Happy International Aunties' Day: Volume III of the Auntie Dialogues is Live!

Full Abstract

Last year, Socialist Studies was honored to provide the complete transcript of Dr. Paulina Johnson’s ground-breaking “The Auntie is In” podcast (volume II).  We are equally thrilled to release the complete transcript for Volume III on International Aunties’ Day (July 26, 2025).  

Dr. Johnson’s work invites the listener/reader to become part of the conversation that holds dear the place of “the Auntie” while sharing ancestral knowledge and stories of the Nêhiyawak.  Dr. Johnson introduces this penultimate volume, noting: “…[this volume] is more than just lessons, it’s relearning and growing once again like a baby Thunderbird. Connecting to the elements and those closest to me to offer the teachings of Iskotêw, Askiy, Nipiy, and Yôtin; Fire, Earth, Water, and Air, respectively. These are the first Elders of this world and universe, they have given us much, but sometimes we fail to see all that they have gifted us. So, in the best way I could think and offer, we present them here in four distinct sections to each Element with four episodes of their own. They are not ranked or set in any hierarchical category, simply, they offer insights, teachings, and ways of knowing that are foundational to being part of this world and existence. While much harm has been done to all four Elemental Elders, my vision was to reawaken the Nêhiyawak sense of connection for all to learn from."

Readers, you are invited to be guided by “the Auntie” —learn, laugh, and reflect.