Seedcast
Seedcast is a story-centered, Webby-nominated podcast where we dig up, nurture, and root stories of the Indigenous experience from around the world. Produced by Nia Tero.
S4 E7 · Wed, July 17, 2024
Seedcast em Português: 20 anos de Acampamento Terra Livre
Listen to this episode in English O Acampamento Terra Livre (ATL) é a maior mobilização indígena do Brasil. Em 2024, ano de seu 20º aniversário, 9 mil indígenas do Brasil e do mundo reuniram-se em Brasília para defender seus direitos e suas terras. Atualmente, a representação indígena no governo brasileiro é a maior de todos os tempos. Muito mudou ao longo desses 20 anos de ATL, mas pairavam sobre a reunião as preocupações de todos com a tese do marco temporal , que poderia limitar os direitos de muitos povos indígenas a suas terras. Neste episódio, ouviremos muitos dos sons, cantos, músicas e vozes do Acampamento Terra Livre 2024. A luta pelos direitos indígenas no Brasil é uma luta de todos: uma luta pelo planeta Terra, pelo clima e por justiça social. Independentemente de onde você estiver, essa luta também é por você. Apresentação, produção, tradução e mixagem de áudio: Marianna Romano. Produção adicional: Idjahure Kadiwel. Edição de histórias: Jenny Asarnow e Maria Fernanda Ribeiro. Agradecimentos especiais a Nara Baré e Daniela Lerda. Saiba mais sobre o Acampamento Terra Livre e o trabalho da Apib: Site da Apib: https://apiboficial.org/?lang=en# Siga a Apib no Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apiboficial/ Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and your other favorite podcast platforms . Keep up with Seedcast on Instagram and use the hashtag #Seedcast.
S4 E6 · Wed, June 26, 2024
Twenty Years of Free Land Camp
Acampamento Terra Livre, or Free Land Camp, is the largest Indigenous mobilization in Brazil and 2024 marked its 20th year, as 9,000 Indigenous People from across Brazil – and the world – gathered in Brazil’s capital, Brasilia, to defend their rights and their lands. With more Indigenous representation in the Brazilian government than ever, some things have changed in twenty years, but the “Marco Temporal” law that could limit many Indigenous Peoples' rights to their lands loomed over the gathering. In this episode, hear many of the sounds, chants, music and voices from Acampamento Terra Livre 2024. The fight for Indigenous rights in Brazil is a fight for everyone: for planet Earth, for the climate, for social justice. No matter where in the world you are, this fight is also for you. Host, Producer, Translator, Audio Mix: Marianna Romano. Additional Production: Idjahure Kadiwel. Story Editors: Jenny Asarnow, Maria Fernanda Ribeiro. Special thanks to Nara Baré and Daniela Lerda. Learn more about Acampamento Terra Livre and APIB: APIB Website: https://apiboficial.org/?lang=en# Follow APIB on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apiboficial/ Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and your other favorite podcast platforms . Keep up with Seedcast on Instagram and use the hashtag #Seedcast.
S4 E5 · Wed, April 24, 2024
Seedcast em Português: Prévia do Acampamento Terra Livre com Dinamam Tuxá
Listen to this episode in English “Os povos indígenas que querem o seu território demarcado para a proteção da sua própria vida automaticamente protegem a vida da humanidade.” Dinamam Tuxá (Povo Tuxá, Brasil) O Brasil abriga uma enorme parte da biodiversidade global. É, também, um dos lugares mais perigosos do mundo para os defensores ambientais — mas também está sob a guarda de centenas de poderosas nações indígenas. Esta semana, milhares de povos indígenas de todo o Brasil estão reunidos na capital do país, Brasília, com ousada esperança no futuro para compartilhar cultura, celebrar e exigir seus direitos a suas terras e a seus modos culturais. Esse encontro — o Acampamento Terra Livre (ATL) — já acontece há 20 anos. Para celebrar o 20º aniversário do ATL, nossos produtores do Seedcast estarão em Brasília. Hoje teremos uma visão prévia do Acampamento Terra Livre com Dinamam Tuxá, do Povo Tuxá, aqui no Seedcast. Advogado e ativista social indígena, Dinamam é assessor jurídico da Articulação dos Povos e Organizações Indígenas do Nordeste, Minas Gerais e Espírito Santo (APOINME) e coordenador da Articulação dos Povos Indígenas do Brasil (APIB) . AAPIB é uma articulação de todos os povos indígenas do Brasil que fortalece, unifica e mobiliza os povos indígenas para promover e defender seus direitos. A APIB também organiza o Acampamento Terra Livre. Dinamam se junta a nós numa conversa com Ha'aheo Auwae-Dekker (Kanaka Maoli). Agradecimentos especiais aos colegas da Nia Tero Maria Fernanda Ribeiro, Nara Baré e Leslie Benzakein . Apresentação: Ha'aheo Auwae-Dekker, Marianna Romano, Idjahure Kadiwel Produção, tradução e mixagem de áudio: Marianna Romano Produção adicional: Jenny Asarnow, Idjahure Kadiwel Saiba mais sobre a APIB: Site da APIB: https://apiboficial.org/?lang=en# Siga a APIB no Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apiboficial/ Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and your other favorite podcast platforms . Keep up with Seedcast on Instagram and use th
S4 E4 · Wed, April 24, 2024
Acampamento Terra Livre Preview with Dinamam Tuxá
Convidamos você a curtir esse episódio em português aqui ! “Indigenous Peoples, who want their territory demarcated for the protection of their own lives, automatically protect the life of humanity.” – Dinamam Tuxá (Tuxá People, Brazil) Brazil is home to an outsized portion of the world’s biodiversity. It is also one of the most dangerous places in the world for environmental defenders – but also a place guarded by hundreds of powerful Indigenous tribes. This week, thousands of Indigenous Peoples from across Brazil are gathered in the country's capital, Brasília, with bold hope for the future, and to share culture, celebrate, and demand their rights to their lands and to their cultural ways of being. This gathering is called Acampamento Terra Livre (ATL), or in English, Free Land Camp – and it's been happening for 20 years. To celebrate its twentieth anniversary, we're sending our Seedcast producers to Brasília, and today on Seedcast, we’re getting a preview of Acampamento Terra Livre with Dinamam Tuxá, of the Tuxá People. A lawyer and Indigenous social activist, Dinamam is a legal advisor to the Articulation of Indigenous Peoples and Organizations of the Northeast, Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo (APOINME), and the coordinator of the Articulation of the Indigenous Peoples of Brazil (APIB) . APIB strengthens, unifies, and mobilizes Indigenous Peoples to promote and defend their rights. APIB also organizes Acampamento Terra Livre. Dinamam joins us in conversation with Ha’aheo Auwae-Dekker (Kanaka Maoli). Special thanks to Nia Tero colleagues Maria Fernanda Ribeiro, Nara Baré and Leslie Benzakein. Host: Ha’aheo Auwae-Dekker. Producer, Translation and Audio Mix: Marianna Romano. Additional Production: Jenny Asarnow, Idjahure Kadiwel Learn more about APIB: APIB Website: https://apiboficial.org/?lang=en# Follow APIB on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apiboficial/ Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and your other favorite podcast platforms . Keep up with Seedcast on Instagram and use the hashtag #Seedcast.
S4 E3 · Wed, March 13, 2024
Sonic Journey Five: Pili Ka Moʻo
Close your eyes. Imagine standing on land that your family has held for generations. The waters that trickle nearby sing your family name, and your ancestors are there with you, buried deep in the earth. Now, imagine a stranger coming along and violating this land with no regard to the lineage it carries. This is the story at the heart of our latest Sonic Journey. We’re sharing the story of the Fukumitsu family who is protecting their land -- their ‘āina -- through the Emmy Award-winning film “Pili Ka Moʻo” by Justyn Ah Chong with Malia Akutagawa (both Kanaka Maoli.) “Pili Ka Moʻo” is a part of the first season of our sibling initiative Reciprocity Project. This is also the film that inspired Seedcast producer Stina Hamlin to embark on our whole Sonic Journey Series, and we understand why: this film not only includes the strong voices of the Fukumitsu family and their ancestors, but it also includes beautiful sounds from their kalo, or taro, fields and the collective voice of a community standing up for the land and their ancestors. Justyn’s film is part of Reciprocity Project, a collaboration between Nia Tero and Upstander Project , in association with REI Co-op Studios. Host and Story Editor: Jessica Ramirez. Producer: Stina Hamlin. Story Editor and Audio Mix: Ha'aheo Auwae-Dekker. Learn more: Watch the film and learn more here . Listen to our previous episode with Justyn: Celestial Wayfinding and Pili Ka Mo’o with Justyn Ah Chong Listen to previous Sonic Journey Episodes: Sonic Journey One: Sonic Journey One: Diiyeghan naii Taii Tr’eedaa Sonic Journey Two: Sonic Journey Two: Weckuwapok (The Approaching Dawn) Sonic Journey Three: SŪKŪJULA TEI (Stories of My Mother) Sonic Journey Four: Ma’s House Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , Apple Podcasts , <a href='https://open.spotify.com/show/6UwKHtgA
S4 E2 · Wed, February 28, 2024
Sonic Journey Four: Ma's House
In our latest Sonic Journey, join us on the lands of the Shinnecock Nation, which have been cared for by the Shinnecock People for over 10,000 years. Here, photographer and artist Jeremy Dennis has restored his family’s home in order to create a place for creativity, care, and community for a new generation of BIPOC artists. This unique space is called Ma’s House, and Jeremy documented the building’s restoration in a short film of the same name. Lean closer and listen to fond remembrances of Ma from her descendants. Sense the transformation with the sawing and hammering of Jeremy’s construction. And feel your hair rustled by the salty breezes of the Atlantic Ocean. Jeremy's film is part of Reciprocity Project, a collaboration between Nia Tero and Upstander Project , in association with REI Co-op Studios. Host: Jessica Ramirez. Producer: Stina Hamlin. Story Editor and Audio Mix: Jenny Asarnow. Relevant Links: Learn more about Ma’s House: Website + Instagram Watch the film Ma’s House on Reciprocity.org . Previous Sonic Journey Episodes: Sonic Journey One: Sonic Journey One: Diiyeghan naii Taii Tr’eedaa Sonic Journey Two: Sonic Journey Two: Weckuwapok (The Approaching Dawn) Sonic Journey Three: SŪKŪJULA TEI (Stories of My Mother) Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and your other favorite podcast platforms . Keep up with Seedcast on Instagram and use the hashtag #Seedcast.
S4 E1 · Wed, February 14, 2024
Sonic Journey Three: SŪKŪJULA TEI (Stories of My Mother)
Who’s ready for a little Indigenous joy, knowledge, and inspiration? We’re starting Seedcast Season Four with deep listening, as a powerful way to witness one another. Welcome to the rich desert landscape of the Wayuu People on the Guajira Peninsula in northern Colombia and northwestern Venezuela. You hear more from birds, goats, and cacti in this story than you do people, and when you do hear human voices, they’re speaking Wayuunaiki, the language of about half of Wayuu Peoples, a language currently undergoing a revitalization. This Sonic Journey centers the film SŪKŪJULA TEI (Stories of My Mother), the story of two Wayuu women teaching the next generation valuable lessons about reciprocity. Even if you don’t speak Wayuunaiki, the rhythms and tones of the elders in the story will no doubt stir in you memories and lessons from your own parents, grandparents, and ancestors. SŪKŪJULA TEI (Stories of My Mother) is a collaboration between director David Hernández Palmar and his mother, Flor Palmar. The film is part of the first season of our sibling initiative Reciprocity Project. Reciprocity Project is a collaboration between Nia Tero and Upstander Project , in association with REI Co-op Studios. Host and Story Editor: Jessica Ramirez. Producer: Stina Hamlin. Audio Mix: Ha’aheo Auwae-Dekker. Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and your other favorite podcast platforms . Keep up with Seedcast on Instagram and use the hashtag #Seedcast.
