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Words and Culture @wordsandculture.bsky.social · Jul 20

Now, you can use these words to share gratitude with friends, family, or your whole community.
#WordofTheWeek #IndigenousLanguages #Indigenous #LanguageLearning

Words and Culture @wordsandculture.bsky.social · Jul 20

Words of the week!

Wela’lin — a Mi’kmaq word for saying thank you to one person.

Welalio — a Mi’kmaq word for saying thank you to two or more people.

Wela’lioq — a Mi’kmaq word for saying thank you from us.

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Words and Culture @wordsandculture.bsky.social · Jul 14

Listen to the rest of the episode on #Spotify, #ApplePodcasts, our website, or at participating radio stations listed on our website. 🎧✨

#IndigenousPodcasts #Indigenous #Podcast #LanguageLearning #IndigenousLanguage

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Words and Culture @wordsandculture.bsky.social · Jul 14

The last episode of the Mi’kmaq series drops today! Join host Pam Palmater as she wraps up her Mi’kmaq series with Lindsey Denny and Elisha Sapier as they discuss the use of TikTok to reach youth and other tech savvy peeps in their bid to help revitalize the Mi’kmaq language.

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Words and Culture @wordsandculture.bsky.social · Jul 11

Word of the week!

Nm’tgnien — a Mi’kmaq word for “our homeland,” or “our territory.”
#WordoftheWeek #LanguageLearning #Indigenous #IndigenousLanguage

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Words and Culture @wordsandculture.bsky.social · Jul 4

Catch up on all the episodes of Words and Culture now streaming on #Spotify, #ApplePodcasts, our website, or at the participating radio stations listed on our website! 🎧✨

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Words and Culture @wordsandculture.bsky.social · Jul 4

Learning is a journey that keeps going. Start yours today by tuning in to Words and Culture. Learn, celebrate, and connect with Indigenous languages and Knowledge Keepers.

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Words and Culture @wordsandculture.bsky.social · Jul 3

Listen to the rest of the episode on #Spotify, #ApplePodcasts, our website, or at participating radio stations listed on our website. 🎧✨ #Indigenous #IndigenousLanguage #Podcast #IndigenousPodcast #LanguageLearning

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Words and Culture @wordsandculture.bsky.social · Jul 3

New episode of the Mi’kmaq series just dropped! Elder Cheryl Maloney joins the host Pam Palmater to share about the prophecy of the white owl and how its appearance foretold change for the Mi’kmaw and how that change would first destroy them but then rebuild their nation anew.

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Words and Culture @wordsandculture.bsky.social · Jun 27

Word of the week!

Polam — a Wolastoqey word for salmon. It’s a reminder that language connects land, culture, and identity. Every word learned is a step toward language revitalization and culture preservation.
#WordoftheWeek #LanguageLearning #Indigenous #IndigenousLanguage

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Words and Culture @wordsandculture.bsky.social · Jun 23

and share his love of language and world-view. Listen to the rest of the episode on #Spotify, #ApplePodcasts, our website, or at participating radio stations listed on our website. 🎧✨ #IndigenousPodcasts #Podcasts #Indigenous #LanguageLearning #IndigenousLanguage

Words and Culture @wordsandculture.bsky.social · Jun 23

New episode of the Mi’kmaq series just dropped! Wolastoqey musician and language learner Jeremy Dutcher joins the host Pam Palmater to share about how he was invited into 94-year-old Henrietta Black’s home to learn more of his language, and how his music is purposely designed to reach people

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Words and Culture @wordsandculture.bsky.social · Jun 21

#NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay #Indigenous #IndigenousLanguage #FirstNations #Métis #Inuit #IndigenousPodcast #Podcast

Words and Culture @wordsandculture.bsky.social · Jun 21

Happy National Indigenous Peoples Day! Established in 1996, this day honours the rich cultures, languages, traditions, and histories of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. Celebrate with us by listening to all episodes of Words and Culture on #Spotify, #ApplePodcasts, or right on our website! 🎧

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Words and Culture @wordsandculture.bsky.social · Jun 19

#IndigenousPodcasts #Indigenous #Podcast #LanguageLearning #IndigenousLanguage

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Words and Culture @wordsandculture.bsky.social · Jun 19

In case you missed it on Monday… Episode Two of Words and Culture just dropped! Listen to the host Pam Palmater break down the assumptions around Indigenous languages in Canada with the special guest Michelle Sylliboy on #Spotify or #ApplePodcasts

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Words and Culture @wordsandculture.bsky.social · Jun 13

Word of the Week!

Uggbeganjig — a Mi’kmaq word for Eel River Bar First Nation. Did you know that every First Nation has its own name in their Indigenous language? Supporting language revitalization can start with something simple: learning and using the original names of First Nations.

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Jarvis Googoo @jarvisgoogoo.com · Jun 10

Had a wonderful time with @pampalmater.com on @wordsandculture.bsky.social re the Mi’kmaw language. Wela’lin for the opportunity. Please have a listen:

www.wordsandculture.ca/episode/the-...

The Mi’kmaq Episodes – wordsandculture.ca

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Words and Culture @wordsandculture.bsky.social · Jun 10

Remember to listen, subscribe, and stream us on #Spotify, #ApplePodcasts, our website, or at participating radio stations listed on our website. 🎧✨ #IndigenousPodcasts #Indigenous #Podcast #LanguageLearning #IndigenousLanguage

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Words and Culture @wordsandculture.bsky.social · Jun 10

He is the embodiment of what it means to share our culture with the world. He is a marathon runner with a law degree and is the host of the TV show Mi’kmagi. Jarvis talks about the return to original place names.

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Words and Culture @wordsandculture.bsky.social · Jun 10

We are back with the first episode of the Mi’kmaq series! Join the host Pam Palmater as she introduces us to Jarvis Googoo who speaks all over the Maritimes about Mi’kmaq history and culture.

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Words and Culture @wordsandculture.bsky.social · May 29

Are you a radio station interested in airing Words and Culture? Please contact [email protected] to share these stories and languages even further. 🌎🎧

#IndigenousLanguages #IndigenousPodcast #Podcast #Radio #Indigenous #CommunityRadio

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Words and Culture @wordsandculture.bsky.social · May 29

Special shout out to the amazing radio stations airing Words and Culture! Your support helps Indigenous voices, cultures, and languages reach more communities and homes.

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Words and Culture @wordsandculture.bsky.social · May 27

If you want to check out the rest of the Cree episodes, they are available to stream on @spotify, @applepodcasts, or our website. 🎧✨
#IndigenousPodcasts #Indigenous #Podcast #LanguageLearning #IndigenousLanguage

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Words and Culture @wordsandculture.bsky.social · May 27

While we are on a little break, let’s revisit a highlight from our Cree episodes featuring host Michael Hutchinson and special guest Adrian Sutherland. If you missed this one, now’s the perfect time to catch up!

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