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Tillicum Wawa
Rhonda "Shusli" Baseler
Eugene Johnson
“Tillicum Wawa” is a Chinook Jargon phrase which, loosely translated, means “The people speak”.
Chinook Jargon was a trade language used by Natives in this region before Europeans arrived here. It was a combination of Salish, Nootka, and Chinook languages. After explorers, traders, and other non-natives arrived in this area, French and English words were integrated into the jargon. It was widely used to communicate between people of different tribes, nationalities, and races.
That is why we chose the name. Tillicum Wawa is here to help represent the under-represented voice of the Native peoples of this nation. To be a “voice for the voiceless”.
If you’re listening, you’re part of the conversation.
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Cynthia King of The Herb Shed
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| Cynthia King |
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| Shusli and Cynthia |
On Thursday, May 24th, we interviewed Cynthia King, an herbalist whose business is called The Herb Shed. She has an awesome story, but our favorite part of the show that Shusli and I were talking about even after we got home was that it was the nicest smelling show we ever did. When I walked out to talk to the engineer and walked back in, the air room smelled so nice. Too bad there isn't such a thing as smellaradio, scented airwaves, you all missed out.
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| Shusli, Cynthia, Eugene |
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| Shusli, Louis, Cynthia, Eugene |
- Length: 58:34 minutes (40.22 MB)
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Songs from the Salmon Bake
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| Willie Towner |
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| Willie and Kyle |
These are some songs that Willie Towner and his son Kyle sang at the Port Orford Salmon bake 5-20-12. The Port Orford Salmon Bake happens every year in May on the weekend between Mother's Day and Memorial Day. It was created to honor the ancestors who had a village on the site at one time and during the forced march were held in open pens for some weeks and were almost starved to death. We honor them, remember their joy and sadness, and remind all that we are still here and thriving. The songs were recorded by Shusli.
- Length: 7:28 minutes (5.13 MB)
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Stephanie Fryberg and Mark Thunderwolf
On Thurdsay, March 10, Tillicum Wawa: Voices of the People interviewed Stephanie Fryberg, an associate professor at the University of Arizona in psychology about the Oregon State Board of Education ban on mascots and her studies around the subject.
We also interviewed Mark Thunderwolf whose new CD, "Open your Heart" is a wonderful mix of Native American flute and jazziness and should be listened to by all...over and over.
Shusli and I also discussed two recent items in the news: the killing of a white buffalo calf and its mother in Texas and the carving of a Rosebud Lakota while at a hospital in Rapid City, SD, with the letters KKK in his torso.
- Length: 57:07 minutes (39.22 MB)
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Rezervation "Capitalism"
Tillicum Wawa: Voices of the People, interviewed Robert Miller, professor of law at Lewis and Clark college who works heavily in Indian law. Robert discussed his new book, "Reservation "Capitalism": Economic Development in Indian Country." The book covers economics in Indian Country past, present, and suggestions for the future. It was a great interview and Robert made many things clear about capitalism, economics, and indigenous peoples. You'll like this book and you like this interview.
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- Title: Rezervation "Capitalism"
- Length: 57:04 minutes (39.18 MB)
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Domestic Violence in Indian Country
Unfortunately Candida Kingbird was unable to make the show due to a car accident. Please send your prayers her way and think good thoughts as the accident has sent her into premature labor as well.
So on April 12, Tillicum Wawa: Voices of the People had a discussion of domestic violence in Indian Country between Shusli and Eugene using the Amnesty International report "Maze of Injustice" (click on the title to read the document). If you or anyone you know needs help for domestic or sexual violence, please contact the NAYA Family Center. Go to services and "The Healing Circle" for more information from the NAYA website.
We also discussed water issues in Indian Country and played many wonderful and appropriate songs for both subjects.
If you're listening, you're part of the conversation!
- Length: 58:15 minutes (40 MB)
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Gary Dodge, Marty Cobenais, and a Memorial to John Talley
On Thursday, March 29th, Tillicum Wawa: Voices of the People, interviewed Gary Dodge (right), a Menominee rapper and entrepreneur about his music and upcoming CD. We also had a pre-recorded interview with Marty Cobenais about the Keystone XL pipeline. Marty Cobenais was the organizer around the Keystone XL pipeline for Indigenous Environmental Network. We also had a memorial for John Talley who produced Indian World for 33 years for KBOO until his health prevented him from doing so. He passed away on Sunday, March 25.
