The Language Spirit is Strong
Did you know Indigenous languages are currently considered endangered?
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
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Beginner Saulteaux Lessons
New: Lesson 24 - Asking and Commanding
Producers: Natalie Langan, Campbell Stevenson
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Beginner Saulteaux Lessons
New: Lesson 23 - Questions and Responses
Producers: Natalie Langan, Campbell Stevenson
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Beginner Saulteaux Lessons
New: Lesson 22 - What, Who, These, Those Phrases
Producers: Natalie Langan, Campbell Stevenson
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Beginner Saulteaux Lessons
New: Lesson 21 - What, Who, This, That Phrases
Producers: Natalie Langan, Campbell Stevenson
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Beginner Saulteaux Lessons
New: Lesson 20 - Household Terms and Items
Producers: Natalie Langan, Campbell Stevenson
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Beginner Saulteaux Lessons with Natalie Langan
New: Lesson 19 - Ailments and Discomforts
Producers: Natalie Langan, Campbell Stevenson
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Motherhood
New: Takopinosowin - Colleen Strongarm
Producers: Lindell Haywahe, Amanda Leader
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Motherhood
New: Takopinosowin - Mary McNab
Producers: Lindell Haywahe, Amanda Leader
Meet our language keepers and learners
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Alex & Beatrice Pelletier
MAWMAW SACHWEEZIN
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Charlotte Ross
CREE & COFFEE WITH THE CRAZY CREES
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Jesse Rae Archibald Barber
CREE STAR STORIES
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Natalie Langan
AKĀNI-NĪKĀNĪTAN
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Robert Merasty
TAPWEWIN
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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.