Tylor and Alec catch up and laugh before diving into a difficult topic and the various rituals the Seneca Tribe utilize in facing death, and reflect on a recent personal loss.  Later, Tylor shares some of the research he found on the many different death rituals in various Native American cultures and Al shares a tactic he recently learned for mindfulness. 

https://accessgenealogy.com/native/seneca-ceremony-1731.htm

https://www.cpd.utoronto.ca/endoflife/Slides/PPT%20Indigenous%20Perspectives.pdf 

https://accessgenealogy.com/native/seneca-ceremony-1731.htm 

https://sites.rootsweb.com/~nycattar/native/senind.htm#:~:text=A%20%22Tenth%20Day%20Feast%22%20(,the%20date%20of%20the%20funeral.  

https://www.alivehospice.org/news-events/culture-and-death-native-american-heritage/ 

https://www.cpd.utoronto.ca/endoflife/Slides/PPT%20Indigenous%20Perspectives.pdf 

In today’s episode, Al and Tylor catch up before diving into the history of the Seminole tribe and Al shares some of his experiences with the tribe during his time in Florida. Later, Tylor shares a Cherokee story from the book, Healers on the Mountain by Teresa Pijoan. 

References: 

https://www.semtribe.com/stof/history/introduction 

http://www.stofthpo.com/History-Seminole-Tribe-FL-Tribal-Historic-Preservation-Office.html 

https://dos.myflorida.com/florida-facts/florida-history/seminole-history/ 

https://www.fdot.gov/environment/na-website-files/semfl.shtm 

https://www.ahtahthiki.com/education/ 

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In today's episode, Alec and Tylor discuss a very important topic. A food item that has raised civilizations and heightened BBQ’s for endless generations. Corn. They discuss its origins, uses, cultural impact and learn a thing or two along the way. Later, Tylor shares a Iroquois myth of the Skeleton Boy and the two discuss the development of storytelling in human history. 

https://www.britannica.com/plant/corn-plant/Uses-and-products 

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/rethinking-corny-history-maize-180971038/ 

https://www.timetoast.com/timelines/history-of-corn-47771393-22af-4be6-89b8-990bb5684423 

https://www.plantgrower.org/sweet-corn.html 

https://www.gutenberg.org/files/46140/46140-h/46140-h.htm 

https://www.wgrz.com/amp/article/news/local/iroquois-dollmakers-craft-tradition-family-art-practiced-for-centuries-used-to-teach-entertain/71-ce0fd229-a3d7-4747-b5f8-3b8fd95d5b6f 

Its Corn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_caMQpiwiaU 

In this episode, Ty and Al catch up on some important recent life moments, and also discuss some of the myths and legends of the majestic Niagara Falls, and the Native American representation of the recent movie “Prey”. 

https://www.cachoeirasseguras.com/post/niagara-falls-indigenous-mythology-and-tourism 

https://www.cachoeirasseguras.com/post/niagara-falls-indigenous-mythology-and-tourism

https://www.niagarafallscrowneplazahotel.com/blog/2015/01/real-maid-mist-niagaras-famous-legend/ 

https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/neutral

https://www.niagarafallsreporter.com/Stories/2014/DEC16/MaidLegend.html

https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/the-definitive-cut-of-prey-is-in-comanche/

https://globalnews.ca/news/9093496/baby-dancing-saskatchewan-powwow-tiktok/ 

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In this episode Tylor and Al catch up on what has been happening during this summer, some history, some naming conventions, and the tough topic of MMIW that many communities face every day. 

Describing the face of Al’s dog: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/837878612513914921/999141037895335986/download_44.jpg 

Kinzua Dam breaking: https://www.alleghenyfront.org/the-complicated-history-of-the-kinzua-dam-and-how-it-changed-life-for-the-seneca-people/ 

Books: Land of the Senecas by Arch Merrill.

Chicken farming corporations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9wHzt6gBgI 

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/tyson-perdue-to-pay-35-million-to-settle-with-chicken-farmers-who-alleged-price-fixing-01630632272 

MMIW: https://www.niwrc.org/restoration-magazine/february-2020/national-day-awareness-missing-and-murdered-indigenous-women-may#:~:text=Restoration%20Magazine-,National%20Day%20of%20Awareness%20for%20Missing%20and%20Murdered%20Indigenous%20Women,Murdered%20Native%20Women%20and%20Girls. 

 https://www.csvanw.org/mmiw/ 

Toolkit: https://mmiwresources.carrd.co/#one 

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In this episode Alec and Tylor discuss a very brief history of Native American PowWows, including the…. Interesting naming conventions of US/Native American policies in the 1800’s

History lesson: https://folklife.si.edu/online-exhibitions/american-indian-powwows/history/smithsonian#:~:text=The%20term%20%E2%80%9Cpowwow%E2%80%9D%20derives%20from,kind%20of%20American%20Indian%20gathering. 

https://www.powwows.com/history-of-the-powwow/ 

https://powwow-power.com/powwow-history/ 

https://www.etymonline.com/word/powwow 

Grass dance Society and regalia: https://indiancountrytoday.com/archive/origins-of-the-grass-dance#:~:text=The%20regalia%20honors%20the%20role,scalps%2C%20then%20yarn%20for%20grass. 

https://www.powwows.com/grass-dancing/ 

Al’s PowWow experience: 

Half breed tracts: https://history.nebraska.gov/collections/half-breed-tract-rg0726am 

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In this episode, Ty and Al discuss a range of topics from headdresses to fashion. And we get another update on Al’s college journey 

Native American Dance with Al: https://www.powwows.com/grass-dancing/ 

6 nation headdresses: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/88946161375892069/ 

Buffalo Spree April 2022: Pride and Artistry article. 

Grass Dance (Jingle Dress): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UawRuBMI6fw:  

The Longhouse People: Iroquois Indians at mid century 1951 https://youtu.be/g9ysASgQ67Q

College: Al’s update

Born of Lakes and Plains: Quotes and conversation

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Spring has come, kinda. In this episode Tylor and Alec discuss what they are excited to do once this spring finally kicks in as well as some current (ish) news stories they had run across. They also discuss Al’s ongoing college classes and the books they are reading. 

WNY Fishing: https://www.1stchoicecharters.com/fishing-reports/ 

Whip Man: https://www.powwows.com/whips-and-whipmen/ 

Spreading Cheer with cultural appropriation: https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/news-disney-drill-team-controversy-explained-viral-indianettes-performance-video-sparks-outrage 

https://abc13.com/port-neches-grove-high-school-mascot-indians-indianettes-drill-team/11677211/ 

Seneca Nation’s bank accounts blocked by NYS: https://www.wgrz.com/article/money/business/seneca-nation-upset-with-new-york-state-actions/71-b2259ab2-6809-4676-bbe4-ed810a97cbed 

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