Peyakôskân, pronounced Paya-gos-gon, is a Cree word meaning ”One Family, One Bond, One Nation.” The Peyakôskân Podcast is a multicultural youth-led production team. The team conducts research, interviews, and youth-led discussions while building awareness of issues affecting society and the economy related to culture and ethnicity. By working together and interviewing community experts, Elders, and Knowledge-Keepers, the Peyakôskân Podcast provides learning opportunities for all participants, listeners and viewers to build awareness around language, truth & reconciliation, systemic racism, discrimination, and allyship. Through oral tradition, we can build awareness, shift perspectives and create a better world for the next generation.
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Friday Nov 07, 2025
Friday Nov 07, 2025
In this episode of the Peyakoskan Podcast, Xander and Natal delve into various myths and legends from the Americas, with special emphasis on Indigenous stories. They discuss the origins of Halloween and cultural traditions like Mexico's Day of the Dead, where families clean their ancestors' bones. The conversation spans tales of tricksters and supernatural beings like the Siwan Nava, El Theo, Skin Walkers, and Wendigos, exploring how these legends teach moral lessons or explain cultural phenomena. Personal anecdotes of eerie encounters in nature add a suspenseful and engaging touch. The hosts also reflect on the differences between Indigenous spiritual beliefs and Western perspectives, concluding with a suggestion to smudge for spiritual protection.
Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests are their own and do not reflect the official stance of GPFC's Peyakoskan Podcast. We aim to provide a platform for diverse perspectives.
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