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
Watch as Mililani Trask (Native Hawaiian) and Lihau Enriquez Rosehill (Native Hawaiian) are interviewed by Spirit Aligned Program Director Gail Small (Northern Cheyenne). Mililani and Lihau share how they are building new knowledge leaders. By encouraging their community to continue cultural mentoring as time goes on, they have been able…
There are 15,000 abandoned uranium mines in 14 western states, and 75 percent are located on federal and tribal lands. Thelma Whiskers speaks about her family and their journey in continuing her late brother’s activism efforts against the White Mesa Uranium Mill. View Thelma’s full profile >
Listen in as Henrietta Man, Ho’e-oesta-oo-nah’e, shares a bit about herself and her life as a woman in academia and as a leader within her community. While taking on the role of a Prayer Cloth Woman is a bit more private for Henrietta, she is still very proud to express…
“If these two women had not survived, and had the brave hearts that they do, I might not have been here.” Dr. Henrietta Mann relates Cheyenne history through her family, including her two great grandmothers who survived the massacres at Sand Creek and along the Washita River. Through this intimate…
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…
