Podcast
Warrior Kids Podcast
This is an Indigenous podcast for kids and families that celebrates everything Indigenous to inspire kids of all backgrounds to be warriors for social justice and earth justice and help make the world a better place!
Episodes
Protect Bald Eagles
Feb 04 2022
In Episode 10 of Season 3, we learn all about the Bald Eagle and why they are so important to our ecosystem. We also hear about their significance to many Native cultures. - - We also listened to a short clip from one of our favorite kids podcasts produced and hosted by my new podcast friend Ali from the Cool Facts About Animals Podcast! - Her podcast is by kids and for kids talking about animals. They are also part of the Kids Listen family of kids podcasters - just like Warrior Kids Podcast!...more
We Are All Connected
Jan 19 2022
In Episode 9 of Season 3, we learn more Mi'kmaw words about winter and hear a traditional story about how we are connected to all living things on Mother Earth. - - We also listened to a short clip from one of our favorite kids podcasts produced and hosted by my new podcast friend Johnathan called Dorktales Storytime Podcast! - His podcast features slightly wacky and very geeky retellings of classic fairy tales. They are also part of the Kids Listen family of kids podcasters - just like Warrio...more
Quiet Time
Jan 14 2022
In Episode 8 of Season 3, we learn how to say Happy New Year in Mi'kmaw and also talk about the importance of quiet time for Warrior Kids. - - We also listened to a short clip from one of our favorite kids podcasts produced and hosted by my friend Chanel called Peace Out Podcast! Her podcast includes mindfulness stories and calmness. The Peace out Podcast is part of the Kids Listen family of kids podcasters, just like Warrior Kids Podcast! Be sure to check Peace Out Podcast on your favorite app...more
Warrior Kids Podcast Trailer
Dec 30 2021
Warrior Kids Podcast Trailer Have you ever heard the Mi’kmaw story about the Boy and The Whale? What about the Inuit story all about Elisapee and Her Baby Seagull? Hi, my name is Pam Palmater. I am the producer and host of this show – the Warrior Kids Podcast. I’m a Mi’kmaw author and professor who has created this award-winning kids’ podcast to celebrate everything Indigenous. Kids and families will learn all about Indigenous cultures, hear some of our traditional stories, and meet some...more
Boys Wear Braids
Nov 10 2021
In Episode 7 of Season 3, we celebrate Native American History Month with a podcast all about Native boys and men who wear their long hair in braids! We also get to talk to basketball pro Michael Linklater from Thunderchild First Nation, about his campaign Boys With Braids all about instilling pride in our Native cultures. Please join us every second Wednesday as we talk about everything Indigenous and share each other's stories about what Warrior Kids are doing to make the world a better place...more
Thunders and the Mosquito
Oct 13 2021
In Episode 6 of Season 3, we celebrate Mi'kmaw history month in October with a traditional Mi'kmaw story about the Thunders and the Mosquito. There are important lessons hidden in this story - can you find them? Please join us every Wednesday (or every second Wednesday) as we talk about everything Indigenous and share each other's stories about what Warrior Kids are doing to make the world a better place! - - For more information about our podcast, you can check us out online at https://www.war...more
Honour The Treaties
Sep 30 2021
In Episode 5 of Season 3, we learn what treaties are and how important it is to honour the treaties made with Indigenous Nations in Canada and the USA. Please join us every Wednesday as we talk about everything Indigenous and share each other's stories about what Warrior Kids are doing to make the world a better place! Link to imagineNATIVE festival featuring Warrior Kids Podcast: https://festival.imaginenative.org/external/events/warrior-kids-podcast-the-boy-and-the-whale/ For more informa...more
Truth and Reconciliation Day
Sep 23 2021
In Episode 4 of Season 3, we talk about the new national holiday in honour of Indigenous children who went to residential schools - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept.30. There are some difficult issues covered in this podcast, so parents and teachers should listen with children. Please join us every Wednesday as we talk about everything Indigenous and share each other's stories about what Warrior Kids are doing to make the world a better place! For more information about our po...more
Introducing Ernie and Peter
May 19 2021
In Episode 3 of Season 3, we share some changes in our Warrior Kids Podcast family - introducing Ernie the Bulldog and Peter the Boston Terrier! We also talk about the history and dogs and humans as companions and dealing with the loss of pets. Please join us every second Wednesday as we talk about everything Indigenous and share each other's stories about what Warrior Kids are doing to make the world a better place! For more information about our podcast, you can check us out online at https:...more
Cindy Blackstock Reads Spirit Bear's Story
Apr 28 2021
In Episode 2 of Season 3, we get to hear from Cindy Blackstock - a Gitxsan social worker, professor, children's advocate and author! She reads a very special story to us called: Spirit Bear and Children Make History which is based on a true story! The link to download the FREE book is here: https://fncaringsociety.com/publications/spirit-bear-and-children-make-history-PDF Here is the link to the FREE screening of the film: Spirit Bear and Children Make History: https://www.fncaringsociety.com/...more
Nancy MIke Reads Elisapee and Her Baby Seagull
Apr 14 2021
