Send us a text Train Observations and Internet Issues 0:00 Cultural Preservation and Historic Preservation 0:15 Philosophy of Reciprocity 0:30 Examples of Reciprocity in Practice 0:45 Challenges of Teaching and Learning Culture 1:00 Impact of Modern Influences on Traditional Practices 1:15 Personal Stories and Cultural Reflections 1:30 Thoughts and Reflections 1:45 Reflections on Language and Identity 2:00 The Role of Genuineness and Patience in Cultural Learning 2:15 Guest: Terry Brockie (Aanii...
Jun 20, 2025•1 hr 30 min•Season 3Ep. 63
Send us a text Discussion on Facetiousness and Cultural References 0:00 Indigenizing and Decolonizing Literature 6:11 Thanksgiving, Columbus Day, and Liberation Day 11:02 Challenges of Academic Engagement 17:15 Sovereignty and Indigenous Knowledge 31:32 Data Sovereignty and Academic Validation 50:40 The Role of Indigenous Scholars 59:59 The Impact of Academic Research on Indigenous Communities 1:03:06 The Role of Traditional Knowledge in Academia 1:10:48 The Importance of Cultural Context in Aca...
May 21, 2025•1 hr 32 min•Season 3Ep. 62
Send us a text Code-Switching & Cultural Banter 0:00:00 Trauma, Humor, and Healing 0:15:00 Counselor to Comedian 0:35:00 Joke Anatomy 101 0:55:00 Academic Comedy Fails 1:15:00 The Art of Native Teasing 1:35:00 Generational Laughs 1:55:00 Breaking Stereotypes 2:15:00 Guest: Kasey Nicholson (A’aa’niii’nin) https://www.rezzalicious.com/ Hosts: Aaron Brien (Apsáalooke), Salisha Old Bull (Salish/Apsáalooke), (Shandin Pete (Salish/Diné). How to cite this episode (apa) Pete, S. H., Brien, A. & ...
Mar 18, 2025•1 hr 53 min•Season 3Ep. 61
Send us a text Introductions 0:00 Discussion on Leftovers and Turkey 3:00 Cultural Dependence on Buffalo 9:28 Cultural Politics and Narrative Dominance 14:16 Intermixing of Cultures and Cultural Preservation 32:08 Challenges in Cultural Preservation and Future Directions 45:41 Hosts: Aaron Brien (Apsáalooke), Salisha Old Bull (Salish/Apsáalooke), (Shandin Pete (Salish/Diné) How to cite this episode (apa) Pete, S. H., Brien, A. & Old Bull, S. A. (Hosts). (2025, January 25). #60 - Deossifying ...
Jan 25, 2025•46 min•Season 3Ep. 60
Send us a text 0:00 - Casual Conversation About Daily Life 8:29 - Philosophy of Extinction and Survival 23:08 - Navigating Cultural Learning and Extinction 27:32 - Exploring Morality and Cultural Prophecy 43:53 - Exploring Cultural Beliefs and Mortality 58:16 - Cultural Wisdom and Language Shorthand 1:13:05 - Podcast Topic Creation and Cultural Reflections Hosts: Aaron Brien (Apsáalooke), Salisha Old Bull (Salish/Apsáalooke), Shandin Pete (Salish/Diné) How to cite this episode (apa) Pete, S. H.,...
Dec 13, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 3Ep. 59
Send us a text 0:00 Language and Cultural Heritage 6:27 Indigenous Music and Academic Research 21:00 Navigating Native Scholars' Experiences 30:12 Critiquing Research and Academic Mentorship 39:50 Native Research and Epiphanies 45:56 Challenges in Indigenous Knowledge Transmission 58:34 Academic Integrity in Indigenous Research 1:08:21 Realizations in Indigenous Research 1:22:45 Unity Among Native Scholars 1:29:55 Sincerity and Truth in Academia Guest: Miranda Rowland (Apsáalooke) Hosts: Aaron B...
