Margaret Long is a tribal citizen, mother, Potawatomi language apprentice, and she’s a domestic violence survivor. She is sharing her full story of enduring domestic violence and healing in the years that follow. Margaret shares in detail seve

ep 25: Bridge to Recovery

Aug 5th, 2019 23m 4s

When Emily Chorba tells you her story, you almost feel like it belongs to someone else, and that’s partially true. Many people, especially in our community, have experienced the same addictions Emily embraced, or were raised by family members a

Embracing Jordan Brewer

Jul 1st, 2019 18m 34s

Citizen Jordan Brewer isn't far from home at the University of Michigan, but his world has completely changed. He started as a transfer to U of M this season, and now he's headed to professional ball. His journey here hasn't been all highs. It

Different characters, same stories (with storyteller Colin Wesaw)

Jun 3rd, 2019 31m 39s

In this episode, you'll hear not one story but three because community storyteller Colin Wesaw came and recorded three of his stories with us, each with lessons and entertainment for people of all generations. So take a break, sit back, and li

Nado’wen (healing) on display

Apr 1st, 2019 22m 32s

Sally Clausen walked into Pokagon Health Services, unsure what to expect in this unfamiliar space in a place she only recently started calling "home." She left there and took her first steps on a journey she never anticipated, one starting in b

Attorney John Morseau

Feb 11th, 2019 18m 29s

After years of perseverance, John Morseau can officially, legally practice law in the State of Michigan. His path here, though, was not a straight line, nor was he always on the side of law he is now. John had to figure this journey out on his

Invisible No More

Jan 7th, 2019 21m 24s

Jake Williams is a Pokagon citizen, but up until a couple years ago, his Native identity was essentially a secret to anyone who met him after high school. He wrote about his journey from invisibility to being quite vocal about his identity in a

Finding Joy

Oct 15th, 2018 20m 36s

Michelle Barco was a new mom, but instead of feeling overjoyed, she awoke shaking, her heart pounding and body tense. She didn't understand what was happening to her—until she sought help and the stories of others.

Keepers of the Garden

Sep 10th, 2018 25m 8s

Our people have long known we are the Keepers of the Fire, but we were tasked with another calling, one that citizens like Gary Morseau and Jason Wesaw are fighting to fulfill. They're working beyond our lands, forging partnerships with entitie

Shining Thunder Bird Woman

Jul 23rd, 2018 22m 37s

Lindsey Williams survived an 8-year abusive relationship. Kept away from her community for so long, she's finally experiencing her culture and embracing her new name.

A Flourishing Life

Apr 9th, 2018 22m 51s

Thomas Klemm discovered alcohol and heroin by 16, and found himself under florescent lights, observed every hour, before he turned 20. Despite his fears, his life was not over, and now—he's flourishing.

One Water, One People

Mar 12th, 2018 15m 17s

Pokagon elder Jeannie Mollett journeyed to the Navajo nation in New Mexico, where 40 percent of households live without running water, relying on one woman to drive their water to them once a month. Seeing it with her own eyes, Jeannie returne

Addiction Does Not Discriminate pt. 2

Feb 12th, 2018 24m 21s

This is the conclusion to Jacob Miller's story. After six years of heroin addiction, Jacob found himself in jail, and Marci was heartbroken to see her son locked away. This is not the end of Jacob's story, though. Forced to live without drugs

Addiction Does Not Discriminate pt. 1

Jan 8th, 2018 21m 46s

Jacob Miller remembers the first time he ever tried an opiate—a small, white Vicodin pill offered to him at a high school party. “I fell in love with that opiate feeling, that down, relaxed feeling. I don’t know, different drugs are for differ

Diving Deeper

Oct 9th, 2017 20m 27s

Skyler Daisy, a Pokagon citizen, is attending the Divers Institute of Technology in Seattle, Washington. When he leaves, he will be a certified commercial diver, which is no small feat. He's pursuing a dream he never thought possible in a worl

Boarded Culture

Jul 3rd, 2017 23m 44s

In the late 1800s through the early 1900s, Native American children were forced from their homes and taken to boarding schools across the US. Hear one elder try to understand what happened to her mother at the Mount Pleasant Indian Industrial

Vision through speaking

May 8th, 2017 16m 44s

Carla Collins left her home for four years to study our Potawatomi language with three of the only native fluent speakers left, and her lens through which she sees the world is completely changed.

Adopting her culture

Apr 10th, 2017 15m 48s

Teri Barber always knew she was adopted, but what she didn't know was that she was Potawatomi. Hear her story of finding her 12 siblings and embracing this tribal community.

Sugar bush

Mar 6th, 2017 13m 16s

Jason Holloway talks about his passion for sugar bush, but claims he could never be a master of the trade. Hear him speak about sugar's ability to bring our community together and revitalize our culture.

Traditional Tobacco

Jan 6th, 2017 15m 44s

Bob Moody shares his story of leaving tobacco abuse behind and embracing Creator's purpose for séma.

Standing Rock Solid

Dec 5th, 2016 16m 31s

Terri Getz-Raich traveled to Standing Rock to support her brothers and sisters in the fight for their rights and their water, and the hope she experienced there was life-changing. You may read about the tribe's stance on the DAPL on our websit