Trailer · Wed, January 31, 2024
Coming Soon: Seedcast Season 4 – An Invitation to Listen
We can’t believe that we are kicking off Season 4 of Seedcast on February 14! With so much chaos and noise around us, we’re going to start off this season by getting grounded and listening to Indigenous song and language. So here’s an invitation: Close your eyes, and get quiet: What do you hear from the world around you, from the lands you’re on? And what does that stir inside of you? Season Four of Seedcast starts with a series of Sonic Journeys, which immerse us in the deep knowledge of Indigenous Peoples and the homelands they’re connected to, as featured in our sibling initiative, Reciprocity Project . Enjoy this sneak peek at the next three Seedcast episodes. And until the first one is released on February 14, listen to our previous Sonic Journeys and watch the films in the first season of Reciprocity Project. Reciprocity Project is a collaboration between Nia Tero and Upstander Project , in association with REI Co-op Studios. Host: Jessica Ramirez. Producer and Audio Mix: Jenny Asarnow. Relevant Links: Listen to Sonic Journey One: Sonic Journey One: Diiyeghan naii Taii Tr’eedaa Listen to Sonic Journey Two: Sonic Journey Two: Weckuwapok (The Approaching Dawn) Watch the first season of Reciprocity Project. Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and your other favorite podcast platforms . Keep up with Seedcast on Instagram and use the hashtag #Seedcast.
S3 E14 · Wed, December 20, 2023
Sending Light This Winter Solstice
Here in the northern hemisphere, as the winter solstice approaches, the light is changing quickly, and the sun sits lower on the horizon with each passing day. By now, all the harvest celebrations have come to an end, but the practice of gratitude and acknowledgement for the rewards of summer’s hard work continues. As we wrap up Season 3 of Seedcast, this very special final episode is dedicated to the hard work that has gone into this podcast. We revisit the diversity of nine productions created since last autumn by different producers. Through this journey, Executive Producer of Seedcast, Tracy Rector, shares her gratitude for how each of these creatives have played a vital role in the storytelling of Seedcast. Storytelling is one of the most connective experiences people have with each other. Throughout the world during the coldest months, Indigenous Peoples wintertime traditions most often include sharing stories about who they are, their histories, and lessons of the season to offer wisdom and inspiration across the generations. Winter is a time to share what we have, to draw from what has been gathered to give us energy and offer lessons of survival through the coldest of seasons and it is through storytelling that the link between humans and all life on Earth – seen and unseen - is understood, maintained, and nurtured. As our team settles in for the winter, we ask you, our listeners: How will you come together in kinship this winter? Wintertime is the perfect occasion to get to know one another better through storytelling, ceremony, and joy. Enjoy! Special thanks to special artistic contributors Jennifer Kreisberg, Joel Schomberg and Mia Kami. Host + Co-Producer: Tracy Rector. Co-Producer + Story Editor: Stina Hamlin: Audio Mix: Ha’aheo Auwae-Dekker Episodes Mentioned: Indigenous Sovereignty Begins At Birth: A Conversation with Camie J Goldhammer Princess Daazhraii Johnson and the Generation Reclaiming Gwichʻin The Omen Birds Still Sing in Sungai Utik How Stories Give Life to Knowledge and Culture: Two Decades of imagineNATIVE ʻNo Climate Justice Without Racial Justiceʻ: Rev. Yearwood and Leo Cerda with Tracy Rector The Life-Giving Pottery of Katsitsionni Fox Indigenous Narrative Sovereignty on TikTok DJ Eric Terena: The Collective Sounds for a New Era <a href='https://
S3 E13 · Wed, December 06, 2023
The Sacred Essence of Blackfoot Culture
“Our way of life is a collective. All Blackfoot people are one.” - Johnathon Red Gun (Siksika) In Blackfoot Territory, a powerful people is in relationship with a powerful place. At the Continental Divide, the snow-capped Rocky Mountains leap out from prairies that stretch out flat for what feels like forever. Rivers from Blackfoot Territory flow across much of North America, and the Blackfoot see their territory as the source of water for this vast continent. Spend time with people from the Blackfoot Confederacy who are resisting ongoing colonialism, awakening their culture, listening to elders, and regaining sovereignty of their land, language, and spirit. As Liz Fox (Kainai) shares, “Living your culture and wanting to preserve it; there's a lot of work that goes into it, and there's a lot of peace that comes from it.” In addition to Liz Fox, we’re also honored to share the voices and stories of Doane Crow Shoe (Piikani), Rose Fox (Kainai), Johnathon Red Gun (Siksika), Tyson Running Wolf (Blackfeet Nation), and Lona Running Wolf (Blackfeet, Haida, Little Shell Creek.) There are four tribes within the Blackfoot Confederacy: Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, and Amskapi Piikani (commonly referred to as Blackfeet Nation.) This episode includes interviews and audio from the Wayfinders Circle film “Siksikaitsitapi,” which has been co-created with the Blackfoot Confederacy and directed by Bryan Gunnar Cole, with additional production support from Nils Cowan and Jacob Bearchum. We’re grateful for the collaboration on this story with the Blackfoot Confederacy , which is part of the Wayfinders Circle. Wayfinders Circle is a global network of Indigenous Peoples from around the world who work to strengthen self-determination in managing their lands and territories and maintain the cultural and spiritual continuity through intergenerational transmissions. It is a joint effort convened by the Pawanka Fund , World Union of Indigenous Spiritual Practitioners, and Nia Tero. Special thanks to Nia Tero colleagues Mariana López, Marianna Olinger, Michael Painter, and David Rothschild. Host: Jessica Ramirez. Producer + Audio Mix: Jenny Asarnow: Story Editor: Jacob Bearchum. Links: The Blackfoot Confederacy website + Facebook Blackfeet Eco Knowledge More Wayfinders Circle Collaborations: The Boat of Dreams: How the Achuar Embraced Solar Power The Omen Birds Still S
Bonus · Wed, November 22, 2023
Spotlight: The Native Seed Pod - Indigenous Food Warriors with Chef Crystal Wahpepah
“If you want to talk about the Indigenous Food Warrior, that's what we all are. We're here to protect. We're here to give. We're here to heal.” - Chef Crystal Wahpepah (Kickapoo) How Indigenous people show up in the kitchen is how they will show up for community, so the responsibility and care in creating food for others is taken very seriously, from the recipes created to the sourcing of ingredients. Our latest Spotlight comes from the amazing team behind The Native Seed Pod. In this episode, we get to hear a fast-moving conversation between guest host Sara Moncada (Yaqui) with Indigenous chef Crystal Wahpepah (Kickapoo), who is the owner of Wahpepah’s Kitchen in Oakland, California. Crystal received the Indigenous Artist Activist Award and has been inducted into the Native American Almanac for being one of the first Native American women to own a catering business. In 2016, she was the first Native American Chef to compete in The Food Network’s show, Chopped, and in 2022, she was a finalist for a prestigious James Beard Award in the category of “Emerging Chef.” Crystal and Sara talk about Native foods, how they carry their shared work of educating the next generation on preserving Indigenous food systems, and what it means to be an Indigenous Food Warrior. In addition to hosting this episode of The Native Seed Pod, Sara is also the current CEO of The Cultural Conservancy , which is the home of The Native Seed Pod, as well as a grantee of Nia Tero. The Native Seed Pod has just started their fourth season, so catch up on their episodes on their website or on your favorite podcast platform. Special thanks to the vibrant team behind The Native Seed Pod: Mateo Hinojosa, Melissa K. Nelson, Sara Moncada, Raven K. Marshall, and more. Learn more: Learn more about and listen to more episodes of The Native Seed Pod Learn more about Crystal Wahpepah and Wahpepah’s Kitchen Learn more about The Cultural Conservancy , home to The Native Seed Pod Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and your other favorite podcast platforms . Keep up with Seedcast on <a href='ht
S3 E12 · Wed, November 08, 2023
'Weʻve Become Paolo for Everyone': Creating UTOPIA for Queer and Trans Pacific Islanders
“I'm sacred, the next person is sacred, and all life is sacred. That connection we have to each other and to all forms of life is sacred and must be cherished. In the same way, the relationship we have with land and the relationship the land has with us should be honored.” - Agaiotupu Viena (Samoan) Colonization has disrupted the identities of queer Indigenous Peoples, and because of this, they practice deep forms of care, often making chosen families as a built space of refuge. In Samoa, one way to describe a refuge is “paolo,” which means “to give shade” or “protect.” Care and shade are inherently a part of queer and trans Pacific Islander identity. This summer, Seedcast producer Ha’aheo Auwae Dekker (Kanaka Maoli) was a guest at UTOPIA Washington ʻs Hoʻolauleʻa, a community event dedicated to celebrating queer and trans Pacific Islanders, or QTPIs. In this episode, they share the sounds and music from the event along with wisdom from fellow QTPIs Ara Sifainu’ululei “Ara-Lei” Mahealani Yandall and Agaiotupu Viena. Both share about their experiences as fa'afafine, a gender identity embedded in the lands of Samoa, as well as the reason UTOPIA was created, and the unique role they play in caring for the wider Pasifika community and each other. Special thanks to Ara-Lei, Agaiotupu, and UTOPIA Washington for welcoming Seedcast into their Hoʻolauleʻa earlier this year and for sharing their time, stories, and energy with us. Thanks also to our Nia Tero colleagues Michael Painter, Nichlas Emmons, and Anne Quidez for their feedback on this episode. Host: Jessica Ramirez. Producer and Audio Mix: Ha’aheo Auwae-Dekker. Story Editor: Jenny Asarnow. Resources: UTOPIA Washington Enjoy the full video recording of the 2023 Hoʻolauleʻa showcased in this episode of Seedcast Follow UTOPIA Washington on Instagram Learn more about UTOPIA in this South Seattle Emerald piece Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and your other favorite podcast platforms . Keep up with Seedcast on <a href='https://www.instag
S3 E11 · Wed, October 25, 2023
Tuhaymani'chi Pal Waniqa (The Water Flows Always) in the Mojave Desert
For this episode of Seedcast, let’s meet in the Mojave Desert in a spot where we can gaze upon Mamápukaiv, also known as the Old Woman Mountains. We’re surrounded by boulders, mesquite, deer, bighorn sheep, and even eagles. The air smells of creosote, and when it rains, you can smell tar. Water is an extremely precious resource here, and the survival of every living thing - humans, animals, and plants - depends on it. Almost thirty years ago, a group of Native Peoples came together to form the Native American Land Conservancy to protect not only the land their peoples are from but to revitalize their cultural wellbeing. “With the land comes a lot of knowledge. And this knowledge is inside the rocks, it's inside the water, it's inside the plants,” explains Sean Milanovich, a member of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians in Southern California, a PhD, and the Vice President of Native American Land Conservancy. Right now, Native American Land Conservancy is fighting a big corporation threatening their lands, their water, and their traditional ways of life. In this episode, Sean shares about Native American Land Conservancy's work to buy back land, to protect the water, and to engage people like you to help them in their work to heal our shared planet through interviews with Sean and audio from the Wayfinders Circle film about Native American Land Conservancy, “Tuhaymani'chi Pal Waniqa (The Water Flows Always)", directed by Nils Cowan and Gina Milanovich (Cahuilla, Cupeño.) We’re grateful for the collaboration on this story with Sean Milanovich and Native American Land Conservancy, which is part of the Wayfinders Circle. Wayfinders Circle is a global network of Indigenous Peoples from around the world who work to strengthen self-determination in managing their lands and territories and maintain the cultural and spiritual continuity through intergenerational transmissions. It is a joint effort convened by the Pawanka Fund , World Union of Indigenous Spiritual Practitioners, and Nia Tero . Special thanks also to Nia Tero Wayfinders Circle collaborators Mariana López, Marianna Olinger, Michael Painter, and David Rothschild. Host: and Producer: Jessica Ramirez. Story Editor: Nils Cowan. Audio Mix: Jenny Asarnow. More Wayfinders Circle Collaborations: The Boat of Dreams: How the Achuar Embraced Solar Power Meet the Gabbra People of East Africa Pt 1 <a href='https://www.niatero.org/stories/the-omen-birds-still-sing-
