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Experiencing and Sharing the depth of Scientific Knowledge within Stories that humans have been gifted from the Star, Land, and Animal Ancestors for thousands of years.

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The Ancestral Science Pod "band" is back with another episode of Smoke(y)Talk!

We recorded in a late spring evening, post thunderbirds and a few weeks before solstice, here on the Lands of the Blackfoot Confederacy, Tsuut’ina Nation, Îethka Nakoda ... more

This episode was recorded on a sunny spring afternoon, on the banks of the St.Marys River, Baawaating (place of the rapids), also known as Sault Saint Marie. We were incredibly grateful to speak with Dr. Dan Longboat, who is Turtle Clan of the Mohawk... more

For all of you also in Southern Alberta and dreaming of warmer weather, here is an episode just for you. We are currently in "SPRING 2026" in the midst of imbalance between winter and spring...thanks for that teaching Bruce Starlight, so we thought w... more

We recorded this episode back in the Fall of 2025, on a windy fall evening here on the Lands of the Blackfoot Confederacy, Tsuut’ina Nation, Îethka Nakoda First Nation, and more recently the Otipemisiwak Métis. 

The Ancestral Science Podcast team ga... more

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Recent Guests

Dan Longboat
Mohawk Turtle Clan knowledge keeper and Indigenous scholar
Trent University (through career work and Indigenous education programs)
Episode: Science & Relationality of Perpetual Regeneration
Roy Yagewin
Turtle Clan Mohawk from the Grand River territory, guest on interview
Episode: Science & Relationality of Perpetual Regeneration
Tessa Wolfleg
Indigenous plant educator, Sixagod Nation, field station host
Sixagod Nation / University of Calgary
Episode: A Bear-y Plant Medicine Walk
Savannah Hollander
Ecology program instructor, Cree-Matee and German heritage
Biogeoscience Institute / University of Calgary
Episode: A Bear-y Plant Medicine Walk
Wilfred Buck
From Pascua Akwene Nation; Indigenous knowledge holder and educator
Pascua Akwene Nation
Episode: Sacred Sites: protocols, science, & stories (Part 1)
Laurie Rousseau-Nepton
Astronomer and Indigenous knowledge collaborator
Pekokamianuat's First Nation and Innu communities
Episode: Sacred Sites: protocols, science, & stories (Part 1)
Rob Cardinal
Member of Sixth of the Nation; knowledge keeper
Sixth of the Nation
Episode: Sacred Sites: protocols, science, & stories (Part 1)
Alvin Harvey
Navajo Nation citizen; engineer/academic
Navajo Nation
Episode: Sacred Sites: protocols, science, & stories (Part 1)
LilyMarleen Uta'i
First generation Samoan, educator sharing Indigenous science and ethnomathematics
Episode: Kalo Ancestors & the Pulse of the Land

Hosts

Corrie Miko Pihiso-Nesigasen
Host with deep engagement in Indigenous science conversations and storytelling.
Emil Starlight
Co-host, part of the pod team; contributor to Indigenous science discussions and music/arts perspectives.

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Decolonizing Blood & Birth
Q: How does birth sovereignty manifest in communities?
Birth sovereignty means communities want to reclaim prenatal care, housing, nourishment, ceremony, and the freedom to choose where and with whom to birth, anchored in land and culture rather than imposed systems.
Decolonizing Blood & Birth
Q: What does science do?
Science is about relating with the world at all scales—from atoms to the cosmos—and understanding our place within those relationships, not just collecting universal facts.
Relaunch-Healing Frequencies of Jokes, Scents, Movement, & a Crackling Fire
Q: What is science to you?
Science is the long-standing human approach to solving problems by observing, hypothesizing, testing, and sharing findings, with both practical and spiritual dimensions, and moments of inspiration or 'aha' that come when the mind rests and the problem shifts in perspective.
Pt1- Lessons from Three Deer, Raining Acorns, & Laughter as Medicine
Q: Is there Indigenous science in the Ontario curriculum, and how is it integrated?
There is Indigenous science within the curriculum in a generalized document that boards interpret for their lands; the emphasis is on celebrating the beauty and brilliance of Indigenous people while finding practical ways to connect teaching to land-based learning.
Blackfoot Archaeology
Q: What is the significance of this site and what are you hoping to do with the information?
The team aims to preserve the stone ring and related artifacts, share the findings with the Siksika Nation, and educate visitors so people understand the ceremonial use of Nose Hill, bridging artifacts with Blackfoot culture and knowledge.

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This show centers on relational Indigenous knowledge fused with Western science, with conversations that weave personal histories, community-driven science, and education across Turtle Island. Episodes frequently spotlight Indigenous governance, land stewardship, and the integration of traditional knowledge with formal science and academia. Guests range from elders and knowledge-keepers to educators and scientists, often exploring topics like sacred sites, astronomy, plant knowledge, and decolonizing education. A standout trait is the explicit emphasis on reciprocity, humility, and relational science—often framed as living knowledge rather than distant theory. The format tends to blend storytelling with practical insights for researchers, e... more

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