Through my work with a national Native nonprofit, I was given the opportunity to create a space for critical thought in the weekly newsletter around important topics affecting Indian Country. I wrote on everything from the Indian Child Welfare Act to Indigenous Peoples in sports to LGBTQIA2S+ issues.
You will find an array of my blogs that challenge the status quo and provide a narrative through the lens of an Indigenous Woman, Warrior, Mother, Wife, and Activist.
It’s Cool to be Indian, Again, Again “It’s cool to be Indian, again, again,” my mom said to me on the phone. My response was “Right?” But is it cool? Do people really want the responsibilities of being Native American, woman or man? Or have they fallen in love with a...
Join Us as an Ally for our African American and Afro-Indigenous Relatives This month (and every month) it is critical to stand in solidarity with our African American and Afro-Indigenous relatives, acknowledging their many sacrifices and celebrating their many...
The contributions that Indigenous people have made and continue to make to sports is substantial. Our fortitude and resiliency are shown through the courage we exude through our games. Natives and sports go hand in hand. Many of us can remember playing soccer,...
Stop Stealing Our Kids From a very young age, Indigenous peoples are taught that family is sacred – your siblings and cousins are your first best friends. Your aunties and uncles are your mentors. Your grandparents are your nurturers, teachers, and cultural advisors,...
Cultural Appropriation and Halloween Systemic racism comes in many forms, and one way it is popularly seen is in undignified, mass-produced Halloween Indian costumes. This blatant disregard for Indigenous peoples and their (very different) cultures is disrespectful...
Join Us In Support of the LGBTQIA2S+ Community This June We Stand Together in PRIDE The resiliency, beauty, and strength of our LGBTQIA2S+ family and friends resonate through a powerful message of love and self. When I see a rainbow or trans flag flying, I am always...
It’s Always Time to Celebrate Women – the Divine Feminine, Creator, and Mother It has been said that Mother Earth was the first Indigenous woman. After all, she is the original life giver, the first ancestor of us all—from microscopic single-celled organisms to...
Celebrate Indigenous Peoples This month, many people will be preparing to celebrate the holiday season with thoughts of comfort and joy, families, and friends. At our organization, we encourage everyone to also take the time to celebrate Indigenous peoples – the...
Indigenous peoples are resilient and tenacious, and our survival and existence need to be sung. While best efforts have been made to ensure our demise, we have again begun to flourish and our numbers have started grow.
Through my blogs I found strength to showcase the triumphs and tribulations of Indigenous peoples. Through this international platform I was able to remind everyone: Our beauty and resilience has never ceased to exist. We’ve been here all along and the future is Indigenous.