Mon, 04 May 2026 18:03:36 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2228422 en-us © 2026 Muckleshoot Language Podcast yes 41f9a241-1bf3-5ce5-9ff6-3cd9427c3d7e Maria episodic false In this podcast, we share lessons from our elders and language caretakers to create meaningful language experiences within our Muckleshoot community. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Maria https://storage.buzzsprout.com/59bto2wptda87cacsu6q2y02usj9?.jpg Peachy Ungaro and Sonny Bergala Part 2: the importance of the Language In this episode, Sonny Bergala and Peachy Ungaro share why language revitalization is the best thing that ever happened, why langauge speakers need to start young and why our language can never be destroyed. 

]]> In this episode, Sonny Bergala and Peachy Ungaro share why language revitalization is the best thing that ever happened, why langauge speakers need to start young and why our language can never be destroyed. 

]]> Maria Buzzsprout-13622644 Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500 279 full false Peachy Ungaro and Sonny Bergala Part 1: on Histories of the Muckleshoot In this episode, Sonny Bergala and Peachy Ungaro talk about driving thier elders, langauge as personal property, why Muckleshoots are referred to as outlaws and renegades and the difference between history and the past. 

]]> In this episode, Sonny Bergala and Peachy Ungaro talk about driving thier elders, langauge as personal property, why Muckleshoots are referred to as outlaws and renegades and the difference between history and the past. 

]]> Maria Buzzsprout-13622638 Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500 610 full false Becky Sheldon and Latasha Moses In this episode, Language teachers Becky Sheldon and Lathasha Moses speak about the importance of the langauge and how they got involved in the program. As language caretakers, we are always going to be students and learning more about Muckleshoot everyday.

]]> In this episode, Language teachers Becky Sheldon and Lathasha Moses speak about the importance of the langauge and how they got involved in the program. As language caretakers, we are always going to be students and learning more about Muckleshoot everyday.

]]> Maria Buzzsprout-13622694 Thu, 11 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 487 full false Jerry Siblings Pt 5 In this episode, Donna Jerry shares a story about her auntie squeenie escaping boarding school in the middle of the night and the legacy Boarding Schools have on language. 

]]> In this episode, Donna Jerry shares a story about her auntie squeenie escaping boarding school in the middle of the night and the legacy Boarding Schools have on language. 

]]> Maria Buzzsprout-13622693 Thu, 04 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 479 full false Jerry Siblings Pt 4 In this funny episode, Jerry Siblings Donna, Teresa and Pete share some advice for tricking your parents by speaking the language, the importance of learning while youre young and how to cuss in Indian. 

]]> In this funny episode, Jerry Siblings Donna, Teresa and Pete share some advice for tricking your parents by speaking the language, the importance of learning while youre young and how to cuss in Indian. 

]]> Maria Buzzsprout-13622685 Thu, 21 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 345 full false Jerry Siblings Pt 3 In this episode featuring the Jerry siblings, Donna, Teresa and Pete talk about the obstacles to learning the language while they were taken away from the Muckleshoot community and in Foster care. 

]]> In this episode featuring the Jerry siblings, Donna, Teresa and Pete talk about the obstacles to learning the language while they were taken away from the Muckleshoot community and in Foster care. 

]]> Maria Buzzsprout-13622679 Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 489 full false Jerry Siblings Pt 2 In this episode, siblings Donna, Teresa and Pete Jerry share about learning the language from their mom. Lindy Lindgren is interviewing.

]]> In this episode, siblings Donna, Teresa and Pete Jerry share about learning the language from their mom. Lindy Lindgren is interviewing.

]]> Maria Buzzsprout-13622676 Thu, 07 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 474 full false Jerry Siblings Pt 1 In this episode, we hear from siblings Donna, Teresa and Pete Jerry. They introduce themselves and discuss the importance of the langauge. 

]]> In this episode, we hear from siblings Donna, Teresa and Pete Jerry. They introduce themselves and discuss the importance of the langauge. 

]]> Maria Buzzsprout-13622670 Thu, 30 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 366 full false Valerie Bellack Pt 3: Dreaming in the Language In this episode, langauge caretaker Valerie Bellack describes dreaming in the language when she first started learning and sharing it with Vi Hilburt. Interviewed by Maria Givens. 

]]> In this episode, langauge caretaker Valerie Bellack describes dreaming in the language when she first started learning and sharing it with Vi Hilburt. Interviewed by Maria Givens. 

]]> Maria Buzzsprout-13622660 Thu, 23 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 467 full false Valerie Bellack Pt 2: Lessons from Vi Hilburt In this episode, langauge caretaker Valerie Bellack describes her interactions with Vi Hilburt, a lushootseed language warrior.

]]> In this episode, langauge caretaker Valerie Bellack describes her interactions with Vi Hilburt, a lushootseed language warrior.

]]> Maria Buzzsprout-13622653 Thu, 16 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 399 full false Valerie Bellack Pt 1: on lessons from her grandmother In this episode, Language caretaker Valerie Bellack speaks to the language lessons she learned from her grandmother.

]]> In this episode, Language caretaker Valerie Bellack speaks to the language lessons she learned from her grandmother.

]]> Maria Buzzsprout-13622645 Thu, 09 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 362 full false Virginia Cross Pt 2 In this episode, we're caling on the young ones to listen to Tribal Council member Virginia Cross. She talks about her mom and aunties speaking the language, how the language has evolved over the years and why its important for the younger generations to learn the language. 

]]> In this episode, we're caling on the young ones to listen to Tribal Council member Virginia Cross. She talks about her mom and aunties speaking the language, how the language has evolved over the years and why its important for the younger generations to learn the language. 

]]> Maria Buzzsprout-13622611 Thu, 02 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0400 336 full false Jesse McDaniel In this episode, Jesse McDaniel shares stories relating to the song he composed called "At the Gathering."  Interviewed by Valerie Bellack, they reminisce about traveling to Seattle to record the song and translating it into the language. 

]]> In this episode, Jesse McDaniel shares stories relating to the song he composed called "At the Gathering."  Interviewed by Valerie Bellack, they reminisce about traveling to Seattle to record the song and translating it into the language. 

]]> Maria Buzzsprout-13622621 Thu, 26 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 501 full false Virginia Cross Pt 1 In this episode, long time Tribal Council member Virginia Cross shares how she learned the language from her dad. She tells us about the beginnings of the Muckleshoot Language Program in her office at the Auburn School District. 

]]> In this episode, long time Tribal Council member Virginia Cross shares how she learned the language from her dad. She tells us about the beginnings of the Muckleshoot Language Program in her office at the Auburn School District. 

]]> Maria Buzzsprout-13622290 Thu, 05 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 348 full false Doris Allen sharing songs and stories, interviewed by Leota Berry In this episode, Muckleshoot elder Doris Allen is interviewed by Leota Berry. She shares some old songs and stories related to the language. I love how she talks about some lessons from her Great Uncle, the importance of learning your language and speaking to elders, and how young ones can pick up the language easily. 

]]> In this episode, Muckleshoot elder Doris Allen is interviewed by Leota Berry. She shares some old songs and stories related to the language. I love how she talks about some lessons from her Great Uncle, the importance of learning your language and speaking to elders, and how young ones can pick up the language easily. 

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