Real Native Roots: Untold Stories Podcast

In this episode of Real Native Roots: Untold Stories, I sit down with Delano Saluskin (Shii) of the Yakama Nation, a respected leader whose nearly 80 years of life and more than five decades of service have been dedicated to his people, culture, and community. Together, we explore his journey from a childhood shaped by hardship and resilience to becoming a bridge builder, Tribal Chairman, advocate for economic sovereignty, and protector of land, water, and language. Along the way, Delano shares lessons on leadership, sobriety, family, faith, and what it means to think beyond ourselves to the generations yet unborn. This conversation is a powerful reminder that leadership does not have to be loud. Sometimes it looks like listening deeply, staying grounded in your values, and remaining open to change while honoring where you come from. If this episode resonates with you, please follow, subscribe, and share it with your relatives, friends, and communities so we can continue uplifting Indigenous stories, wisdom, and voices. #RealNativeRootsPodcast #RealNativeRootsUntoldStories #DelanoSaluskin #YakamaNation #IndigenousLeadership #GenerationsYetUnborn #LanguageIsMedicine #IndigenousStories

In this deeply heartfelt episode of Real Native Roots: Untold Stories, Vickie sits down with her dear friend, business partner, and “sister soul,” Barbara Roloff, for a conversation about identity, belonging, flowers, healing, and what it means to truly bloom later in life. 🌻 Barbara shares her journey growing up in a beautifully multicultural adoptive family, reconnecting with her Native Hawaiian roots, meeting her birth family as an adult, and discovering the many places that became “home” throughout her life. Together, Vickie and Barbara reflect on love, resilience, slowing down, community care, aging with intention, and the powerful lessons flowers can teach us about patience, purpose, and growth. You’ll also hear stories about Barbara’s flower farm journey, the parallels between tending gardens and tending communities, and why the world desperately needs more flowers…and more people willing to lead with love. This episode is for anyone navigating healing, identity, reinvention, grief, purpose, or simply trying to remember what truly matters in this short and sacred life. ✨ If this episode touched your heart, please share it with someone who needs these words today. ✨ Follow Real Native Roots: Untold Stories wherever you listen to podcasts. ✨ Leave a review, subscribe, and help us continue amplifying Native stories, wisdom, healing, and community conversations. Ahéhee’ for walking with us.  #RealNativeRoots #UntoldStories #IndigenousWisdom #TheWorldNeedsMoreFlowers #KuuleiFlowerFarm

In this episode of Real Native Roots: Untold Stories, Vickie sits down with Ameerah Suina Thomas, a 27-year-old Afro-Indigenous woman of Laguna Pueblo and West African descent whose voice carries both clarity and fire. Together, they explore what it means to be fully present in your body, how culture lives through everyday practices, and why food, music, language, and movement are not just traditions—they are medicine. Ameerah shares how her mother and Pueblo upbringing shaped her humility and strength, while her father instilled voice, joy, and the courage to live fully. She speaks honestly about navigating identity, solidarity, capitalism, and the emotional weight of being awake in today’s world. This episode dives into somatic healing, the sacredness of rage, and the importance of returning to the body in a time that constantly pulls us into the mind. Through laughter, reflection, and truth-telling, this conversation reminds us: You are not separate from the land—you are part of it. Your body holds wisdom. Your presence is medicine. And most importantly…You are needed. This is an episode for anyone seeking grounding, clarity, and a deeper connection to themselves, their community, and the world around them. Ahé'hee (Thank you) for being here and walking with us <3 if this story moved you, please share it, and don’t forget you can listen on all platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. #RealNativeRoots #IndigenousVoices #AfroIndigenous #HealingThroughStory #NextGenWisdom

