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Yup’iks know them as Ircenrraat. Poncas refer to them as Gadázhe. Cherokees call them Yunwi Tsunsdi. In some cases, they are caretakers or protectors. Other times they are tricksters or menacing characters. Most tribes have traditions that fit under the umbrella of “little people”. They bear resemblance to fairies in other cultures. They are elusive supernatural beings that show up in stories or are invoked to explain good luck or misfortune.
GUESTS
Mark John (Yup’ik), cultural adviser and elder
Cliff Taylor (Ponca Tribe of Nebraska), poet, storyteller, and author of The Memory of Souls
Kathi Littlejohn (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians), storyteller
Break 1 Music: Hound Dog on a Chain (song) Blue Moon Marquee (artist) Scream, Holler, and Howl (album)
Break 2 Music: The Crossing (song) Susan Aglukark (artist) The Crossing (album)
