The Original Peoples Podcast Ongwehonwe

Nearly 400 years after the alleged “sale of Manhattan,” a group of Lenape people are working to reawaken their cultural in the original territory where their ancestors thrived.

George Stonefish (Lenape, Turtle Clan) and his cousin Brent Stonefish (Lenape, Turtle Clan) have begun a group of other Lenape's to re-establish a Lenape presence in and around New York City, in particular around Prospect Park in Brooklyn at the Lefferts House.

The Dutch arrived in the 17th century in what is now known as New York City, early encounters with the indigenous peoples, known as the Lenape, were, at first, mostly friendly and transactional. They shared the land and traded guns, beads and wool for beaver furs. As the myth goes, the Dutch even “purchased” Manahatta island from the Lenape in 1626. The transaction, enforced by the eventual building of wall around New Amsterdam, marked the very beginning of the Lenape’s forced mass migration out of their homeland.

Today, Lenape communities are found in Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Wisconsin, Ontario, and New Jersey.

In this Episode we are joined by Cole Reuben (Tonawanda Seneca, Snipe Clan) Cole is a Curatorial Assistant with the Rock Foundation at the Rochester Museum and Science Center, he also serves as a Cultural Interpreter at Ganondagan State Historic Site.

Cole is a singer, a carver, a culture bearer and a historian.

He takes us through some of the History and origin of the Sing that occurs in Haudenosaunee Communities in the Fall and Spring. He also shares some songs and a bit about the mechanics and sounds of Rattles and the Water Drum.

Gaiwiio Day 2

The Gaiwiio “The Good Word” a prophecy bestowed to the Seneca Chief Handsome Lake in the early 19th century. Handsome Lake was born into the warrior class and played a major role in reviving traditional spiritual practices among the Haudenosaunee (People of the Longhouse) also known as the Iroquois Confederacy. He preached a message that combined traditional Haudenosaunee religious beliefs with a revised code meant to revive traditional consciousness to the Haudenosaunee after a long period of cultural disintegration following colonization. 

Handsome Lake was known to be an alcoholic and fell gravely sick in the year 1799, during his sickness he was visited by three messengers who shared with him messages that he was the share and impart among his people. The message he shared denounced the use of alcohol and encouraged people to return to their traditional practices in order to maintain any last remaining pieces of their culture. Handsome Lake preached his message for 15 years before he passed away while traveling to share his message with the Onondaga Nation. Ten years after his death, Handsome Lakes nephew Jemmy Johnson revived the message through the encouragement of the Clan Mothers at Tonawanda and he began to travel around the different Haudenosaunee communities sharing Handsome Lakes Code.

Jamie Jacobs (Tonawanda Seneca, Turtle Clan) shares his insights and understanding of the Gaiwiio, Jamie has served as a speaker in his community in Tonawanda and he had previously toured with the delegation responsible for the annual recitation of the Gaiwiio. I am fortunate enough to be able to spend time with Jamie and ask him questions about the Gaiwiio and how he interprets the message and his understanding of the message of Handsome Lake. In this episode we cover the most salient points of Day 2 of the Gaiwiio.

Gaiwiio Day 1

The Gaiwiio “The Good Word” a prophecy bestowed to the Seneca Chief Handsome Lake in the early 19th century. Handsome Lake was born into the warrior class and played a major role in reviving traditional spiritual practices among the Haudenosaunee (People of the Longhouse) also known as the Iroquois Confederacy. He preached a message that combined traditional Haudenosaunee religious beliefs with a revised code meant to revive traditional consciousness to the Haudenosaunee after a long period of cultural disintegration following colonization. 

Handsome Lake was known to be an alcoholic and fell gravely sick in the year 1799, during his sickness he was visited by three messengers who shared with him messages that he was the share and impart among his people. The message he shared denounced the use of alcohol and encouraged people to return to their traditional practices in order to maintain any last remaining pieces of their culture. Handsome Lake preached his message for 15 years before he passed away while traveling to share his message with the Onondaga Nation. Ten years after his death, Handsome Lakes nephew Jemmy Johnson revived the message through the encouragement of the Clan Mothers at Tonawanda and he began to travel around the different Haudenosaunee communities sharing Handsome Lakes Code.