- Length: 57:30 minutes (39.48 MB)
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Troublemakers
On Thursday, March 15, Eugene and Shusli interviewed Gary Farmer of "Gary Farmer and the Troublemakers" blues band. We discussed his new CD, "Under the Water Tower," as well as his work in many other areas. Gary is probably best known for his acting roles in Powwow Highway, Deadman, Smoke Signals, and Police Academy.
Gary Farmer and the Troublemakers will be performing at The Agenda, 2366 SE 82nd Ave., in Portland, Oregon on Friday, March 23rd at 9pm, and at The Rack Sports Bar at 833 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, OR 97204, on Saturday, March 24 at 8pm.
Tillicum Wawa can also be found on Facebook and we can be e-mailed at tillicum.wawa@gmail.com.
- Title: Troublemakers
- Length: 56:58 minutes (39.11 MB)
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First Show of the New Format
This was our first show with the new format. Shusli and Eugene played a news item of the raising of the John T. Williams Memorial Totem Pole in Seattle. Shusli also played an interview with Regina Brave about the KXL pipeline due to go all over North America from the tar sands extraction in Northern Alberta, Canada. We also featured the 1999 Robbie Robertson album "From the Underworld of Redboy."
- Length: 56:32 minutes (38.82 MB)
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BANNED
In mid-January, John Huppenthal, education head in Tucson, Arizona, banned the Mexican American Studies program stating their were promoting race and class hate and discussing overthrowing America, in spite of a study he had done that said otherwise. On Thursday, Febraury 23,
Tillicum Wawa: Voices of the People, had special guest Bill Bigelow, contributing author and co-editor with Bob Peterson of "Rethinking Columbus," one of the big 7 books banned in Tuscon public schools. We discussed his teaching career, Rethinking Columbus, his editorial role in Rethinking Schools, race and class in schools, and the book ban which includes all books used in the Mexican American Studies program, many of them by Native Americans.
Tillicum Wawa is Eugene Johnson, Shusli Baseler-Johnson, and Redwillow, with perma guest Louis Sowa.
L to R: Redwillow, Bill Bigelow, Louis Sowa, Shusli Baseler-Johnson, Eugene Johnson- Length: 58:51 minutes (40.41 MB)
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Wind Horse
An interview with Duane "Wind Horse" Deemer, Cherokee/Choctaw musician out of Nashville, Tennessee, and a Native American Music Award's nominee.
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- Length: 57:50 minutes (39.71 MB)
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Playlists
Tillicum Wawa playlist for 05/24/2012
| Artist | Title | Album | Link |
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| Robbie Robertson and Six Nations Women | Unity/Stomp Dance | Contact from the Undergworld of Redboy | |
| Jan Michael Looking Wolf | Rise-up | Live as One Disc ! | |
| Jan Michael Looking Wolf | Lavender Dance | Live as One Disc 2 | |
| Jan Michael Looking Wolf | The Journey | Live as One Disc 1 | |
| Iokepa's Chant | returnvoyage.com |
Playlist for Tillicum Wawa 5/24/12. Featuring music from Jan Michael Looking Wolf.
Tillicum Wawa playlist for 04/12/2012
| Artist | Title | Album | Link |
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| Robbie Robertson | Unity/Stomp Dance | ||
| Ulali | All My Relations | ||
| 1491's | To the Indigenous Woman | www.youtube.com | |
| Jeanette Armstrong | Indian Woman | Until the Bars Break | |
| Fisherman | December Wind | ||
| Walela | Cherokee River | ||
| Women's Honor Song | Heartbeat 2 |
We will be more diligent about getting our playlists up for each show! Thanks, Listeners.
