On December 14th, 2021, I was able to share my art and experience working on a lament project titled "Where We Stand" with Mae Stier. This event took place at Glen Lake Library in Empire, Michigan. You can find more about Mae's work here.

On February 10th, 2022, I had the opportunity to speak at Kuyper College once again for their series "Language Matters." I spoke about why language matters regarding race and culture, and more specifically about how language matters when we talk about Indigenous people and our experience.

On April 13, 2022 I had the opportunity to be a guest lecturer for one of the undergrad classes at SPU. I spoke about the intersection of my identies as a Christian and a Native American, specifically regarding ecology/creation care.

On July 8th at the annual gathering of the Coalition to Dismantle the Doctrine of Discovery, I spoke on a panel alongside Mark Charles, Sara Gurulé, and Jonathan Neufeld after a screening of the documentary “Custodians - A Story of Ancient Echoes.”

On January 31st, 2024, I gave a presentation titled, "The Doctrine of Discovery: A brief look at what it is and why it matters," in collaboration with the Indigenous People's Club and John Perkins Center at Seattle Pacific University.  

Other Experience

• • Disability Advocacy Content Specialist for the Reformed Church in America (July 2021-July 2022)

    • For this position, I worked alongside the Disability Concerns team (a combined effort of the Reformed Church in America and the Christian Reformed Church of North America) to help create an online course for college-age students regarding disability advocacy. My primary role was organizing and formatting the online course content.

  • Independent Contractor writing children's curriculum (June 2022- August 2022)

    • I worked as an independent contractor for Illustrated Ministries creating children's curricula. I was part of two projects- a vacation Bible school curriculum and a general curriculum- both related to celebrating creation. My specific role involved creating activities for children that create awareness of the environment around them, foster attitudes of wonder and celebration, and teach compassion. 

  • BIPOC Faithful Climate Action Fellowship through Creation Justice Ministries (July 2022-August 2022)

    • This fellowship was a collaborative interfaith fellowship with Creation Justice Ministries, Dayenu, GreenFaith, Interfaith Power & Light, United Women in Faith, and Wisconsin Green Muslims for young adults of Christian, Jewish, and Muslim faiths. It was a 7-week long fellowship in which I gained knowledge and training specific to climate action in a few main areas: faith engagement, media, op-ed writing, organizing training, artistic training, spiritual grounding, and renewal. 

  • Consultant for Just Faith Ministries (May 2023-October 2023)

    • I serve as a consultant for Just Faith ministries as they create a small-group curriculum regarding Indigenous justice and how the church can seek repair for the harm perpetuated against Indigenous people. As a consultant, I provide feedback about the lessons and language used as well as provide additional resources and information from an Indigenous perspective. 

  • SoulCare Intern at Seattle Pacific University (August 2022- June 2024)

    • For this position, I serve in a variety of roles. I work alongside a group of other interns to mentor and lead a group of undergraduate leaders. Alongside these undergraduate leaders, I facilitate Wesleyan Small Groups, a required lab for undergraduate students at Seattle Pacific University, which is an introduction to the Christian faith. I serve as a mentor, a facilitator for meetings, and help to develop the curriculum for the leadership class undergraduate SoulCare leaders take.

  • Member of the Coalition for Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery (July 2022-Present)

    • I became connected to the Coalition to Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery after reading The Land is Not Empty by Sarah Augustine. I joined the Coalition in July 2022 and I am currently serving as the Coalition's Artist in Residence as an intern for the '23-'24 school year.