Send us a text In honor of MMIW week we are realeasing our Willy Pickton series this week. Please remember our lost sisters to this broken system. For more information please go to https://www.niwrc.org/?gclid=CjwKCAjwxr2iBhBJEiwAdXECw7FfIGTXvgStDoQk0GScSFX2Sq0eQFF0i-I9z73ITTg_KIXwVAHJURoCBNMQAvD_BwE Sit back and enjoy this wild ride. This is part two of three. What will Willy do next. This monster hunted women in the Downtown Eastside for too long. Last week we talked about Piggy Palace but let...
May 03, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Send us a text This week we will be releasing the entire Patreon Willy Pickton series to bring awarness in this MMIW crisis. May 5th is National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls. We hope you enjoy the extended episode. At least 65 women disappeared from Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside between 1978 and 2001. A man known as Willie Pickton owned and operated a pig farm in nearby Port Coquitlam during this time. He was eventually charged with the murder of 26 women howe...
May 01, 2023•1 hr 51 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Send us a text Today we go over the story of the Qallupilluk. Is it real or is it just a myth from Inuit folklore? No one really knows why these creatures love to take children. Perhaps they take children because they are lonely and like the company, or maybe they like how children taste, what if they are feeding off of their life force? Or may it be something even darker? Many stories of the Qallupilluk tell of them wearing hidden clothing with large pouches on their back to carry children in. ...
Apr 27, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Send us a text The Qallupilluit lurk under the water, living along the coast. They hunt along the ice floes, kidnapping children that wander too close. They tend to emit an ethereal hum that will draw the child closer to the water so they can be pulled in. It is assumed that the child is simply devoured, while others say that they are held in a stasis-like state and used to fuel the youth of the Qallupilluit . Qallupilluit are said to be invulnerable in their natural state, but some clever Inuit...
Apr 24, 2023•1 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Send us a text Were the Giants of the Northern Paiute a myth? Did these cannabinols exist, is there evidence, or were the bones they found just misidentified? In this episode we have some facts that may surprise you. As one anthropologist suggest maybe the red hair found is due to the fact that the hair changes after death. You decide in this latest episode. Merch store- https://indigenoustales.threadless.com/ Email us at [email protected] Also check out our Instagram -https://www.instagram...
Apr 20, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Send us a text In western Nevada, on the outskirts of the Humboldt Sink, is a small cave. It's hot and dry and isolated, but it wasn't always this way. It was once part of the enormous Lake Lahontan, a lake that was around some 13,000 years ago, and at the time one of North America's largest lakes. But it eventually dried up, leaving a number of smaller lakes, among which was Humboldt Lake. The cave was on its shore, and in it lived a race of natives who hunted and fished and enjo...
Apr 17, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Send us a text Please enjoy the extra content. We will be dropping a new show new week. The accounts of the Piasa bird were first written down by a French explorer. We've talked a lot about the Europeans but when I think of Europeans I think of the British or the Spanish. I don't really think of the French. Maybe it's because of our location in California. The explorer goes on to say We came across “two painted monsters” that were as large as a calf; they have horns on their heads...
Apr 13, 2023•2 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Send us a text In the last episode we discuss the Sioux People and the Deer lady. Today we'll go over what she just might be. Is she a vengeful spirit of revenge, somewhat of a vigilante taking the law into her own hands, a protector of women who may have been mistreated my evil men, or maybe just a mere legend? Some of these encounters may sway your mind one way or another. The next time you’re at a Pow wow and you see the people start to dance be sure to have a pure heart or you may just ...
Apr 06, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Send us a text The Deer Woman stories are found in a number of Indigenous tribes, they are often told to children in the communities of the Sioux, Oceti Sakowin, Ojibwe, Ponca, Omaha, Cherokee, Muscogee, Seminole, Choctaw, Otoe, Osage, Pawnee, and the Iroquois. The Deer Woman, sometimes known as the Deer Lady, is said to be a shape-shifter. She is seen as a beautiful woman just off the trail or behind a bush, calling to men to come over. The Deer Woman is described as a normal young woman, excep...
Apr 03, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Send us a text We hope you enjoyed Part one of the Ogopogo and learning so much about Secwépemc "the people". In Part 2 we hear the story passed down from the elders of what the Ogopogo might be. Also, some creepy encounters of what people believe may have been the creature. Did they really encounter the Ogopogo? Some have the pictures to prove it, you decided. Merch store- https://indigenoustales.threadless.com/ Email us at [email protected] Also check out our Instagram -https://...
