Tribal Research Specialist: The Podcast
Tribal Research Specialist: The Podcast tackle real issues related to research by Tribal people in their communities. The show is hosted by Dr. Shandin Pete (Salish/Diné) and Aaron Brien (Apsáalooke). Dr. Pete is from the Flathead Indian Reservation in Arlee, Montana. He completed a M.S. in Geology and an Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Montana. Brien resides in Hardin, MT and the Crow Indian Reservation. He completed his M.A. in Anthropology at the University of Montana. The show includes discussions on matters important in Indian Country, including reclaiming research traditions, highlighting Tribal values and bringing to the forefront issue and current state of affairs in Tribal communities. We aim to uncover the meaning of research methodological approaches that are currently operating in Tribal lifeways with implication for Tribal communities and avenues for knowledge production.
Episodes
0:00:00 Warm-Up Songs, Old Powwow Tapes & “Old Style” vs “Contemp”
0:09:00 Sweet Grass, Flying Eagle & The Sweet Spot of 80s–90s Singing
0:13:30 Copying Songs, Social Media Beadwork Beef & Who Owns a Melody?
0:18:10 “Walking the Red Road”: Black Elk, Recovery Culture & Pan-Indian Buzzwords
0:25:00 Medicine Wheel 101: Stone Circles, Four Quadrants & a 1970s Best-Seller
0:33:40 ...
0:00:00 Planet Talk, Aging Filters & Cold Open Chaos
0:05:53 AI Space Pics, Social Media Lies & Critical Thinking for Kids
0:08:51 Old Wax Cylinders, Cowboy Love Song & Language Nerding
0:14:18 Salish Language Nerd-Out, Borderland Territories & Rodeo Lore
0:24:43 Nonprofit Life Crisis: “Should an Org Throw a Potlatch?”
0:36:28 Ethnography Addiction & the Intervention: Intent F...
Couches, Rent-to-Own Memories 0:00:00
Talent Night, Gold-Speckled Mirrors & 80s/90s Home Aesthetics 0:00:50
Weather Channel Lightning, Thunderbirds & Power Everywhere 0:10:30
Cultural Knowledge vs. Knowledge of Culture 0:14:20
Lived Experience, Book Learning & Cultural Competency 0:18:20
Academic Discomfort & Being the “Native Scholar” 0:25:20
Ceremonial Pressure at Home vs. F...
Introduction & Reel‑to‑Reel Time Travel 0:00:00
YouTube Archives & Arlee 1958 Powwow Tapes 0:01:11
Life Updates Sweat Lodge Smart Board & Office Feng Shui 0:09:35
Genealogy Historic Trauma & Reinvented Family Histories 0:11:13
Mythical Cree Blood Chiefs and Grandma Being Wrong 0:18:54
Vin Diesel Philosophy & You Keep What You Kill 0:23:14
Belief Depression & Warrior Tr...
Introduction & Busting Myths on Success 0:00:00
Reservation Fashion & Cultural Standards 0:01:16
Archetypes & Unique Characters on the Rez 0:05:11
Tribal Jobs & Entitlement 0:11:19
Committees, Cultural Transmission & Gatekeeping 0:19:30
Learning Tradition: Formal vs. Authentic 0:38:28
Ceremony, Custom, and Curriculum 0:52:43
Institutionalization, Education & Frustr...
Shirt Fails 0:00:00
Honey 0:01:23
Archival Music & YouTube Plug 0:04:45
Recording Sacredness: The Big Debate 0:09:37
Public or Private? Drawing the Line 0:21:58
Comments, Critiques & Cross-Tribal Shade 0:27:47
History, Law & Sacred Documentation 0:39:52
Modern Moments: Livestreams & Boundaries 0:47:22
Wrap-Up: Lessons, Laughs & Respect 1:01:21
Hosts: Aaron Brien (A...
Opening and Introductions 0:00:00
Physical Recovery and Masculinity 0:02:52
Hand Game and Stick Game Traditions 0:05:25
Gambling, Community, and Cultural Reflections 0:34:01
Powwow Evolution and Dance Trends 0:49:00
Personal Stories and Lifestyle Changes 0:58:32
Hosts: Aaron Brien (Apsáalooke), Shandin Pete (Salish/Diné).
How to cite this episode (apa)
Pete, S. H. & Brien, A. (Hosts). (20...
Cold Open & Banter 03:50
Buffalo Skulls and Song Memories 08:15
Thought Power and Gossip as Harm 15:30
Good Intentions, Bad Spirits & Colonial Influence 23:00
Warriors, Morality, and Historical Context 29:30
Interrogating the Good/Bad Dichotomy 38:00
Collective Intention and the Power to Harm 44:30
Language Loss: Beyond Boarding Schools 54:00
Economic Security and Self-Actuali...
Train Observations and Internet Issues 0:00
Cultural Preservation and Historic Preservation 0:15
Philosophy of Reciprocity 0:30
Examples of Reciprocity in Practice 0:45
Challenges of Teaching and Learning Culture 1:00
Impact of Modern Influences on Traditional Practices 1:15
Personal Stories and Cultural Reflections 1:30
Thoughts and Reflections 1:45
Reflections on Language and Identi...