2025 Story Recap with Tara Denetsosie-Lovato. In our first episode of 2026, Tara joins me to reflect on the voices, lessons, and medicine shared by our 2025 guests — from sovereignty and leadership to land, language, and coming home. We revisit the wisdom of artists, activists, aunties, and culture bearers who reminded us that culture is living, leadership is relational, and hope is a practice. Tara also shares something deeply personal: her lifelong relationship with horses. She reminds us that horses are medicine. That they mirror our truth. That if we rush, they rush. If we’re grounded, they settle. “Whatever you’re feeling, they’re going to reflect that 100 percent.” From barrel racing to ranch life, we explore preparation, foundation, accountability, and gratitude — lessons that echo everything our 2025 guests taught us. This episode is about sovereignty. It’s about coming home. It’s about remembering that our ancestors are listening. 🎙️ Tune in now. #RealNativeRootsUntoldStories #NativeWomenLead #HorseMedicine #IndigenousSovereignty #StoriesThatHeal

In this powerful episode of Real Native Roots: Untold Stories, Vickie welcomes her longtime sister and truth-teller Dar “Diamond D” for a wide-ranging, deeply human conversation about identity, land, governance, media, healing, and courage. Dar is Mohawk, a border-tribe woman raised between matriarchs, ironworkers, longhouses, cities, and ceremony. Her life story moves from the St. Lawrence River to Los Angeles, Arizona, and finally Alaska, where land, water, and community helped her gather the many threads of her life into clarity. Together, Vickie and Dar explore what it means to grow into your name, to survive trauma without losing humor, to tell Indigenous truth even when it’s dangerous, and to reclaim traditional governance rooted in consensus rather than colonial crumbs. Dar shares stories from investigative journalism, surviving a death threat, working in MMIP and victim services, running Native media spaces, mentoring youth, and holding community with both sharp honesty and deep love. This episode is about remembering who we are, refusing fear, lifting one another instead of pulling each other down, and returning to the waters that once gathered us. #RealNativeRoots #IndigenousVoices #NativeStorytelling #IndigenousTruth #DecolonizeEverything #IndigenousWisdom #NativePodcast #StoryAsMedicine #RealNativeRootsPodcast

In this powerful and intimate episode of Real Native Roots: Untold Stories, Vickie sits with Ojibwe leader, culture-bearer, and newly appointed President & CEO of First Peoples Fund, Tina Kuckkahn. Together, they explore the teachings that shaped her: her grandparents’ wisdom, the Seven Teachings, the prayerful reminder of “tobacco first,” and the deep spiritual ties to land, water, and ancestry. Tina shares the story of the Seventh Fire Jiimaan (Canoe) Journey, a multi-year effort to retrace the Anishinaabe migration by water—a journey of courage, prophecy, relational leadership, and reconnection. They speak about motherhood, ceremony, free will, and navigating life with faith. And, in true auntie fashion, Tina brings joy and humor as she talks about rediscovering freedom on her Harley and remembering the dreams we sometimes defer. This conversation is medicine—gentle, wise, grounded—and an invitation to listen inward, honor your place, and walk your path with intention. #RealNativeRoots #UntoldStories #NativePodcast #IndigenousPodcast #NativeVoices #IndigenousKnowledge #HarleyWomen #TwoWheelFreedom #NativeRiders #TobaccoFirst #AllCreationStoriesAreTrue #TinaKuckkahn

In this heartfelt and laughter-filled episode, host Vickie Oldman welcomes the magnetic and wise Jack Soto — a Navajo and Cocopah relative whose life journey weaves through wind, forest, and laughter. Together they explore what it means to find healing through pause, place, and presence. Jack shares stories of his roots — from his parents’ “Beans of Destiny” love story to his own evolution through faith, grief, and grace. He reflects on the medicine of laughter, food as a pathway to healing, and how mentoring young Native leaders continues to renew his hope. With vulnerability and humor, Jack reminds us that healing isn’t a straight road — it’s a dance between light and shadow, good and bad, joy and ache. Through laughter, love, and the gentle wisdom of land, he teaches us to be present with all that we are. This episode is a reminder that our stories are our medicine, and sometimes, the most sacred act is simply learning to be gentle with ourselves. ✨ Listen and Follow: Please like, follow, and subscribe on YouTube, and tune in to Real Native Roots: Untold Stories on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or directly on our website — and on any other platform where you listen to your favorite podcasts. #RealNativeRoots #UntoldStories #NativePodcasts #IndigenousWisdom #JackSoto #LaughterIsMedicine #GraceAndHealing #NativeVoices #CulturalHealing #BeGentleToYourself #StoryMedicine #SacredPause #NavajoAndCocopah #FoodIsMedicine #NativeStorytelling #SpiritualRoots #IndigenousJoy #HealingThroughLaughter #NativeMenHealing

