy water crisis, where have we been and where are we now. Main...

Episode 12: Sovereignty: What We Hold Sacred  A conversation not to miss! As we wrap up Native American Heritage Month and enter a holiday week for some, this episode has perfect timing! Wabanaki Territory, or what some call the State of Maine, is a sacred place. A place that has provided Wabanaki people abundance for thousands of years. A place that desperately needs her people to heal.  Wabanaki...

Bonus: Milestone and Magical Moments! The Aunties & Team celebrate! Aunties on Air… and some Uncles too has something to celebrate! You all know we like to celebrate, find joy, and recognize accomplishments as much as possible. We also know that despair and difficulty is near each of us and there are many things that may get us down. Aunties on Air strives to be that space where yes, we can talk a...

Episode 11: Community Healing & the Millinocket Marathon  The Aunties welcome Gary Allen to the studio! Gary, the founder of the Millinocket Marathon and runner extraordinaire, is a human with love in his heart and fire in his feet! Throughout this episode you will hear a consistent theme of love and service, making ripples to make big changes. The passion Gary holds for community, all communities...