Indigenous Language Revitalization & Culture as Healing with Kanaysa Heath (Stockbridge-Munsee Mohican, Menominee)

On today’s episode, I interview Noox, aka my dad, aka Kanaysa Heath! We discuss his journey learning the Mohican and Menominee languages and how that journey has helped him heal. Kanaysa believes that learning your Indigenous language and reconnecting to your culture can bring healing mentally, spiritually, and physically, and can help heal Mother Earth as well (happy Earth Week!).To learn more about Kanaysa and the work he does, please see the links below:11th Annual Indigenous Language Institution: https://youtu.be/OfjmxAlZLTE?si=mqEVTpIr5IwGievV Speak Mahican Website: https://speakmahican.com/awaan-nyaana/ MENOMINI yoU Website: https://menominiyou.org/Time Stamps:1:14 – Personal Journey & Background; Cultural Identity & Rebellion; Fatherhood & Healing8:39 – The Pandemic as a Turning Point10:49 – Shifting Worldviews Through Language12:35 – Spiritual Connections; Navigating Institutions15:26 – The Impact of Language on Perspective17:55 – The Impact of Native Women23:35 – Reviving Indigenous Language & Cultural Heritage; Funny Dessert Stories38:45 – How the Language Journey Has Evolved; Imposter Syndrome48:28 – Hopes for the Future; Final ThoughtsFor the video version of the episodes (with captions), please go to our channel at this link! Video episodes may be delayed in publishing but will be uploaded within a week of the audio version. Onewee for listening!