In this heartfelt interview led by Spirit Aligned Program Director Gail Small (Northern Cheyenne), Virginia and Ashley Gregoire of the Okanagan Nation share how they are fostering connections between generations of women and others within their communities. In capturing stories of the journey from girl to matriarch, while stressing the…
Legacy Leader, Olive Elm (Oneida Nation of the Thames) has worked for her community’s Language Center for 30 years, served 12 years on the Oneida Band Council, and persevered in keeping her traditional language strong even when she was punished for speaking it in school. Olive understands the importance of…
Legacy Leader Serena Francis (Mi’kmaq), proudly asserts “we must know who we are and our ancestral connections… knowing this will help us honor our Mi’kmaq way of life.” Future Legacy Leader and granddaughter of Serena, Susan Bernard (Mi’kmaq), is aiming to uphold her grandma’s requests by working together to recover…
Lorna Williams (Lil’wat Nation) and chuutsqa L. Rorick (Hesquiaht) are focused on how activism can have a greater impact across international audiences. The pair are developing digital platforms and strategies to increase access to traditional teachings and language by interweaving traditional teachings into educational spaces and organizations. View Lorna’s…
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.…
Meet Pauline Waterfall (Heiltsuk) and Kylie Gladstone (Heiltsuk) in this interview conducted by Executive Director of Spirit Aligned Leadership Program, Katsi Cook. Kylie is the eldest grandchild of Pauline and is following in the footsteps of her grandmother in becoming a Future Legacy Leader. Together, Pauline and Kylie are creating…
The film, Gviḷásdṃalas Haíɫzaqv: Building Our Constitution, provides insight into the extensive work the Heiltsuk peoples have undertaken to make a constitution that suites the community. Continuing the traditional ways of governing and of life are key to the Heiltsuk peoples process in making their constitution. Teachings that were passed…
Sharon Day reflects on growing up on the Bois Forte Reservation in Minnesota – being in recovery, getting her spirit name, and eventually becoming part of the Midewiwin, the Grand Medicine Society. An activist, writer, community organizer, and a “water woman,” Sharon is an agent in fostering change and healing.…
Welcome to Cherokee Kitchen, a collaboration with Cherokee Choices and EBCI Public Health & Human Services Division. In this episode, Onita Bush uses wild greens such as watercress, dandelion, crowfoot, and ramps to make salad and eggs & ramps. View Onita’s full profile >
Welcome to Cherokee Kitchen, a collaboration with Cherokee Choices and EBCI Public Health & Human Services Division. In this episode, Onita Bush shows us how to prepare and cook crawfish and how to make Spicewood tea. View Onita’s full profile >