In this powerful episode of Real Native Roots: Untold Stories, Vickie sits down with Shoshoni Hostler—a Yurok regalia maker, therapist, mother of five, and fashion designer whose viral shell dress stunned the world and sparked powerful conversations about cultural reclamation, representation, and resistance. From her Northern California homelands, Shoshoni shares what it means to create wearable memory and how every shell, stitch, and silhouette becomes ceremony. With 26 traditional dresses to her name, she is one of the most prolific dressmakers of her tribe. But her work goes far beyond the runway—Shoshoni leads multimillion-dollar behavioral health initiatives, mentors Native youth through her “Dragonfly People” project, and walks boldly in two worlds with both humility and fire. Together, Vickie and Shoshoni explore: The medicine of regalia and the spirit of the dress The unlearning of shame and reclaiming of Indigenous beauty Navigating lateral violence in Native spaces Why “not everyone can wear it, but everyone can feel it” And how brushing it off—literally—is ancestral wellness This episode is a love letter to Native women’s power, creativity, and unapologetic presence in every space—from the ceremony to the spotlight. #RealNativeRoots #UntoldStories #ShoshoniHostler #IndigenousFashion #RegaliaMaker #YurokStrong #NativeCreatives #WearableMedicine #ShellDress #CulturalReclamation #NativeFashionWeek #IndigenousBeauty #MatriarchMagic #SnakeEaterStrength #BeadworkAndHealing #NARA #DragonflyPeople #NativeVoices #IndigenousArtistry #HealingIsBeautiful #RepresentationMatters

Real Native Roots: Untold Stories Podcast is honored to welcome Jacqualine Qataliña Schaeffer — a visionary Alaska Native leader, artist, and grandmother whose wisdom runs as deep as the Arctic waters she grew up near. In this episode, Jackie opens a window into her ancestral teachings, climate advocacy, traditional healing, and the living heartbeat of her community’s food systems. From seal skin boats to salmon leather, from language revitalization to runway fashion infused with story, Jackie bridges the ancient and the modern with grace and grit. We explore how her upbringing—rooted in harvesting from air, land, and sea—continues to shape her work in climate health and cultural preservation today. She reminds us that our ancestors’ wisdom lives in our DNA, that laughter is our second medicine, and that awareness—true awareness—can reconnect us to the land and to ourselves. We also reflect on the stories behind the designs, and the future of Indigenous fashion, identity, and planetary healing. Don’t miss this episode — like, follow, and share the podcast! We’re on all major platforms including YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google, and more. #RealNativeRootsUntoldStories #RealNativeRootsPodcast #JackieSchaeffer #InupiaqWisdom #IndigenousFashion #ClimateJusticeVoices #NativeWomenRise #SealSkinAndSalmon #LanguageIsMedicine #LaughterIsHealing #AlaskaNativeVoices #FashionWithMeaning #IndigenousFuturism #NativeGrandmothersSpeak #WeAreTheStory

