Cultural Advocate

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As a Native American woman, I found inspiration in creating projects that advocated for social justice, cultural sovereignty and, accurate representation, historically and in the 21st century. I feel that correcting these issues through my work has fueled my passion as well as, my connection to my tradition and, my family. Emerging technologies and social media can be used in innovative ways to disturb injustices so many marginalized groups face today; I hope to be an ally and create ethical, intersectional, projects that educate and, promote positive change.

preservation of oral history

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Native Identity in the 21st Century

Through conversation with Akwesasnaron, that were present at Standing Rock, I was able to build a narrative surrounding natives in the 21st century and how they achieve traditional sovereignty through protest.

Rematriation, food Justice, Sovereignty

Working with North Country Sustainability Day and Green Living Fair, and the Associated Colleges of the North Country, I helped plan and implement an online webinar with a live Q&A with Leah Penniman of Soul Fire Farm. This event focused on social justice and food sovereignty.

National Parks and traditional Rights

I have been to 18 National Parks, and plan to visit more. During my time spent traveling to these parks I spent a great deal of time speaking to Native people that reside on their traditional, territorial land. My interest is in correcting misconceptions written historically, and address the removal and uprooting of sovereign nations from their home territories. National Parks across the United States are inhabited by Natives and these residents are often left out of the history of the places, many tourists visit. I am engaging with Natives at each of these parks to get the real history. Through orality and with my digital platform I hope to raise awareness about the removal and upheaval of these cultures as well as associate myself with organizations that address these horrors and help to repatriate land back to their rightful stewards. I hope to preserve culture, make connections and begin steps towards an understanding that Native History IS American History and our voices deserve recognition.

real representation matters

These projects showcase Native identity and the misrepresentation throughout history. Utilizing the voices of those who are most marginalized is just a step to correct narratives that affect our traditions and sovereignty.

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Karihwaientahkwen - Responsibility

Tekaienawakhontshera - Cooperation

Karihwiiohtshera - The teachings of the good message

Kanikonhriiohtshera - The teachings of the good mind

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