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Sweetgrass Stories: A 21st Century Perspective

In the fall of 2025 we visited Elder and Knowledge Keeper Wes Fineday in Sweetgrass, Saskatchewan to collect stories 100 years after the first visit to Sweetgrass by Leonard Bloomfield. From the original collection of texts by Bloomfield, two books were published: Sacred Stories of the Sweetgrass Cree (1930), and Plains Cree Texts (1934). Our visit in 2025 gives us the opportunity to glimpse into the past as Wes is a direct descendant of one of the original story tellers, and knew some of the others personally. This collection, "Sweetgrass Stories: A 21st Century Perspective" hopes to build modern connections for language learners today, and to reinvigorate their passion and drive for language. #plainscree <a target="" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="yt-core-attribut

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    Sweetgrass Stories: kâpitikônâhk

    This episode is provided as part of the collection Sweetgrass Stories: A 21st Century Perspective is captured with the intention to inspire and provide content for language learners to listen to and study. This podcast format is intended to further make listening more accessible to learners.This collection of stories may also be enjoyed on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@sweetgrassstoriesOwnership and copyright of this story is ©2025 Wes Fineday.Into/outro song “Old Style” by Sweetgrass Singers - Round Dance Songs from Home (2006) used with permission courtesy of Turtle Island Music.---------------« This project has been made possible in part by the Government of Canada », « Ce projet a été rendu possible en partie grâce au gouvernement du Canada ».

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    Sweetgrass Stories: wîhowina

    This episode is provided as part of the collection Sweetgrass Stories: A 21st Century Perspective is captured with the intention to inspire and provide content for language learners to listen to and study. This podcast format is intended to further make listening more accessible to learners.This collection of stories may also be enjoyed on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@sweetgrassstoriesOwnership and copyright of this story is ©2025 Wes Fineday.Into/outro song “Old Style” by Sweetgrass Singers - Round Dance Songs from Home (2006) used with permission courtesy of Turtle Island Music.---------------« This project has been made possible in part by the Government of Canada », « Ce projet a été rendu possible en partie grâce au gouvernement du Canada ».

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    Sweetgrass Stories: kâ-mîcosis

    This episode is provided as part of the collection Sweetgrass Stories: A 21st Century Perspective is captured with the intention to inspire and provide content for language learners to listen to and study. This podcast format is intended to further make listening more accessible to learners.This collection of stories may also be enjoyed on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@sweetgrassstoriesOwnership and copyright of this story is ©2025 Wes Fineday.Into/outro song “Old Style” by Sweetgrass Singers - Round Dance Songs from Home (2006) used with permission courtesy of Turtle Island Music.---------------« This project has been made possible in part by the Government of Canada », « Ce projet a été rendu possible en partie grâce au gouvernement du Canada ».

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    Sweetgrass Stories: cîhcîkwayow

    This episode is provided as part of the collection Sweetgrass Stories: A 21st Century Perspective is captured with the intention to inspire and provide content for language learners to listen to and study. This podcast format is intended to further make listening more accessible to learners.This collection of stories may also be enjoyed on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@sweetgrassstoriesOwnership and copyright of this story is ©2025 Wes Fineday.Into/outro song “Old Style” by Sweetgrass Singers - Round Dance Songs from Home (2006) used with permission courtesy of Turtle Island Music.---------------« This project has been made possible in part by the Government of Canada », « Ce projet a été rendu possible en partie grâce au gouvernement du Canada ».

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    Sweetgrass Stories: kîskihkomân

    This episode is provided as part of the collection Sweetgrass Stories: A 21st Century Perspective is captured with the intention to inspire and provide content for language learners to listen to and study. This podcast format is intended to further make listening more accessible to learners.This collection of stories may also be enjoyed on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@sweetgrassstoriesOwnership and copyright of this story is ©2025 Wes Fineday.Into/outro song “Old Style” by Sweetgrass Singers - Round Dance Songs from Home (2006) used with permission courtesy of Turtle Island Music.---------------« This project has been made possible in part by the Government of Canada », « Ce projet a été rendu possible en partie grâce au gouvernement du Canada ».

