Tales From The First Nation

Today we look at 3 stories of the Elk.*I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly. Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you think of the show. [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we have 5 stories from our uniquely scented friend.*I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly. Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you think of the show. [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we begin our 6 part series of stories of the raven that will be spread out this year.*I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly. Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you think of the show. [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we look at the wind with 3 wonderful gales...er...a tales.*I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly. Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you think of the show. [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we begin to look at a few stories of love and marriage.*I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly. Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you think of the show. [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I share one of the coolest stories I have ever read. I hope you'll enjoy this tale before Hollywood makes it into a blockbuster!*I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly. Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you think of the show. [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we celebrate man's best friend one more time with a beautiful story.*I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly. Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you think of the show. [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we celebrate our friend of summer, the butterfly with 2 beautiful stories.*I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly. Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you think of the show. [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Check out the new podcast from Fonzie Studio Productions! Jay Can Do Anything follows Jay's adventures as he tries different careers and adventures as he feeds the imagination in the child in all of us. Don't miss any of the adventures here or on YouTube. Never forget, Jay Can Do Anything, and so can you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was brought to my attention that I had been mispronouncing the name of the Lenape, so I wanted to make an apology for my error and spotlight them today.*I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly. Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you think of the show. [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we conclude our 4 part series on the seasons with 3 Winter tales.*I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly. Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you think of the show. [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we continue our 4 part series on the seasons with 2 Autumn tales.*I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly. Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you think of the show. [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we continue our 4 part series on the seasons with a summer tale.*I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly. Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you think of the show. [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we begin our 4 part segment on the seasons with 4 tales of spring.*I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly. Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you think of the show. [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we have an epic tale about Flying Squirrel and how he meets the seasons as well as many others in this epic that would make Homer proud and give Odysseus pause.*I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly. Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you think of the show. [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The squirrel is such an interesting little animal who is friends to so many of us, but a difficult neighbor to others. Today we celebrate our little friends with 4 legends..*I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly. Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you think of the show. [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The wolf was such an important animal for our Native American ancestors and a lot of other cultures too. Today we'll hear 3 legends of the wolf.*I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly. Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you think of the show. [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You otter enjoy this wonderful episode about the playful otter.*I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly. Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you think of the show. [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We all have great purpose, even the tiny little mouse. Today we have a few legends that show us just how mighty the mouse is.*I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly. Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you think of the show. [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a pretty "sweet" episode dedicated to the busy little bees who make life possible for us.*I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly. Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you think of the show. [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I just had a feeling that you needed some more bear medicine, so I accidently decided to share some more with you.*I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly. Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you think of the show. [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We began the series with the story of White Buffalo Calf woman, so I wanted to begin this year with "Buffalo Medicine" and the gift of buffalo.*I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly. Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you think of the show. [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to 2026! I wanted to begin our new year with a powerful story of unity and joy.*I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly. Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you think of the show. [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is the origin of disease? Today's legend addresses why diseases plague us, but how love can help heal us.*I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly. Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you think of the show. [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We'll begin season 2 with a little swim with the salmon so we can respect them more. *I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly. Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you think of the show. [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever wonder why trees lose their leaves, but pine trees keep their needles? Today I'll tell you the legend that explains why.*I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly. Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you think of the show. [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we'll dive into a little "Bear Medicine" and the love of Momma Bear.*I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly. Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you think of the show. [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It has been a while since we have spent time with Kokyangwuti, so I wanted share some more of her wisdom and compassion with you.*I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly. Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you think of the show. [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let us escape from the winter cold for a few moments and return to a spring and summer thunderstorm. We'll hear two legends today about the origin of thunder and the power of lightening.