Everybody Needs The Extra Support

This episode reflects on how the meaning of “auntie” evolves across cultures, generations, and chosen family, expanding beyond biology to those who step in with care when it is needed most. Through memories of great aunties, loss, resilience, and everyday acts of support, the speaker honors aunties as observers, helpers, and steady presences during life’s hardest moments. The story affirms aunties as quiet anchors who help hold families—and communities—together.

What is Por Amor a Nuestras Tîas y Tîos?

individual stories reflecting on the powerful role of aunties and uncles within families. These stories were collected as part of the Waterer's Program and gathered from artists and families during a workshop held at Studio110 in Crookston.