Jamie Jacobs (Tonawanda Seneca, Turtle Clan) shares his insights and understanding of the Gaiwiio, Jamie has served as a speaker in his community in Tonawanda and he had previously toured with the delegation responsible for the annual recitation of the Gaiwiio. I am fortunate enough to be able to spend time with Jamie and ask him questions about the Gaiwiio and how he interprets the message and his understanding of the message of Handsome Lake. In this episode we cover the most salient points of Day 1 of the Gaiwiio.

I sit down with Damian Webster Shodzi'dzo:wa' (Tonawanda Seneca, Turtle Clan) he is the Director of Honötaö:nih Hënödeyësdahgwa'geh. We discuss Second Language Acquisition strategies that have helped shape the evolving curriculum at Tonawanda to be more efficient in growing and developing teachers and learners.

Damian also discusses the recent Seneca Language Symposium "Sade:yë:s Sešnye't Ësawënösde:k" hosted at Ganondagan.

Special Nya:wëh and acknowledgment to:

Tonawanda Seneca Council of Chiefs

Seneca Nation of Indians Language Department

Rochester Institute of Technology Department of Modern Language & Culture

Ganondagan State Historic Site and the Friends of Ganondagan

In Celebration of Indigenous Peoples' Day, E-YAH-PAH-HAH: Native American Concert of Music and Dance

Featuring the ECMS Woodwind Quintet led by Kae Wilbert (Cherokee). Musicians, Kae Wilbert (bassoon), Susan Walders (flute), Heather Staring Melnick (French Horn), Scott Horsington (clarinet) and Darren Pulley (oboe) and the Daystar Dance Company with original choreography by Daystar/Rosalie Jones (Pembina Chippewa-Cree) and a company of four dancers. Dancers, Nanako Horikawa Mandrino, Nancy Hughes, Angela Lopez and Laura D’Amico

Highlighted will be the music of contemporary Native American composers Dr. Louis W. Ballard(Cherokee/Quapaw), Ms. Dawn Avery (Mohawk, Turtle Clan) and Dr. Charles Shadle (Choctaw). Daystar Dance Company will round out the program with costumed theatrical dances inspired by the cultural storytelling of the Northwest Coast and of the Great Lakes Region, the Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee.

In Celebration of Indigenous Peoples' Day, E-YAH-PAH-HAH: Native American Concert of Music and Dance

Featuring the ECMS Woodwind Quintet led by Kae Wilbert (Cherokee). Musicians, Kae Wilbert (bassoon), Susan Walders (flute), Heather Staring Melnick (French Horn), Scott Horsington (clarinet) and Darren Pulley (oboe) and the Daystar Dance Company with original choreography by Daystar/Rosalie Jones (Pembina Chippewa-Cree) and a company of four dancers. Dancers, Nanako Horikawa Mandrino, Nancy Hughes, Angela Lopez and Laura D’Amico

Highlighted will be the music of contemporary Native American composers Dr. Louis W. Ballard(Cherokee/Quapaw), Ms. Dawn Avery (Mohawk, Turtle Clan) and Dr. Charles Shadle (Choctaw

So we've broached a number of topics around Handsome Lake, but I have a few more questions and maybe even need some more clarifications.

Hop in, take the ride. Maybe you had some questions also? Let's just dig a little bit further. I want to see if I can better understand why some people say the things they say about Handsome Lake.

Please like and subscribe. I also want to give a huge shoutout to F. Paul Yorio, my sound guy/ editor/ voice of reason/ fix-it guy! He's awesome and he has been a huge part of how this has all come together. Nya:wëh F. Paul!!

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Indigenous people have a complicated relationship with Anthropologists, Archaeologists and Museums in general, with, the Native American Graves Protection & Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) a process has been but in place for federal agencies and museums that receive federal funds to repatriate or transfer from their collections certain Native American cultural items -- human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects and objects of cultural patrimony -- to Indigenous communities.

Jamie Jacobs discusses his relationship to NAGPRA and how some of William Fenton's early work with recordings on the Tonawanda Reservation back in the 1930's have helped him connect to traditional teachings he learned growing up while including an anthropologic perspective. Jamie Jacobs is speaker, culture bearer and an Assistant Curator for the Rock Foundation Collections at the Rochester Museum and Science Center.

Most Indigenous people would agree that early anthropologists may not have been the best allies or even the best people to be deemed "Experts" on the culture, but it may be undeniable, that some of the work they did, could be useful to Indigenous scholars and culture bearers today.