*I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly. Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you think of the show. [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does anyone actually like mosquitos? Turns out a few do. Today we'll learn why they are so angry at us and how they might be helpful..*I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly. Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you think of the show. [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I want to dedicate today's episode to my friends Mila, Hector, and Mary, as well as all the wonderful dogs of past, present, and future who have blessed us through our lives. Today we'll dive into the legends and wisdom of our canine friends.*I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly. Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you think of the show. [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Horses had such a huge impact after they arrived in North America. Called "Elk Dogs," horses changed the lives of our Native American ancestors and today we'll learn the legends associated with the gift of horses.*I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly. Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you think of the show. [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What could be more important to our lives than the sun? Today we explore some of the legends associated with sun as well as some of the sun's wisdom in this 3rd and final episodes about our favorite star.*I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly. Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you think of the show. [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What could be more important to our lives than the sun? Today we explore some of the legends associated with sun as well as some of the sun's wisdom in this second of 3 episodes about our favorite star.*I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly. Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you think of the show. [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What could be more important to our lives than the sun? Today we explore some of the legends associated with sun as well as some of the sun's wisdom in this first of 3 episodes about our favorite star.*I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly. Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you think of the show. [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can find dream catchers all over the world now, but what are they? What do they do? Today we look into the origin stories of dream catchers and give them the respect they deserve.*I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly. Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you think of the show. [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Snakes terrify most of us and often have a bad reputation, but it isn't necessarily deserved. Today we shine a light on our ground slithering friends.*I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly. Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you think of the show. [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coyote is typically known as the trickster and troublemaker in most stories, but today we'll look at some of the good he has done in various legends. *I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly. Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you think of the show. [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Few plants were as important to the tribes of North America than tobacco. Today We'll look into the legends, history, and cultural significance of tobacco.*I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly. Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you think of the show. [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I had a dream last night about a prairie dog and sought to find out what it meant. As it turns out, prairie dogs are amazing animals with some great stories connected to them.*I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly. Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you think of the show. [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you ever wonder about the origin of the beaver or all the wonderful things it does for us and it's ecosystem? On the next cold winter night, give thanks to the beaver for the heat you enjoy! Find out why in today's episode.*I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly. Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you think of the show. [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we look at another story about The dreaded Wendigo. This story might be a little scary for young listeners, so be sure to listen to it before sharing it with small children.*I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly. Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you think of the show. [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We often talk about and animals and trees, today we're looking at the three crops that our Native American friends relied on the most.*I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly. Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you think of the show. [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fonzie was taking a little extra active role in writing last week's episode and I got to wondering if our Native American friends had cats underfoot and in the way. Turns out they didn't have a housecat, but a few (very very few) had a bobcat.... +*I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly. Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you think of the show. [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It is time to spotlight another tree! I love trees! Today we're going to give some love to the Ash Tree and some of the special spirits associated with them, The Nunne'hi.*I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly. Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you think of the show. [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I found such a wonderful piece written by Chief Standing Elk, that I had to share it. It is inspiring, beautiful, and just what we need to help us through the workweek. Enjoy this bonus episode.*I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly. Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you think of the show. [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we spotlight the elegant swan and all the elegance and wisdom it possesses. We look at a tale about a Red Swan and enjoy a beautiful song about a black swan.*I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly. Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you think of the show. [email protected] Check out Yazzmin's beautiful and inspiring songs on Spotify or wherever you stream your music. Yazzmin Crowzee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we look at an animal that has been in nearly every episode but never received it's time in the spotlight. It is my grandmother's favorite animal but it has a mixed reputation in stories. Let's get to know the owl.*I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly. Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you think of the show. [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we have the second episode dedicated to Kokyangwuti, also known as Spider Grandmother. It is a great story and a lot of great information on a wonderful woman.*I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly. Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you think of the show. [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we have the first of our two episodes dedicated to Kokyangwuti, also known as Spider Grandmother. It is a great story and a lot of great information on a wonderful woman.*I try my best to provide accurate pronunciations for names and phrases. Please forgive me if I pronounce something incorrectly. Check us out on Facebook at Fonzie Studio Podcasts and let us know what you think of the show. [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.