Tales From The First Nation

Fonzie was taking a little extra active role in writing last week's episode and I got to wondering if our Native American friends had cats underfoot and in the way. Turns out they didn't have a housecat, but a few (very very few) had a bobcat.... + *I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly.   Check us out on...

It is time to spotlight another tree! I love trees! Today we're going to give some love to the Ash Tree and some of the special spirits associated with them, The Nunne'hi. *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 sho...

I found such a wonderful piece written by Chief Standing Elk, that I had to share it. It is inspiring, beautiful, and just what we need to help us through the workweek. Enjoy this bonus 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 Studio Podcasts and let us know wh...

Today we spotlight the elegant swan and all the elegance and wisdom it possesses. We look at a tale about a Red Swan and enjoy a beautiful song about a black swan. *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. &nbsp...

Today we look at an animal that has been in nearly every episode but never received it's time in the spotlight. It is my grandmother's favorite animal but it has a mixed reputation in stories. Let's get to know the owl. *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 Po...

Today we have the second episode dedicated to Kokyangwuti, also known as Spider Grandmother. It is a great story and a lot of great information on a wonderful woman. *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. &nb...

Today we have the first of our two episodes dedicated to Kokyangwuti, also known as Spider Grandmother. It is a great story and a lot of great information on a wonderful woman. *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 th...

I wanted to spotlight the beauty and spiritual majesty of the stag and deer. We have 3 stories today. The first one is a Cherokee legend that spotlights how the stag got his horns. The second story is another Cherokee legend that might be triggering to victims of violence. It isn't graphic but it is a short story of a woman killed in an act of violence that is given powers by a stag to become a sp...

While reading the news I saw that Common Murres were facing a high risk of extinction and wanted to pull them into the spotlight. I had to work hard to get a story for them, but I felt they were worth it. I hope you'll enjoy our spotlight on this beautiful bird. Today's picture was snagged from Oceana.org. I hope they won't mind me borrowing it to draw attention to this beautiful bird. *I try my b...

Can you believe we have gone this far into the series without talking about the drum? This felt like a dope-slap moment for me, so I had to remedy it fast. We have two great stories for you today. The first is from the Abenaki people and the second comes from the Ojibwe people and involves a Sioux woman named Tailfeather Woman. *I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrase...

I felt it was time to put another tree into the spotlight, so today we look at the birch tree and share two stories from the Ojibwe people. *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.   talesfromthefirstnatio...

Can you believe that we've gone this far into the series without a love story? This beautiful Wabanaki story of romance and faith gives us an opportunity to talk about courtship and romance. *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 y...

Despite the name of this episode, it isn't a scary story. It is a beautiful Hopi legend about appreciating those who love 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 H...

Today's story is an old Algonquin legend. It is essentially a ghost story, but it teaches a valuable lesson. You should probably listen to it before sharing it with young children, but we can learn a lot from this tale. *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 Po...

We talked about the crow last week, so today we'll talk about their cousin the beautiful Magpie. They offer us good luck, and according to the Lakota people, they put us at the top of the food chain. *I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly. Check out this great site: Home : Aktá Lakota Museum & Cultural Cen...

The crow is a wonderful bird with a complex reputation. They are associated with light and dark qualities. So, I thought we should learn a bit more about them and share a tale from the Inuit people of Alaska. *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...

I felt that it was time to spotlight another tree so I felt that the Cedar tree would be a great option. We have a wonderful Cherokee Legend to share the splendor of this tree. Check out these great sites: Forest History Society - By understanding our past, we shape our future. About the Center for Shamanic Education and Exchange - Shamanic Education *I try my best to provide accurate pronunciatio...

From the beginning of time man has harnessed the power of the wind for various things, but where did it come from? Today's Aleut legend will explain it all. *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...

Nobody can out fox a fox.... except maybe a Turkey... With their beautiful tail feathers this noble bird has a lot to offer. *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...

Isn't the dragonfly a cool little insect? I'm releasing this as a bonus episode because I couldn't find any full stories to accompany the episode. This is mostly some cool information and summaries of stories, so I thought I'd bring you some good luck in the middle of the week. Have a great week. *I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronou...

Ever wonder what thunder comes from? Today's Potawatomi Legend will make it all clear for 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 Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Today we look at a popular character among the Abenaki and Wabanaki Confederacy. The character's name has multiple spellings and pronunciations, I hope I was able to do him justice as we spotlight him today. *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 k...

This episode is very special to me. In addition to three wonderful stories, I also take you with me to my favorite park to hang out with my favorite tree "Red". *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.   talesfro...

Did you ever wonder why we have colorful autumn leaves? Well, wonder no more! This Algonquin legend explains it all. *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....

Most cultures of the world have a flood story. I thought they all did until I began researching this episode. Today we'll hear and Ottawa (Odawa) legend about how Nanabozho recreated the world after the great flood. *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...