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