The Language Spirit is Strong

Listen to podcasts in Canada’s Indigenous languages

Welcome to pîkiskwêwin, an Indigenous language platform where we amplify Indigenous languages from across Canada to help preserve and pass them on to the next generation. Listen to podcasts in Cree, Dakota, Dene, Mohawk, Nakota, Michif, Saulteaux, and more.

Latest episodes

  • niweciwakanak - Gary Tinker

    Host – Robert Merasty

  • nitanihšināpēwinān

    Hosts – Darla Ponace

  • Cree Star Stories

    Host – Jesse Archibald-Barber

  • Mawmaw Sachweezin - Mom's Kitchen Metis Cooking Show

    Host – Alex and Beatrice Pelletier

Meet our language keepers and learners

  • Alex & Beatrice Pelletier

    MAWMAW SACHWEEZIN

  • Charlotte Ross

    CREE & COFFEE WITH THE CRAZY CREES

  • Jesse Rae Archibald Barber

    CREE STAR STORIES

  • Natalie Langan

    AKĀNI-NĪKĀNĪTAN

  • Robert Merasty

    TAPWEWIN

  • Drake Mccallum

    BEST JOB EVER

What people are saying

 

“I want to learn Cree so I can lift it up - I can revitalize it within my own community.”

— Darian Agecoutay, Cree language instructor, First Nations University

“The language spirit is strong.”

— Charlotte Ross, PhD candidate, Indigenous Language Revitalization, University of Victoria

pîkiskwêwin presentation by podcaster, Natalie Langan

November 2, 2022

Saskatchewan Indigenous Cultural Centre First Nations Language Keeper Conference

The magic of Indigenous storytelling told through podcasts

November 9, 2022

APTN InFocus

Spotlight

Beyond the mic

Stories from our language keepers, hosts, producers and more

 

About pîkiskwêwin

pîkiskwêwan is an Indigenous languages podcast that’s Indigenous-led and community-based. This initiative supports the First Nations University of Canada’s mission to preserve, protect and interpret the history, language, culture, and artistic heritage of all Indigenous groups.

Our logo was designed by Kevin Spencer Cardinal, a Woodland Cree and artist from Wabasca. He's a fluent Cree speaker and acrylic painter. Learn more about our logo and the meaning behind it.

 

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