Best Caleb Cotter Podcasts (2024)

1
The Buffalo's Hump and the Brown Birds / A Short History of the American Bison 19:33

12M ago19:33

19:33

The first half of this episode is another Seneca story about a herd of buffalo (bison) and how you should choose who you follow carefully. In the second half of the episode Andrew shares a very short history of the American Bison. Sources: Skunny Wundy: Seneca Indian Tales by Arthur C. Parker Brown-Headed Cowbirds: From Buffalo Birds to Modern Scou…

1
66 Saint Kateri Tekakwitha 48:49

1+ y ago48:49

48:49

Known as the "Lilly of the Mohawks" Kateri was a Mohawk woman born in the mid 17th century. After being baptized by Jesuit missionaries she became a Christian that worked to incorporate her faith fully into her native culture. Three centuries after her death she was canonized as a Catholic Saint in 2012. This week we are joined by journalist Peter …

1
Legends 14: The Box Tortoise's Shell | The Porcupine's Quills 21:25

2y ago21:25

21:25

Two more fun fables written by Arthur C. Parker (Gawaso Wanneh) (Seneca) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1
65 The Art of Storytelling with Perry Ground (Onondaga) 43:34

2y ago43:34

43:34

Perry Ground is a member of the Onondaga Nation. He belongs to the Turtle Clan and has spent the past 30 years as an oral storyteller. Preforming and sharing traditional Haudenosaunee stories is his passion. Listen to why telling stories is an important part of every culture. To have Perry come and visit your group you can contact him through his w…

1
64 The Iroquois in the Civil War | Part 3 | The Oneida Nation 36:57

2+ y ago36:57

36:57

In our final episode in our Haudenosaunee in the Civil War series we take a look at how other individuals and communities made contributions to the war effort. We will cover Dr. Peter Wilson (Cayuga), the U.S. - Dakota War of 1862 and the Oneida Nation of Green Bay, WI Notes: Federal Publishing Company. The Union Army A History of Military Affairs …

1
63 The Iroquois in the Civil War | Part 2 | The Tuscarora Company 32:59

2+ y ago32:59

32:59

In 1862, after struggling for over a year to join the war effort dozen of men from the Seneca and Tuscarora nation were finally given a chance to showcase their prowess and courage. Notes Armstrong, William H. Warrior in Two Camps: Ely S. Parker, Union General, and Seneca. Syracuse University Press, 1978. Federal Publishing Company. The Union Army …

1
62 The Iroquois in the Civil War | Part 1 | Indian Territory 30:07

3y ago30:07

30:07

In 1861 a group of Seneca-Cayuga Iroquois who had relocated to Oklahoma in search of peace find themselves right in the middle of the American Civil War. Learn about the war in the west. This episode has everything, Cherokee Confederates fighting against Free Black Soldiers and Union allied Iroquois. Maurading desperados, tears, betrayals, death, a…

1
Legends 13 The Game of Snow Snake 7:29

3+ y ago7:29

7:29

Snowsnake is one of the most popular indigenous winter sports. Not only for people in the Haudenosaunee community but for dozens of other nations and tribes as well. Learn about how this entertaining game is played through today's story about two young boys who fall into an argument about the outcome of a Snowsnake match. Story based on the traditi…

1
61 The Iroquois Nationals Team | The History of Lacrosse 51:53

4y ago51:53

51:53

It is known as the Creator's Game. People in North America have been playing Lacrosse for thousands of years. In modern times high schools and colleges have developed large programs. International competition has been growing as well. Today we are pleased to have several members of the Iroquois Nationals Organization joining the show. Executive Dir…

1
Legends 12 - How Raccoon Outwitted Fox 5:13

4y ago5:13

5:13

Fox and Raccoon continue their contentious relationship in this short story. Based on Stories the Iroquois Tell Their Children by Mabel Powers [1917] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Andrew Cotter

1
60 Seven Generations - With Karl Dockstader (Oneida) 1:02:08

4y ago1:02:08

1:02:08

Today's co-host is Karl Dockstader. Karl is a member of the Oneida Nation. He is an award winning radio host and a fan of Iroquois History and Legends. Together we cover racism, treaties, culture, and history. We look at past and present Haudenosaunee generations and their impact on the world. Finally we ponder what the future of the Six Nations mi…

1
59 Ely Parker | Part 3 | The Commissioner of Indian Affairs 32:49

4y ago32:49

32:49

A few years after the Civil War, General Grant became President Grant and his friend Ely was appointed the Commissioner of Indian Affairs. He was the first indigenous person to hold the office. Today we finish our three part series on the life of Ely Parker The Life of General Ely S. Parker by Arthur C. Parker https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00W0LEWL0/r…

1
58 Ely Parker | Part 2 | The Civil War 38:10

4y ago38:10

38:10

In 1863, after years of lobbying Parker was finally off to war. As General Grant moved up the ladder of command Ely went with him every step of the way. The Life of General Ely S. Parker by Arthur C. Parker https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00W0LEWL0/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 Warrior in Two Camps by William Armstrong https://www.amazon.…

1
57 Ely Parker | Part 1 | Teenage Diplomat 40:34

4y ago40:34

40:34

It could be said that Ely Parker was the most famous Seneca man of the 19th Century. The grandnephew of Red Jacket became a teenage diplomat, interpreter, aspiring lawyer, domestic engineer and Sachem all before the age of 30. The crazy thing is, that is not at all what he is remembered for. Later in life he would become a General in the Civil War,…

1
One Dish, One Spoon 54:05

4y ago54:05

54:05

This is an interview that Andrew did in 2018 on the One Dish, One Mic radio show. The name comes from the idea of One Dish and One Spoon. An ancient concept going back at least to the foundation or the Haudenosaunee Confederacy itself. Sean Vanderklis (Mississauga) and Karl Dockstader (Oneida) were gracious enough to give us permission to let us ai…