S3 E10 · Wed, October 11, 2023
Wolastoqey Sounds Like This: Jeremy Dutcher - Live On KEXP
“Our language is a land acknowledgment, you know, when we use that language, it automatically imbues our world with life force. We're not going to cut down that tree. And if we do, we're going to offer something, you know, because it's a being just like us.” ~Jeremy Dutcher, Member of the Wolastoqiyik People of the Neqotkuk Today we’re listening to music that is an act of language revitalization and a crafted response to the crises we collectively face. Recently, Nia Tero brought musician and storyteller Jeremy Dutcher together with a group of young Indigenous creators and culture bearers to talk about the intersections of artistic practice and Indigenous sovereignty. During this gathering, Jeremy performed on “ Live on KEXP and shared a powerful conversation with musician and long-time KEXP DJ Gabriel Teodros. Jeremy Dutcher is a member of the Wolastoqiyik People of the Neqotkuk (formerly known as Tobique First Nation) in eastern Canada. Jeremy is a Two-Spirit song carrier, a classically trained musician and composer, an activist, and ethnomusicologist who writes and sings music in their Native language as an act of language preservation and Indigenous sovereignty. In this episode, Jeremy shares songs from their first album, “Sakomawit”, as well as their new album “Motewolonuwok ᒣᑏᐧᐁᓓᓄᐧᐁᒃ”, which came out October 6, 2023. We greatly appreciate this unique collaboration with our long-time friends at KEXP. This episode was hosted and produced by Jessica Ramirez, with story editing and audio mix by Jenny Asarnow. More information: Learn more about Jeremy and find their music here . Keep up with Jeremy’s album release and current tour dates by following them on Instagram . Get to know KEXP! Listen to their live content via their website and catch up with a rich treasure trove of past episodes of Live on KEXP here . Get to know Gabiel Teodros on Instagram , and follow his post-KEXP journey here . Mentioned in this episode: Elder and Language Keeper Maggie Paul Buffy St. Marie Kehkimin Wolastoqey language immersion school 4th World Media Lab Seattle International Film Festival <
S3 E9 · Wed, September 27, 2023
Sonic Journey Two: Weckuwapok (The Approaching Dawn)
[In Passamaquoddy] “And all of a sudden the sun begins to rise until everyone could see the sun. And the sun felt so nice and was very bright. The Knowledge Keeper says, ‘The People of the First Light know that the sun loves us.’” ~ Roger Paul, Passamaquoddy Language Keeper and Storyteller In Seedcast's second Sonic Journey, join the circle as we bear witness to a Wabanaki ceremony singing up the sun. We’ll listen to spoken words, music, and the ocean breeze that fills the soundscape of the short film Weckuwapok (The Approaching Dawn) . We will have a front seat to a story by Passamaquoddy Language Keeper and Storyteller Roger Paul, warm words from filmmaker Chris Newell, a special contribution from Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland (the first Native cabinet secretary in the United States), and a collaboration of music and songs from Chris, Yo-Yo Ma, and Lauren Stevens. This Sonic Journey is dedicated to Wayne Newell, father to Chris Newell and now an ancestor whose values carry through his son, spirit, and the people of the light. We send much gratitude to the collective of filmmakers who created this film as part of the first season of the Emmy-winning Reciprocity Project, which is a partnership between Nia Tero and Upstander Project, in association with REI Co-op Studios. If you enjoy this, listen to another Sonic Journey here . Host: Jessica Ramirez. Producer and Editor: Stina Hamlin. Story Editor & Audio Mix: Jenny Asarnow. Relevant Links: Watch the film Weckuwapok on the Reciprocity Project website. Learn more about Yo-Yo Ma’s nonprofit Our Common Nature . Learn more about Reciprocity Project and partners Nia Tero , Upstander Project , and REI Co-op Studios . Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and your other favorite podcast platforms . Keep up with Seedcast on Instagram and use the hashtag #Seedcast.
S3 Enull · Wed, September 13, 2023
Princess Daazhraii Johnson and the Generation Reclaiming Gwich'in
Imagine learning a language that is spoken by only a few hundred people—an Indigenous language that belongs to a people and a land that have been in relationship with each other for countless generations. This is the heart of our episode about Gwich’in language revitalization in the Boreal. Princess Daazhraii Johnson (Neets'aii Gwich'in) is an Indigenous TV and film producer on a patient journey of learning, reclaiming, and revitalizing Gwich’in. The language connects her to the land and to the people who came before her. “Our generation is really making the effort to use the language, and express ourselves in the language, and it's really powerful,” she explains. Princess and her dear friend Alishia Carlson (also Neets'aii Gwich'in) talk with language journalist Kavita Pillay about the struggles of learning Gwich’in, and the joy with which they approach the effort, especially in relation to the language learning of children. Princess is inspiring a whole new generation to be curious about Indigenous languages through her work as a screenwriter on the Peabody award-winning PBS Kids series Molly of Denali . Also in this episode: a celebration of caribou. Content note: The episode touches on the violence of residential schools on Turtle Island and how they contributed to today’s language crisis. Learn more: Dinjii Vadzaih Dhidlit: The Man Who Became a Caribou (bilingual book) "Diiyeghan naii Taii Tr’eedaa (We Will Walk the Trail of our Ancestors)" (short film by Princess and Alishia, part of Reciprocity Project) Seedcast Sonic Journey episode featuring “Diiyeghan naii Taii Tr’eedaa (We Will Walk the Trail of our Ancestors)” Molly of Denali (PBS) Subtitle , a podcast co-hosted by Kavita Pillay and Patrick Cox This episode won a 2022 Indigenous Journalists Association (IJA, formerly Native American Journalists Association) award for Best Radio/Podcast Coverage of Native America, Second Place. Host: Jessica Ramirez. Producer: Kavita Pillay. Story Editor: Jenny Asarnow. Special thanks to Michelle Hurtubise and Patrick Cox. Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , Apple Podc
S3 E8 · Wed, August 30, 2023
Sonic Journey One: Diiyeghan naii Taii Tr’eedaa
“I’ll always remember my grandfather’s stories... about what it means to be a Gwich'in person. We want our children to live like our Ancestors.” - Alisha Carlson, translation from Gwich’in We hope you’re ready for something different. In this episode of Seedcast, we’re going on a Sonic Journey, immersing ourselves in the words and sounds from a story told entirely in the Gwich’in language. “ Diiyeghan naii Taii Tr’eedaa (We Will Walk the Trail of Our Ancestors)” is a short film created by friends Princess Daazhraii Johnson and Alisha Carlson, who are working to revitalize the Gwich’in language and keep the lessons of their elders and ancestors alive in the Boreal. In this episode, hear the sounds of snowshoes crunching on ice, crackling fires, and lessons passed down from Alisha’s grandfather to her and her children. We send much gratitude to both Princess and Alisha for sharing their beautiful film. We also extend thanks to Alisha’s grandfather, Chief Reverend Trimble Gilbert, and the other community members whose voices we hear in this episode. Thanks also to our sibling initiative, the Emmy-winning Reciprocity Project , which is a partnership between Nia Tero and Upstander Project, in association with REI Co-op Studios. And if you enjoy this episode, listen to our next Sonic Journey episode here . Host: Jessica Ramirez. Producer and Editor: Stina Hamlin. Story Editor: Jenny Asarnow. Audio Mix: Ha’aheo Auwae-Dekker. More: Watch the film Diiyeghan naii Taii Tr’eedaa (We Will Walk the Trail of our Ancestors) . Learn more about Reciprocity Project and partners Nia Tero , Upstander Project , and REI . Listen to this Season One episode about Gwich'in language revitalization, featuring Princess and Alishia, produced by Kavita Pillay. Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and your other favorite podcast platforms . Keep up with Seedcast on <a hr
Bonus · Wed, August 16, 2023
Spotlight: Solidarity Index - Colors Our Ancestors Can See, With Korina Emmerich
“It’s a radical act of solidarity in itself to take care of the Earth that we are all living on. We can’t be here without the nurturing that we get from the Earth.” ~Korina Emmerich Indigenous cultures have contributed to some of the most exquisite and incredible fashion designs that people wear today, and it’s no surprise that Indigenous fashion designers are thinking about their impact and how it affects climate change. Our latest Spotlight comes from the amazing team behind The Solidarity Index, and they’re sharing their conversation with Indigenous fashion designer and community builder Korina Emmerich (Puyallup). Most notably her work has been featured at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in the pages of Vogue and Elle, and been worn by U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and actor Devery Jacobs (Reservation Dogs). Korina is the founder of the slow fashion brand EMME Studio, and co-founder of Relative Arts, a community space that celebrating sustainable and subversive art and fashion in New York. Emmerich speaks with The Solidarity Index host Zahyr Lauren, aka The Artist L. Haz, about solidarity and sustainability. Special thanks to Stina Hamlin for your beautiful work and your generous introduction to The Solidarity Index team. And big hugs to everyone behind The Solidarity Index: Zahyr Lauren aka The Artist L. Haz, Jen Bell, Shalva Wise, and Stina Hamlin. Learn more: The Solidarity Index Korina Emmerich's EMME Studio and Relative Arts NYC Also mentioned in this podcast: Seattle Indian Health Board (Estelle Lucero, Abigail Echohawk) Finding Tamika (Erika Alexander) Dr. Adrienne Keene Indigenous Companies: Eighth Generation Urban Native Era Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and your other favorite podcast platforms . Keep up with Seedcast on Instagram and use the hashtag #Seedcast.
Bonus · Wed, August 02, 2023
ᏙᎯ (Tohi) with Brit Hensel
Sometimes it’s important to go back to your roots. Seedcast is proud to re-release our third episode ever, an interview with filmmaker Brit Hensel (Cherokee Nation). When first released in December of 2020, our team was just beginning to learn how to produce a podcast. We still love the rawness and honesty of this conversation between Brit and host Jessica Ramirez. In this episode, Brit talks about the meaning of reciprocity, cultural preservation by way of language, how the ways in which we treat animals reflect how we treat each other, and the importance of narrative sovereignty. When we made this, we already knew that Brit was a bright star. Since the original release of this episode, Brit’s film ᎤᏕᏲᏅ (What They’ve Been Taught) , which she created with Keli Gonzales (Cherokee Nation), was a selection of the 2022 Sundance Film Festival – which made Brit the first ever female Cherokee director to have a film featured at Sundance – and earned an IDA Award nomination for best short film. Brit has also worked on all three seasons of the FX series Reservation Dogs . We cannot wait to hear what Brit is going to do next. ᎤᏕᏲᏅ (What They’ve Been Taught) is part of the first season of Reciprocity Project , a partnership between Nia Tero and Upstander Project, in association with REI Co-op Studios. Host: Jessica Ramirez. Producers: Jessica Ramirez, Felipe Contreras, Tracy Rector Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and your other favorite podcast platforms . Keep up with Seedcast on Instagram and use the hashtag #Seedcast.
S3 E7 · Wed, July 19, 2023
Indigenous Sovereignty Begins at Birth: A Conversation With Camie J. Goldhammer
“Pregnancy is a natural time to think about, ‘what is it that I'm going to pass down?’ For most of us, that is culture... our spirituality, our language, our food, and our connection to land.” Parenting is a cultural practice that has the power to heal historical trauma, according to Camie J. Goldhammer (mixed race heritage, Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate). She is a birth worker and lactation consultant who is devoted to supporting Indigenous parents - both living on their homelands and in the diaspora. She describes her own spiritual experience of healing her ancestors through her first birthing experience, and the essential role non-parents play in the lives of new parents and families. Camie trains Indigenous doulas and lactation consultants across Turtle Island and is the founding executive director of Hummingbird Indigenous Family Services , an Indigenous agency that serves Indigenous babies and their families. Host and Producer: Jessica Ramirez. Story Editor: Julie Keck. Audio Mix: Ha’aheo Auwae-Dekker. Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and your other favorite podcast platforms . Keep up with Seedcast on Instagram and use the hashtag #Seedcast.