Real Native Roots: Untold Stories Podcast is honored to feature Claudia Oldman—a grounded and wise Navajo matriarch, storyteller, and beloved auntie. In this tender, laughter-filled episode, Claudia joins her niece and host Vickie Oldman to reflect on healing, kinship, forgiveness, and what it means to show up fully as ourselves. From boarding school memories to Bee Gees ballads, Claudia offers deep wisdom (don’t hold a grudge!), infectious humor, and heartfelt lessons passed down from her father, the late Jim Oldman. This special episode also features a recap of all the 2024 podcast guests, where Claudia and Vickie reflect on what they learned from each person: From @Ka_naatamakayt, we’re reminded of the sacredness of petroglyphs, land protection, and being “free on the land.” @LorenAnthony1 shows us what community service, humor, and metal music can look like in harmony. @ahasteengrapgics - Jack Ahasteen brings powerful storytelling through cartoon art and cultural critique, wrapped in oral tradition and visual satire. @_juan_2_tree and @ burn_the_wagon -- Juan Dominguez lights a path for Native men to decolonize, heal from toxicity, and rise in truth. @wisdomofwillow -- Willow Blythe Carroll teaches us to retrain our minds, embrace our light, and bravely confront the fear of being seen. Like, follow, and share this podcast with your relatives, community, and kindreds! We’re streaming on all major platforms: YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and more. #RealNativeRootsUntoldStories #RealNativeRootsPodcast #Ka_naatamakayt #LorenAnthony #JackAhasteen #JuanDominguez #WillowBlytheCarroll #IndigenousVoices #NativeStorytelling #HealingThroughStory #MatriarchWisdom #CyclesOfHealing

Real Native Roots: Untold Stories Podcast is honored to introduce Jaeden Huenemann—a 25-year-old Diné (Navajo) artist of Korean and German descent who is forging his own path in the world of music. Jaeden’s journey as a musician has been deeply shaped by his family. From an early age, he learned discipline and organization at home while witnessing the passion for music through his uncle, a professional guitarist in Minneapolis. Inspired by this legacy, Jaeden picked up the guitar at age 13, setting the stage for his lifelong calling. Now, as a full-time professional musician and private guitar instructor, Jaeden has built a thriving small business, recently earning recognition as the Best Music School in Rio Rancho, NM (2024). Teaching and performing bring him immense joy, and he shares the power of music as healing, connection, and self-expression. In this episode, Jaeden shares: 🎸 How he’s growing his music business in phases—from a few students to a full roster 🎸 The power of investing in yourself and following your passion 🎸 Tips for young artists and the importance of taking risks 🎸 How music has kept him grounded through major life transitions 🎸 The lessons he’s learned from his family and community that shape his artistry   Jaeden also reflects on overcoming fear, trusting intuition, and building a career outside of the “traditional path”, reminding us that success comes with hard work, consistency, and being open to learning from others. Plus, you’ll hear Jaeden’s music! 🎶 Want to connect with Jaeden or learn more about his music and lessons? Here’s how: Website: Jaeden’s Music Page (Learn more about private lessons) Instagram: @jaedenhuenemann (For upcoming show dates) Facebook: Growth and Music (For upcoming show dates) YouTube: Growth and Music (Subscribe for new content) Best way to contact for lessons or gigs: [email protected]    #JaedenHuenemann #Dinémusician #RealNativeRootsUntoldStories #RealNativeRootsPodcast

Real Native Roots: Untold Stories proudly presents the multifaceted Gary Farmer—actor, singer, and artist extraordinaire. A natural storyteller, Gary shares untold stories that will move you to tears, make you laugh, and surprise you in the most unexpected ways. Describing himself as a “gentle and goofy guy,” Gary also speaks passionately about his belief in the power of hemp and his optimism for the future of Indigenous peoples. In this episode, Gary takes us on a journey through his family heritage, travels, acting insights, and so much more. Don’t miss this captivating conversation—if you can keep up with his vibrant energy and wisdom. Our podcast is available on your favorite platforms, including Podbean, Spotify, Apple, Google, Amazon, and more. Tune in! Join our community and share our episodes with your network. Ahé’hee (thank you)! #GaryFarmer  #RealNativeRootsUntoldStories #RealNativeRootsPodcast