Nov 15, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Season 3Ep. 58
Send us a text 00:01 Indigenous vs. Tribal Archaeology 11:21 Discussion on Singing Protocol 18:51 Unspoken Hierarchy in PowWow Culture 28:53 Social Dynamics in Native Gatherings 34:07 Struggles With Traditional and Academic Knowledge 43:20 Navigating Indigenous Knowledge and Protocol 56:40 Practitioners vs. Scholars in Traditions 01:01:24 Reinterpreting Traditional Ecological Knowledge 01:13:34 Personal Dental Care Preferences Hosts: Aaron Brien (Apsáalooke), Shandin Pete (Salish/Diné) How to ci...
Sep 20, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 3Ep. 57
Send us a text 0:00 Dream Guests on My Podcast 7:33 Musical Reflections on Seven Generations 26:05 Complexities of Kinship Rules 33:51 Crow Kinship Structure Clarified 42:03 Crow Kinship Structure and Roles 52:33 Navigating Crow Kinship and Social Rules 1:07:25 Preserving Salish Kinship and Language 1:11:38 Salish Social Organization and Kinship 1:24:00 Cultural Preservation and Social Organization 1:35:10 Secret Crow Function Culture Hosts: Aaron Brien (Apsáalooke), Shandin Pete (Salish/Diné) H...
Jul 31, 2024•1 hr 38 min•Season 3Ep. 56
Send us a text Powwow Music Evolution and Stories - 00:12:03 Discussion on Traditional Singing Fundamentals - 00:21:48 Evolution of Contemporary Powwow Singing Styles - 00:27:51 More on the Evolution of Contemporary Powwow Singing - 00:36:09 TBZ Evolution - 00:52:04 Powwow Singing Critique and Memories - 01:02:43 Music & Culture - 01:09:19 Influential Singers and Song Making - 01:15:40 Songwriting and Musical Influence - 01:25:54 Song Origins and Influences - 01:30:19 Memorable Songs and Pow...
May 28, 2024•2 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 55
Send us a text Missing VHS tape and a burial board. 0:00 Slang phrases and their origins. 4:38 Cultural preservation, imposition, and ethnocentrism. 11:56 Conflicts within families due to differing beliefs and values. 20:35 Family dynamics and cultural preservation among Native American siblings. 26:01 Cultural loss and its impact on family dynamics and identity. 34:27 Cultural practices, family dynamics, and language revitalization. 42:17 Language and logic in indigenous communities. 49:22 Diff...
Apr 17, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 54
Send us a text Police encounters. 0:24 Colonialism, language, and smudging. 4:48 Smudging practice and techniques. 11:25 The origin and usage of the word "smudge" in Native American contexts. 16:58 Smudging practices and Timing. 23:08 Smudging practices and cultural context. 30:53 Cultural knowledge and tradition invention. 38:27 Smudging and its significance. 43:13 Smudging and gang fights. 49:51 Indigenous representation and responsibility. 56:57 Music, dance, and smudging. 1:03:38 Cultural id...
Mar 08, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 53
Send us a text Archive music and recording techniques. 0:00 Native American music styles and cultural influences. 5:37 Tribal engagement and cultural resource management. 13:59 Tribal consultation and engagement in BLM meetings. 20:16 Identity and cultural expression. 28:12 Identity and spirituality. 33:02 Cultural preservation and learning. 37:50 Indigenous identity and research methods. 45:44 Positionality and self-location in indigenous contexts. 50:37 Indigenous methodology and privilege. 54...
Feb 18, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Season 2Ep. 52
Send us a text Traditions Unveiled: Navigating the True Meaning of Thanksgiving. 0:00 Feast or Fiesta: Exploring Food Choices Beyond Thanksgiving . 6:21 Reclaiming Histories: Indigenous Research Challenges and Opportunities . 12:52 From Podcasts to Papers: Academic Writing Adventures. 20:29 Success, Legitimacy, and Indigenous Research Methodologies. 28:41 Ownership and Equality: Indigenous Knowledge and Research Perspectives. 35:28 Unmasking Misconceptions: Tribal Culture, Animals, and Academia....