According to Wikipedia, William N. Fenton was an American scholar and writer known for his extensive studies of Iroquois history and culture. He started his studies of the Iroquois in the 1930s and published a number of significant works over the following decades. His final work was published in 2002.

I sit down with Marjorie Skidders (Akwesasne Mohawk, Bear Clan) Marjorie is a photographer an educator and currently serves as the editor of the Akwesasne print publication Indian Time. Marjorie shares a bit about her role in education, her time away from her artistic expressions and her work with print media. She is a fascinating and inspiring woman, I feel fortunate to have been able to sit down and speak with her. To learn more about the print publication Indian Time please visit www.indiantime.net

Ganondagan State Historic Site hosted its sixth annual juried Hodinöhsö:ni’ Art Show exhibit at the Seneca Art & Culture Center. This exhibit was shown in conjunction with the Indigenous Winter Arts Market on Saturday, December 3rd, 2022 followed by an online exhibit. Guided tours of the show were offered during the Indigenous Winter Arts Market.

Selected Haudenosaunee artists pieces were judged in six divisions: Beadwork, Basketry, Traditional Arts, Fine Art 2D, Fine Art 3D, and Photography will have their artwork on exhibit and available for sale. (First Place - $1,250; Second Place - $750; Third Place - $500*; Best in Show - $2,500) 

This show is made possible by the generous support of the Thaw Charitable Trust.

Hodinöhsö:ni’ Art Show Epsiode: Ask the Artist Part 1

In this Episode I am able to sit down and speak with Ciele Kanonhsatiron (Akwesasne Mohawk, Bear Clan) Ciele works in leather Moccasins where she incorporates traditional Haudenosaunee designs, but she applies them with her own special technique and inspirations. To see more of Ciele Kanonhsatiron’s work follow her on Instagram at ciele83

Ganondagan State Historic Site hosted its sixth annual juried Hodinöhsö:ni’ Art Show exhibit at the Seneca Art & Culture Center. This exhibit was shown in conjunction with the Indigenous Winter Arts Market on Saturday, December 3rd, 2022 followed by an online exhibit. Guided tours of the show were offered during the Indigenous Winter Arts Market.

Selected Haudenosaunee artists pieces were judged in six divisions: Beadwork, Basketry, Traditional Arts, Fine Art 2D, Fine Art 3D, and Photography will have their artwork on exhibit and available for sale. (First Place - $1,250; Second Place - $750; Third Place - $500*; Best in Show - $2,500) This show is made possible by the generous support of the Thaw Charitable Trust.

Timothy Long (Muscogee Creek/ Choctaw) Associate Professor and Music Director of Opera at the Eastman School of Music

Timothy Long is a conductor and pianist of Muscogee Creek and Choctaw descent from the Thlopthlocco Tribal Town. He has been praised by critics for his “sharp conducting” (Washington Post), and his orchestras have triumphed with displays of “breadth, depth and color” (Riverfront Times).

Tim’s training as a pianist and multi-instrumentalist led to conducting engagements with such companies such as Boston Lyric Opera, Wolf Trap Opera, Opera Colorado, Utah Opera, Tulsa Opera, Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, The Juilliard School, Yale Opera, the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, the Oregon Bach Festival Orchestra, the Prague Summer Nights Festival Orchestra, the Trondheim Sinfonietta, and off-Broadway with The New Group.

Tim has been on grant panels for the National Endowment for the Arts, Opera America, American Lyric Theater, and the Urban Artist Initiative/NYC. He is an Associate Professor at the Eastman School of Music.

Tim conducted the 2017 World Premiere of Missing, a groundbreaking new work by Marie Clements and Brian Current about the 4,000 missing Indigenous women in Canada. In 2019, he conducted a Canadian tour of Missing with Pacific Opera Victoria, the Regina Symphony Orchestra, and the Prince George Symphony Orchestra. This extraordinary composition is the first opera to be sung in both the Gitxsan and English languages. These shows reached out with private performances for the Indigenous victims’ families, and offered traditional sacred healing to all audience members.

For more information about Timothy Long and any upcoming events please go to https://timothylongmusic.com/

https://events.rochester.edu/event/eastman_philharmonia_8604

Eastman School of Music will present the world premiere of Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Anthony Davis' How Bright the Sunlight, a work for symphony orchestra and narrator, with a libretto curated by the first Native American US Poet Laureate, Joy Harjo. The narration, spoken by Joy, is based on both the Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address and Joy’s poem, Thanksgiving in a Time of War and Confusion. Timothy Long will be conducting the world premiere as part of Eastman's ongoing Centennial celebrations.