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    Sweetgrass Stories: nama kîkway kostam

    This episode is provided as part of the collection Sweetgrass Stories: A 21st Century Perspective is captured with the intention to inspire and provide content for language learners to listen to and study. This podcast format is intended to further make listening more accessible to learners.This collection of stories may also be enjoyed on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@sweetgrassstoriesOwnership and copyright of this story is ©2025 Wes Fineday.Into/outro song “Old Style” by Sweetgrass Singers - Round Dance Songs from Home (2006) used with permission courtesy of Turtle Island Music.---------------« This project has been made possible in part by the Government of Canada », « Ce projet a été rendu possible en partie grâce au gouvernement du Canada ».

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    Sweetgrass Stories: The Flying Sweatlodge

    This episode is provided as part of the collection Sweetgrass Stories: A 21st Century Perspective is captured with the intention to inspire and provide content for language learners to listen to and study. This podcast format is intended to further make listening more accessible to learners.This collection of stories may also be enjoyed on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@sweetgrassstoriesOwnership and copyright of this story is ©2025 Wes Fineday.Into/outro song “Old Style” by Sweetgrass Singers - Round Dance Songs from Home (2006) used with permission courtesy of Turtle Island Music.---------------« This project has been made possible in part by the Government of Canada », « Ce projet a été rendu possible en partie grâce au gouvernement du Canada ».

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    Sweetgrass Stories: atimotakayak

    This episode is provided as part of the collection Sweetgrass Stories: A 21st Century Perspective is captured with the intention to inspire and provide content for language learners to listen to and study. This podcast format is intended to further make listening more accessible to learners.This collection of stories may also be enjoyed on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@sweetgrassstoriesOwnership and copyright of this story is ©2025 Wes Fineday.Into/outro song “Old Style” by Sweetgrass Singers - Round Dance Songs from Home (2006) used with permission courtesy of Turtle Island Music.---------------« This project has been made possible in part by the Government of Canada », « Ce projet a été rendu possible en partie grâce au gouvernement du Canada ».

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    Sweetgrass Stories: kihci-âcimowina

    This episode is provided as part of the collection Sweetgrass Stories: A 21st Century Perspective is captured with the intention to inspire and provide content for language learners to listen to and study. This podcast format is intended to further make listening more accessible to learners.This collection of stories may also be enjoyed on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@sweetgrassstoriesOwnership and copyright of this story is ©2025 Wes Fineday.Into/outro song “Old Style” by Sweetgrass Singers - Round Dance Songs from Home (2006) used with permission courtesy of Turtle Island Music.---------------« This project has been made possible in part by the Government of Canada », « Ce projet a été rendu possible en partie grâce au gouvernement du Canada ».

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    Sweetgrass Stories: kâ-kaskitêsit kîkway

    This episode is provided as part of the collection Sweetgrass Stories: A 21st Century Perspective is captured with the intention to inspire and provide content for language learners to listen to and study. This podcast format is intended to further make listening more accessible to learners.This collection of stories may also be enjoyed on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@sweetgrassstoriesOwnership and copyright of this story is ©2025 Wes Fineday.Into/outro song “Old Style” by Sweetgrass Singers - Round Dance Songs from Home (2006) used with permission courtesy of Turtle Island Music.---------------« This project has been made possible in part by the Government of Canada », « Ce projet a été rendu possible en partie grâce au gouvernement du Canada ».

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    Sweetgrass Stories: The Smaller Apple

    🚨 Trigger warning - this story contains details regarding Indian Residential Schools 🚨This episode is provided as part of the collection Sweetgrass Stories: A 21st Century Perspective is captured with the intention to inspire and provide content for language learners to listen to and study. This podcast format is intended to further make listening more accessible to learners.This collection of stories may also be enjoyed on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@sweetgrassstoriesOwnership and copyright of this story is ©2025 Wes Fineday.Into/outro song “Old Style” by Sweetgrass Singers - Round Dance Songs from Home (2006) used with permission courtesy of Turtle Island Music.---------------« This project has been made possible in part by the Government of Canada », « Ce projet a été rendu possible en partie grâce au gouvernement du Canada ».

