Words and Culture
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Words and Culture brings listeners along to communities where culture thrives and language is being revived.
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🎙️New Episode every Monday!
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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.
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.
July 20, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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.
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.
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.
July 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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.
Word of the week!
Nm’tgnien — a Mi’kmaq word for “our homeland,” or “our territory.”
#WordoftheWeek #LanguageLearning #Indigenous #IndigenousLanguage
Nm’tgnien — a Mi’kmaq word for “our homeland,” or “our territory.”
#WordoftheWeek #LanguageLearning #Indigenous #IndigenousLanguage
July 11, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Word of the week!
Nm’tgnien — a Mi’kmaq word for “our homeland,” or “our territory.”
#WordoftheWeek #LanguageLearning #Indigenous #IndigenousLanguage
Nm’tgnien — a Mi’kmaq word for “our homeland,” or “our territory.”
#WordoftheWeek #LanguageLearning #Indigenous #IndigenousLanguage
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.
July 4, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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.
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.
July 3, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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.
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
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
June 27, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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
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
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
June 23, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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
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! 🎧
June 21, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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! 🎧
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
June 19, 2025 at 11:44 PM
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
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.
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.
June 13, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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.
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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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:
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June 10, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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-...
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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.
June 10, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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.
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.
May 29, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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.
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!
May 27, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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!
New episodes are dropping in June! Don’t worry, we are not leaving you hanging till then! Stay tuned as we revisit highlights from the past episodes in the coming weeks.
#IndigenousLanguages #IndigenousPodcast #Podcasts #Indigenous #LanguageLearning
#IndigenousLanguages #IndigenousPodcast #Podcasts #Indigenous #LanguageLearning
May 9, 2025 at 7:16 PM
New episodes are dropping in June! Don’t worry, we are not leaving you hanging till then! Stay tuned as we revisit highlights from the past episodes in the coming weeks.
#IndigenousLanguages #IndigenousPodcast #Podcasts #Indigenous #LanguageLearning
#IndigenousLanguages #IndigenousPodcast #Podcasts #Indigenous #LanguageLearning
Today, on May 5th, is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Two-Spirit, and 2SLGBTQI+ people. On this day, we remember and honour the sacred lives of Indigenous Women, Girls, Two-Spirit, and 2SLGBTQI+ relatives across Turtle Island.
May 5, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Today, on May 5th, is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Two-Spirit, and 2SLGBTQI+ people. On this day, we remember and honour the sacred lives of Indigenous Women, Girls, Two-Spirit, and 2SLGBTQI+ relatives across Turtle Island.
Word of the week!
səxʷmaʔmayaʔm — a syilx word for “Teacher”. Let’s begin the week by showing gratitude to our knowledge keepers, Elders, and teachers’ hard work to revitalize Indigenous languages and cultures into the communities.
səxʷmaʔmayaʔm — a syilx word for “Teacher”. Let’s begin the week by showing gratitude to our knowledge keepers, Elders, and teachers’ hard work to revitalize Indigenous languages and cultures into the communities.
April 28, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Word of the week!
səxʷmaʔmayaʔm — a syilx word for “Teacher”. Let’s begin the week by showing gratitude to our knowledge keepers, Elders, and teachers’ hard work to revitalize Indigenous languages and cultures into the communities.
səxʷmaʔmayaʔm — a syilx word for “Teacher”. Let’s begin the week by showing gratitude to our knowledge keepers, Elders, and teachers’ hard work to revitalize Indigenous languages and cultures into the communities.
The last episode of the syilx series drops today! Join host Tracey Kim Bonneau as she wraps up her syilx series with Richard Armstrong, an Elder and a first language speaker of nsyilxcan.
April 22, 2025 at 10:09 PM
The last episode of the syilx series drops today! Join host Tracey Kim Bonneau as she wraps up her syilx series with Richard Armstrong, an Elder and a first language speaker of nsyilxcan.
New episode out now! Kristine Jack joins the host Tracey Kim Bonneau to talk about how she was raised with language speakers. Listen to Kristine as she shares stories about what sparked her to learn the language.