Bonus · Wed, July 05, 2023
Spotlight: Lore of the Land - Joe Morrison
Who are you? Where are you from? And who’s your mob? This new Seedcast Spotlight is coming from friends in Australia, and we love this opening question offered by Lore of the Land, because for Indigenous peoples, where you’re from and who your people are is at the center of stewarding the land we are connected to. Lore of the Land is a podcast produced by the Aboriginal Carbon Foundation. In this excerpt, host Sean Appoo (Birri Gubba and Kabi Kabi) interviews Joe Morrison (Dagoman and Torres Strait ancestry) of the Land and Sea Corporation, which helps Indigenous Australians to acquire and manage land and water rights. As Joe shares, the land title process in Australia is complicated by requirements to prove sustained connection to land, which has been broken by centuries of discrimination, assimilation, and other types of social and physical violence. Joe shares some of the hurdles related to the formal land title process, the effects of settler colonialism on Indigenous identity, and why it’s important to honor the elders who fought to hard so we could have a chance to be here, carrying forward their stories, knowledge, and important work of healing the planet. Special thanks to Joe Morrison for sharing your insights as well as a kind connection to the Lore of the Land team. Thanks also to host Sean Appoo of the Aboriginal Carbon Foundation and Sean Turtur with Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation for generously sharing this episode. Learn more: Lore of the Land Podcast Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation Aboriginal Carbon Foundation Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and your other favorite podcast platforms . Keep up with Seedcast on Instagram and use the hashtag #Seedcast.
S3 E6 · Wed, June 21, 2023
Celestial Wayfinding and Pili Ka Mo’o with Justyn Ah Chong
“This Earth is an island, just like we inhabit Hawai’i as an island. Island mentality [is] that you live in this place that's confined in geography and limited in resources. Because of that, you depend on the community that you live with to take care of each other and to steward those resources in a meaningful way.” Justyn Ah Chong (Kānaka Maoli) is a climate storyteller who guides creative projects in support of Indigenous land sovereignty in Hawai’i. In this episode, Justyn shares the magic of circumnavigating the globe guided only by the wind and stars, on the Polynesian voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa that inspired a cultural renaissance. We also hear excepts from Justyn’s Emmy-award winning film Pili Ka Moʻo , which shares the fight of the Fukumitsu ʻOhana (family) of Hakipuʻu trying to protect their ancestors’ remains from a big corporate ranch. Pili Ka Moʻo is part of the first season of our sibling initiative, Reciprocity Project . Watch the entire film here . Learn more about the Polynesian Voyaging Society at www.hokulea.com The song “Island Views” was provided by Rexie. Hear more of her music here . Host: Jessica Ramirez. Producer: Stina Hamlin. Story Editor: Jenny Asarnow Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and your other favorite podcast platforms . Keep up with Seedcast on Instagram and use the hashtag #Seedcast.
S3 E5 · Wed, June 07, 2023
The Omen Birds Still Sing in Sungai Utik
“The land is our mother. The forest is our father. And the river is our blood.” Today we share a story of an Indigenous people who fought for their forest – and won. Sungai Utik is a village in the Indonesian province of Kalimantan on the island of Borneo, where people treat nature “as if it is our own bodies.” Since the 1970s, companies have tried to take trees and land, but the village has successfully defended their forest. In this special episode, 18-yr old Kynan Tegar, a Dayak Iban filmmaker from Sungai Utik, shares excerpts from his upcoming film, which he describes as a “love letter” to the forest and river he grew up with. In these clips, hear village elders explain how they heeded the warnings of the omen birds to ward off those who would endanger their forests and way of life. Thank you to Dayak Iban elders Apai Janggut, Apai Gadja, and Apai Kudi, whose voices and stories are included in Kynan’s film, as well as this episode. Deep gratitude to Kynan Tegar and his filmmaking partners, Muhammed ‘Aldi’ Khatami and Yogi Armada, for sharing audio from their film, which is being made in partnership with the Wayfinders Circle. Wayfinders Circle is a global network of Indigenous communities, including Sungai Utik, and is dedicated to unleashing the transformative potential of Indigenous lifeways, inspiring all people to reimagine development, conservation, and the way they relate to each other and to Mother Earth. The conveners of the Wayfinders Circle are the Pawanka Fund, the World Union of Indigenous Spiritual Practitioners and Nia Tero. Special thanks to our Nia Tero colleagues Joel Cerda and David Rothschild for kind guidance and generous introductions that made this episode possible. Host: Jessica Ramirez. Producer and Audio Mix: Jenny Asarnow. Story Editor: Nils Cowan. Learn more: Kynan Tegar’s journey on Instagram Kynan Tegar’s work on If Not Us Then Who? Wayfinders Circle More Wayfinders Circle Collaborations: The Boat of Dreams: How the Achuar Embraced Solar Power Meet the Gabbra People of East Africa Pt 1 The Omen Bird Still Sings in Sungai Utik Tuhaymani'chi Pal Waniqa (The Water Flows Always) in the Mojave Desert <a href='https://www.niatero.org/stories/the-sacred-essence-of-blackfoot-
Bonus · Wed, May 24, 2023
Spotlight: 5 Plain Questions - Jeffrey Gibson
We’re overjoyed to share with you an episode from 5 Plain Questions, a podcast hosted by Joe Williams (Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate). In this episode, Joe talks with Jeffrey Gibson (Choctaw/Cherokee), an artist who exemplifies the care of community and the sharing of resources that makes a difference for so many Indigenous peoples for collective benefit. Jeffrey speaks about the progression of his art, from his formal training as a painter to his more recent work in immersive installations incorporating “a lot of materials that I would find in the vendor circuit of powows.” 5 Plain Questions is a project of the Plains Art Museum in Fargo, North Dakota, and we’re grateful to host and producer Joe Williams for sharing this episode with us. Learn more about: Jeffrey Gibson, Guest Joe Williams, Host 5 Plain Questions Plains Art Museum Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and your other favorite podcast platforms . Keep up with Seedcast on Instagram and use the hashtag #Seedcast.
S3 E4 · Wed, May 10, 2023
'No Climate Justice Without Racial Justice': Rev. Yearwood and Leo Cerda with Tracy Rector
We’re asserting joy in this conversation about Black and Indigenous solidarity work in the climate justice movement. Seedcast’s Executive Producer Tracy Rector talks with global leaders who are connecting Black and Indigenous communities in their shared work toward building a healthier society and Earth for all. Reverend Lennox Yearwood Jr. is President and CEO of U.S.-based Hip Hop Caucus, which activates the Hip Hop community to create racial justice, healthy communities, and a sustainable planet. Leo Cerda (Kichwa from the community of Serena in the Ecuadorian Amazon) is at the center of global climate change and Indigenous rights conversations as the creator of the Black Indigenous Liberation Movement, a coalition of collectives, peoples, grassroots organizations, and social movements across Turtle Island and Abya Yala (North and South America) counteracting racism, discrimination, violence, colonialism, extractive industries and the ravages of racial capitalism. Hosts: Jessica Ramirez & Tracy Rector. Producer: Stina Hamlin. Story Editor: Tracy Rector Resources: Rev. Yearwood on Instagram Hip Hop Caucus: Website + Instagram + Podcast Leo Cerda on Instagram Black Indigenous Liberation Movement: Website + Instagram Leo Cerda featured previously on Seedcast Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and your other favorite podcast platforms . Keep up with Seedcast on Instagram and use the hashtag #Seedcast.
S3 E3 · Wed, April 26, 2023
Seedcast em Portuguese: DJ Eric Terena: Sons Coletivos para Uma Nova Era
Na esteira de uma mudança política no Brasil em direção à justiça ambiental e aos direitos indígenas, o ativista e DJ Eric Terena (do povo indígena Terena ) compartilha neste episódio de Seedcast como a música pode contribuir para o bem coletivo. Ele conta a história de como aprendeu a integrar suas identidades de ativista, comunicador e artista, e como suas colaborações com llideranças indígenas como Sonia Guajajara e Celia Xakriabá podem ajudar na conscientização sobre os direitos indígenas em todo o mundo. A produtora Marianna Romano nos traz esse episódio desde São Paulo e uma versão em português desse episódio será compartilhada anas próximas semanas. Apresentadora: Jessica Ramirez. Produtora: Marianna Romano. Editor de histórias: Jenny Asarnow. Produtor Executivo: Tracy Rector. Assim como a arte e a música são parte integrante do movimento pelos direitos indígenas, a música é central neste episódio. As faixas em destaque de Eric Terena são: Tetchi'arü'ngu (Remix) por Eric Terena e Djuena Tikuna ( Assista ao vídeo aqui ) Resistência Indígena (ft. Celia Xakriabá), destaque neste conjunto do Acampamento Terra Livre 2021 Inversões de Eric Terena e Gean Ramos Pankararu ( Ouça aqui ) Saiba Mais: Siga a Mídia India no Instagram Ouça mais da música de Eric no SoundCloud Saiba mais sobre o trabalho da produtora deste episódio, Marianna Romano Convidamos você para o nosso episódio com Nara Baré em português aqui ! This episode can be enjoyed in English as well. Listen here . Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and <a href='https://pod.link
Bonus · Wed, April 12, 2023
Spotlight: Many Lumens with Maori Karmael Holmes - Sky Hopinka
“If I want to make films about things I want to see, why not make them?” - Sky Hopinka In our first Seedcast Spotlight of the year, Sky Hopinka – visual artist, filmmaker, educator, and MacArthur Fellow – speaks with Maori Karmael Holmes on Blackstar’s Many Lumens podcast about centering the stories Indigenous artists want to share and sidelining viewpoints of dominant white culture and artist spaces. BlackStar uplifts the work of Black, Brown, and Indigenous artists through their podcast, their film festival, and much more. Enjoy this episode, keep an ear out for the new season of Many Lumens, and subscribe on your favorite platforms. Special thanks to Maori and Sky for generously sharing this conversation, and to other members of the BlackStar team who made this spotlight possible, including Imran Siddiquee, Irit Reinheimer, and Mariam Dembele. Learn more about: BlackStar Many Lumens Podcast Sky Hopinka COUSIN Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and your other favorite podcast platforms . Keep up with Seedcast on Instagram and use the hashtag #Seedcast.
S3 E2 · Wed, March 29, 2023
Indigenous Narrative Sovereignty on TikTok
"Black Indigenous people of color in the 21st century are navigating the digital space and grounding ourselves in joy, community, beauty, skincare, dancing, and storytelling, all through connection to land.” - Lofanitani Aisea Did you say "influencer"? Seedcast’s first ever Artist-in-Residence, Lofanitani Aisea (Black and Tongan, Modoc, Tahlequah Cherokee, and Klamath tribes), has gone viral on TikTok for her stories that celebrate her cultures and shine a light on others. Lofanitani speaks with Laura Obregón Cañola (Colombian of Indigenous / Embera Katío descent), another influencer who shares stories on TikTok to uplift Indigenous Colombian artists, decolonize folklore, and mobilize mutual aid resources. As Lofanitani explains, “storytelling, and undeniably uplifting our rights as Indigenous peoples, is vital in nurturing our connection to land and culture.” Host: Jessica Ramirez. Producer and 2022 Seedcast Artist in Residence: Lofanitani Aisea. Mentor and Audio Editor: Stina Hamlin. Story Editor and Sound Mix: Jenny Asarnow. Follow Lofanitani and Laura (Pülasü.co) on TikTok. Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and your other favorite podcast platforms . Keep up with Seedcast on Instagram and use the hashtag #Seedcast.
