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Producer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Current issues fro the Penobscot Nation and the Wabanaki Tribes in Maine Program Topic: Present Tribal State Relations Key Discussion Points: a) History of current controversial issues b) A discussion of the River Case, Elvers Issue, CDC case c) Involvement of the AG/What should we do? Guest: Chief Kirk Francis of the Penobscot Indian Nation...

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Program Topic: Cultural Historic Preservation Projects for the Penobscot Nation Key Discussion Points: a) Tribal Preservation Officer’s responsibilities b) Preserving old Photos and Stories that go with them c) Recreation of the Ancient Tribal Chief’s Cuffs and Collar and headdress and their meaning. Guests: James Francis, Director of the Cultural H...

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: National level issues Program Topic: Major issues facing the Penobscot Nation on a National level Key Discussion Points : a) Background of Federal/ State and Land Claims of the Penobscot Nation b) Efforts to improve the self- determination of the tribe c) Maine Indian Land Claims controversial issues d) Federal Indian Law is not being applied...

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Program Topic: Update of TRC project and International implications Key Discussion Points : What has happened since Oct 16,2012 How visible is this project on an international level Is Genocide accurate in describing what happened to Native people in the US? How can we be allies? Guests: Esther Attean, Passamaquoddy Tribal Member/Staff member for Mu...

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Historic Novel Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline Program Topic: Abandoned and Homeless Children from 1854-1929 Key Discussion Points : a) Children were boarded on trains and sent west to live with adopted families for labor or to be part of the family but most of the children were adopted to work on the family farms etc. b) Thousands of c...

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Economic equality Program Topic: Major issues facing the Penobscot Nation in the area of economic progress Key Discussion Points : a) Background of economic state of the Penobscot Nation b) Efforts to improve the economic condition of the tribe c) Gaming as the biggest and most controversial issue d) Gaming in Maine today and where are the tr...

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Program Topic: Poems written by Wabanaki youth Key Discussion Points : a) Cultural differences in expression b) Teachers need to understand the differences c) Wabanki youth write from a different perspective d) Teachers need to be open to learn other ways of learning and writing Guests: Roger Paul, Teacher at Indian Island School and the University...

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Program Topic: Indigenous Rights and Environmental Justice, Global effects and effects here in Maine Key Discussion Points : a) Global Indigenous resource issues and Environmental Justice issue how they connect b) How both issues effect the US, Canada and Maine c) Specific environmental projects here in Maine and their potential effects d) What we c...

Producer/Host: Maria Girouard Engineer: Amy Browne Issue/Topic: Idle No More What is “Idle No More”? How did it begin? What issues are confronted in this movement? Guests: Sherri Mitchell, Director of the Land Peace Foundation Jules Koostachin, Indigenous Rights Activist & Educator, Attawapeskat First Nations Citizen The post Wabanaki Windows 1/15/13 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM...

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Holidays and Native American Stereotypes Program Topic: October and November Holidays Columbus Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage Month a) What is the image of Native People projected by these holidays b) What is the myth about Thanksgiving c) What lessons can we learn from this Guests by name and affiliation: A)...

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Wabanaki/ State Truth and Reconciliation Commission appointments Program Topic: Duties of the Truth and Reconciliation Commissioners Key Discussion Points: a) Historic background b) Application process/how the commissioners will be chosen c) The commissioners Qualifications/ job description and expectations Guests: A) Esther Attean B)...

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Program Topic: Duties of a Tribal Chief/ Contemporary issues of the Penobscot Nation Key Discussion Points: a) Chief’s oath of office b) Past challenges c) Penobscot Nation’s future Guest: Chief Kirk Francis of the Penobscot Nation Call In Program: No The post Wabanaki Windows 8/21/12 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Main...

Host: Donna Loring Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Higher Education and issues surrounding it for Native People *Importance of Education for Native People and their communities *Life lessons and experiences leading to decision to seek a higher education *Barriers faced within the educational system and being able to overcome them *Importance of weaving native ways of thinking into educational p...

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Wabanaki Youth writers Program Topic: Wabanaki Youth Writers Project Key Discussion Points: a) History Reading Group’s writings and lessons learned b) Poetry readings of Youth’s work c) Suggestions to teachers of Wabanaki Youth Guests: gkisedtanamiook, Adjunct faculty member University of Maine One of the Program mentors and advisers Paul Fro...

Program Name: Wabanaki Windows Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Program Topic: Native American Holocaust in Canada and the United States Key Discussion Points: a) Influence of Doctrine of Discovery on the creation of residential schools b) Genocide and it’s meaning c) What is happening today to bring the perpetrators to justice Guests by name and affiliation: A) Clergyman Kevin Annett Who h...

Broadcast Time: 10:00AM – 11:00AM Program Topic: William Yellowrobe Jr. Key Discussion Points: a) William Yellowrobe’s background b) Plays writing as a tool for social messages c) Play writing process Guest: William Yellowrobe Jr./ Preeminent National Playwright Call In Program: No Political Broadcast: No Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne The post Wabanaki Windows 1/17/12 first appeared on W...

Broadcast Time: 10:00AM Program Topic: Peace and reconciliation between Maine Native People and the European Invaders Key Discussion Points (list at least 3): a) History Reading Group’s writings and lessons learned b) Dramatic Readings c) White Privilege Guests by name and affiliation: A) Christina Baker, Senior College Instructor, former Maine State Legislator B) Anne Stebbins Funderburk/ Baskets...

Broadcast Time: 10:00AM – 11:00AM Program Topic: Penobscot Nation Tribal Court Key Discussion Points: History of the Penobscot Nation Tribal Court Tribal Court jurisdiction & case load Programs and projects Guests: Stephen Brimley, Penobscot Nation Tribal Court Director Call In Program: yes Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne The post Wabanaki Windows 11/15/11 first appeared on WERU 89.9...

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Program Topic: Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians Key Discussion Points a) History of the tribe b) Economic Tribal Development c) Current Issues Guest: Chief Brenda Commander The post Wabanaki Windows 10/18/11 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives .

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Studio Engineer: Joel Mann Topics: Native American Wabanaki Scholarship Center at University Maine Orono What is the new structure of the Wabanaki Center: How has the scholarship for Native American people changed? WHat is the goal of the new program? Guests: Professor Darren Ranco, John Bear Mitchell, Coordinator of Native American and Wabanaki Center Not a call-in sho...

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Toics: Environment, Ghost story What does the Penobscot Nation do to monitor air quality? What were the findings? What are some things to avoid, like plastic bottles? Guest: Bill Thompson– Sub Chief of the Penobscot Nation, Air Quality Program Manager Not a call-in The post Wabanaki Windows 7/19/11 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hi...

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Program Topic: Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Key Discussion Points: History of the TRC project/update Signing of the Declaration of Intent by Tribes and State/ A historical event TRC products and expectations/Collaborative Efforts Guests: Esther Attean, Muskie Institute Denise Altvator, Passamaquoddy Tribal Member The post Wabanak...

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Studio Engineer: Joel Mann Topic: Penobscot Nation Police Department What does the Police Department do? How does it operate? What are some of the new projects? Guest: Bob Bryant, Police Chief The post Wabanaki Windows 5/17/11 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives .

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: Story telling What was it like growing up on Indian Island? Do children has same experiences as others? What lessons can be learned from these stories/ Do native people write about their experiences? Guest: Bill Thompson, Vice Chief of Penobscot Nation The post Wabanaki Windows 4/18/11 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Lo...

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Topic: How a Mic Mac tribal member faced adversity and overcame it Guest: Adam Jewell, Mic Mac Tribal member The post Wabanaki Windows 3/15//11 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives .