Dawnland Signals 6/2/26: Historic and Contemporary Importance of Canoeing to Waponahki People

WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio Archives · Jun 2, 2026 · 58m

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. &#8211…