Episodes

  • Things We Know to Be True (snunxwinamtet)

    Things We Know to Be True (snunxwinamtet)
    Jun 5 2024
    Today's podcast tells us about the nsyilxcen concept of snunxwinamtet or "Things We Know to be True." These are deep-seated beliefs of the Okanagan people, and Uncle Thomas gives us some examples, including an insightful metaphor about pruning trees and spiritual/religious beliefs.

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    27 mins
  • The Legend of Dennis Slade (tanesl?ays)

    The Legend of Dennis Slade (tanesl?ays)
    Jun 1 2024
    In this episode, we breakdown the story of taneslays (Dennis Slade) who was a well-known character among the Okanagan people. Thomas recounts a famous story about taneslays and the boys break it down to show how he became such a notable figure.

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    13 mins
  • Horses, Dreams and Heart Attacks

    Horses, Dreams and Heart Attacks
    May 29 2024
    In this episode, Uncle Thomas tells us about the time his older brother Joey had a heart attack and how it led to him having an unbelievable dream. Skukulalq shares a unique ability he has related to dreaming.

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    19 mins
  • Throw Him Out the Door! (cqmnknilxwm)

    Throw Him Out the Door! (cqmnknilxwm)
    May 25 2024
    After the serious tone of the previous podcast, we decide to lighten things up with this one, where Uncle Thomas recounts a story about Qwyqwayaxn's grandparents where his grandmother had to come to the defence of his grandfather in a Chinese restaurant when they had to deal with a rowdy man causing a stir.

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    18 mins
  • Churches and Government

    Churches and Government
    May 25 2024
    Churches. Government. Organized religion. All of these colonial structures have had a damning effect on the Indigenous people of Canada. In this week's podcast we find out Uncle Thomas' honest opinion on these topics and how they have affected the lives of himself and other people he has known. He shares a unique insight on the direction of organized religion in this deep dive into a more serious topic.

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    30 mins
  • Skimhist (Black Bear) Stories

    Skimhist (Black Bear) Stories
    May 9 2024
    The uncles break down an elder recording from 2018, where Samtica talks about two humorous run-ins with black bears.

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    23 mins
  • The Story of Mimlt (Whitefish)

    The Story of Mimlt (Whitefish)
    Apr 29 2024
    Why Not All Jobs are for Everyone and Finding Your Calling

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    23 mins