In Episode 1 of Season 3, we get to hear from Inuit artist, musician and author, Nancy Mike, who shares her Inuit culture and language through her stories. She reads her book - Elisapee and Her Baby Seagull - in her own language of Inuktitut and then again in English. The book was written by Nancy Mike, illustrated by Charlene Chua and published by Inhabit Media. Link to buy the book here: https://www.inhabitbooks.com/collections/al…n9781772271669 Please join us every second Wednesday as we t...more
Nancy Mike on Elisapee's Story
Feb 25 2021
In Episode 10 of Season 2, we get to hear from Inuit author, Nancy Mike, who shares her Inuit culture through her stories. She also reads an excerpt from her book - Elisapee and Her Baby Seagull - in her own language of Inuktitut. Please join us every Wednesday or so as we talk about everything Indigenous and share each other's stories about what warrior kids are doing to make the world a better place! For more information about our podcast, you can check us out online at https://www.warriorki...more
The Power of Art
Feb 10 2021
In Episode 9 of Season 2, we celebrate all the different kinds of art - including some of the art we received from Warrior Kids. We also talk about the power of art to help educate others and inspire people to take action to make the world a better place. Please join us every Wednesday or two as we talk about everything Indigenous and share each other's stories about what warrior kids are doing to make the world a better place! For more information about our podcast, you can check us out onlin...more
Warrior Kids Can Blog Too!
Jan 27 2021
In Episode 8 of Season 2, we talk about the different ways that Warrior Kids can exercise their voices on important issues from talking to artwork and even blogs!. This is a special episode recorded in partnership with Kids Listen weekly activity episodes! Please join us every Wednesday - sometimes every second Wednesday - as we talk about everything Indigenous and share each other's stories about what warrior kids are doing to make the world a better place! Here is the Kids Listen Activity pa...more
Ni'kmaq My Family
Jan 13 2021
In Episode 7 of Season 2, we celebrate all the different kinds of families. We also share some amazing news about Warrior Kids Podcast. Please join us every Wednesday as we talk about everything Indigenous and share each other's stories about what warrior kids are doing to make the world a better place! For more information about our podcast, you can check us out online at https://www.warriorkidspodcast.com Check out Warrior Kids Merch here: https://teespring.com/get-warrior-kids-podcast?tsm...more
The Boy and the Whale
Nov 30 2020
In Episode 6 of Season 2, we share a traditional Mi'kmaw story about a boy and a whale - a story told by Mi'kmaw elders for generations. The story is about Ni'kmaq, which means family. Please join us every week as we talk about everything Indigenous and share each other's stories about what warrior kids are doing to protect our peoples and the planet. For more information about our podcast, you can check us out online at http://www.warriorkidspodcast.com If you would like to support this podc...more
Native American Heritage Month
Nov 25 2020
In Episode 5 of Season 2, we celebrate Native American Heritage Month! We talk about some of the terminology as well as highlight some amazing Native Americans from history and today! Please join us every week as we talk about everything Indigenous and share each other’s stories about what warrior kids are doing to protect our peoples and the planet. For more information about our podcast, you can check us out online at https://www.warriorkidspodcast.com If you would like to support this podc...more
Considerate Costumes for Halloween
Oct 28 2020
In Episode 4 of Season 2, we talk about some of the coolest Halloween costumes that we have seen over the years and how to ensure that we don’t use costumes that hurt peoples’ feelings. Please join us every week as we talk about everything Indigenous and share each other’s stories about what warrior kids are doing to protect our peoples and the planet. For more information about our podcast, you can check us out online at https://www.warriorkidspodcast.com If you would like to support this po...more
Running is Tradition
Oct 14 2020
In Episode 3 of Season 2, we talk about the beauty of the fall season and how running is good for your health. We also hear from Lakota runner - Jordan Marie Brings Three White Horses Daniel - about how running is an important part of many native traditions and cultures. Link to Jordan Marie Daniel's website with lots of resources: https://www.jordanmariedaniel.com/ Please join us every week as we talk about everything Indigenous and share each other’s stories about what warrior kids are doin...more
Lacrosse: The Creator's Game
Oct 08 2020
In Episode 2 of Season 2, we learn about why the sport of Lacrosse is called The Creator's Game and why the sport is so important in Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) culture. Please join us every week as we talk about everything Indigenous and share each other’s stories about what warrior kids are doing to protect our peoples and the planet. For more information about our podcast, you can check us out online at https//www.warriorkidspodcast.com If you would like to support this podcast, please check ...more
Orange Shirt Day
Sep 30 2020
In Episode 1 of Season 2, we talk about Orange Shirt Day - what it is and how it started as a way to honour all the Indigenous children who went to residential schools. Please join us every week as we talk about everything Indigenous and share each other’s stories about what warrior kids are doing to protect our peoples and the planet. For more information about our podcast, you can check us out online at https//www.warriorkidspodcast.com Check out Warrior Kids Merch here: https://warrior-li...more