In this episode we catch up with Landis Bahe ( Diné Nation), hailing from Flagstaff Az, Landis is an artist who's art spans several mediums including tattoos, fine art, skateboard decks, music and apparel. He is the Founder Co-curator of the PIVOT Exhibit an art showcase featuring 33 Indigenous Artists whereby the artists use Skateboard Decks as their canvas and they are able tell stories and share their art in a contemporary expression. The exhibit is currently being shown at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in Albuquerque New Mexico from Feb. 24, 2022 - Feb. 19, 2023.

Landis shares with us his philosophy on art and some of his guiding principles which he draws upon from his Diné culture. Join us in this conversation as he is an interesting person and incredibly talented artist.

Greetings, in the episode we get to meet Randy’L Teton (Shoshone-Bannock Tribal Member)

Randy’L was born and raised on the Fort Hall Reservation in Lincoln Creek District in southeastern Idaho. Randy’L is culturally active in her community and serves on various tribal and historical museum boards.

She serves as the Public Affairs Manager for the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes and is the point of contact for all external media, public relations and cultural tourism in partnership with regional, tribal, state, and federal agencies.  According to the United States Mint, Randy’L is the ‘Youngest & Only Living model’ on U.S currency. She served as the Shoshone model in 1998 for Santa Fe artist Glenna Goodacre and in 2000 the coin was released to the public. Teton spent two years after the release marketing the new dollar coin with the U.S. Mint.   Teton has travelled nationwide representing Sacajawea and her story as the only living model on a coin at a national level. Teton was also special guest at various large and small coin shows throughout the United States.

In this episode I get to meet an amazing artist and down to earth soul. Mr. John Isaiah Pepion an acclaimed artist, muralist and educator who hails from the Blackfeet Nation in northern Montana. His plains graphic art combines traditional design and contemporary illustrations to create a signature look that is instantly recognized throughout the country.

John’s considers his art journey as ceremony because his understanding of his past, family, and culture grows with each piece he creates.  “Through my art,” he says, “I find personal healing, cultural preservation and a deeper connection to place.”

John shares with me some of his challenges and successes as an indigenous artist and the work he is doing in his community to help the youth and the work he is doing with Native-owned Eighth Generation and their Inspired Natives Project with the goal of increasing his business capacity. His goal is to bring his cultural art to market while maintaining control over the stories embedded within it.

In this episode we meet an artist from the Zuni Nation of New Mexico, Gents Cheama is an artist that uses traditional art and images from his culture and finds a way to be respectfully marry those to contemporary artistic expression. He's an illustrator and painter and a Tattoo Artist, I came across his art when I was looking through images of art submissions for the Pivot Skateboard Art Show, currently on display at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in Albuquerque New Mexico. Gents is a soft spoken humble man with great talent and an awesome story to tell. Please enjoy.

In this episode I have the opportunity to reconnect with a friend and learn about the work she is doing and the impact she is having on telling stories and sharing Indigenous Knowledge through AI (artificial intelligence). She's an Associate Professor of Artificial Intelligence and the Arts/ Digital Arts and Sciences, she's the founder of the successful podcast Wampum.codes. Through her work she is looking to develop and build an ethical framework for AI and software development based on principles as understood by Indigenous People and more specifically her people (Seneca Cayuga of Oklahoma.)

In this episode I can catch up with a former student and friend Dr. Michael Charles, he's a graduate of Cornell University where he and I met and became friends. His post-grad work has inspired and amazed me. I am proud to know him and am honored to host him on this podcast.

Dr. Michael Charles, An American Indian scientist from the Navajo Nation and recent Ph.D. graduate in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at The Ohio State University with research interest in bringing ecosystems into the design and decision-making of technical systems while exploring how to use academic research to impact social, political, and ethical issues

Other passions lie in working to increase the diversity and representation of minority groups in STEM education, along with working with gifted and talents students through their pre-college education.

