Meet Mary Mabel, or Timberwolf, Joseph (Wet’suwet’en) and Molly Ann Wickham, or Sleydo’ (Wetsuwet’en). Mary Mabel and Molly Ann are restoring Wiggu, which translates to “the practice of respect.” They are aiming to highlight women’s roles in leadership and traditional governance, while also integrating traditional conflict resolution in Tribal governance.…
In the beautiful territory of the Gitanyow, Debbie Good understands how to live on the land and with the community in a good way. She passes on the traditional laws of her people. Cheyenne Morgan weaves these traditions into her family life and subsistence practices. View Debbie’s profile View Cheyenne’s…
Sarah James, Neetsa’ii Gwich’in Nation, sings the Welcome Song, Caribou Skin Hut Dance, sharing the process and practice of the song and dance. Articulating the importance of the ceremonial role the song has had in shaping the image of her people as generous and welcoming, As the song is used…
Tribal Nation Native Hawaiian Tradition Story. It is the fundamental instrument humans use to make meaning. In Hawaiian cultural practice, the eldest of the grandchildren is given to the grandparents. Lihau Rosehill held this place of Hiapo, eldest in her family. Her grandmother said, “Learn the stories, repeat the stories,…
Legacy Leaders are found among the Elder women who have stood up for generations of our peoples by living and creating effective practices that braid the symbolic dimensions of Indigenous ancestral wisdom and cultures into the contemporary life of our families, communities, and nations. We seek to honor and empower…
Program selects Indigenous midwives and advocates to share cultural, generational knowledge Indigenous communities experience infant mortality at nearly twice the rate in U.S. and Canada Bozeman, MT—Twenty-seven Indigenous midwives and advocates were selected by Spirit Aligned Leadership to participate in the organization’s fifth annual knowledge-sharing program, which will highlight the…
Meet Our Circle 5 Legacy Leaders and Future Legacy Leaders These life-giving leaders are participating in a sisterhood program that seeks to share knowledge about Indigenous midwifery between generations of Indigenous women. The program is designed to nurture Indigenous communities’ cultural safety and spiritual well-being through community-based Indigenous midwifery practice…
Name Ewęhawa:sShe’s Shaking Flowers Tribal Nation Tuscarora NationSix Nations of the Grand River Territory in Ontario, Canada Inspire Ewęhawas is a full-spectrum Indigenous doula who weaves her rich heritage, extensive skills, and profound teachings into her practice, offering holistic support to Indigenous families. With a lifelong immersion in the world…
Name Ognaahaado Groundhog Chaser Tribal Nation Kituwah People of the Earth that is Creator’s Carrying a wealth of traditional knowledge, Onita provides culture-based care for her remote rural community. Her work sheds light on the ways Indigenous and Western practices, often regarded as opposing forces, can complement one another. Onita’s…