Tillicum Wawa playlist for 03/01/2012
| Artist | Title | Album |
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| Robbie Robertson | The Sound is Fading | Contact from the Underworld of Redboy |
| Robbie Robertson | Making a Noise | Contact from the Underworld of Redboy |
| Michael Bucher | Sacred Ground | |
| John Trudell | Grafitti Man | |
| Ayeli | Clear Water Drum | |
| Robbie Robertson | Stomp Dance: Unity | |
| Jim Boyd | Old Man Singing | Reservation Blues |
Playlist for 3-1-12 Tillicum Wawa. Website crashed while playing Ayeli's Clear Water Drum. Drat! It is a wonderful song.
Tillicum Wawa playlist for 09/08/2011
| Artist | Title | Album |
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| Buffy St. Maire | Starwalker | |
| Casper Lomayesva | How the West was Won | Sounds of Reality |
| Robbie Robertson presents Ulali | Mahk Jchi | The Red Road Ensemble |
| Burning Sky | Indian Wars | |
| Red Thunder | Hidden Medicine | |
| Casper Lomayesva | Don't Dem Know | Sounds of Reality |
| Blackfire | Exile | One Nation Under |
| Keith Bear | Along the River | |
| Jeanette Armstrong | Indian Woman | Til the Bars Break |
| Casper Lomayesva | Honor the People |
Tillicum Wawa playlist for 06/30/2011
| Artist | Title |
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| Blackfire | Silence is a Weapon |
| Buffy Saint-Marie | My Way |
| Buffy Saint-Marie | Johnny Be Fair |
| Arigon Starr | California Indians |
| Arigon Starr | Don't Touch the Indians |
| Isaac Trimble | Dedication |
Indian Country playlist for 07/23/2010
Haven't been able to get the playlist up yet..Have to listen to the taping in order to get it up..Will do as soon as I can..Redwillow
Indian Country playlist for 07/23/2010
Haven't been able to get the playlist up yet..Have to listen to the taping in order to get it up..Will do as soon as I can..Redwillow
Indian Country playlist for 07/09/2010
| Artist | Title | Album |
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| Robert Mirabel | The Dance | Music from a Painted Cave |
| Black Lodge Singers | Tiny Tots Contest Song | |
| Black Lodge Singers | Inter-Tribal | |
| Red Lake Nation | P-Town Boys "Inter-Tribal" | |
| Red Lake Nation | Chicken Dance | Black Bear Crossing |
| Dakota Hotain | Cho Old Style | |
| Dakota Hotain | Big Bear | |
| United Tribes | North Buffalo | |
| Dakota Hotain | Fancy Footin' | |
| Dakota Hotain | Dakota Hop | |
| Northern Cree Singers | Jingle Dress Song | |
| Buffy Sainte-Marie | Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee | |
| Red Thunder | Heartbeat |
Here is the great playlist brought by our guest host on 7-9-10. Thanks, Red Tomahawk! Loved having you on the show!
Indian Country playlist for 06/25/2010
| Artist | Title | Album | Label |
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| Blackfire | American Indian Movement song | Think Global | time:1:30pm |
| Walela | I'll turn my radio on | Walela | 1:35pm |
| Floyd Red Crow Westerman | Custer died for your sins | Custer died for your sins | 1:39pm |
| Walela | The Whipporwill | Walela | 1:42pm |
| Buffy Saint-Marie | My country tis of thy people are dying | The best of Buffy St. Marie | 1:54pm |
| Charle Littleleaf | Trail fo Tears/Amazing Grace | Ancient Reflections | 2:00pm |
| Floyd Red Crow Westerman | The land is your Mother | The Land is your Mother | 2:05pm |
| Johnny Cash | As long as the grass shall grow | Bitter Tears | 2:08pm |
| Charles Littleleaf | Stick Indian | Ancient Reflectionas | 2:14pm |
| Johnny Cash | Drums | Bitter Tears | 2:18pm |
| Michael Bucher | Mountain top removal | Believe | 2:23pm |
| Stephen Kakfwi | Chief Johnny Charlie | New strings on an old guitar | 2:27pm |
| Buffy St. Marie | Take my hand for a while | Best of Buffy St Marie | 2:34pm |
| Charles Littleleaf | Who am I | Ancient Reflections | 2:36pm |
| Walela | Cherokee Morning song | Walela | 2:39pm |
| Various Artists | Eagle Dance | American Indian Dances | 2:51pm |
| Tha Tribe | Heart and Soul | Round Dance songs | 5:54pm |
Indian Country playlist for 06/11/2010
| Artist | Title | Album | Label |
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| Charles Littleleaf | Who am I? | Ancient Reflections | 1:35pm |
