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.

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

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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

Beyond the Mic
Producer Natalie Langan–Learning to Speak Saulteaux
Producer Natalie Langan–Learning to Speak Saulteaux

pîkiskwêwin podcast host, Natalie Langan reminisces about her childhood, learning Saulteaux ways and language from her Koko.

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Living and Learning Lakota starts with a connection
Living and Learning Lakota starts with a connection

Christina Gervais writes about her interview with Lakota Elder, Harold Blacksmith and her love and fear of reclaiming her language.

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pîkiskwêwin graphic designer, Dallas Montpetit and Language Memories
pîkiskwêwin graphic designer, Dallas Montpetit and Language Memories

Dallas Montpetit discusses her grandma’s reaction to hearing Bea and Alex Pelletier speak Heritage Michif during their podcast cooking show -Mawma Sachweezin.

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The Importance of Language
The Importance of Language

“I am a fluent Dene speaker. English is my second language and I am so proud to say this.” - Holly Toulejour, a Dene woman from La Loche, Saskatchewan. Learn about her story as she discusses the importance of language and learning.

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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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