My connection to fire

The Creator gave us a piece of the sun.

Yakama fishermen

I’m a person who can’t stand not doing something.

The Modoc tribe survives

I am compelled to understand what led to war and planned genocide of a people.

Modocs as they were

The Oregon-California border held lands that were traditionally Modoc country.

8th grade graduation

It’s the time when scheduled appointments are picking up because it’s the end of the school year. Aside from the ballet performance and it’s multitudinous rehearsals, Miss T is due to graduate from middle school and then my daughter will be a high-schooler. It’s more of an adjustment for me than for her. Am I […]

Thoughts of Ancient One / Kennewick Man

It is frustrating when groups of stereotypically “intelligent” people such as scientists are the ones furthering ignorance, discrimination, and destructive hegemony.

Shoshone petroglyph Map Rock

It couldn’t possibly have been “discovered” as late as 1872, unless our only point of reference is white folk (…she says, tongue-in-cheek)

Cherokee Chief Chad Smith

Being Cherokee does not mean entitlement, but rather results in an obligation to give to the community.

I am an Indian!

I just wanted to be legitimately Indian.

Home is the best destination

We were treated with the delight of the knowledge that there would be no wake up call this time.