Real Native Roots: Untold Stories presents Willow Blythe Carroll, a tribally enrolled citizen of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Tribe. An award-winning Indigenous storyteller encourages us to have grace, get to know our real version of ourselves, recommit to our roots, and tell our own stories. Raised by a single mother and inspired by her late grandfather, Willow continues to light the path for future generations by inspiring and uplifting leaders of Indigenous and diverse communities. You can follow Willow at the following handles: Website: www.willowblythe.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/wisdomofwillow/  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/willowblythe   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Wisdomofwillow  Our podcast is readily available on various platforms, including Podbean, Spotify, Apple, etc....Join our community and share our episodes with your lovepods. friends, and network. Ahé’hee (thank you)! #RealNativeRootsUntoldStories #RealNativeRootsPodcast

Real Native Roots: Untold Stories presents Juan Dominguez, the Burn the Wagon podcast host. Juan was adopted by a full-blooded Pomo Whapo woman who raised him on the Manchester-Point Arena Rancheria Reservation in California. Juan shares his journey on the reservation, growing up fast, embracing his feminine side, writing poetry, healing, embracing his spiritual practice, and so much more. Join us as he shares his journey and advocates for sobriety. Our podcast is readily available on various platforms, including Podbean, Spotify, Apple, Google, Amazon, etc.... Join our community and share our episodes with your network. Ahé’hee (thank you)! #BurnTheWagonPodcast #JuanDominguez #RealNativeRootsUntoldStoriesPodcast  

Real Native Roots: Untold Stories presents the renowned Navajo illustrator Jack Ahasteen. Not only a gifted illustrator, Mr. Ahasteen is also a poet, wisdom keeper, storyteller, and a gentle, humble gift to us all. Mr. Ahasteen shares his time at Belmont (Navajo Camp), where he started drawing at age five. He shares how his gift of drawing stemmed from wanting to put a smile on his mother’s face. Led by his intuition, he drew illustrations about relocation and other political concepts for the community to understand complex issues. It was the start of his career of fifty-plus years. Join us as he shares his process of how he created illustrations, expresses the importance of passing down stories, and so much more.  Our podcast is readily available on various platforms, including Spotify, Apple, Google, and Amazon Podcasts. Join our community and share our episodes with your network. Ahé’hee (thank you)! #JackAhasteen #RealNativeRootsUntoldStories #RealNativeRootsPodcast

Real Native Roots: Untold Stories presents Loren Anthony, a Diné (Navajo) relative to many. Originally from the Chuska Mountains located within the Navajo Nation, Loren deeply loves his community and does his best to stay grounded through integrity, compassion, reciprocity, and humility.  Hear his story about music, movies, sobriety, manifestation, community projects, his healing journey, and so much more. You want to make sure to catch this episode.  Join us in this two-part podcast session. Grab your popcorn and beverage of choice and listen to the wisdom he shares with my intern. Our podcast is readily available on a variety of platforms, including Spotify, Apple, Google, and Amazon podcast. Join our community and share our episodes with your network.  #LorenAnthony #RealNativeRootsUntoldStories #RealNativeRootsPodcast 

Real Native Roots: Untold Stories presents Loren Anthony, a Diné (Navajo) relative to many. Originally from the Chuska Mountains located within the Navajo Nation, Loren deeply loves his community and does his best to stay grounded through integrity, compassion, reciprocity, and humility.  Hear his story about music, movies, sobriety, manifestation, community projects, his healing journey, and so much more. You want to make sure to catch this episode.  Join us in this two-part podcast session. Grab your popcorn and beverage of choice and listen to the wisdom he shares with my intern. Our podcast is readily available on a variety of platforms, including Spotify, Apple, Google, and Amazon podcast. Join our community and share our episodes with your network.  #LorenAnthony #RealNativeRootsUntoldStories #RealNativeRootsPodcast 

