Dawnland Signals 6/2/26: Historic and Contemporary Importance of Canoeing to Waponahki People

Hosts: Nolan Altavater and Nick Bear Producer: Esther Anne Technical Support: Scarlett Tudor Original music: Nick Bear Dawnland Signals highlights indigenous topics not immediately represented in mainstream media and is meant to share, inspire, and inform. This month: – History of Wabanaki canoeing and canoe making. – Wabanki identity and the connection to waterways and homelands. – Canoeing and its importance to survival and healing. – Mentorship of the next generation of canoers and guides. – Language and names are descriptions of place and waterways. – Supporting youth culturally and through possible career pathways. Guests: Damon Galipeau – Penobscot Nation citizen, Wabanaki Youth in Science Technician – Forestry Lead and coach of Penobscot Canoe and Kayaking Team. Clark – the Canoe Dog. FMI: Wabanaki Youth in Science – www.wabanakiyouthinscience.org/ Penobscot Canoe and Kayaking Team – www.penobscotnation.org/team-penobscot/ Links: Wabanaki REACH: www.wabanakireach.org/ Dawnland Signals: www.wabanakireach.org/dawnland_signals The post Dawnland Signals 6/2/26: Historic and Contemporary Importance of Canoeing to Waponahki People first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.