S3 E1 · Wed, March 15, 2023
DJ Eric Terena: The Collective Sounds for a New Era
On the heels of a political sea change in Brazil toward environmental justice and Indigenous rights, activist and DJ Eric Terena (of the Terena Peoples) shares how music is being used for the collective good. He tells the story of how he learned to integrate his identities as an activist, journalist and musician. His collaborations with political leaders like Sonia Guajajara and Célia Xakriabá raise awareness about Indigenous rights worldwide. Producer Marianna Romano brings us this episode from São Paulo and a Portuguese version will be shared later this spring. Host: Jessica Ramirez. Producer: Marianna Romano. Story Editor: Jenny Asarnow. Executive Producer: Tracy Rector. Voice-over: Felipe Contreras. [Este episódio também pode ser apreciado em inglês. Ouça aqui .] Just as art and music are integral to the movement for Indigenous rights, music is central to this episode. Featured songs by Eric Terena are: Tetchi'arü'ngu (Remix) by Eric Terena and Djuena Tikuna ( Watch the video here ) Indigenous Resistance (ft. Célia Xakriabá), featured in this set from Acampamento Terra Livre 2021 Inversões by Eric Terena and Gean Ramos Pankararu ( Listen here ) Learn more: Follow Mídia India on Instagram Hear more of Eric’s music here Learn more about the work of the producer of this episode, Marianna Romano Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and your other favorite podcast platforms . Keep up with Seedcast on Instagram and use the hashtag #Seedcast.
Trailer · Wed, March 01, 2023
Coming Soon: Seedcast Season 3
Seedcast is back on March 15 with a new season, and host Jessica Ramirez will continue guiding us through a whole new series of stories at the intersections of Indigenous land guardianship, culture, and rights. Indigenous peoples protect 80% of the world’s biodiversity, and Indigenous cultures, knowledge, and practices of reciprocity are the best guide to the future we all want to live in. In Season 3, we’ll go around the world to hear from Indigenous peoples who want to grow our knowledge together. Featured voices include Laura Obregón Cañola (Colombian of Indigenous / Embera Katío descent), Lofanitani Aisea (Black and Tongan, Modoc, Tahlequah, and Klamath tribes), Leo Cerda (Kichwa community of Serena in the Ecuadorian Amazon), and Eric Terena (Terena People of Brazil). Featured song: Tetchi'arü'ngu (Remix) by Eric Terena and Djuena Tikuna. Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and your other favorite podcast platforms . Keep up with Seedcast on Instagram and use the hashtag #Seedcast.
S2 E14 · Wed, December 07, 2022
The Life-Giving Pottery of Katsitsionni Fox
“When I'm making pots, I'm thinking all the way back to creation.” - Katsitionni Fox Welcome to this final episode of Seedcast’s second season, a story full of heart and warmth about the power of intention. Katsitsionni Fox (Haudenosaunee artist, Bear Clan) takes us inside her studio and shares how making clay pots connects her to her ancestors, the women who made pots for daily use in Akwesasne, a Mohawk Territory in upstate New York. The practice of making these pots was lost for generations and the clay earth itself was contaminated, but now Katsitsionni and others are revitalizing this traditional craft with great care, sharing teachings across tribes, nations and generations. Making “grandmother clay pots,” Katsitsionni incorporates her cultural practice of gratitude while cultivating the curiosity of a new generation of potters. She has built deep relationships with the clay and shares her teachings with us: “If everybody was having that intention every day to be grateful and thankful and to acknowledge all of our relatives, this world would be a different place.” See Katsitsionni Fox’s pottery on her Instagram. Katsitsionni is also an award-winning director and is creating a film for the second season of Reciprocity Project , a collaboration between Nia Tero and Upstander Project. Host: Jessica Ramirez. Producer: Taylor Hensel. Story Editor: Jenny Asarnow Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and your other favorite podcast platforms . Keep up with Seedcast on Instagram and use the hashtag #Seedcast.
S2 E13 · Wed, November 23, 2022
Hypocrisy and Solidarity at COP27
Indigenous leaders at the forefront of the fight against climate change were at the COP27 climate talks in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt this month and Nia Tero showed up in solidarity. Break through the noise and the corporate greenwashing, and listen with us to Indigenous policy advocates, activists, storytellers and artists who made the trip to Egypt, often at risk to themselves -- because everything is at stake in this moment, and we need the collective power of all peoples to meet it. Featured voices include: Carmen Guerra (Kankuama), Policy Manager for Nia Tero’s Global Policy Team and a mother and human rights defender from the Sierra Nevada, the Heart of the World Kimaren Riamit (Maasai), executive director of ILEPA (Indigenous Livelihoods Enhancement Partners) Leo Cerda (Kichwa), climate activist and Indigenous rights defender from the Ecuadorian Amazon, founder of the HAKHU Project and the Black & Indigenous Liberation Movement Gabrielle Langkilde (Samoan), Samoan writer and curriculum developer Sophia Perez (Mestiza / CHamorro & white), filmmaker and journalist This episode features the music of Eric Terena, a Brazilian D-J, journalist and activist who belongs to the Terena people and is a founding member of Mídia Índia . Producers: Felipe Contreras, Stina Hamlin, and Jenny Asarnow. Story editors: Jessica Ramirez and Tracy Rector. Host: Jessica Ramirez. Special thanks to Shar Tuiasoa, Jacob Bearchum, Michael Painter and Valeree Velasco for help with this episode. We want to hear your stories, too. What is at stake for YOU and YOUR communities in this moment of climate crisis, and what are you doing to fight for our future? Let us know by sending us an email at: seedcast@niatero.org Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and your other favorite podcast platforms . Keep up with Seedcast on Instagram and use the hashtag #Seedcast.
Bonus · Wed, November 09, 2022
Spotlight: On Being with Krista Tippett - Robin Wall Kimmerer - The Intelligence of Plants
It’s time for a new Seedcast Spotlight episode. This time we’re sharing an episode from the podcast On Being with Krista Tippett featuring mother, scientist, and professor Robin Wall Kimmerer, an enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. "In Indigenous ways of knowing, we say that we know a thing when we know it not only with our physical senses, with our intellect, but also when we engage our intuitive ways of knowing — of emotional knowledge and spiritual knowledge,” says Robin Wall Kimmerer in this episode. “Traditional knowledge engages us in listening.” Robin was just named a 2022 MacArthur Fellow. Her books Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants and Gathering Moss: A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses interweave traditional knowledge and scientific knowledge, showing the gifts that each has to offer. In this episode, she shares stories of her personal relationship to the worlds of plants, how they teach us to live within our means and how we can apply those lessons to everyday life. We'd like to thank On Being host Krista Tippett, senior producer Julie Siple, and On Being Project Vice President of Operations and Vitality Colleen Scheck for their generosity in entering into this collaboration with us. Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and your other favorite podcast platforms . Keep up with Seedcast on Instagram and use the hashtag #Seedcast.
Trailer · Wed, November 02, 2022
Coming Soon: Seedcast is Headed to U.N. Climate Talks in Egypt
Seedcast is headed to Egypt! Seedcast Producer Felipe Contreras and Executive Producer Tracy Rector share notes from the road (or, rather, the sky) on their way to COP27, the U.N. global climate talks happening in Sharm el-Sheikh. No Blue Zone or Green Zone passes here, but Felipe and Tracy will be showing up in solidarity with Indigenous leaders from around the world and hearing stories from the front lines of climate change. Indigenous land defenders and storytellers don’t make headlines enough at events like COP27 or the upcoming U.N. biodiversity talks in Montreal, unfortunately, but they are exactly the people who hold the knowledge we need to heal the world and the stories we center on Seedcast. Stay tuned for a whole episode filled with their stories later in November and more coverage in the coming months. We want to hear your stories, too. What is at stake for YOU and YOUR communities in this moment of climate crisis, and what are you doing to fight for our future? Let us know by sending us an email at: seedcast@niatero.org Listen to stories that came out of our conversations with female Indigenous leaders at COP26 in 2021: Indigenous women on the frontlines of climate change at COP26 Guided by her ancestors, Joan Carling fights back Indigenous Peoples Hold the Planet: A Conversation with Nara Baré (listen in Portuguese here ) Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and your other favorite podcast platforms . Keep up with Seedcast on Instagram and use the hashtag #Seedcast.
S2 E12 · Wed, October 26, 2022
Fighting Climate Change with Storytelling: Julian Aguon
"If climate change is the fight of our lives, we cannot win that fight by way of facts.” Julian Aguon is a CHamoru Indigenous human right lawyer from Guam and author of the essay “ To Hell with Drowning ,” which was published in The Atlantic and nominated for a Pulitzer Award in 2021. Alice Walker said this of Julian’s soon-to-be-released memoir-manifesto, No Country for Eight-Spot Butterflies : “Its fierce love—of the land, the ocean, the elders, and the ancestors—warms the heart and moves the spirit.” Julian talked with Seedcast producer Felipe Contreras about the importance of storytelling in activism, the longstanding effects of colonialism, and why it’s essential for Islanders to add their unique voices to the fight against climate change. Also included is Felipe Contreras’ reflections on his own Puerto Rican heritage in the wake of the most recent hurricane, a shout out to Bad Bunny, and a preview of what kinds of conversations could be in store at November’s U.N. global gathering in Egypt, COP27. Producer and Host: Felipe Contreras. Story Editor: Jenny Asarnow Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and your other favorite podcast platforms . Keep up with Seedcast on Instagram and use the hashtag #Seedcast.
S2 E11 · Wed, October 12, 2022
How Stories Give Life to Knowledge and Culture: Two Decades of imagineNATIVE
When was the first time you saw yourself represented on a big or small screen? Hollywood representations of Indigenous peoples have been rare and often harmful, and that’s why Indigenous filmmakers are working to dismantle decades upon decades of negative stereotypes. In this episode, hear how Indigenous narrative sovereignty – telling our own stories – is connected to Indigenous land sovereignty – having a say in how the lands we are connected to are cared for. Also, find out how imagineNATIVE is supporting Indigenous filmmakers, improving representation on-screen and off, and honoring sacred duties to land. We talk with Cynthia Lickers-Sage (Mohawk Nation) about founding imagineNATIVE over 20 years ago, Naomi Johnson (Mohawk Nation) and Jamie-Lee Reardon (Ojibwe/Irish) about the work they do today, Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers (Kainai First Nation / Sámi) about what it’s like to be a filmmaker supported by the organization, and Melanie Hadley (Pine Creek First Nation) about how she uplifts Indigenous creators in her role as a studio executive. Producer: Julie Keck. Story Editor: Stina Hamlin. Host: Jessica Ramirez. Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and your other favorite podcast platforms . Keep up with Seedcast on Instagram and use the hashtag #Seedcast.
S2 E10 · Wed, September 28, 2022
He Who Charges with Thunder: A Conversation with Matt Remle
“We just need to be better; or we need to be kinder to each other.” When the world is in turmoil, how do you stay grounded? We talked with Matt Remle (Hunkpapa Lakota from Standing Rock Sioux Reservation) about how his Lakota teachings, guidance from his elders, and even his name guides his actions and how he shows up in the world. Hear Matt and dear friends singing in this episode, as well as a special recording of ancestor Vi Hilbert of the Upper Skagit sharing a story about the importance of every single one of us doing our part. Host and Producer: Jessica Ramirez. Story Editor: Jenny Asarnow. Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and your other favorite podcast platforms . Keep up with Seedcast on Instagram and use the hashtag #Seedcast.