Mar 30, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Send us a text The Secwepemc called the creature the Naitaka, as "an evil supernatural entity with great power and ill intent." The word "n'ha-a-itk" has various translations, such as "water-demon", "water god", or "sacred creature of the water". Suwapma means “The People”. Early settlers had trouble pronouncing the word and chose to say “Shuswap” instead. The Suwapma originally had 30 bands located in BC’s Southern Interior. This is our fir...
Mar 27, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Send us a text In todays show we talk about tales of warning. We as indigenous people are not a magical fairy wizard like people. We are only a spiritual people. I do believe in ghost bc what is a ghost isn't it energy. I do believe in what people would call residual hauntings, more energy. I will also say I believe in curses because the one that believes in the curse gan give and receive curses or bad energy. The first law of thermodynamics states that energy cannot be created or destroyed...
Mar 23, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Send us a text Hey everyone I know we just talked about the listener tale episode and we have a special treat for all of you guys. We have a very spooky episode today. These have to be the creepiest tales you have submitted to date. From shadow people to perhaps a Wendigo story and maybe even a missing child. You have to listen to find out the horrors we have for you. Please don't forget to follow us and rate us 5 stars. Hope you enjoy the stories from you the listener. Merch store- https:/...
Mar 09, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Send us a text We know how you love native tales. For this episode we go over a few unknown tales from various tribes. Gabriel found this really cool book titled American Indian Myths and Legends that is a very good read. In this book there are many stories from creation stories to monsters and monster slayers. We go over a few of these stories such as The Eye Juggler from the Cheyenne, The Trickster kills the Children from the Arapahoe, and How Mosquitoes Came To Be by the Tlingit. Sit back and...
Mar 02, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Send us a text Most people are familiar with the Cherokee people and the trail of tears. In this episode we'll cover that and much more. I hope you're not afraid of giant snakes! The Uktena is a great snake, as large around as a tree trunk, with horns on its head, bright blazing crest like a diamond upon its forehead, and scales glittering like sparks of fire. Whoever is seen by the Uktena is so dazed by the bright light that he runs toward the snake instead of trying to escape. Don&ap...
Feb 23, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Send us a text The Tlingit people pronounced “Klinkit” believe that some otters are actually shape-shifters that look like men. These creatures take delight in tricking poor sailors to their deaths, And their evil purpose is to trap their victims souls and prevent them from reincarnating. It certainly wouldn't be the first time a cute face has been used to ensnare victims. Remember to follow us on IG and TikTok. We will be in Las Vegas March 6-10th and if you live around that area and want ...
Feb 16, 2023•2 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Send us a text The police still don't know who is taking these women after a decade of reports and task force implementation. We gave a little background into a few key players in Willy’s game last week and in this final episode you'll see how it is played out. Lynn Elingson saw a body hanging in the barn and Willy told her if she didn’t keep her mouth shut she would end up right next to her. Once the families, media, and RCMP get involved in the missing women cases a fire is lit under...
Feb 08, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Send us a text Sit back and enjoy this wild ride. We apologize for the late upload but the native brothers had Covid last week. Trigger warning, this is a 1998 Pizza Hut episode. You know, remember when you had the book club and got a coupon for a free personal pan pizza at Pizza Hut after reading so many books? Well If you make it through this entire episode you are a true trooper 5 star, Pizza Hut worthy. Its a lot more graphic than the previous show. This is part two of three. What will Willy...
Feb 03, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Send us a text We have been out with Covid the past week and wanted to give all of you a little bonus. Here is the extended version of the Piasa Bird. This is a little taste of what we have on our Patreon. Please enjoy the show! The accounts of the Piasa bird were first written down by a French explorer. We have talked a lot about the Europeans but when I think of Europeans I think of the British or the Spanish. I don't really think of the French. Maybe it's because of our location in ...
Feb 02, 2023•2 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Send us a text At least 65 women disappeared from Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside between 1978 and 2001. A man known as Willie Pickton owned and operated a pig farm in nearby Port Coquitlam during this time. He was eventually charged with the murder of 26 women however he claimed the number was closer to 50. This monster was convinced on 6 charges and sentenced to life in prison. While in prison Willie wrote a manuscript that was later sent to a publisher who titled the book “Pickton In his own wo...
