EVAN PRITCHARD- a descendant of the Micmac people (part of the Algonquin nations) is the founder of The Center for Algonquin Culture, and is currently Professor of Native American history at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York, where he also teaches ethics and philosophy. www.algonquinculture.org We discuss his new book BirdMedicine: The Sacred Power of Bird Shamanism

NINA WAS'TE (Nakota-Dakota/Cree) Kahkewistahaw, Saskatchewan Canada A mom and grandmother who works closely with mostly First Nation women, who are experiencing trauma and grief. Currently Masters student at the University of Manitoba and with a focus on the Discourse As Propaganda for Genocide. Look for Nina Waste on Facebook pronounced Nina Waste (wash dhey)

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Be Thankful For What You've Got - William DeVaughn

Lazarus Man - Terry Callier