Pala Life Past and Present

Episode 23, Coyote and the Juncoes, Honoring Ceremony at CSUSM

In this episode it is a privilege that I will play a recording of Rosenda Nolasquez as she tells the story “Coyote and the Juncos”.  The story is in the book “Mulu Wetam”.  Mrs. Nolasquez and Jane Hill wrote this book.  If you have a copy of this book, the story is on page 114.  So sit back and relax or follow along in the book as you hear the story “Coyote and the Juncos” in Pa’anxily (Cupeño Language).

I had the privilege of attending and ceremony where several Native Americans were honored.  They were all graduates at the California State University, San Marcos (CSUSM).  There were graduates from Rincon Indian Reservation, Pechanga Indian Reservation and several other tribes.  So check out this ceremony.

Pala Life Past and Present featuring Cindy Sullivan

In this show I look at the song "Chemesh Ataxem Kuupangax". I point out words to listen for in the song. The words are; ekulyi (little), Ekukulyi (little, plural), kikitem (boys), nishmalim (girls), nu'push (eyes), ni'pushlyu (to look at us), naq'a (ear), ans also ne'naq'ma (to hear us). The song is performed by Paul Miranda. There is an interview with Cindy Sullivan, nee Allen. She talks about being a Native American female in the military for 20 years.

Pala Life Past and Present 3, Robert Smith on Sovereignty and Tuk Ma Chi(Silent Night)

In this episode I look at the words to "Tuk Ma Chi" (Silent Night).  Tuk ma chi yax yax wene (Silent Night [Holy Night]), Peta’ema chexyaxwe (All is calm [All is bright]), Nawishmali  pe ve’aw. Pulyinish Ichaa pe mi’aw (Round yon virgin [Mother and Child], Holy Infant so tender and mild),  Kuu’pa ma yaxyaxwe, Kuu’pa ma yaxyaxwe (Sleep in Heavenly peace, Sleep in Heavenly peace).  There is a BirdSong "Kusaanem Chiip", by Paul Miranda. Finish up with an interview with Chairman Robert Smith on sovereignty.