Spiritual Protection

from The Waterers · host Deanna Drift

Deanna Drift from Nett Lake Village recounts how she sought guidance from spiritual advisor Vern Adams to speak to tribal leaders about the sacredness of bears and the harm caused by their killing. She reflects on the spiritual and communal consequences that followed, the ceremonies of forgiveness, and the courage it takes to speak for those who cannot. This story was collected as part of the Waterers Oral Histories Program.

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