Wisdom Carried by Indigenous Men

In this episode of Gaia Gossip, host Mary Jane Oatman is joined by Danny Desjarlais for an inspiring conversation on fatherhood, Indigenous male leadership, and the responsibility of carrying wisdom forward. As a father of five and the Industrial Hemp Construction Project Manager for the Lower Sioux Indian Community, Danny shares how guidance from elders, care for the land, and community-centered leadership shape his work and his parenting. Together, they explore what it means to lead with accountability, rebuild for future generations, and strengthen community through lived example.Tune in for an invigorating episode with plenty of dirt from Mother Earth.Her Many Voices Gaia Gossip programs empower climate solutions and community connection to be amplified for the betterment of Mother Earth. Our host, Mary Jane Oatman, is a member of the Nez Perce Tribe and a descendant of the Delaware Tribe, as well as a proud mother. She serves as the Executive Director of the Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association (ICIA), founder of the Indigenous CANNabis Coalition (ICANNC), and publisher of THC Magazine.Produced by @bicurean and narrative strategist, Victoria Carrington Chàvez. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.