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    Sweetgrass Stories: Coming Day Flies out of a Car

    This episode is provided as part of the collection Sweetgrass Stories: A 21st Century Perspective is captured with the intention to inspire and provide content for language learners to listen to and study. This podcast format is intended to further make listening more accessible to learners.This collection of stories may also be enjoyed on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@sweetgrassstoriesOwnership and copyright of this story is ©2025 Wes Fineday.Into/outro song “Old Style” by Sweetgrass Singers - Round Dance Songs from Home (2006) used with permission courtesy of Turtle Island Music.---------------« This project has been made possible in part by the Government of Canada », « Ce projet a été rendu possible en partie grâce au gouvernement du Canada ».

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    Sweetgrass Stories: ispîhtêyihtâkosiwin

    This episode is provided as part of the collection Sweetgrass Stories: A 21st Century Perspective is captured with the intention to inspire and provide content for language learners to listen to and study. This podcast format is intended to further make listening more accessible to learners.This collection of stories may also be enjoyed on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@sweetgrassstoriesOwnership and copyright of this story is ©2025 Wes Fineday.Into/outro song “Old Style” by Sweetgrass Singers - Round Dance Songs from Home (2006) used with permission courtesy of Turtle Island Music.---------------« This project has been made possible in part by the Government of Canada », « Ce projet a été rendu possible en partie grâce au gouvernement du Canada ».

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    Sweetgrass Stories: âcimowin pêyak

    This recording, "âcimowin pêyak" is a reflection from the speaker on the quality and importance of these sacred stories. This episode is provided as part of the collection Sweetgrass Stories: A 21st Century Perspective is captured with the intention to inspire and provide content for language learners to listen to and study. This podcast format is intended to further make listening more accessible to learners.This collection of stories may also be enjoyed on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@sweetgrassstoriesOwnership and copyright of this story is ©2025 Wes Fineday.Into/outro song “Old Style” by Sweetgrass Singers - Round Dance Songs from Home (2006) used with permission courtesy of Turtle Island Music.---------------« This project has been made possible in part by the Government of Canada », « Ce projet a été rendu possible en partie grâce au gouvernement du Canada ».

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    Sweetgrass Stories: How Sweetgrass became Chief

    This story, "How Sweetgrass became Chief" is a recollection of a historical event in the life of Chief Sweetgrass. This episode is provided as part of the collection Sweetgrass Stories: A 21st Century Perspective is captured with the intention to inspire and provide content for language learners to listen to and study. This podcast format is intended to further make listening more accessible to learners.This collection of stories may also be enjoyed on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@sweetgrassstoriesOwnership and copyright of this story is ©2025 Wes Fineday.Into/outro song “Old Style” by Sweetgrass Singers - Round Dance Songs from Home (2006) used with permission courtesy of Turtle Island Music.---------------« This project has been made possible in part by the Government of Canada », « Ce projet a été rendu possible en partie grâce au gouvernement du Canada ».

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

In the fall of 2025 we visited Elder and Knowledge Keeper Wes Fineday in Sweetgrass, Saskatchewan to collect stories 100 years after the first visit to Sweetgrass by Leonard Bloomfield. From the original collection of texts by Bloomfield, two books were published: Sacred Stories of the Sweetgrass Cree (1930), and Plains Cree Texts (1934). Our visit in 2025 gives us the opportunity to glimpse into the past as Wes is a direct descendant of one of the original story tellers, and knew some of the others personally. This collection, "Sweetgrass Stories: A 21st Century Perspective" hopes to build modern connections for language learners today, and to reinvigorate their passion and drive for language. #plainscree <a target="" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="yt-core-attribut

HOSTED BY

Wes Fineday / Cree Literacy Network

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In the fall of 2025 we visited Elder and Knowledge Keeper Wes Fineday in Sweetgrass, Saskatchewan to collect stories 100 years after the first visit to Sweetgrass by Leonard Bloomfield. From the original collection of texts by Bloomfield, two books were published: Sacred Stories of the Sweetgrass...

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