S2 E9 · Wed, September 14, 2022
Meet the Gabbra People of East Africa Pt 2: How Connection to Creator, Moon, Stars, Earth, Sun, and More Guide Gabbra Knowledge
At the start of each year, the Gabbra People of eastern Africa come together to celebrate. They spend much of the year traveling long distances, managing large herds of grazing animals across vast stretches of grasslands and deserts. In this episode, hear their songs of celebration and how they stay in close and constant dialogue with each other, exchanging knowledge they glean from the sun, moon, stars, clouds, slaughtered animals, the long memories of elders, and more, as they work to pass on their traditions and revitalize their knowledge. This is the second episode in our two-part Gabbra series, which is a special collaboration with the Gabbra community, a member of the Wayfinders Circle. You can hear the first part of this series here . We extend gratitude to Ali Mero and Gabbra elder Molu Kulu Galgalo, who were our collaborators for this series. We also thank the Wayfinders Circle for their support on these episodes. The Wayfinders Circle was launched as a network dedicated to unleashing the transformative potential of Indigenous lifeways, inspiring all people to reimagine development, conservation, and the way they relate to each other and to Mother Earth. The conveners of the Wayfinders Circle are the Pawanka Fund , the World Union of Indigenous Spiritual Practitioners, and Nia Tero. This episode won a 2023 Indigenous Journalists Association (IJA, formerly Native American Journalists Association) award for Best Radio/Podcast Coverage of Native America, Second Place. Host: Jessica Ramirez. Producer: Jenny Asarnow. Story Consultant: Kamna Shastri. More Wayfinders Circle Collaborations: The Boat of Dreams: How the Achuar Embraced Solar Power Seedcast en Español: El Barco de Sueños - Cómo los Achuar Adoptaron la Energía Solar The Omen Bird Still Sings in Sungai Utik Tuhaymani'chi Pal Waniqa (The Water Flows Always) in the Mojave Desert The Sacred Essence of Blackfoot Culture Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy,
S2 E8 · Wed, August 31, 2022
Meet the Gabbra People of East Africa Pt 1: How Traditional Knowledge Saw The Gabbra People Through Colonization and Climate Crisis
One hundred years ago, Gabbra elders in the dry lands of eastern Africa told their nomadic people that a big change was coming. To get through it, they would need to hold their traditions close. In this episode of Seedcast - the first of two parts – hear from a Gabbra senior elder as he shares a story with a member of his community. He speaks about how Gabbra traditional knowledge has allowed their ecosystem to support human, animal, and plant life through generations, while also helping them navigate colonization and climate crisis. For this special Seedcast collaboration, the Gabbra community, a member of the Wayfinders Circle, shared recordings of their songs and celebrations along with the lands and animals they shepherd. We also thank Ali Mero and Gabbra elder Molu Kulu Galgalo, who were our collaborators for this series. We thank the Wayfinders Circle for their support on these episodes. The Wayfinders Circle was launched as a network dedicated to unleashing the transformative potential of Indigenous lifeways, inspiring all people to reimagine development, conservation, and the way they relate to each other and to Mother Earth. The conveners of the Wayfinders Circle are the Pawanka Fund , the World Union of Indigenous Spiritual Practitioners, and Nia Tero. Host: Jessica Ramirez. Producer: Jenny Asarnow. Story Consultant: Kamna Shastri. This episode is part of a two-part series. Listen to Episode 2 here . More Wayfinders Circle Collaborations: The Boat of Dreams: How the Achuar Embraced Solar Power Seedcast en Español: El Barco de Sueños - Cómo los Achuar Adoptaron la Energía Solar The Omen Bird Still Sings in Sungai Utik Tuhaymani'chi Pal Waniqa (The Water Flows Always) in the Mojave Desert The Sacred Essence of Blackfoot Culture Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , <a
Trailer · Wed, August 17, 2022
TRAILER: Meet the Gabbra People of East Africa: A Special Two-Part Episode Coming Soon to Seedcast
“If you know where you’re coming from, you know where you’re going, and you cannot get lost.” At a tea house on the side of the road, on the way to Marsabit, Kenya, a Gabbra senior elder sat down with a member of his community to tell a story about how colonization has affected the rhythms of their peoples’ nomadic ways of life in the grasslands and deserts of eastern Africa, and how traditional knowledge has gotten them through. Drawing from interpretations of the moon, the sun, the stars, the birds, and the entrails of slaughtered animals, the Gabbra’s knowledge can be applied in the world we live in today. This is an invitation to be in dialogue. Enjoy this sneak peek of our special two-part episode, and subscribe to Seedcast today so you can be the first to listen to both episodes when they come out. For this special collaboration, the Gabbra community shared recordings of their songs and celebrations along with the lands and animals they shepherd. The Gabbra is a member of the Wayfinders Circle. We extend gratitude to Ali Mero and Gabbra elder Molu Kulu Galgalo, who were our collaborators for this series. We also thank the Wayfinders Circle for their support on these episodes. The Wayfinders Circle was launched as a network dedicated to unleashing the transformative potential of Indigenous lifeways, inspiring all people to reimagine development, conservation, and the way they relate to each other and to Mother Earth. The conveners of the Wayfinders Circle are the Pawanka Fund , the World Union of Indigenous Spiritual Practitioners, and Nia Tero. Host: Jessica Ramirez. Producer: Jenny Asarnow. Story Consultant: Kamna Shastri. Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and your other favorite podcast platforms . Keep up with Seedcast on Instagram and use the hashtag #Seedcast.
Bonus · Wed, July 20, 2022
Back Home with Chad Charlie
We're coming up on the two-year anniversary of Seedcast, and this week we're celebrating by re-releasing our very first episode featuring filmmaker, comedian, and poet Chad Charlie (Ahousaht First Nation/Black.) Chad, who is currently on the writing staff for Reservation Dogs , talks about his community approach to filmmaking, his journey toward activism, and what it means to him to be both Black and Indigenous. What we also get in this episode is another chance to hear Seedcast host Jessica Ramirez reflect on their own Indigeneity and what it means to them to guide you through each Seedcast story. Host: Jessica Ramirez. Produced by Jessica Ramirez and Felipe Contreras. Executive Producer: Tracy Rector Big thanks to Chad Charlie for being a part of this great episode. Keep up with Chad on Twitter and Instagram at @ChadCharlieee. Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and your other favorite podcast platforms . Keep up with Seedcast on Instagram and use the hashtag #Seedcast.
Bonus · Wed, July 06, 2022
Spotlight: Kokonati Talk - Meli Tuqota - Cultural Reconnection Through Art
This week we’re excited to share a podcast episode from Neisau Tuidraki, who is also a Nia Tero Pasifika Journalism Fellow. Neisau is the host and producer of Kokonati Talk, a podcast that explores Fijian stories from the homeland and diaspora communities. Season 1 explores Indigenous guardianship and what that means to the lives of creative Fijians. In this episode, Neisau talks with Meli Tuqota, a Fijian filmmaker who made the animated film, Soli Bula ,and reconnected with his own heritage and native language in the process. Special thanks to Neisau Tuidraki for sharing this episode and to Meli Tuquota for sharing his inspiring story. More: Listen to more episodes of Kokonati Talk . Learn more about Neisau Tuidraki and the podcast here. Follow Kokonati Talk on Instagram . Learn more about Meli Tuqota, watch the trailer for his film, and find out where to follow his journey on his website . Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and your other favorite podcast platforms . Keep up with Seedcast on Instagram and use the hashtag #Seedcast.
S2 E7 · Wed, June 22, 2022
Seedcast em português: Nara Baré — Os povos indígenas seguram o planeta
“É como se os povos indígenas estivessem segurando todo o planeta. Vai chegar um momento em que, se vocês não vierem conosco também para essa luta, a gente não vai conseguir sozinho.” — Nara Baré Neste episódio do Seedcast, apresentamos Nara Baré, da Nação Baré. A história da Nara é de empoderamento por meio do conhecimento. Ela nos conta como, a partir de sua trajetória de educação e sua participação em manifestações estudantis, ela se aproximou do movimento mais amplo de apoio à soberania territorial dos povos indígenas em toda a Amazônia brasileira. A Nara é a primeira mulher a desempenhar o papel de coordenadora-geral da COIAB (Coordenação das Organizações Indígenas da Amazônia Brasileira). Anfitriã / Produtora: Marianna Romano. Editora de histórias: Jenny Asarnow. Saiba mais sobre a COIAB em seu site e acompanhe seu trabalho no Instagram , Twitter e Facebook . Convidamos você para o nosso episódio com Eric Terena em português aqui ! Seedcast es una producción de Nia Tero, una organización global sin fines de lucro que apoya la tutela de tierras indígenas en todo el mundo a través de políticas, asociaciones e iniciativas de narración de historias. Disfruta del podcast Seedcast en Apple Podcasts , Spotify y tus otras plataformas de podcast favoritas . Manténgase al día con Seedcast en las redes sociales: siga @NiaTero y use el hashtag #Seedcast. Listen to this episode in English. Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and your other favorite podcast platforms . Keep up with Seedcast on Instagram and use the hashtag #Seedcast.
Bonus · Wed, June 08, 2022
Spotlight: Parks - Acadia
This week we’re shining a light on the land of the Wabanaki through an episode by our friends at the Parks podcast. The state of Maine was established on the lands of tribes including the Maliseet, Mi'kmaq, Penobscot, and Passamaquoddy, collectively known as the Wabanaki, or “People of the Dawnland.” By the time the Rockefeller Family, who’d built their fortune on the oil industry, donated land to be used to form Acadia National Park, the Wabanaki people had already been long displaced from those lands, but that did not decrease their connection to them nor their responsibility for stewarding them. In this episode of Parks, scholars Darren Ranco (Penobscot) and Suzanne Greenlaw (Maliseet) share the history of the land’s colonization and talk about the Wabanaki’s recent efforts to access these lands in order to harvest cultural materials such as sweetgrass. We'd like to thank Parks host and co-creator Marty Mathis, co-creator Cody Nelson, and story editor Taylor Hensel (Cherokee.) Seedcast is hosted by Jessica Ramirez. We want to hear from you! What is your special place, the land YOU feel most connected to? We’d love to hear your stories and may share them on a future episode. Email seedcast@niatero.org or connect with us on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter as #Seedcast at @NiaTero. Learn more: Parks podcast , Instagram and Twitter First Blade of Sweetgrass , children’s book by Suzanne Greenlaw with Gabriel Frey Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and your other favorite podcast platforms . Keep up with Seedcast on Instagram and use the hashtag #Seedcast.
S2 E6 · Wed, May 25, 2022
Valérie Courtois and Sacred Kinship in the Boreal
In the Arctic Circle, Innu peoples’ relationship with caribou “is so sacred that we could become them, and they could become one of us,” says Valérie Courtois. She is a member of the Innu community of Mashteuiatsh, a forester by trade, and the Director of the Indigenous Leadership Initiative , an organization dedicated to strengthening Indigenous nationhood and leadership. Valérie has spent her life bridging traditional Indigenous knowledge and Western science. She shares stories about what it’s like to live in the Boreal, home to hundreds of species of lichen and nesting ground to billions of birds. The special relationship between caribou and people in these lands goes back thousands of years and holds lessons about caring for Mother Earth and each other. Learn more about ILI on their website and connect with them on Twitter , Facebook, and LinkedIn . Host: Jessica Ramirez. Producer: Felipe Contreras. Story editor: Julie Keck. We want to hear from you! What is your special place, the land YOU feel most connected to? We’d love to hear your stories and may share them on a future episode. Email seedcast@niatero.org or connect with us on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter as #Seedcast at @NiaTero. Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and your other favorite podcast platforms . Keep up with Seedcast on Instagram and use the hashtag #Seedcast.
S2 E5 · Wed, May 11, 2022
Indigenous Peoples Hold the Planet: A Conversation with Nara Baré
“It's as if the Indigenous peoples were holding the whole planet. And the time will come when if you don't come with us for this fight, we won't be able to do it alone.” – Nara Baré In this episode of Seedcast, meet Nara Baré, member of the Baré Nation. Nara's story is one of empowerment through knowledge. She shares how her educational pursuits, including participation in student protests, prepared her to join the larger movement to support land sovereignty for the Indigenous peoples across the Brazilian Amazon. Nara currently serves her community as the first female General Coordinator for COIAB (Coordination of Indigenous Organizations of the Brazilian Amazon). This episode won a 2023 Indigenous Journalists Association (IJA, formerly Native American Journalists Association) award for Best Radio/Podcast Coverage of Native America, First Place. Host: Jessica Ramirez. Producer: Marianna Romano. Story editor: Jenny Asarnow. Learn more about COIAB on their website and follow their work on Instagram, Twitter , and Facebook . Convidamos você a curtir esse episódio com Nara Baré em português aqui ! Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and your other favorite podcast platforms . Keep up with Seedcast on Instagram and use the hashtag #Seedcast.