Dec 19, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 51
Send us a text Native American identity and organization. 0:00 Federal recognition for Native American tribes. 7:07 Native American identity and federal recognition. 19:25 Tribal recognition and federal government responsibilities. 21:58 Tribal recognition and identity. 27:21 Cultural identity and authenticity. 34:22 Native American policy and advocacy. 42:26 Tribal sovereignty and cultural preservation. 47:19 Guest: Salisha OldBull (Salish/Crow) Hosts: Aaron Brien (Apsáalooke), Shandin Pete (Sa...
Nov 24, 2023•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 50
Send us a text Pain, suffering, and aging. 0:00 Changes in powwow music and culture. 9:43 The evolution of music and its impact on artists. 16:07 Music evolution and nostalgia. 17:52 Round dance music and production. 26:56 Music recording techniques and cringe-worthy old songs. 35:17 Audio engineering and preserving cultural heritage. 39:30 Preserving cultural heritage through storytelling. 45:00 Singing and Songwriting Challenge. 51:04 Music and emotions. 1:01:04 Music recording and release str...
Nov 17, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Season 3Ep. 49
Send us a text Traditional songs and their cultural significance. 0:04 Indigenous singing and morality. 22:28 Indigenous land acknowledgments and cultural appropriation. 34:43 Conference planning and land acknowledgments. 41:45 Incorporating traditional ceremonies into a conference. 55:45 Indigenous Research Methodologies and Identity. 1:12:21 Organizing a conference for indigenous researchers. 1:18:52 Hosts: Aaron Brien (Apsáalooke), Shandin Pete (Salish/Diné) Podcast Website: tribalresearchspe...
Nov 10, 2023•1 hr 33 min•Season 3Ep. 48
Send us a text Intro: Too much sodium? 0:00 The best Predator movie ever made. 18:15 You’re not active listening 22:48 Eagle feathers and fake feathers. 35:43 Not so good Ten Indigenous Movies List. 49:24 TRS Top 5 Indigenous Movies List. 1:08:08 Cinema should be an escape from the past. 1:36:47 Movie Quotes Thunderheart (1992) - Busted arm Dances With Wolves (1990) - Why don't he write Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince (2009) - Arogog's funeral The Big Lebowski (1998) - Donny's Ashes Dance...
Sep 08, 2023•1 hr 43 min•Season 3Ep. 47
Send us a text Typical life. 2:25 Bryan’s law degree and how he got started. 10:55 I'm glad people are listening. 18:30 Dirty Belly. 19:55 What is the legal definition of heritage? 27:59 The Revolutionary War and the royal proclamation. 34:45 Wabash Land Company and the Rebellion. 38:56 Proclivity and the revolutionary war. 41:20 Race Judicata and the legal system. 46:36 Have you ever seen white people eat pork chops? 52:39 Shake and bake and shake and bake. 54:56 Orange Kool Aid. 56:07 Sovereig...
Aug 10, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Season 3Ep. 46
Send us a text My uncle shot a real big buck. 0:00 The Public Enemy tape. 2:31 The best old dance recording I've ever heard. 14:39 Weasel skins and porcupine quills. 17:59 The problem with romanticism about the past. 24:36 Practitioners knowledge vs non practitioners knowledge. 32:04 Practice vs. Ideology. 39:16 Dealing with the fear of not being enough. 45:48 The importance of not being critical of indigenous studies. 50:18 When does it become our responsibility to tell people to be respectful?...
Jul 23, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Season 3Ep. 45
Send us a text Can you hear me now? 0:00 Goose from the stronghold. 0:55 Old school rock and roll. 7:33 Chicken Dance song. 10:56 The beginning of fancy dancing. 15:05 Fancy dance competitions and trophies. 20:08 The flare from the rocker. 26:39 Cool names and nicknames. 32:14 Ruffling your rocker. 40:03 The power that comes from the floor. 46:06 Nighttime is just dancing. 50:41 Getting into the top four. 56:30 How important is the origin of something? 1:04:15 The knife and the bandaid. 1:11:06 ...
Jun 05, 2023•1 hr 52 min•Season 3Ep. 44
Send us a text In this season 3 kickoff episode we welcome back Aaron with an investigation into some of our past discussions.Since his absence in the past four months we have had a chance to review past episode to find opportunities to dive deeper into unresolved matters. Specifically we reintroduce the idea that criticism in Indian Country should not stray into dogmatism. This launches us into further discussions into whether tribal understanding can hold multiple truths. An interesting diverg...