Real Native Roots: Untold Stories presents Otakwan Acahkos Iskwiw (Evening Star Woman), a grounded, powerful, traditional Métisse from the Métis Nation (Otipemisiwak) of St. Louis, Saskatchewan. Otakwan's main family lines are Boucher, Bremner, L'Ésperence, Guernon, Taylor, Hogue, and Prince. Hear how she weaves in her lived experience and inner wisdom of being a cycle breaker, learning self-love, protecting sacred sites, telling our narratives, and so much more.  Before moving south of the medicine line, Otakwan focused her education and career with the Ministry of Environment, Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development, and IPAC Engineering Firm. Now, she spends time homeschooling her son, volunteering for the community, out on the land in ceremonies, educating on the importance of Native stewardship for sacred sites, and traveling for shoots and events with Shane Balkowitsch, Jonathan Yazzie, Jillian Waterman, and many more. Join our conversation and hear how rich and in-depth Otakwan dives into how our learnings are infinite, forever, and unending. Please follow and share our podcast with your ecosystem. We are on Spotify, Apple, Google, and Amazon podcast and other platforms.  #RealNativeRootsUntoldStories #RealNativeRootsPodcast 

Real Native Roots: Untold Stories presents one of our podcast listeners, Donna Tenorio. Donna is from Santo Domingo Pueblo, is a new grandmother, and is a podcast fan. She shares her story and what she has learned from listening to podcasts. Hear how we recap and share what spoke to us from our fantastic, wise, loving, and amazing guests from 2023. Please follow and share. We are on Spotify, Apple, Google, and Amazon podcast platforms. Happy 2024!!   #RealNativeRootsUntoldStories #RealNativeRootsPodcast 

Real Native Roots: Untold Stories presents Rebecca Adamson, a Cherokee descent whose roots are from Ohio and who grew up in North Carolina. Rebecca shares how nature has always been a source and a centering force in her life. She also shares her journey with relatives, her career, and her perspective on the next generation of leaders. Rebecca has been at the forefront of advocating and educating with an indigenous lens and was featured as one of the most influential women in America. She continues moving forward by opening opportunities for our Native communities in indigenous economics and investing. Join us in hearing her story and how much wisdom she generously shares.    Please follow and share our podcast with your ecosystem. We are on Spotify, Apple, Google, and Amazon podcast platforms.    #RebeccaAdamson #RealNativeRootsUntoldStories #RealNativeRootsPodcast

Real Native Roots: Untold Stories presents Molina Jo Two Bulls (Lakota) and Bryan Douglas Parker (White Mountain Apache). Both were raised by strong, grounded, loving, and artistic families. Hear how these indigenous souls honor gifts their relatives and the art community share. Bryan and Molina believe art is a beautiful, creative modality that should be celebrated and encouraged. Join us as Molina and Bryan share personal stories about their passion for family, art, learning and hopes for art to bring us together in a healing way.  Follow Bryan D. Parker @ bdparker90n on Instagram Follow Molina J. Parker @molina_two_bulls on Instagram Please follow and share our podcast with your ecosystem. We are on Spotify, Apple, Google, and Amazon and other podcast platforms.  #RealNativeRootsUntoldStories #RealNativeRootsPodcast 

Real Native Roots: Untold Stories presents Simon Moya-Smith, an Oglala Lakota and Chicano writer and journalist. Raised to stand up for the rights of Indigenous peoples, to rage against the use of Indian mascots, and later against police brutality and oil and gas pipelines, Simon continues to fight the good fight with humor, wit, and truth. Hear how his Indigenous Chicana mother, grandmother, and grandfather nurtured him with love, food, wisdom, music, and connection to his Oglala Lakota roots. Join us as Simon shares personal stories about his passion for music, purple prose, tacos, and hopes for us to be kind to each other. Follow him on Twitter @simonmoyasmith. *** Simon's work appears on The Nation, NBC News, Insider, Vice, Fodor’s Travel, and Lonely Planet. Moya-Smith has a Master of Arts in Political Journalism from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Ethnic Studies from the University of Colorado Denver. Along with writing, Moya-Smith teaches Indigenous Studies and Media at the University of Colorado. He is a frequent guest on NPR, CNN, and SiriusXM where he discusses Indigenous topics. His new book, “Your Spirit Animal is a Jackass –Natives, Food, and White F*ckery,” is forthcoming.  Book contributions and other works from Simon Moya-Smith: Yolqui, a Warrior Summoned from the Spirit World: Testimonios on Violence  Lonely Planet Epic Road Trips of the Americas   "An American Prayer" Simon was featured in this movie  "Rebel Music Native America Simon was the lead writer and story producer  "Alien Newsdesk Simon was the scriptwriter for the first season  Please follow and share our podcast with your ecosystem. We are on Spotify, Apple, Google, and Amazon and other podcast platforms.  #simonmoyasmith #RealNativeRootsUntoldStories #RealNativeRootsPodcast 

