Tales, Tunes & Toutons

Tale: The parental abduction of the O'Brien brothers Tune: The Grey Funnel Line by Cyril Tawney Matthew Byrne Cyril Tawny Toutons: This week's food was some pizza from People's Pizza! Check out East Coast Rock Pickleball Club -Sarah & Jenn

Sharing the story of The Beatrix Potter School in London, where students tend to the memories of 18 Newfoundlanders laid to rest far from home during WWI.

Tale: The S.S. Kyle  Hidden Newfoundland  The Town of Harbour Grace Tune: The St. John's Waltz by Ron Hynes  Toutons: Bacon Tots, Eggs, & Toast (Slab Bacon 1/4 from Old Port Premium Foods)  -Sarah & Jenn Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok  We respectfully acknowledge the land on which we gather as the ancestral homelands of the Beothuk, whose culture has been lost forever and can never be recovered. We also acknowledge the island of Ktaqmkuk (Newfoundland) as the unceded, traditional territory of the Beothuk and the Mi'kmaq. And we acknowledge Labrador as the traditional and ancestral homelands of the Innu of Nitassinan, the Inuit of Nunatsiavut, and the Inuit of NunatuKavut. We recognize all First Peoples who were here before us, those who live with us now, and the seven generations to come. As First Peoples have done since time immemorial, we strive to be responsible stewards of the land and to respect the cultures, ceremonies, and traditions of all who call it home. As we open our hearts and minds to the past, we commit ourselves to working in a spirit of truth and reconciliation to make a better future for all.  This Land Acknowledgement was created by First Light. To support First Light and its programming, please visit firstlight.ca

Welcome back! Join Sarah and Jenn as we launch our third season, coming October 21st, 2022.  We respectfully acknowledge the land on which we gather as the ancestral homelands of the Beothuk, whose culture has been lost forever and can never be recovered. We also acknowledge the island of Ktaqmkuk (Newfoundland) as the unceded, traditional territory of the Beothuk and the Mi'kmaq. And we acknowledge Labrador as the traditional and ancestral homelands of the Innu of Nitassinan, the Inuit of Nunatsiavut, and the Inuit of NunatuKavut. We recognize all First Peoples who were here before us, those who live with us now, and the seven generations to come. As First Peoples have done since time immemorial, we strive to be responsible stewards of the land and to respect the cultures, ceremonies, and traditions of all who call it home. As we open our hearts and minds to the past, we commit ourselves to working in a spirit of truth and reconciliation to make a better future for all.

This week we chat about the East Coast Trail Association and its history.  Click here to register for the 2022 Trail Raiser Community Hike fundraiser.  Become a member here! Get your button here!  -Sarah & Jenn 

Tale: Tales about the shipwreck of the S.S. Ethie The Wreck of the S.S. Ethie The Legend of the S.S. Ethie Tune: Sweet Forget-Me-Not by Bobby Newcomb, Traditional NL melody Toutons: Graze Box from The Gourmet Mama -Sarah & Jenn Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok

Tale: The evolution of the Women's Patriotic Association (WPA)  Tune: St. Patrick's Day (aka Leprechaun’s Day) Humdinger   Toutons: Homemade Pizza by Sarah  -Sarah & Jenn  Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok

Tale: How the city of Mount Pearl got its name. Admiralty House Museum Blog Tune: Saltwater Joys by Wayne Chaulk Buddy Wasisname and the Other Fellas Toutons: Leftover hamburger casserole. (lol) -Sarah & Jenn Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok

Tale: The story behind the old radar stations across Newfoundland & Labrador.  Pinetree Line Heritage NL Tune: The Tiny Redlight as sung by Bride Rose of Red Island, recorded by Erin West in 1978 at her resettled home in Freshwater. The Dorymen Toutons: Actually toutons this week!! -Sarah & Jenn Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok

Tale: The involvement of Bell Island in the Second World War. When World War II Came to Bell Island The Bell Island Seaman's Memorial Bell Island Sinkings  Tune: Homeward Bound Elisabeth Greenleaf Ballads and Sea Songs of Newfoundland  Toutons: Chicken nuggets in Sarah's new air fryer!!!  -Sarah & Jenn  Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok

Tale: The tradition of Nalujuit in Labrador.  Tune: Sarah and Jenn sing a little bit of Auld Lang Syne together as a little Christmas treat.  Toutons: No time for snacks today, just a little coffee and then some water to clear the vocal cords for the tune!  

Tale: The history of margarine in NL. Tune: The Moon Shines Bright from the Green's Harbour Christmas Carols Toutons: Sobeys toutons this morning folks with Crosby's fancy molasses.  -Sarah & Jenn Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok

Tale: The history of Cabot Tower on Signal Hill Tune: Maid on the Shore, sung by Mrs. Annie Walters of Rocky Harbour, 1929. Toutons: We snacked our way through this one! -Sarah & Jenn Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok

Tale: Outstanding soldier Lance Corporal John Shiwak from Rigolet, Labrador  Tune: Song for Newfoundland by Wayne Chaulk Touton: Donuts & Twizzlers  -Sarah & Jenn Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok

Tale: The mysteries surrounding Julie's Harbour, NL Tune: Ah, the Sea by Ged Blackmore Toutons: Sandwiches from Kitchen Sink -Sarah & Jenn (Happy Halloween!) Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok

Welcome back to Season 2!! Tale: Armine Gosling & The Water Trough at Bowring Park Tune: Old Brown's Daughter by G.W. Hunt, rewritten by Ron Hynes Toutons: Homemade burritos by Sarah!  -Sarah & Jenn Follow us: Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok

Welcome back! Join Sarah and Jenn as we launch our second season, coming October 2021. -Sarah & Jenn  We respectfully acknowledge the land on which we gather as the ancestral homelands of the Beothuk, whose culture has been lost forever and can never be recovered. We also acknowledge the island of Ktaqmkuk (Newfoundland) as the unceded, traditional territory of the Beothuk and the Mi'kmaq. And we acknowledge Labrador as the traditional and ancestral homelands of the Innu of Nitassinan, the Inuit of Nunatsiavut, and the Inuit of NunatuKavut. We recognize all First Peoples who were here before us, those who live with us now, and the seven generations to come. As First Peoples have done since time immemorial, we strive to be responsible stewards of the land and to respect the cultures, ceremonies, and traditions of all who call it home. As we open our hearts and minds to the past, we commit ourselves to working in a spirit of truth and reconciliation to make a better future for all.

Tale: The Battle of Beaumont-Hamel On July 1st, 1916, 806 members of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment went "over the top" as part of the battle of Beaumont-Hamel. In less than an hour, the regiment was devastated, most killed or wounded within the first 20 minutes of the battle. The next morning, only 68 soldiers answered the roll call. Tune: Till We Meet Again by Richard A. Whiting & Raymond B. Egan Sung by Newman Sound, Leslee Heys, piano https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IxTz1klpoc We respectfully acknowledge the territory in which we work as the ancestral homelands of the Mi’kmaq and Beothuk. We also recognize the Inuit of Nunatsiavut, the Inuit of NunatuKavut, and the Innu of Nitassinan, as the original people of Labrador.

Tale: The history of the Mockbeggar Plantation in Bonavista, NL Tune: She's Like the Swallow, Traditional Toutons: Pizza from EVOO (yum!) -Sarah & Jenn (TGIF)

Tale: How the Spanish Flu affected Newfoundland and Labrador. Tune: Petty Harbour Bait Skiff by John Grace Toutons: Yummy brunch box with toutons from Gourmet Mama -Sarah & Jenn