| Charles Littleleaf | Souix Traditional | Ancient Reflections | 1:41pm |
| Charles Littleleaf | Elk Song | Live in studio | 1:45pm |
| Charles Littleleaf | Redwood Goddess | Ancient Reflections | 1:53pm |
| Charles Littleleaf | Essence of Life | Live in studio | 2:12pm |
| Charles Littleleaf | Vision Quest | Live in studio | 2:16pm |
| Charles Littleleaf | Eagle Spirit | Ancient Reflectiona | 2:24pm |
| Charles Littleleaf | Taps | Live in studio | 2:30pm |
| Charles Littleleaf | Trail of Tears/Amazing Grace | Ancient Reflections | 2:43pm |
| Charles Littleleaf | John Rainer Jr song | Live in studio | 2:52pm |
| Charles Littleleaf | Au de don | Live in studio | 2:54pm |
We hope you enjoyed our show today with our special guest Charles Littleleaf.! He is a renown flute player and maker. His mentor was R. Carlos Nakai, the renown Native musician. He has a CD out now called Ancient Reflections. He has a new CD coming out soon called "Essence of Life".
His wife and manager , Vicky, was with him. They live on the Warm Springs reservation here in Oregon. He is very in touch with our Mother Earth and make's his flutes out of her spirit. in the trees.
"There seems to be a song for everything. We listen to the songs of wind and the songs of water. When we watch the clouds or the stars at night, we will find a song from their natural elements, which always needs to be appreciated and expressed."
We feel honored to have had these guests and Charles Littleleaf's music, and we will have them back on asap.! We hope you all liked to hear his soothing and compelling music.
If you liked this show and or have any suggestions for future shows, please feel free to email us, write in the "comments" or call us (503) 231-8032, to voice your requests.
We will be back on in 2 weeks, on Friday, 6-25-10, 1:30-3:00pm.We are looking forward to bringing you another great show!
Wado/Thank you Samantha
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Interview with musical flutest Littleleaf this Fri 6-11-10,1:30p
We are excited to announce our guest on this week's episode of "Indian Country", Fri. 6-11-10, will be the great flute player Charles Littleleaf !!! He is a world renown flutest and flute maker, from the Warm Springs Reservation here in Oregon.
* Native American Flutist / Recording Artist / Concert Performer* Commissioned, Award-Winning Native American Flute Maker* Native American Music Award Nominee (NAMA* Founding Member of the annual Amboy, Washington Mt. Tum-Tum Encampment*
His other talents include:
* Educator in the making of dance regalia
* Speaker for National Rehabilitation Centers
* Teacher in Traditional Lore
* Speaker in Native Spirituality
This show should be a very informative , intertaining and an exciting hour or so of listening to the live music of Littleleaf and finding out more about this facinating Native music man.
We hope you will listen and tell your family and friends about this big event occuring on our Native American show, "Indian Country", aired only on KBOO Portland !! This Fri, 6-11-10 from 1:30-3:00pm.
And you can "listen live" outside of the Portland area at our website : www.kboo.fm, on the computer.!!
We will not air on May 7,2010
We will be preempted from our regular time on Fri May 7, 2010 as KBOO is having a special program that I encourage you to listen to . It should be terrific.
We are waiting to hear if we will air our Native American program on 5/14/2010. we will post it asap.
We hope you all will encourage this type of programming on KBOO, our Community radio station.
July 6th Show
We had a great show on the 6th with Red Tomahawk guest hosting!
Samantha couldn't make it from Eugene because of a broken toe; sure hope she can come on the 23rd!
Next is Jan Michael Lookingwolf,Nammy award winner, playing his flute and sharing his new cut "We are One!"
Check it out on Indian Country July 23rd!
Playlist for Lookingwolf show
The playlist for the July 23rd Lookingwolf performance and interview is still to come. Have to play it back to list the music and haven't done that yet..Apologies...
Redwillow
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