Jan 26, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Send us a text The accounts of the piasa bird were first written down by a French explorer. We’ved talked a lot about the Europeians but when I think of Europeans I think of the British or the spanish. I don't really think of the French. Maybe it's because of our location in California. The explorer goes on to say We came across “two painted monsters” that were as large as a calf; they have horns on their heads like those of deer, a horrible look, red eyes, a beard like a tiger’s, a fa...
Jan 18, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Send us a text In today's episode we cover one of the most creepy creatures we have ever discussed. The Beaver people believe in these giant animals that are all man eaters. These people go on vision quests and they gain one of these man eating spirit animals. What could happen next may seem like a bad dream, but is it? The Wechuge is a man-eating creature or evil spirit appearing in the legends of the Athabaskan people. In Beaver (Dane-zaa) mythology, it is said to be a person who has been...
Jan 12, 2023•1 hr 41 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Send us a text Welcome to the first episode of the New Year. We are glad you are back for more creepy tales from Nightmares of the Americas. In this episode we talk about the devil dog himself. No, we're not talking about the Hound of the Baskerville. This is the Shunka Warakin. The Ioway people say this creature is a nocturnal monster and Its name means "carries off dogs," because it is said to prey on family dogs at night. It is a beast resembling a large wolf, with human-like c...
Jan 05, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Send us a text Native Nations hold special ceremonies during celestial events like the winter solstice. This is a time for teaching and story telling of the old ways. There are many stories that can only be told during this time of year so that it doesn't disturb the animal spirits. During this time of year sit back and reflect on your life, family, ancestors, and traditions. Enjoy these tales of winter and survival. Merch store- https://indigenoustales.threadless.com/ Email us at info@behi...
Dec 15, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Send us a text T oday we’re going to talk about a little unknown creature to many of you, that some call the Water Panther. The Ojibwa call it Mishipeshu. They say the entity lives near Michipicoten and Manitoulin Island in Lake Superior, and is often regarded as a symbol of the lake’s power. Mishipeshu is able to cause storms, waves, and whirlpools. The water spirit as some call it travels through underwater tunnels, speaking in a roaring hiss that sounds like rushing water. Mishipeshu is an am...
Dec 08, 2022•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Send us a text The Mayan Batman What if we told you that Batman was from Mesoamerica. A much darker version of the dark knight. A humanoid bipedal beast that existed thousands of years ago? Would you believe it, would you shake in terror? Well some of you might not but if you know the legend of Camazotz you just might. Camazotz was the Mayan bat god of night, sacrifice, and death. Camazotz was said to have the head of a bat, a partial face mask, pointy ears, and the body of a man. Sound familiar...
Dec 01, 2022•1 hr 41 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Send us a text On August 26 2017 two kayakers on the Red river in North Dakota, came across a body wrapped in plastic and duct tape hung up on a log around 545pm. It was later determined to be 22 year old Savanna LaFontaine-Greywind. A native woman who was reported missing on August 19. A couple was arrested earlier that week on suspicion of conspiracy to commit kidnapping. They were also in possession of a newborn child that the police believed was Greywind's. Join us today in this horrifi...
Nov 17, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Send us a text Happy Native American Heritage Month. I know this sounds a little late but if you have been keeping up with our socials you will know that we have been having a few audio issues over the past few weeks. So because this is Native American Heritage Month we are going to give you guys a little treat today. How we see it, this is a time for family, friends, remembering loved ones, and everything they have taught us through their time on this earth. So what better way to preserve our c...
Nov 10, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Send us a text In this episode we go over a little unheard area full of creeps and spoops known as the Bridgewater Triangle. It is said this area is full of paranormal phenomena, ranging from UFOs to poltergeists, orbs, balls of fire and other spectral phenomena, various bigfoot-like sightings, giant snakes, thunderbirds and creatures called the Pukwudgie. This land was occupied by the Wampanoag people. Merch store- https://indigenoustales.threadless.com/ Email us at [email protected] Also ...
Nov 03, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Send us a text Join us today for our first BONUS episode. You, this listener has graciously sent in your native stories for us to read on this fun, spooky, and creepy day. We hope this is the beginning of many more Bonus episodes yet to come. This episode is full of shapeshifters, creepy hauntings, stick people, and a few more tales. Merch store- https://indigenoustales.threadless.com/ Email us at [email protected] Also check out our Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/indigenous_tales/ An...
Oct 31, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 8
