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- RPM Podcast #013: “Motherhood”
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- Lynn Booth
Many nations around Turtle Island have references in their oral traditions and prophecies about the important role of the 7th Generation. This concept refers to the 7th Generation to be born after contact with European settlers and how we must live our lives in a sustainable way making sure the earth is sustainable for 7 generations to come. The people with the most direct connection to the next 7th generations are, of course, our mothers.
Episode #013 of the RPM Podcast hosted by Ostwelve explores three Indigenous mothers who happen to also be active musicians. Lakota Jones (Mohawk, Cherokee, Lakota) credits her children as her biggest supporters. Inez (Sto:lo) went on tour and was surprised to see that some communities were uncomfortable with her breastfeeding her son. Eekwol (Muskoday First Nation) shares stories about how music helped her heal from post-partum depression. All three women are learning how to juggle their careers with their new found commitment to raising the next generation.
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Piece Description
Many nations around Turtle Island have references in their oral traditions and prophecies about the important role of the 7th Generation. This concept refers to the 7th Generation to be born after contact with European settlers and how we must live our lives in a sustainable way making sure the earth is sustainable for 7 generations to come. The people with the most direct connection to the next 7th generations are, of course, our mothers.
Episode #013 of the RPM Podcast hosted by Ostwelve explores three Indigenous mothers who happen to also be active musicians. Lakota Jones (Mohawk, Cherokee, Lakota) credits her children as her biggest supporters. Inez (Sto:lo) went on tour and was surprised to see that some communities were uncomfortable with her breastfeeding her son. Eekwol (Muskoday First Nation) shares stories about how music helped her heal from post-partum depression. All three women are learning how to juggle their careers with their new found commitment to raising the next generation.
Musical Works
| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RPM Theme Music | Paolo Pietropaolo | n/a. | n/a | 2011 | 00:24 |
| Longhouse | Young Jibwe | n/a. | n/a | 2011 | 01:13 |
| Here We Come | No-1 | Kreuzberg EP. | we make with | 2007 | 00:14 |
| Apprento | Eekwol | Apprentice to the Mystery. | Independent | 2004 | 03:06 |
| Ahtay Wecasin | Eekwol | Niso. | Independent | 2009 | 04:25 |
| Luna Express | Lakota Jonez | Beautiful. | Independent | 2009 | 03:13 |
| Bounce | Inez | Singsoulgirl. | letsemot | 2008 | 02:45 |
| Keesik Song | Eekwol | Niso. | Independent | 2009 | 02:50 |
| Astum feat. Eekwol | Mils | The "And" Album. | Mils Productions | 2006 | 02:47 |
Additional Credits
Ostwelve - Host
Jarrett Martineau - Creative Producer
Christa Couture - Production Manager
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