S2 E4 · Wed, April 27, 2022
Seedcast en Español: El Barco de Sueños - Cómo los Achuar Adoptaron la Energía Solar
El pueblo Achuar vive en los bosques tropicales de la Amazonía Ecuatoriana y es guardián de terreno que contiene parte de la biodiversidad más rica del mundo. Dependen en gran medida del transporte fluvial, y en años más recientes, los Achuar han comenzado una misión para reducir su uso de barcos con motores de gas hacia algo menos dañino para el ambiente. En este episodio de Seedcast, conocemos a Nantu Canelos, Luciano Peas y Oliver Utne, quienes nos hablan sobre una asociación única entre el pueblo Achuar y una organización llamada Kara Solar que ha llevado a la incorporación de energía solar a la vidas diaria de muchas personas Achuar. Este episodio incluye de todo un poco, desde jaguares hasta la interpretación de sueños, y esperamos que lo disfrute. Anfitriona/Traductora: Neyda Ortiz Sundt. Productora Principal: Jessica Ramírez. Editora de Historia: Jenny Asarnow. Listen to this episode in English: The Boat of Dreams: How the Achuar Embraced Solar Power Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and your other favorite podcast platforms . Keep up with Seedcast on Instagram and use the hashtag #Seedcast.
S2 E3 · Wed, April 13, 2022
A State of Perpetual Memory: Native Identity Through Connection to Land
There is no singular Indigenous experience. We take a walk with five Indigenous peoples from five different regions of Turtle Island in what is currently known as the United States to hear their stories about their identities, their cultures, and their connections to land. Guests featured are John Scott-Richardson (Haliwa-Saponi Tribe, Tuscarora lineage from Six Nations), Carey Flack (Mvskoke Creek descent, Cherokee and Choctaw Freedmen descent), Jeremy Dennis (Shinnecock Indian Nation), Lofanitani (Black, Tongan, Modoc, Klamath, and Cherokee descent), and Colette Denali Montoya (Pueblo of Isleta and Pueblo of San Felipe.) Host: Jessica Ramirez. Producer: Stina Hamlin. Story editor: Tracy Rector. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! How is your Indigenous identity connected to land? The Seedcast team is inviting our Indigenous listeners to record your thoughts in a voice memo and send them to: Seedcast@NiaTero.org . We plan to share your voices in a future episode! Learn more: Producer Stina Hamlin: Instagram / Twitter ; Projects: Remaining Native Documentary, Sonic Occupation Colette Denali Montoya: Instagram / Website ; opportunities to support Ukraine , to combat fracking in Colette’s homelands , and to support Pueblo survivance . Jeremy Dennis: @jeremynative / @mashousestudio / JeremyNative.com / Ma’s House Studio Lofanitani: TikTok / Instagram / Website John Scott-Richardson: Instagram Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and your other favorite po
Bonus · Wed, March 30, 2022
Spotlight: Beyond the Narrative - The Perfect Wave with Hannah Bennett
Hannah Bennett (Rotuman), a professional surfer based in Fiji, shares what makes the perfect wave and how the connection of surfers to the elements makes them such natural stewards of reefs and oceans. She spoke with Fenton Lutunatabua, a Nia Tero Storytelling fellow, on Beyond the Narrative, a podcast that showcases the complex and dynamic truths of everyday Pacific Islanders and those that call the Pacific home. This is part of our series of Spotlights that shine a light on other Indigenous podcasts and Indigenous stories. Listen to more episodes of Beyond the Narrative . Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and your other favorite podcast platforms . Keep up with Seedcast on Instagram and use the hashtag #Seedcast.
Bonus · Wed, March 16, 2022
Spotlight: Finding Our Way - Seeds, Grief, and Memory with Rowen White
You know we love to shine a light on other great podcasts doing the good work, and this week we’re excited to share with you an episode of the Finding Our Way podcast, hosted by Prentis Hemphill. Prentis is a therapist, somatics teacher and facilitator, political organizer, writer, and the founder of The Embodiment Institute. In this episode of Finding Our Way, Prentis talks with Mohawk Indigenous seed steward Rowen White about their relationship with the natural world and healing, and how we fit into a web of relationships with beings seen and unseen. Rowen White also talks about how seeds can help us heal generational trauma. Thanks to the team at Finding Our Way: devon de Leña, Prentis Hemphill, and Eddie Hemphill. Listen to more episodes of the Finding Our Way podcast . Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and your other favorite podcast platforms . Keep up with Seedcast on Instagram and use the hashtag #Seedcast.
S2 E2 · Wed, March 02, 2022
Guided by her ancestors, Joan Carling fights back
Joan Carling (Kankana-ey Igorot, Philippines) has been fighting for Indigenous peoples’ rights, social justice and sustainable development for over 30 years. As co-founder and global director of Indigenous Peoples Rights International (IPRI), Joan is keenly aware that violations of Indigenous peoples’ rights are escalating all over the world, despite international protections. She shares how she navigates dealing with those in power, why it’s essential for the survival of the planet to support Indigenous land guardianship, and how she draws inspiration from the past and the future to continue the important work she does. Host and lead producer: Felipe Contreras. Story editor: Jenny Asarnow. Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and your other favorite podcast platforms . Keep up with Seedcast on Instagram and use the hashtag #Seedcast.
Bonus · Wed, February 16, 2022
Spotlight: How to Survive the End of the World - Aurora and Ricardo Levins-Morales
This week Seedcast is proud to shine a spotlight on another podcast we adore, How to Survive the End of the World , hosted by sisters adrienne maree brown and Autumn Brown, about learning from apocalypse with grace, rigor, and curiosity. In this episode, part of their sibling series, adrienne and Autumn interview Aurora and Ricardo Levins Morales, two legendary artists and activists in social justice movements who were raised amongst the mountains in Puerto Rico. They hold a rich ancestral history there that they envision goes back up to 7000 years. You’ll hear about the immense grief they experienced that comes with separation from their lands, and how they applied learnings from relationships with lands, animals and birds to their work within social justice movements. Thanks to the team at How to Survive the End of the World: Zak Rosen, adrienne maree brown, Autumn Brown, and Jess Pinkham. Listen to more episodes of the How to Survive the End of the World Podcast . Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and your other favorite podcast platforms . Keep up with Seedcast on Instagram and use the hashtag #Seedcast.
S2 E1 · Wed, February 02, 2022
The Boat of Dreams: How the Achuar Embraced Solar Power
Los invitamos a escuchar el episodio en español aquí . The Achuar People living in the rainforests of Ecuadorian Amazon are stewards of land that holds some of the richest biodiversity in the world. They rely heavily on river transportation, and in recent years, the Achuar have been on a journey to reduce their use of gas-powered boats to something less harmful to the environment. Jessica Ramirez talks with Nantu Canelos, Luciano Peas, and Oliver Utne about a partnership between the Achuar People and an organization called Kara Solar that has led to the incorporation of solar power into the everyday life of many Achuar People. This episode includes everything from jaguars to dream interpretation, and we hope you enjoy it. The Achuar Nation is a member of the Wayfinders Circle , a network dedicated to unleashing the transformative potential of Indigenous lifeways, inspiring all people to reimagine development, conservation, and the way they relate to each other and to Mother Earth. The conveners of the Wayfinders Circle are the Pawanka Fund , the World Union of Indigenous Spiritual Practitioners, and Nia Tero. Host and Lead Producer: Jessica Ramirez. Story editor: Jenny Asarnow. Enjoy to more Seedcast episodes made in collaboration with members of the Wayfinders Circle: Meet the Gabbra People of East Africa Pt 1 + Pt 2 The Omen Bird Still Sings in Sungai Utik Tuhaymani'chi Pal Waniqa (The Water Flows Always) in the Mojave Desert The Sacred Essence of the Blackfoot Culture Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and <a href='https://pod.link/15
Trailer · Wed, January 19, 2022
Coming Soon: Seedcast Season 2
Host Jessica Ramirez is back with new stories about the intimate connections of Indigenous peoples caring for their communities and the entire planet. The first episode of Season 2 debuts on February 2, 2022 - that's right - 2/2/22! We can't wait to spend another year with you. Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and your other favorite podcast platforms . Keep up with Seedcast on Instagram and use the hashtag #Seedcast.
S1 E14 · Wed, December 15, 2021
“My people are my family” - Samoan island values in the Pacific Northwest
Growing up in the multiracial, working class neighborhood of White Center on Coast Salish land, Sili Savusa (Samoan) learned from a young age that her role in life was to take care of her people. Now, as Executive Director of White Center Community Development Association in Seattle, Washington, she works to create places where working class communities of color can live their dreams. In conversation with an islander from the Caribbean, Seedcast’s Felipe Contreras, Sili explains how she held onto Samoan values against the “Big Mack truck of racism” and why humility is a strong element of good community development work. Guest Host and Lead Producer: Felipe Contreras. Story editor: Jenny Asarnow. Content warning: this episode contains strong language at 15:24, 19:48, 25:59, 26:24. Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and your other favorite podcast platforms . Keep up with Seedcast on Instagram and use the hashtag #Seedcast.
S1 E13 · Wed, December 01, 2021
Indigenous women on the frontlines of climate change at COP26
At COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland, world leaders gathered to discuss the future of the planet, the need to address climate change, and the actions required to do that, but not all of the important activity was occurring in official meetings. Meet several Indigenous women who gathered, marched, and supported one another both inside and outside of the conference rooms in Glasgow. We talk with journalist, filmmaker, and 2021 Ford Global Fellow Andrea Ixchíu Hernández (Maya-K’iche’, Guatemala); Indigenous and women's rights organizer Rosa Marina Flores Cruz (Afro-Zapotec, Mexico); Coordinator for the Pacific Network on Globalisation Maureen Penjueli (Rotuman, Fiji); Executive Director of the Indigenous Information Network Lucy Malenkei (Maasai, Kenya); and Erandy Madena (Purhépecha, Mexico). Find out what is at stake in climate talks for Indigenous peoples and why women are often found at the forefront of Indigenous climate change work. Host/story editor: Jessica Ramirez. Producers: Jenny Asarnow and Tracy Rector. Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and your other favorite podcast platforms . Keep up with Seedcast on Instagram and use the hashtag #Seedcast.
S1 E12 · Wed, November 17, 2021
The Indigenous woman behind a new Native kitchen
Lisa Fruichantie (citizen of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma) has served as a vibrant connector within her communities since she started her first business at 13. Last year Lisa put those skills to work as the new executive director for the restaurant and arts venue Alma in Tacoma, Washington, the traditional lands of the Puyallup peoples. In this episode, find out why it was important for Lisa to draw upon her Indigenous network as she expanded her team, and what it has been like to bring her dream of a Native-focused menu to life. Host: Jessica Ramirez. Producer: Rachel Lam. Story editor: Jenny Asarnow. Learn more about Alma Tacoma . Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and your other favorite podcast platforms . Keep up with Seedcast on Instagram and use the hashtag #Seedcast.
S1 E11 · Wed, November 03, 2021
4th World filmmakers 'doing the damn thing'
Indigenous storytelling is vital to a deeper understanding of our world as well as to addressing the climate crisis, but how do we best support those storytellers? The 4th World Media Lab does just that, supporting early and mid-career Indigenous filmmakers from around the globe. In this episode, members of the 2021 cohort - Brit Hensel, Ajuawak Kapashesit, Jared Lank, Erin Lau, Lucía Ortega Toledo, and Theola Ross - share how Indigenous-focused spaces make room for growth, why Native filmmaking is in an interesting moment, and what they envision next for themselves and those following in their footsteps. We're also joined by the founder of the lab, Tracy Rector (Managing Director, Storytelling, Nia Tero and Executive Producer for Seedcast), who shares about the generative partnerships that keep the 4th World fellowship going and what inspired the name. Hosted by Jessica Ramirez; Produced by Felipe Contreras and Michelle Hurtubise; Story edited by Julie Keck. Learn more about the 4th World Media Lab. Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and your other favorite podcast platforms . Keep up with Seedcast on Instagram and use the hashtag #Seedcast.
