Beakuency welcomes Justin Wexler of Wild Hudson Valley. Justin is a local ethnoecologist and the co-creator of Pumusiitookw waak Kulustaakw, Wave Farm’s soundwalk that honors the native people of the region and their ancestors. Justin shares birds’ names and their significance in Lunaapee folklore, indigenous people’s ancient knowledge of nature such as bird migrations and natural medicines, and discusses the importance of cultural and linguistic diversity.

This interview was recorded on October 6th, 2023, and originally broadcast on Wave Farm’s WGXC 90.7FM on October 28th, 2023. It has been edited for length and clarity. 

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Hosted by Mayuko Fujino, "Beakuency" invites the local community to be inspired by the joy, beauty, and wisdom bird enthusiasts find in the nature of our neighborhoods. Every episode features an interview with local bird people, plus a freeform mix of sound made by birds and humans inspired by birds.

Read the interview transcripts and see more photos at beakuency.substack.com.

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