April 14, 2025 at 8:24 PM
New episode out now! Kristine Jack joins the host Tracey Kim Bonneau to talk about how she was raised with language speakers. Listen to Kristine as she shares stories about what sparked her to learn the language.
Word of the week!
qʷmqʷamt — a syilx word for “Good.” Let’s carry a bit of qʷmqʷamt into everything we do.
Does your language have a word for “Good”? If so, share it with us in the comments! ⬇️
qʷmqʷamt — a syilx word for “Good.” Let’s carry a bit of qʷmqʷamt into everything we do.
Does your language have a word for “Good”? If so, share it with us in the comments! ⬇️
April 11, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Word of the week!
qʷmqʷamt — a syilx word for “Good.” Let’s carry a bit of qʷmqʷamt into everything we do.
Does your language have a word for “Good”? If so, share it with us in the comments! ⬇️
qʷmqʷamt — a syilx word for “Good.” Let’s carry a bit of qʷmqʷamt into everything we do.
Does your language have a word for “Good”? If so, share it with us in the comments! ⬇️
New episode out now! Dr. Maxine Baptiste joins the host Tracey Kim Bonneau to talk about how the written form of nsyilxcn has evolved alongside technology and shares a lesson on nsyilxcn sounds that don’t exist in English.
April 7, 2025 at 7:44 PM
New episode out now! Dr. Maxine Baptiste joins the host Tracey Kim Bonneau to talk about how the written form of nsyilxcn has evolved alongside technology and shares a lesson on nsyilxcn sounds that don’t exist in English.
On #TransDayOfVisibility, we recognize and celebrate Indigenous trans and Two-Spirit people reclaiming their languages, identities, and stories. Language holds power, and everyone deserves to see themselves reflected in it.
March 31, 2025 at 9:43 PM
On #TransDayOfVisibility, we recognize and celebrate Indigenous trans and Two-Spirit people reclaiming their languages, identities, and stories. Language holds power, and everyone deserves to see themselves reflected in it.
Language is more than just a word. It’s about having a deep connection with your loved ones, identity, and culture. In this emotionally-packed episode, host Tracey Kim Bonneau sits down with her daughter to share the challenges and joys of reclaiming their language while raising the next generation.
March 31, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Language is more than just a word. It’s about having a deep connection with your loved ones, identity, and culture. In this emotionally-packed episode, host Tracey Kim Bonneau sits down with her daughter to share the challenges and joys of reclaiming their language while raising the next generation.
Word of the Week!
tmxʷulaxʷ — a syilx word for Earth, which is the host Tracey Kim Bonneau’s one of favourite words. 🌎
Do you have a favourite word in your language? If so, share it with us in the comments! ⬇️
tmxʷulaxʷ — a syilx word for Earth, which is the host Tracey Kim Bonneau’s one of favourite words. 🌎
Do you have a favourite word in your language? If so, share it with us in the comments! ⬇️
March 28, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Word of the Week!
tmxʷulaxʷ — a syilx word for Earth, which is the host Tracey Kim Bonneau’s one of favourite words. 🌎
Do you have a favourite word in your language? If so, share it with us in the comments! ⬇️
tmxʷulaxʷ — a syilx word for Earth, which is the host Tracey Kim Bonneau’s one of favourite words. 🌎
Do you have a favourite word in your language? If so, share it with us in the comments! ⬇️
The second episode of the syilx series just dropped!
Join the host Tracey Kim Bonneau as she talks with language learner and keeper Peggy Joe about growing up and hearing adults use the syilx language and then learning it herself to teach her grandchildren.
Join the host Tracey Kim Bonneau as she talks with language learner and keeper Peggy Joe about growing up and hearing adults use the syilx language and then learning it herself to teach her grandchildren.
March 24, 2025 at 5:25 PM
The second episode of the syilx series just dropped!
Join the host Tracey Kim Bonneau as she talks with language learner and keeper Peggy Joe about growing up and hearing adults use the syilx language and then learning it herself to teach her grandchildren.
Join the host Tracey Kim Bonneau as she talks with language learner and keeper Peggy Joe about growing up and hearing adults use the syilx language and then learning it herself to teach her grandchildren.