Native Food
Aug 12 2020
In Episode 10, we talk about traditional native foods from all over Turtle Island. We also talk about the importance of food in native traditions. Please join us every week as we talk about everything Indigenous and share each other’s stories about what warrior kids are doing to protect our peoples and the planet. For more information about our podcast, you can check us out online at www.warriorkidspodcast.com If you would like to support this podcast, please check out my Patreon account here...more
Water Is Life
Jul 28 2020
In Episode 9, we talk about how all living things on earth depend on water. We also talk about the important work that Indigenous water protectors do. Please join us every week as we talk about everything Indigenous and share each other’s stories about what warrior kids are doing to protect our peoples and the planet. For more information about our podcast, you can check us out online at www.warriorkidspodcast.com If you would like to support this podcast, please check out my Patreon account ...more
Our Medicines
Jul 21 2020
In Episode 8, we talk about traditional Indigenous medicines and practices like smudging. I also share a special story about my granny. Please join us every week as we talk about everything Indigenous and share each other’s stories about what warrior kids are doing to protect our peoples and the planet. For more information about our podcast, you can check us out online at www.warriorkidspodcast.com If you would like to support this podcast, please check out my Patreon account here: www.patre...more
Turtle Island
Jul 05 2020
In Episode 7, we talk about a very special place: Turtle Island. We also hear a tiny bit of the Anishinabek story about Turtle Island from Niigaan Sinclair - a well-known Anishinabek educator. Please join us every week as we talk about everything Indigenous and share each other’s stories about what warrior kids are doing to protect our peoples and the planet. For more information about our podcast, you can check us out online at www.warriorkidspodcast.com If you would like to support this pod...more
Trees Are Our Relatives
May 27 2020
In Episode 6, we talk about our very special relatives: trees! Trees are very important to our health and well-being on planet earth. Here is a FREE Mi'kmaw colouring book all about trees: http://wisqoq.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Black-Ash-Colouring-book.pdf Here is a FREE Mi'kmaw book all about the forest: http://dev.uinr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/NIPUKT-WEB-1.pdf Please join us every week as we talk about everything Indigenous and share each other’s stories about what warrior kids ar...more
David Suzuki Loves Bugs?!
May 20 2020
In Episode 5, we get to talk to warrior scientist Dr. David Suzuki about how important it is to work together with Indigenous peoples to protect the health of all living things on the planet! United Nations World Bee Day https://www.un.org/en/observances/bee-day David Suzuki Foundation https://davidsuzuki.org/stories/ CBC's The Nature of Things https://www.cbc.ca/natureofthings/episodes/ Please join us every week as we talk about everything Indigenous and share each other’s stories about wha...more
Celia Wilson on Jingle Dress Dancing
May 13 2020
In Episode 4, we talk about native pow wows as an important part of celebrating native culture. We also get to learn about the meaning of the Jingle Dress Dance from Celia Wilson of St. Mary's First Nation in New Brunswick. Here are a few links to YouTube videos about pow wows: Women's Jingle Dress Pow Wow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iArcG-S3_QM Tiny Tots Pow Wow Dancers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUevIM7BCF8&t=4s Please join us every week as we talk about everything Indigenous an...more
Cindy & Spirit Bear's Mission: All Kids Treated Fairly
May 06 2020
In Episode 3, we get to talk to one of my very favorite people - Dr. Cindy Blackstock! She works with a very famous teddy bear named Spirit Bear to make sure that governments treat all kids fairly. Here is the link to Spirit Bear's website where you can learn all about Spirit Bear and help him on his mission! https://fncaringsociety.com/SpiritBear Here is Spirit Bear's Calendar with fun activities for every month! https://fncaringsociety.com/sites/default/files/calendar_pdf_2.pdf And here is...more
What is Indigenous Identity?
Apr 18 2020
In Episode 2, we talk about Indigenous identity and all the different words used to describe native peoples, like Aboriginal, First Nation, Inuit and Metis. Please join us every week as we talk about everything Indigenous and share each other’s stories about what warrior kids are doing to protect our peoples and the planet. For more information about our podcast, you can check us out online at www.warriorkidspodcast.com If you would like to support this podcast, please check out my Patreon ac...more
Welcome to Warrior Kids Podcast
Apr 18 2020
In Episode 1, we talk about what you can expect from our Warrior Kids Podcast. We are an interactive podcast that is a celebration of everything Indigenous! We want to share Indigenous cultures and values so that kids can learn about what it means to be strong, healthy and compassionate warriors for themselves, their families, their communities and Nations. This is a podcast for kids of all backgrounds! Our goal is to help educate Indigenous and non-Indigenous kids together, so they can help m...more