In this episode we catch up with Landis Bahe ( Diné Nation), hailing from Flagstaff Az, Landis is an artist who's art spans several mediums including tattoos, fine art, skateboard decks, music and apparel. He is the Founder and Co-Curator of the PIVOT Exhibit an art showcase featuring 33 Indigenous Artists whereby the artists use Skateboard Decks as their canvas and they are able tell stories and share their art in a contemporary expression. The exhibit is currently being shown at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in Albuquerque New Mexico from Feb. 24, 2022 - Feb. 19, 2023.

Landis shares with us his philosophy on art and some of his guiding principles which he draws upon from his Diné culture. Join us in this conversation as he is an interesting person and incredibly talented artist.

Greetings, in the episode we get to meet Randy’L Teton (Shoshone-Bannock Tribal Member)

Randy’L was born and raised on the Fort Hall Reservation in Lincoln Creek District in southeastern Idaho. Randy’L is culturally active in her community and serves on various tribal and historical museum boards. 

She serves as the Public Affairs Manager for the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes and is the point of contact for all external media, public relations and cultural tourism in partnership with regional, tribal, state, and federal agencies.

According to the United States Mint, Randy’L is the ‘Youngest & Only Living model’ on U.S currency. She served as the Shoshone model in 1998 for Santa Fe artist Glenna Goodacre and in 2000 the coin was released to the public. Teton spent two years after the release marketing the new dollar coin with the U.S. Mint. 

Teton has travelled nationwide representing Sacajawea and her story as the only living model on a coin at a national level. Teton was also special guest at various large and small coin shows throughout the United States.

In this episode we catch up Deyowidront Teri Morrow Bomberry (Cayuga/ Wolf Clan of Six Nations) a Mother, Dietitian, Hunter, Yogi and all around Awesome Person. On the heels of the International Women's Day it's fortunate that I am able to spend this time speaking with Deyo about her practice as a Registered Dietitian and how she is able to incorporate Indigenous Food Knowledge and Indigenous teachings to work with Indigenous Communities on ways that they can make informed decisions on how food and health and well being are symbiotic and important to consider. She is a powerhouse and a wealth of knowledge and information. At the end of the interview she was generous enough to share a Haudenosaunee Seed Song with us. I hope you enjoy this episode and just to add a bit more authenticity and richness to the conversation you will hear her two young children in the background.

In this episode we meet an artist from the Zuni Nation of New Mexico, Gents Cheama is an artist that uses traditional art and images from his culture and finds a way to be respectfully marry those to contemporary artistic expression. He's an illustrator and painter and a Tattoo Artist, I came across his art when I was looking through images of art submissions for the Pivot Skateboard Art Show, currently on display at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in Albuquerque New Mexico. Gents is a soft spoken humble man with great talent and an awesome story to tell. Please enjoy.

In this episode I get to meet an amazing artist and down to earth soul. Mr. John Isaiah Pepion an acclaimed artist, muralist and educator who hails from the Blackfeet Nation in northern Montana. His plains graphic art combines traditional design and contemporary illustrations to create a signature look that is instantly recognized throughout the country.

John’s considers his art journey as ceremony because his understanding of his past, family, and culture grows with each piece he creates.  “Through my art,” he says, “I find personal healing, cultural preservation and a deeper connection to place.”

John shares with me some of his challenges and successes as an indigenous artist and the work he is doing in his community to help the youth and the work he is doing with Native-owned Eighth Generation and their Inspired Natives Project with the goal of increasing his business capacity. His goal is to bring his cultural art to market while maintaining control over the stories embedded within it.

Note: There will be a YouTube version of this interview soon to follow. For now the audio is available.

In this episode I can catch up with a former student and friend Dr. Michael Charles, he's a graduate of Cornell University where he and I met and became friends. His post-grad work has inspired and amazed me. I am proud to know him and am honored to host him on this podcast.

Dr. Michael Charles, An American Indian scientist from the Navajo Nation and recent Ph.D. graduate in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at The Ohio State University with research interest in bringing ecosystems into the design and decision-making of technical systems while exploring how to use academic research to impact social, political, and ethical issues

Other passions lie in working to increase the diversity and representation of minority groups in STEM education, along with working with gifted and talents students through their pre-college education.

In this episode I have an opportunity to meet with a Syracuse Basketball icon, a self-proclaimed Activist Athlete, but even more so a brilliant thinker and writer.

