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My grandmother, Louise Becker, is a member of the Kalispel tribe.

Michael Sumida (33) shares his experiences as a medic in the military to his conversation partner Hazel Diaz (35). He discusses how his service challenged and shaped his morals and values, his work with Chief Seattle Club, and how becoming...

Stephine "Steph" Poston (55) speaks to fellow entrepreneur and friend Shayai Lucero (48) about the impact of the Native Women Lead organization on their entrepreneurial journeys as Native women business owners.

In this interesting interview, Anand talks about a multitude of subjects. The topics include childhood in India and how he lead an active and fun youth life. This leads to influential figures in his life which have really shaped him....

Photographer Will Wilson shares stories about inspiration, reverence, vigilance and empathy

Colleagues and friends, Jerilyn DeCoteau (74) and Rick Williams [no age given], discuss the term "indigenous" and its implications regarding identity and tribal sovereignty. Both also speak about the benefits and services meant for individuals who are members of sovereign...

Friends Preston Jo Arrow-Weed [no age given], Helena Quintana Arrow-Weed (78), and Ila Mae Dunzweiler [no age given] discuss their non-profit radio station, some plays that Preston has written, and thoughts they have about outsider representations of Native Americans.

Don Ed Cook is a Native American of the Chickasaw, Choctaw and Cherokee tribes. He has also been adopted by the Lakota tribe. He was adopted as a toddler by a white school teacher in Hendrix, OK named Veda Cook...

This is the story of an indigenous college student who is of the LGBTQ community and has some very interesting insight to let you in on!

Rebekah Williams (54), talks with her daughter, Amanda Williams (31), about her childhood, her faith, marrying an Indian and experiencing both acceptance and racism, and her optimism.

Today I interviewed my mom on her experience with life and she told me a lot of personal and fun details. She is a very good story teller and I believe there isn’t a dull moment in this interview. I...

I interviewed my grandmother, Mama Jackie for my history project. We discussed our family history, traditions, and ancestry. I learned a lot about my family history during my interview with grandmother.

Interviewing my Great Aunt to find out more about her life and lessons learned.

Carol Chadwick (78) talks to her daughters Patty Jones (44) and Cathy Chadwick (49) about growing up on an Indian Reservation and meeting her late husband.

We talk about Madeline’s Native American heritage and how it affects her today

Friends Agnetha "Jaime" Gloshay (41) and Amy Dale (58) reflect on their identities as Native women and discuss the work they have been doing in the community to uplift women and youth.

I interview my grandma

Ellie Bryan (21) talks to her friend Jeanne Boutang Croud (59) about her upbringing in Minneapolis and her racial identity - her mother is white, her father is biracial. Ellie is usually assumed to be white by people.

Briefly dicsussing Native American rights and issues in the U.S.A. today.

My Dad talks about growing up in Wyoming and in the San Fernando Valley, when it was still ranches and orchards. He talks about his older family members, his friends, and his memory of the day his wife Susi was...

Sisters Cassandra Toscano (44) and Erin Krommenhoek (32), discuss their grandmother's experience being kidnapped from her family and placed in a Catholic Indian Reservation School and the generational trauma it caused.

Norris Streetman (65) interviews his friend Daniel Warrior (40) about his journey as an actor, finding his identity as a Native American, and the struggles that he overcame along the way.

Tanya Martin-Lopzez, is Pueblo of Pojoaque from northern New Mexico. She works for the Family and Child Education (FACE) home visiting program and serves families of the Oneida Tribe Indians of Wisconsin. The Family and Child Education (FACE) program was...

Jennifer Marley interviews her Mother about her work experience in the tourism and Native American art industry in Northern New Mexico. Jennifer and her mother are from San Ildefonso and Zia Pueblo.

In this interview, conducted in January 11, 2019, in Salt Lake City, Utah, Antonio De La Fuente interviews a friend of the family’s, Nino Reyos about his life, to have an understanding of what he’s done and of his cultural...