This recording, "âcimowin pêyak" is a reflection from the speaker on the quality and importance of these sacred stories.

This episode is provided as part of the collection Sweetgrass Stories: A 21st Century Perspective is captured with the intention to inspire and provide content for language learners to listen to and study. This podcast format is intended to further make listening more accessible to learners.

This collection of stories may also be enjoyed on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@sweetgrassstories

Ownership and copyright of this story is ©2025 Wes Fineday.

Into/outro song “Old Style” by Sweetgrass Singers - Round Dance Songs from Home (2006) used with permission courtesy of Turtle Island Music.

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« This project has been made possible in part by the Government of Canada », « Ce projet a été rendu possible en partie grâce au gouvernement du Canada ».

This story, "How Sweetgrass became Chief" is a recollection of a historical event in the life of Chief Sweetgrass.

This episode is provided as part of the collection Sweetgrass Stories: A 21st Century Perspective is captured with the intention to inspire and provide content for language learners to listen to and study. This podcast format is intended to further make listening more accessible to learners.

This collection of stories may also be enjoyed on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@sweetgrassstories

Ownership and copyright of this story is ©2025 Wes Fineday.

Into/outro song “Old Style” by Sweetgrass Singers - Round Dance Songs from Home (2006) used with permission courtesy of Turtle Island Music.

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« This project has been made possible in part by the Government of Canada », « Ce projet a été rendu possible en partie grâce au gouvernement du Canada ».