Notes from the Electronic Cottage 9/20/18

Producer/Host: Jim Campbell

We are more and more becoming a convenience based society and technology has a lot to do with that. Many cities, schools, and even software developers seem to be offering free access to conveniences like wifi access everywhere. But what does “free” really mean these days? A second look at New York’s NYCLink kiosk system may provide some hints.

Wabanaki Windows 9/18/18

Producer/Host: Donna Loring
Engineer: Amy Browne

What’s wrong with Mascots?

Why are Mascots harmful to Native Youth?
How was the issue brought forward to schools with Native mascots.
What is currently being done to educate the public?
What you can do to help.

Guests:
Ambassador Maulian Dana Penobscot Nation
Dr. Darren Ranco Director of the Wabanaki Center /Associate Professor of Anthropology UMO
James Francis, Director of the Cultural and Historic preservation Department Penobscot Nation.

The Nature of Phenology 9/15/18

Producers/Hosts: Hazel Stark and Joe Horn

The Moose Rut

Photos, a full transcript, references, contact information, and more available at thenatureofphenology.wordpress.com

Here in Maine, the peak of moose rut is at the beginning of October, but individuals may begin displaying some rut behaviors towards the beginning of September. Spoiler alert: if you’re one of those people who think of moose as resplendent, calm animals full of gawky charm and patience, what I’m about to tell you about what they’re up to right now might spoil your adoring impression of them.