Apr 10, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 43
Send us a text In this episode, Qʷlm tl Stltla (Patrick Matt Jr., Qlispé) joins the discussion on the phenomenon of the older generation of tribal leadership retiring and how the next generation will fill the void with new ideas about identity and governance. Discussed are issues related the short longevity of the newly adopted governance structure of tribal nations. Since 1934 the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes have governed from an imposed model in the form of a formalized constitutio...
Jan 19, 2023•1 hr 35 min•Season 2Ep. 42
Send us a text In this episode we discuss opinions in Native inspired conferences. Conferences have been integrated in as a mode of convening and disseminating knowledge across Tribal Nations. They have become the mainstay for meeting and sharing some cultural pursuits and identities. We briefly discuss ideas that we have about conferences in general and touch on some pathways to reinventing a way to meet and discuss in a fashion that is less reflective of academic institutions. As always, thank...
Nov 24, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 41
Send us a text In this episode we discuss an important component of Native reality. Prayer is a unique endeavor in Tribal life that continues to thread through nearly all processes that are deemed important. We discuss some of the recent stereotypes and romantic expressions while reflection on our own experiences and understanding of the process of wish-making. As always, thank you for listening! Hosts: Aaron Brien (Apsáalooke), Shandin Pete (Salish/Diné) Episode Sponsor: Wyld Gallery - Austin T...
Oct 25, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 40
Send us a text In this episode we have chat with guest Joshua Rosenau. Josh has been living on the Reservation for a number of years and shares his insight as a Non-Native outsider. His experience in connecting with Natives and some cultural pursuits are highlighted as advice for other non-Natives seeking to understand the Native experience. As a non-Native, Josh overviews some mistakes and the lessons learned from these experiences. As always, thank you for listening! Guest: Joshua Rosenau Host...
Sep 26, 2022•1 hr 45 min•Season 2Ep. 39
Send us a text In this episode we take some time to jump around in our thoughts about a number important topic. We start the discussion by introducing the topic and issues of outsiders living in and around Indian County while enjoining in some of our cultural practicers. This brief discussion leads us in to an in depth conversation about original style powwow singing. In this discussion we take the time to provide some auditory examples of singing styes through a few different eras while pointin...
Aug 09, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 38
Send us a text In this episode we revisit some unfinished business from a previous discussion. Specifically, We dive deeper in the complications found when Native thoughts and philosophies are committed to written text, especially in legal and academic scholarship. Some primary issues are knowing that we may not fully understand the construct that are being writing about. Additionally, some traditions and customs are better left out of written form in order to preserve their evolutionary nature....
May 20, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 37
Send us a text Death is one of the final cultural expression in any society. The discussion of death and mourning can be a sensitive topic. The TRS team discuss current and modern beliefs related to human remains in relation to repatriation of objects from museums. This is contrasted with the what we understand about the beliefs of our ancestor. Importantly, where and how did current beliefs diverge from past traditions? Or, have they even diverged? The discussion centers on some protocols that ...
Mar 13, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 36
Send us a text In this episode, the TRS team discusses many topics centering on emerging social structure in Native families. In Part I, the conversation emerges from a discussion on family names while shifting to the phenomenon of the "keeper". Importantly, the issue of cultural responsibilities resting on the knowledge of a single individuals creates potentially problematic issues with cultural transmission. In addition, superstitious are touched on as a source of ambiguity in relation to cult...
Feb 19, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Send us a text In this episode, the TRS team chats with Aaron Tootoosis (Nêhiyawak) from the Poundmaker Indian Reserve in Treaty 6 Territory. University and traditionally educated, he shares his expertise on current Indigenous issues through speaking engagements throughout Saskatchewan and through his involvement with boards and committees. His ceremonial grounding guides him in how he communicates and builds relationships with people. A father of three, he makes is home on the Standing Buffalo ...
Feb 07, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Season 2Ep. 34
