Tales From The First Nation

We all have great purpose, even the tiny little mouse. Today we have a few legends that show us just how mighty the mouse is. *I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly.   Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you think of the show.   talesfromthefirstnations@gmail.com H...

This is a pretty "sweet" episode dedicated to the busy little bees who make life possible for us. *I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly.   Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you think of the show.   talesfromthefirstnations@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

I just had a feeling that you needed some more bear medicine, so I accidently decided to share some more with you. *I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly.   Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you think of the show.   talesfromthefirstnations@gmail.com Hosted on Ac...

We began the series with the story of White Buffalo Calf woman, so I wanted to begin this year with "Buffalo Medicine" and the gift of buffalo. *I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly.   Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you think of the show.   talesfromthefirstn...

Welcome to 2026! I wanted to begin our new year with a powerful story of unity and joy. *I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly.   Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you think of the show.   talesfromthefirstnations@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

What is the origin of disease? Today's legend addresses why diseases plague us, but how love can help heal us. *I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly.   Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you think of the show.   talesfromthefirstnations@gmail.com Hosted on Acast....

We'll begin season 2 with a little swim with the salmon so we can respect them more. *I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly.   Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you think of the show.   talesfromthefirstnations@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Ever wonder why trees lose their leaves, but pine trees keep their needles? Today I'll tell you the legend that explains why. *I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly.   Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you think of the show.   talesfromthefirstnations@gmail.com H...

Today we'll dive into a little "Bear Medicine" and the love of Momma Bear. *I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly.   Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you think of the show.   talesfromthefirstnations@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

It has been a while since we have spent time with Kokyangwuti, so I wanted share some more of her wisdom and compassion with you. *I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly.   Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you think of the show.   talesfromthefirstnations@gmail.c...

Let us escape from the winter cold for a few moments and return to a spring and summer thunderstorm. We'll hear two legends today about the origin of thunder and the power of lightening. *I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly.   Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you t...

Does anyone actually like mosquitos? Turns out a few do. Today we'll learn why they are so angry at us and how they might be helpful.. *I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly.   Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you think of the show.   talesfromthefirstnations@gm...

I want to dedicate today's episode to my friends Mila, Hector, and Mary, as well as all the wonderful dogs of past, present, and future who have blessed us through our lives. Today we'll dive into the legends and wisdom of our canine friends. *I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly.   Check us out on Faceb...

Horses had such a huge impact after they arrived in North America. Called "Elk Dogs," horses changed the lives of our Native American ancestors and today we'll learn the legends associated with the gift of horses. *I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly.   Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts...

What could be more important to our lives than the sun? Today we explore some of the legends associated with sun as well as some of the sun's wisdom in this 3rd and final episodes about our favorite star. *I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly.   Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let...

What could be more important to our lives than the sun? Today we explore some of the legends associated with sun as well as some of the sun's wisdom in this second of 3 episodes about our favorite star. *I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly.   Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us...

What could be more important to our lives than the sun? Today we explore some of the legends associated with sun as well as some of the sun's wisdom in this first of 3 episodes about our favorite star. *I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly.   Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us...

You can find dream catchers all over the world now, but what are they? What do they do? Today we look into the origin stories of dream catchers and give them the respect they deserve. *I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly.   Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you thin...

Snakes terrify most of us and often have a bad reputation, but it isn't necessarily deserved. Today we shine a light on our ground slithering friends. *I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly.   Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you think of the show.   talesfromth...

Coyote is typically known as the trickster and troublemaker in most stories, but today we'll look at some of the good he has done in various legends. *I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly.   Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you think of the show.   talesfromthe...

Few plants were as important to the tribes of North America than tobacco. Today We'll look into the legends, history, and cultural significance of tobacco. *I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly.   Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you think of the show.   talesf...

I had a dream last night about a prairie dog and sought to find out what it meant. As it turns out, prairie dogs are amazing animals with some great stories connected to them. *I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly.   Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you think of the...

Did you ever wonder about the origin of the beaver or all the wonderful things it does for us and it's ecosystem? On the next cold winter night, give thanks to the beaver for the heat you enjoy! Find out why in today's episode. *I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly.   Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie S...

Today we look at another story about The dreaded Wendigo. This story might be a little scary for young listeners, so be sure to listen to it before sharing it with small children. *I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly.   Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you think of...

We often talk about and animals and trees, today we're looking at the three crops that our Native American friends relied on the most. *I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly.   Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you think of the show.   talesfromthefirstnations@gm...