Etan Thomas approaches his work fearlessly. Never afraid to voice his opinions, Etan was honored for social justice advocacy as the recipient of the 2010 National Basketball Players Association Community Contribution Award, as well as the 2009 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Foundation, Inc. Legacy Award. Etan jumps at the opportunity to support civic engagement especially for under- resourced populations.

He is a senior writer for basketballnews.com and is the host of The Rematch. He writes for The Guardian and has previously written for The Washington Post, Huffington Post, CNN, ESPN, Hoopshype.com and slamonline. He frequently can be seen on MSNBC as a special correspondent for “hot topics.” He continues to be invited on syndicated radio and co-hosts a weekly local radio show on WPFW 89.3FM, The Collision, where sports and politics collide.

In this episode I have the opportunity to reconnect with a friend and learn about the work she is doing and the impact she is having on telling stories and sharing Indigenous Knowledge through AI (artificial intelligence). She's an Associate Professor of Artificial Intelligence and the Arts/ Digital Arts and Sciences, she's the founder of the successful podcast Wampum.codes. Through her work she is looking to develop and build an ethical framework for AI and software development based on principles as understood by Indigenous People and more specifically her people (Seneca Cayuga of Oklahoma.) 

Note: This is an audio version of a Zoom recording, soon to be followed by the full video version to be shared on YouTube.

In this episode I sit down with Michael Galban (Washoe Tribe), Michael is a foremost in the field of Haudenosaunee Material Culture, Historian Conservator and a skilled Craftsman, oh by the way, he does Traditional Tattoos!!

In this Episode I am fortunate enough to sit down and speak with Legendary Potter Peter B. Jones of the Onondaga Nation, Peter grew up on the Cattaraugus Territory of the Seneca Nation and can be credited for revitalizing an ancient tradition of Haudenosaunee Pottery. For as long as I can remember, Peter B. Jones is a person I have known in my life, he's good friends with my father G. Peter Jemison and I have always admired Peter B. Jones's art. Lend me your ear as he shares his story.

I sit down with a person whom I've known for a number of years and finally get him to unpack a little bit about his life and how he grew up and where he is today. He's a musician, an artist and an educator. He's got an interesting story to tell and I think you will find him to be pretty cool.

In this Episode I sit down with Jennifer Dalimonte an artist from the Tuscarora Nation who grew up in Buffalo, New York but was able to keep ties to her community and culture through her art and her grandfather was a pretty legendary carver. Oh and she's a pretty amazing person in her own right. 

In this Episode I sit down with Professor Louann Redeye Allegany Seneca from Allegany Territory, Professor Redeye teaches at SUNY Binghamton and is a Fine Artists working primarily in Oil Colors. She produces amazingly realistic portraits of everyday people and important people in her life. She entered her work in the juried Hodinöhsö:ni’ Art Show at Ganondagan State Historic Site. To see the show follow this link https://ganondagan.org/hodinohsoniart-show-2021

In this episode I sit down with Traditional/ Contemporary Basketmaker after her recent showing of her art at the Ganondagan State Historic Sites' 5th juried Hodinöhsö:ni’ Art Show. Carrie shares with me some of her process and what it is like to be a Basket Maker, but more importantly what it is like to be a Wife and a Mother. How she has grown through motherhood and through her art. She has taken a contemporary approach to basket making and has her own interpretations of Traditional Basketry. 

I sit down with Tyson and Kelly Back Akwesasne Mohawk couple, Tyson is a laborer by trade, Kelly is a homemaker and the two of them collaborate to create beautiful works of art through loom work beading. I am interested in how they come up with their ideas for their work, how do they balance daily lives of being parents and still finding time to be creative Together.

I sit down with Janos Janine Bowen Seneca Nation Faithkeeper and Director of the Allegany Seneca Language Department to discuss language preservation and revitalization of the Onondawaga Gawano (Seneca Language)

In this Episode you will find a conversation between your host Ansley Jemison Seneca Nation (Wolf Clan) with Jamie Jacobs Tonawanda Seneca (Turtle Clan) and Kanentokon Hemplock Kahnawake Mohawk. They discuss the roles they serve in their communities and their process of becoming traditional knowledge holders and speakers in their communities. They are Educators, Artists, Mechanics, Students, Historians and Cultural Preservationists. We talk about Motorcycles and Tattoos all they way through preserving Traditional Language, Culture and Protocols.

This Episode is with G. Peter Jemison Seneca Nation (Heron Clan) Faithkeeper, Historian and Artist.