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…
Tribal Nation Chippewa Cree, Rocky Boy Reservation Remember Minnie Big Knife was born at her family’s home. The first words she heard were Cree. Her parents were members of the Cree group who had been displaced from their homelands after the Louis Riel Rebellion of 1855. Traveling throughout Montana, they…
Loretta Afraid of Bear Cook takes the viewer through the traditional preparation of food used by the Oceti Sakowinin in “Sacred Food Spoke.” The food used for ceremonies, such as the Sun Dance, which happens once a year, must be gathered with their season and stored or prepared prior to…
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…
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…
Name Wánosts’a7 Tribal Nation Lil’wat Nation Honor Wánosts’a7, Woman Who Walks in Peace Among Her People, is the name given to Lorna Williams. It was her grandmother’s name. Lorna was given her name at the age of seventeen and she says it has guided her throughout her life. The name…
Read the Original PDF. Elders’ Council named 2020 Guthrie Award recipient Toronto, ON – The Law Foundation of Ontario is pleased to announce that the Elders’ Council is the 2020 recipient of the Guthrie Award, the Foundation’s signature award to recognize exceptional access to justice champions. The Elders’ Council was…
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…
