
Strength from Stardust with Susan Bernard and Serena Francis
“Strength from Stardust” – comes from the idea that we come all come from the stars. Humans, plants and animals are made up of the same material stars are made of. We are all connected and we get our strength from that connection. Listen to Susan and her Mi’kiju (grandmother) Serena talk to fellow Indigenous peoples about our connection to the stars, and more. Some themes highlighted throughout are: Dreamtime, Ceremonies, Wampum Belts, Petroglyphs, Sacred Sites, Our Relatives and Language.
Episodes
10 episodes
Soqwet -Solar Eclipse April 8th 2024
Elder Serena Francis sits with daughter Carola to share their thoughts about the 2024 Eclipse happening here in Mi'kma'ki.
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Season 2
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Episode 0
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16:20

Susan Bernard - “Muin and the Seven Bird Hunters ”
Listen to Susan Bernard retell “Muin and the Seven Bird Hunters ” an old Mi’kmaw Star Story which was brought to life by Lillian Marshall and Murdena Marshall. This story takes place in the northern sky and is made up of the conste...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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9:17

Wilfred Buck- “Star Woman” or “Achackos Ininewuk”
In this short episode, our nitap (friend) Wilfred tells us about his favorite star story “Star Woman” or “Achackos Ininewuk” and how the Star Blanket came to be.If you want to know more about what Wilfred Buck is up to check out his web...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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7:22

Claude Aubin - "Re-Empowering Our Spiritual Knowledge of Wampum Belts"
In this episode we talk to Claude Aubin. Claude will be teaching us about the spiritual science of the wampum belts and their connection to the star lodge. And how we can re-empower our spiritual knowledge through wampum belts.Sp...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:03:11

Katsi Cook - “It’s the Same Door”
Listen to Susan and Serena talk to Katsi Cook about her work as midwife, birthing practices, dreams, language concepts and more! Katsi Cook, Wolf Clan, is a member of the Mohawk Nation at Akwesasne. Katsi is an Elder Indigenous Mid...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:04:49

Serena Francis - "Star Bride" in Mi'kmaq
Listen to Serena Francis retell “Star Bride” an old Mi’kmaw Star Story. There are many versions of this story out there all varying in length. Which tells us it must have been a favorite because we were telling it and retelling it enough to hav...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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11:44

Gerald Gloade - "It's a process that never ends" : Part 2
Part 2 of our episode with Gerald Gloade, of the Mi’kmaw First Nation of Millbrook. Listen to them discuss moons, Glooscap Legends, geological connections in our legends, art work and more!Link to “Reflections: by Gerald Glo...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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56:28

Gerald Gloade - "It's a process that never ends" : Part 1
This episode, Susan and Serena talk to Gerald Gloade, of the Mi’kmaw First Nation of Millbrook. Listen to them discuss moons, Glooscap Legends, geological connections in our legends, art work and more!Link to “Reflections: by Gera...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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55:06

Wilfred Buck - "It Always Comes Back to Ceremony" : Part 2
Our first guest is Wilfred Buck an Indigenous astronomer from the Opaskwayak Cree Nation. Listen to Serena and Susan talk to Wilfred about the night sky, Indigenous methodologies, healing and much more! Links to Wilfred’s books:...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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43:35

Wilfred Buck - "It Always Comes Back to Ceremony" : Part 1
Our first guest is Wilfred Buck an Indigenous astronomer from the Opaskwayak Cree Nation. Listen to Serena and Susan talk to Wilfred about the night sky, Indigenous methodologies, healing and much more! Links to Wilfred’s books:...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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1:00:24
