Name witsitum tipitsBrave/Bold One Tribal Nation Nez Perce Tribe Lead Most American Indian and First Nation people are connected to the boarding school era through a relative’s experience. Bonnie Ewing’s connection is personal. At the age of five, she and her older brother and sister were forcibly removed from their…
There are Four Sacred MountainsWhite, Yellow, Blue, BlackWe must jump each one of themBecause we can woven prayer by Alta from the dream of Cynthia New Holy Spirit Aligned Leadership Program works to support essential partnerships of Indigenous women Elders who transfer their cultural values, knowledge, and experience to younger…
Tribal Nation Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah and Shivwits Band of Paiutes Learn Under the watchful eye of her grandparents, Shaquoyah grew up on the Pow Wow Trail. Her grandfather was her number one fan and taught her the lessons of kindness and helping others. There’s more to Pow Wows…
Name Otse’eme Brave Woman Tribal Nation Tsetsehestahese The People Alike Jennie Seminole Parker (Northern Cheyenne) is from the Tongue River area of Ashland, Montana. Her Cheyenne name, Otse’eme, translates into “Brave Woman.” She is a Sundance Woman who stands strong in her belief that ceremonies help heal the people and…
See the beauty in the circle of women. As generations gather with Alice Kaquitts and Shalome Hope in homes and on Nakoda land, they realize their strength and power as women. View Alice’s profile View Shalome’s profile
Name Ho’e-oesta-oo-nah’e Prayer Cloth Woman Tribal Nation Tsetsehestahese The People Alike Dr. Henrietta Mann, (Southern Cheyenne), has brilliantly and energetically bridged Western educational settings with traditional, spiritual ways of being. She extends the roots of who she is and where she comes from no matter where she is in the…
Bonnie Ewing says, “Horses are a spiritual portal to better self-esteem, health, education, and Native identity.” With her granddaughter Lucy, they connect youth to their ancestors and their history on the Chief Joseph Trail Ride. View Bonnie’s profile View Lucy’s profile
Caroline Recollet’s family were the first people to return to their true homeland. A survey had not been done after the Robinson Huron Treaty of 1850. Caroline’s research led to a boundary claim agreement. With her daughter Raven, they work to weave the stories of her people and land together.…
Residential School brutally interrupted Julia Trennert’s life. Returning to her people and land on the Arctic Slope, she recovers the strength of her Native identity. Her granddaughter Miranda works alongside her, renewing lost art as they make a traditional parka. View Julia’s profile View Miranda’s profile
On the Rocky Boy Reservation, a grandmother and granddaughter bring their gifts together to create opportunities for learning the Cree language. Minnie is a knowledge keeper, and Kaylene is a gifted young artist. They are building a beautiful legacy. View Minnie’s profile View Kaylene’s profile