Bonus · Wed, October 13, 2021
Spotlight: Parks - Yellowstone
We’re sharing an episode of the podcast Parks , which explores the truth about the creation of U.S. National Parks, retold alongside Indigenous peoples. This, the first episode of Parks, dives into the history of Yellowstone Park with guests Lynette Saint Clair (Eastern Shoshone) and Shane Doyle (Apsáalooke Nation). They share stories about Indigenous stewardship of this land from the Ice Age to the present, and speak about the U.S. treaties made and broken with local Indigenous peoples in advance of the establishment of Yellowstone Park. We’re grateful to the Parks team – Mary Mathis, Cody Lee Nelson, and Nia Tero’s Taylor Hensel – for their great work, their transparency, and their generosity. Content advisory: This episode includes a discussion of Indigenous residential schools and colonial violence. Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and your other favorite podcast platforms . Keep up with Seedcast on Instagram and use the hashtag #Seedcast.
S1 E10 · Wed, September 22, 2021
Victoria Tauli-Corpuz and Jennifer Corpuz: The mother and daughter who fight for Indigenous rights
Victoria Tauli-Corpuz and Jennifer ‘Jing’ Corpuz (Kankana-ey Igorot, Philippines) are policy makers and Indigenous rights advocates as well as mother and daughter. Both women share personal stories about making the shift from student activism to effecting change on a global scale with world leaders, as well as how they honor and continue a family legacy of leadership. They also share ideas for what we all can do to support policy work on behalf of Indigenous peoples and the planet. Hosted by Jessica Ramirez; produced by Jenny Asarnow; edited by Tracy Rector. Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and your other favorite podcast platforms . Keep up with Seedcast on Instagram and use the hashtag #Seedcast.
Bonus · Wed, September 01, 2021
Spotlight: What's Up With Docs - Storytelling as Medicine
This week, Seedcast is sharing an episode of the podcast “ What's Up with Docs ” by our friends Toni Bell and Ranell Shubert, who have each supported documentary creators for years and now interview them to share what’s hard and what’s amazing about creating documentary film. We're sharing the very first episode they aired, with Seedcast Executive Producer and Nia Tero Managing Director of Storytelling Tracy Rector. The interview was recorded live at Big Sky International Film Festival in 2020, and the conversation encompasses Tracy’s path as a filmmaker, how her training in traditional herbal medicine relates to her art, and why both are healings acts centering Indigenous knowledge. Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and your other favorite podcast platforms . Keep up with Seedcast on Instagram and use the hashtag #Seedcast.
S1 E9 · Wed, July 14, 2021
Picking berries and building power with Indigenous farmworkers
A community of Indigenous Mixteco and Triqui farmworkers were displaced from their homelands and are now organizing to challenge the exploitive work conditions they face in the United States, all while finding ways to preserve their language, culture and relationship to the Earth. Marciano Sanchez (Mixteco) and his father Lorenzo Sanchez Basurto (Mixteco) tell host Jessica Ramirez about their family’s path from Southern Mexico to the berry fields of Washington State. We also hear from Edgar Franks, political director at Familias Unidas por la Justicia, about their fight for fair compensation and better working conditions. Producer and Host: Jessica Ramirez; Editor: Jenny Asarnow. Learn more about Familias Unidas por la Justicia . Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and your other favorite podcast platforms . Keep up with Seedcast on Instagram and use the hashtag #Seedcast.
S1 E8 · Wed, June 16, 2021
Princess Daazhraii Johnson and the generation reclaiming Gwich'in
Princess Daazhraii Johnson (Neets'aii Gwich'in) is an Indigenous TV and film producer on a journey of learning, reclaiming, and revitalizing her ancestral language of Gwich’in, which is only spoken by a few hundred people. In this new episode of Seedcast, find out how Indigenous residential schools on Turtle Island contributed to this language crisis and how Princess is inspiring a whole new generation to be curious about Indigenous languages through her work as a screenwriter on the Peabody award-winning PBS Kids series Molly of Denali . Also, get a peek into the work Princess and fellow filmmaker Alisha Carlson are doing with Nia Tero’s Reciprocity Project. Hosted by Jessica Ramirez; produced by Kavita Pillay; edited by Jenny Asarnow. This episode won a 2022 Indigenous Journalists Association (IJA, formerly Native American Journalists Association) award for Best Radio/Podcast Coverage of Native America, Second Place. Mentioned in this episode: Tanan Ch'at'oh (Gwich'in language immersion) Dinjii Vadzaih Dhidlit: The Man Who Became a Caribou (bilingual book) Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and your other favorite podcast platforms . Keep up with Seedcast on Instagram and use the hashtag #Seedcast.
Bonus · Wed, June 02, 2021
Spotlight: Not Invisible - Native Women on the Frontlines
This week, Seedcast is doing something a little different. We’re sharing an episode of the podcast “Not Invisible: Native Women on the Frontlines” by our friends and partners at Red House Project, whose primary focus is to shine a light on the overlooked crisis of Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women, Girls, Transgender, and 2-Spirit people (#MMIWGT2S) and the ties between that crisis and extractive industries on Turtle Island. In the episode of “Not Invisible” we’re sharing, co-hosts Tanis Parenteau and Shea Vassar talk with guests Jordan Marie Daniel and Rosalie Fish about using their platforms as athletes to create awareness and inspire action. The Seedcast team - including Host Jessica Ramirez, Senior Producer Jenny Asarnow, and Consulting Producer Julie Keck - are proud to bring you this episode of "Not Invisible." Is there another podcast that you'd like to see Seedcast partner with? Let us know on social media at @NiaTero (#Seedcast) or by writing to us at seedcast@niatero.org Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and your other favorite podcast platforms . Keep up with Seedcast on Instagram and use the hashtag #Seedcast.
S1 E7 · Wed, May 19, 2021
Rooting and re-humanizing in the African diaspora with Inye Wokoma
Guest host Felipe Contreras talks with artist, journalist, filmmaker, and co-founder of Wa Na Wari Inye Wokoma (Kalabari/African-American) about what it means to be Indigenous and part of a diaspora. We hear Inye's essay about the intersection of Black home ownership and Indigenous land sovereignty, originally written for the South Seattle Emerald and read here by Inye's brother, hip hop artist Yirim Seck. Featuring music by Yirim Seck. Produced by Jenny Asarnow and Julie Keck; hosted and mixed by Felipe Contreras. Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and your other favorite podcast platforms . Keep up with Seedcast on Instagram and use the hashtag #Seedcast.
Bonus · Wed, May 05, 2021
Nia Tero’s CEO Peter Seligmann (BONUS)
In this special bonus episode of the Seedcast podcast, Executive Producer Tracy Rector talks with Nia Tero CEO and co-founder Peter Seligmann about why he dedicated his life to being an ally to all beings on the Earth and how that led to founding Nia Tero. Tracy also gives us a glimpse into who makes up the Seedcast team. Guest Host: Tracy Rector; Produced and edited by Seedcast Senior Producer Jenny Asarnow. Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and your other favorite podcast platforms . Keep up with Seedcast on Instagram and use the hashtag #Seedcast.
S1 E5 · Wed, April 07, 2021
How traditional land stewardship can save life on Earth
In the latest episode of Seedcast, we explore the ways in which Indigenous knowledge and Indigenous land sovereignty are essential tools to stop mass extinctions, alleviate climate change, and prevent future pandemics. We learn about the complicated history of Indigenous peoples and Western-guided conservation initiatives, and why efforts like the global 30x30 initiative to protect at least 30% of the land and sea on Earth by 2030 are essential (and why they may not go far enough.) Our guests include: climate activist Michael McGarrell of the Patamona people in Guyana, policy maker Jennifer ‘Jing’ Tauli Corpuz of the Kankana-ey Igorot people in the Philippines, and Eric Dinerstein, Director of WildTech and the Biodiversity and Wildlife Solutions program at RESOLVE. Produced by Jenny Asarnow; edited by Kavita Pillay; hosted by Jessica Ramirez. Learn more about organizations mentioned in this episode: Amerindian Peoples Association COICA (Coordinator of Indigenous Organizations of the Amazon River Basin) If Not Us Then Who? Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and your other favorite podcast platforms . Keep up with Seedcast on Instagram and use the hashtag #Seedcast.
S1 E4 · Wed, March 24, 2021
Planting Seeds with Colleen Echohawk
In the first Seedcast podcast episode of 2021, we talk with Chief Seattle Club Executive Director Colleen Echohawk (Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma), who is currently running to be the first Indigenous mayor of Seattle, Washington. Colleen talks about how her Indigenous identity and the inspiring matriarchs in her life shaped her as a leader. Topics include Indigenous farming and Native Works’ Sovereignty Farm, Chief Seattle Club’s new Native housing project, seed keeping, and setting aside assumptions about others in a spirit of working together to find a better future for all. Produced by Felipe Contreras, who shares some of his story as well; hosted by Jessica Ramirez. Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and your other favorite podcast platforms . Keep up with Seedcast on Instagram and use the hashtag #Seedcast.
Trailer · Thu, March 11, 2021
Trailer: A New Season of Seedcast
A new season of Seedcast is coming March 24! Join host Jessica Ramirez to hear conversations with Indigenous peoples all over the world. We’re kicking it off with Colleen Echohawk, who is running to be the first Indigenous mayor of Seattle. Share, subscribe, and spread the word! Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and your other favorite podcast platforms . Keep up with Seedcast on Instagram and use the hashtag #Seedcast.
S1 E3 · Wed, December 16, 2020
ᏙᎯ (Tohi)
In the third episode of the Seedcast podcast by Nia Tero, host Jessica Ramirez explores the concept of reciprocity with Cherokee documentary filmmaker, activist, and member of the Cherokee Nation Brit Hensel ( Native and American , Zibi Yajdan .) Topics include cultural preservation by way of language, how the ways in which we treat animals reflects how we treat each other, and who holds responsibility for telling Indigenous stories. Hosted by Jessica Ramirez; produced by Jessica Ramirez, Felipe Contreras, and Tracy Rector. Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and your other favorite podcast platforms . Keep up with Seedcast on Instagram and use the hashtag #Seedcast.
S1 E2 · Wed, November 18, 2020
Talking Story
In the second episode of the Seedcast podcast by Nia Tero, host Jessica Ramirez, inspired by the Pacific Islander wisdom sharing practice of Talking Story, guides a conversation between friends Senator J. Kalani English (Native Hawaiian/Kanaka Maoli) and diplomat Taholo Kami, Senior Pacific Islands Policy Advisor for Nia Tero and Special Representative for Oceans for the Government of Fiji (Tongan, raised in Papua New Guinea, resides in Fiji). Topics range from the exploration and definition of Pacific identity, self-determination, the effect of the COVID pandemic on conversations of Indigenous sovereignty and resilience, and the role of younger generations on the future of Indigenous identity. Hosted by Jessica Ramirez; produced by Jessica Ramirez, Felipe Contreras, and Tracy Rector. Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and your other favorite podcast platforms . Keep up with Seedcast on Instagram and use the hashtag #Seedcast.
S1 E1 · Thu, October 01, 2020
Back Home with Chad Charlie
Listen to our very first Seedcast episode, featuring an interview with filmmaker and poet, Chad Charlie (Ahousaht First Nation/Black), by our host, Jessica Ramirez. We started Seedcast as a platform to introduce you to the lives of Indigenous peoples from around the world. We have an amazing group of folks to introduce you to over our first season and beyond, each bringing diverse perspectives on what it means to hold Indigenous identity and how that relates to sacred duties to land. Hosted by Jessica Ramirez; produced by Jessica Ramirez, Felipe Contreras, and Tracy Rector. Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and your other favorite podcast platforms . Keep up with Seedcast on Instagram and use the hashtag #Seedcast.
Trailer · Wed, September 16, 2020
Teaser
Indigenous peoples and communities have long used stories to understand the world and our place in it. Seedcast is a story-centered podcast by Nia Tero about nurturing and rooting stories of the Indigenous experience Seedcast is a production of Nia Tero , a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives. Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and your other favorite podcast platforms . Keep up with Seedcast on Instagram and use the hashtag #Seedcast.
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