Listen to the full conversation with host Shaneen Robinson and guest Darlene Howard to hear more about the strength of carrying legacy forward for future generations, and for all of the Gitxsan Nation.

Listen to the full conversation with our host Shaneen Robinson and the guest Darlene Howard on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your favourite podcasts from!

In this week’s episode, guest Darlene Howard shares with host Shaneen Robinson about why Gitxsan traditional law must continue to be carried, practiced, and taught to the next generations. Listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts from!

In this episode, host Shaneen Robinson sits down with her auntie, Darlene Howard, to talk about the importance of tradition in Gitxsan culture and how these house groups or wilps help structure their communities and traditional law.

Every word spoken in Gitxsanimaax is something to be proud of. ❤️ Listen to the full conversation with our host Shaneen Robinson and the guest Dr. Jane M. Smith on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your favourite podcasts from!

Supporting every available tool means supporting the future of these languages and the people who speak them. Listen to the full episode available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your favourite podcasts from!

In the first episode of the Gitxsan series, host Shaneen Robinson, who is Gitxsan on her mother’s side and Cree on her father’s side, is joined by Dr. Jane M. Smith who share tips and tricks on learning and reclaiming language as both an adult and child.

This week, we welcome our new host, Shaneen Robinson, as she takes us into Gitxsan country. Join Shaneen as she begins this journey of learning and sharing stories connected to Gitxsan language, culture, and community.

We’d like to share one final clip from this week’s episode. Host Eugene Brave Rock and Elder Rod Scout reflect on meanings that can’t simply be translated into English.

We would like to share a word in Blackfoot language with you to learn with us: “iiyika’kimaat.” It means “Never give up.”

In this final episode on the Blackfoot language, host Eugene Brave Rock sits down with language expert and Elder Rod Scout to discuss language as more than words but as worldview, identity, memory, and responsibility.

There is more than one way to continue the work towards the revitalization of a language. Tune in to our latest episode to learn more about how host Eugene Brave Rock and Elder Sheldon First Rider bring the Blackfoot language to people far beyond their immediate communities.

We are excited to announce two of our episodes will be presented as part of the Audio Works selection in the iNdigital Space + Arcade at this year’s imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival, June 2-7, 2026 in Toronto, Canada and online from June 8-14, 2026!

Today 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, and 2SLGBTQI+ relatives across Turtle Island. #MMIW #MMIWG2S #MMIWG2Sawareness

In Episode Five, Elder Sheldon First Rider shares his language journey. From hiding his language in residential school, to teaching language learners how to write Blackfoot in syllabics, Sheldon First Rider has seen the rise and fall of the language, and is helping it to return today.

A new word in Blackfoot language to learn today. Keep learning with us and join us tomorrow for a brand new episode!

Sometimes learning begins with simply listening. Listen to the full episode streaming now on our website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Or read along with our transcription on wordsandculture.buzzsprout.com/2302631/epis....

Every name holds history, responsibility, and spiritual connection. Listen to the full episode streaming now on our website, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Or read along with our transcription on wordsandculture.buzzsprout.com/2302631/epis...

In Episode 4, Host Eugene Brave Rock visits with Elder Alvine Eaglespeaker who shares her story of helping her husband, Spike Eaglespeaker, to learn the Blackfoot language. And it might not be what you expect. Many mistakes were made and a lot of laughter is still heard throughout their home.

Language is how teachings are shared, relationships are built, and culture continues to live on. This is our final quote from Episode 3. Listen to the full episode streaming now on our website, Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or read along with our transcription on www.buzzsprout.com/2302631

Are you a radio station interested in airing Words and Culture? We’d love to connect! Reach out to [email protected] and help us share these stories and languages even further.

This episode is a reminder that what was meant to be taken still lives on… and it’s ours to carry forward with care. Listen to the full episode now on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Or read along with our transcription on wordsandculture.buzzsprout.com/2302631/epis...

In Episode 3, Elder Spike Eaglespeaker shares stories of growing up and growing into traditional teachings, and learning the language all shaped by lived experience. Eugene Brave Rock visits Spike at home, where knowledge is shared openly, from the heart.

In this episode, Jesse DesRosier has been a Blackfoot language teacher at The Piegan Institute's Cuts Wood School in Browning, Montana. He remembers the first name he was given by his grandmother. Jesse shares with host Eugene Brave Rock the importance of learning from Elder language speakers.

Language is not just something we learn. It’s something we live with. It moves through our homes, our relationships, and our everyday ways of being.

In Episode 2, Jesse DesRosier reflects on the first name given to him by his grandmother and through his work as a Blackfeet language teacher, Jesse shares why learning from Elder speakers is not just important… it’s essential to keeping language and culture alive.

Language lives far beyond spoken or written words. It’s a powerful memory, emotional connection, and something you carry deep within. This is our final quote from Episode 1, now streaming. Listen to the full episode at wordsandculture.ca or wherever you get your favourite podcasts!

Prefer listening? Or reading? We’ve got both! This season, our transcripts make our show more inclusive for Deaf & Hard of Hearing audiences, language learners, note-takers, and researchers.

In this new episode, Sterling Cryinghead is a language teacher, although he doesn’t like to think of himself as one. Sterling shares his journey of language with host Eugene Brave Rock and how a group of learners were so eager for language, they wanted class more than once a week.

The traditional territory of the Blackfoot/Blackfeet Confederacy has always existed long before the Canadian-US border or the Medicine Line.

We’re officially back! Our first episode of the new season is out now. Join us as we share language, culture, and stories, one word at a time with Eugene Brave Rock. Listen now on Apple Podcasts & Spotify #WordsAndCulture #IndigenousLanguages #LanguageRevitalization

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.

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

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.

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

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! 🎧

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.

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-...

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.

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

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.

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.