Discussion on Facetiousness and Cultural References 0:00
Indigenizing and Decolonizing Literature 6:11
Thanksgiving, Columbus Day, and Liberation Day 11:02
Challenges of Academic Engagement 17:15
Sovereignty and Indigenous Knowledge 31:32
Data Sovereignty and Academic Validation 50:40
The Role of Indigenous Scholars 59:59
The Impact of Academic Research on Indigenous Communities 1:03:06
The Role of Traditional Knowledge in ...
Code-Switching & Cultural Banter 0:00:00
Trauma, Humor, and Healing 0:15:00
Counselor to Comedian 0:35:00
Joke Anatomy 101 0:55:00
Academic Comedy Fails 1:15:00
The Art of Native Teasing 1:35:00
Generational Laughs 1:55:00
Breaking Stereotypes 2:15:00
Guest: Kasey Nicholson (A’aa’niii’nin) https://www.rezzalicious.com/
Hosts: Aaron Brien (Apsáalooke), Salisha Old Bull (Salish/Apsáalooke), (Shandin Pete (Salish/Diné).
Ho...
Introductions 0:00
Discussion on Leftovers and Turkey 3:00
Cultural Dependence on Buffalo 9:28
Cultural Politics and Narrative Dominance 14:16
Intermixing of Cultures and Cultural Preservation 32:08
Challenges in Cultural Preservation and Future Directions 45:41
Hosts: Aaron Brien (Apsáalooke), Salisha Old Bull (Salish/Apsáalooke), (Shandin Pete (Salish/Diné)
How to cite this episode (apa...
0:00 - Casual Conversation About Daily Life
8:29 - Philosophy of Extinction and Survival
23:08 - Navigating Cultural Learning and Extinction
27:32 - Exploring Morality and Cultural Prophecy
43:53 - Exploring Cultural Beliefs and Mortality
58:16 - Cultural Wisdom and Language Shorthand
1:13:05 - Podcast Topic Creation and Cultural Reflections
Hosts: Aaron Brien (Apsáalooke), Salisha O...
0:00 Language and Cultural Heritage
6:27 Indigenous Music and Academic Research
21:00 Navigating Native Scholars' Experiences
30:12 Critiquing Research and Academic Mentorship
39:50 Native Research and Epiphanies
45:56 Challenges in Indigenous Knowledge Transmission
58:34 Academic Integrity in Indigenous Research
1:08:21 Realizations in Indigenous Research
1:22:45 Unity Among Nat...
00:01 Indigenous vs. Tribal Archaeology
11:21 Discussion on Singing Protocol
18:51 Unspoken Hierarchy in PowWow Culture
28:53 Social Dynamics in Native Gatherings
34:07 Struggles With Traditional and Academic Knowledge
43:20 Navigating Indigenous Knowledge and Protocol
56:40 Practitioners vs. Scholars in Traditions
01:01:24 Reinterpreting Traditional Ecological Knowledge
01:13:34 Per...
0:00 Dream Guests on My Podcast
7:33 Musical Reflections on Seven Generations
26:05 Complexities of Kinship Rules
33:51 Crow Kinship Structure Clarified
42:03 Crow Kinship Structure and Roles
52:33 Navigating Crow Kinship and Social Rules
1:07:25 Preserving Salish Kinship and Language
1:11:38 Salish Social Organization and Kinship
1:24:00 Cultural Preservation and Social Organization<...
Powwow Music Evolution and Stories - 00:12:03
Discussion on Traditional Singing Fundamentals - 00:21:48
Evolution of Contemporary Powwow Singing Styles - 00:27:51
More on the Evolution of Contemporary Powwow Singing - 00:36:09
TBZ Evolution - 00:52:04
Powwow Singing Critique and Memories - 01:02:43
Music & Culture - 01:09:19
Influential Singers and Song Making - 01:15:40
Songw...
Missing VHS tape and a burial board. 0:00
Slang phrases and their origins. 4:38
Cultural preservation, imposition, and ethnocentrism. 11:56
Conflicts within families due to differing beliefs and values. 20:35
Family dynamics and cultural preservation among Native American siblings. 26:01
Cultural loss and its impact on family dynamics and identity. 34:27
Cultural practices, family dynamics, a...
Police encounters. 0:24
Colonialism, language, and smudging. 4:48
Smudging practice and techniques. 11:25
The origin and usage of the word "smudge" in Native American contexts. 16:58
Smudging practices and Timing. 23:08
Smudging practices and cultural context. 30:53
Cultural knowledge and tradition invention. 38:27
Smudging and its significance. 43:13
Smudging and gang fight...
Archive music and recording techniques. 0:00
Native American music styles and cultural influences. 5:37
Tribal engagement and cultural resource management. 13:59
Tribal consultation and engagement in BLM meetings. 20:16
Identity and cultural expression. 28:12
Identity and spirituality. 33:02
Cultural preservation and learning. 37:50
Indigenous identity and research methods. 45:44 <...
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