1
Legends 11 Why Goldfinches Look Like the Sun 5:43

4y ago5:43

5:43

Stories the Iroquois Tell Their Children by Mabel Powers (Yehsennohwehs) [1917]. Recorded with Ezra Guite Cotter and Ethan Cotter. It was some moons after the raccoon outwitted fox, before they again met. The raccoon was hurrying by, when fox saw him. Now the fox had not forgotten the trick the raccoon had played on him when he burned his mouth wit…

1
Legends 10 - How Rabbit Got a Split Lip 15:16

4y ago15:16

15:16

Fox and Rabbit cause a lot of mischief. Learn how fire, and war came to man. Find out how rabbit received his split lip. Adapted from the story as told by Arthur C. Parker (Seneca) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Andrew Cotter

1
Legends 9 - How the Boy Got His Name 6:26

4+ y ago6:26

6:26

Based on "How an Indian Boy Got His Name" an Iroquois tale as told by Mable Powers (Yen-Sen-Noh-Wehs) in 1917. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Andrew Cotter and Ezra Cotter

1
Legends 8 - Raccoon and the Crayfish 7:48

4+ y ago7:48

7:48

Raccoon is starving and needs to use his wits to get a meal. The crayfish are not an easy meal. Based on the Story by Arthur C. Parker (Seneca) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Andrew Cotter and Caleb Cotter

1
56 I Am Rochester - With Garrett Wendt 43:13

4+ y ago43:13

43:13

This week Director Garrett Wendt joins the show to discuss his upcoming documentary. We talk about what inspired him to undertake this massive project. We touch on the Haudenosaunee influence on the Women's Rights movement, as well as learn about abolitionists Charle Finney and Fredrick Douglas. You don't want to miss this film! For more informatio…

1
55 The War of 1812 | Part 3 | Division and Reunification 37:58

4+ y ago37:58

37:58

Tecumseh is in the fight for his life at the Battle of the Thames. Meanwhile, bloody conflicts continue on both sides of the Niagara River. Can the Confederacy survive another Civil War? Sources: The Iroquois in the War of 1812 by C. Benn The War of 1812: A Forgotten Conflict by Donald Hickey The Wampum Chronicles- by Darren Bonaparte Transcription…

1
54 The War of 1812 | Part 2 | Queenston Heights 34:40

5+ y ago34:40

34:40

In the fall of 1812 thousands of American forces gathered on the Niagara River to attack Upper Canada. But 80 Members of the Six Nations of Grand River made sure that the invaders didn't get very far. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Andrew and Caleb Cotter

1
53 The War of 1812 | Part 1 | Tecumseh & John Norton 38:24

5+ y ago38:24

38:24

In this episode we give the background on how the native peoples of the American Continent dealt with the Euro-Americans during the first decade of the 19th Century. New leaders will rise. John Norton, a Scottish-Cherokee who became a Mohawk and Tecumseh a Shawnee leader who had a vision to unite all tribes together to save their people from extinc…

1
Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving 11:44

5+ y ago11:44

11:44

There is no Thanksgiving Day in Haudenosaunee society. Instead it is a lifestyle that needs to be put into practice on a daily basis. In this short supplemental we cover a traditional Mohawk prayer of Thanksgiving that is recited at gatherings and celebrations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

1
Legends 7 - The Battle of Taughannock Falls 17:05

6y ago17:05

17:05

During a Delaware invasion into Cayuga territory, the area peoples rally to defeat a foe bent on revenge. The battle will culminate at the edge of the highest waterfall on this side of the continent. Sources: Retold, based on the account by Rev. D. H. Hamilton The falls of Taughannock : containing a complete description of this the highest fall in …

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Caleb Cotter Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

1
Iroquois History and Legends

Andrew Cotter and Caleb Cotter

1
The Buffalo's Hump and the Brown Birds / A Short History of the American Bison 19:33

1
66 Saint Kateri Tekakwitha 48:49

1
Legends 14: The Box Tortoise's Shell | The Porcupine's Quills 21:25

1
65 The Art of Storytelling with Perry Ground (Onondaga) 43:34

1
64 The Iroquois in the Civil War | Part 3 | The Oneida Nation 36:57

1
63 The Iroquois in the Civil War | Part 2 | The Tuscarora Company 32:59

1
62 The Iroquois in the Civil War | Part 1 | Indian Territory 30:07

1
Legends 13 The Game of Snow Snake 7:29

1
61 The Iroquois Nationals Team | The History of Lacrosse 51:53

1
Legends 12 - How Raccoon Outwitted Fox 5:13

1
60 Seven Generations - With Karl Dockstader (Oneida) 1:02:08

1
59 Ely Parker | Part 3 | The Commissioner of Indian Affairs 32:49

1
58 Ely Parker | Part 2 | The Civil War 38:10

1
57 Ely Parker | Part 1 | Teenage Diplomat 40:34

1
One Dish, One Spoon 54:05

1
Legends 11 Why Goldfinches Look Like the Sun 5:43

1
Legends 10 - How Rabbit Got a Split Lip 15:16

1
Legends 9 - How the Boy Got His Name 6:26

1
Legends 8 - Raccoon and the Crayfish 7:48

1
56 I Am Rochester - With Garrett Wendt 43:13

1
55 The War of 1812 | Part 3 | Division and Reunification 37:58

1
54 The War of 1812 | Part 2 | Queenston Heights 34:40

1
53 The War of 1812 | Part 1 | Tecumseh & John Norton 38:24

1
Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving 11:44

1
Legends 7 - The Battle of Taughannock Falls 17:05

Quick Reference Guide