Wabanaki Windows

Remembering Penobscot Elder Butch Phillips 27.05.2026 58:01 ↓

Donna Loring speaks with James Francis: tribal historian and director of the Penobscot Nation Cultural Center, and Rueben "Butch" Phillips a Penobscot elder and master Birch Bark canoe builder.

Maine's Elite Private Colleges on Wabanaki Land 28.04.2026 59:01 ↓

Guests are Portland Press Reporter Rueben Schafir, Professor Dr. Darren Ranco, and Professor Harald Prins

Wabanaki Alliance part 2 04.03.2026 58:00 ↓

Host: Donna Loring Other credits: Technical assistance for the show was provided by Joel Mann of WERU, and Jessica Lockhart. Music by Ralph Richter, a track called little eagles from his CD Dream Walk. Wabanaki Windows is a monthly show featuring topics of interest from a Wabanaki perspective. This month: This episode describes the history of the organization, its mission and its goals. Guest/s: ...

Wabanaki Alliance part 1 29.01.2026 58:01 ↓

This show looks at the Wabanaki Alliance. We find out why it was formed, the work it does, and why it matters now!

Charles Norman Shay tribute show. Part 2 23.12.2025 58:30 ↓

A tribute show about Charles Norman Shay who recently died. Shay was a  Penobscot  tribal elder, writer and decorated veteran of both  World War II  and the  Korean War . Along with a  Bronze Star  and  Silver Star , Shay was also awarded the  Legion of Honour , making him the first Native American in Maine with the distinction of French chevalier. He lived in the community of the reservation wher...

Charles Norman Shay tribute show. Part 1 23.12.2025 58:31 ↓

A tribute show about Charles Norman Shay who recently died. Shay was a  Penobscot  tribal elder, writer and decorated veteran of both  World War II  and the  Korean War . Along with a  Bronze Star  and  Silver Star , Shay was also awarded the  Legion of Honour , making him the first Native American in Maine with the distinction of French chevalier. He lived in the community of the reservation wher...

Robert Talbot Kenote Lecture 03.12.2025 57:31 ↓

Donna Loring presents a talk that looks that looks at Maines history, Truth Telling, and paper chains and the resilience of Maine's Indigenous people.

September 2025 – Breaking the Silence part 2 16.10.2025 59:01 ↓

This month We continue our discussion about a statement by the Wolastoqewi-Mothers, Grandmothers and Aunties. Guests: Professor Darren Ranco, Rabbi Rachel Issacs

August 2025 – Breaking the Silence part 1 28.08.2025 58:31 ↓

This month: We discuss a statement by the Wolastoqewi-Mothers, Grandmothers and Aunties. Guests: Prof. Darren Ranco, a member of the Penobscot Nation, Professor of Anthropology and Chair of Native American Studies at the University of Maine. Prof Rebecca Sockbeson, citizens of the Penobscot Nation. Winona LaDuke, Anishinaabe Leader and Activist.

July 2025 – Korean and WW II History and Veterans 30.07.2025 58:01 ↓

This month: The historic background of Korean and WWII, and some stories of Wabanaki Veterans and their names. Guests: Prof. Darren Ranco, a member of the Penobscot Nation, Professor of Anthropology and Chair of Native American Studies at the University of Maine. Prof. Harald Prins, emeritus at Kansas State University.

June 2025 – In the Shadow of the Eagle- Abbe Museum 15.07.2025 59:01 ↓

This month: A new exhibition at the Abbe Museum in Bar Harbor is named for Donna Loring’s 2008 book, “In the Shadow of the Eagle: A Tribal Representative in Maine” Guests: James Francis, Penobscot Nation’s Director of Cultural and Historical Preservation Betsy Richards, Ex. Director, Abbe Museum Dr. Aaron Miller, Luce Curator of exhibits, Abbe Museum Darren Ranco, Professor of Anthropology and Cha...