Real Native Roots: Untold Stories presents MaryAnn Bullhead, a fierce, grounded, and nurturing Diné Lakota woman. Raised on the Navajo reservation by her mother and influenced by her Lakota ways while visiting with her father (Earl Bullhead), on the Lakota Reservation. MaryAnn finds herself dancing onto the path of serving our country. She served in the U.S. Navy, the N.M. Army National Guard, was deployed to Iraq twice, and recently retired from the Sandoval Country Sheriffs' Department. Grounded in her indigenous matriarchal values, MaryAnn shares personal stories of what keeps her balance and has faith that we will continue to have hard conversations toward healing.  Join us and hear her story, what she longs for, and why they call her Sparky.   Please follow and share our podcast with your ecosystem. We are on Spotify, Apple, Google, and Amazon podcast platforms.    #MaryAnnBullhead #EarlBullhead #Bullhead #RealNativeRootsUntoldStories #RealNativeRootsPodcast 

Real Native Roots: Untold Stories presents Wade Fernandez/ Wiciwen Apis-Mahwaew (Walks With The Black Wolf). Wade is a heart and soul Indigenous man who's “deeply authentic, a” multi-award winning international touring artist and educator from the Menominee Nation. Winning numerous awards in multiple genres, Fernandez's musical style knows no bounds & the same goes for his educational style. A passion for educating, sharing music, serving the community, sharing culture, and honoring Grandmother Earth is reflected in his work.  Hear his story, what inspires him, and hear a snapshot of his music during this podcast (what a gift)! You can find Wade Fernandez on Facebook or go directly to his website at www.WadeFernandez.com    Please follow and share our podcast with your ecosystem. We are on Spotify, Apple, Google, and Amazon podcast platforms.  #WadeFernandez #WadeFernandezMusic  #RealNativeRootsUntoldStories #RealNativeRootsPodcast 

Real Native Roots: Untold Stories presents Ahsaki Chachere. Founder/CEO Ah-Shi Beauty. This indigenous boss babe shares her rez chronicles of family, how she landed multiple companies and dreams of helping her Nation. Grab a cup of joe and hear a natural storyteller seamlessly weave her Diné bizaad (Navajo language), humor, and life experiences with such wisdom and grace.  You can find Ahsaki Chachere on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube: Instagram: @ahshibeauty Twitter: @ahshibeauty Facebook: Ah-Shi Beauty YouTube: Ah-Shi Beauty    Please follow and share our podcast with your ecosystem. We are on Spotify, Apple, Google, and Amazon podcast platforms.  #RealNativeRootsUntoldStories #RealNativeRootsPodcast 

Real Native Roots: Untold Stories presents Ahsaki Chachere. Founder/CEO Ah-Shi Beauty. This indigenous boss babe shares her rez chronicles of family, how she landed multiple companies and dreams of helping her Nation. Grab a cup of joe and hear a natural storyteller seamlessly weave her Diné bizaad (Navajo language), humor, and life experiences with such wisdom and grace.  You can find Ahsaki Chachere on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube: Instagram: @ahshibeauty Twitter: @ahshibeauty Facebook: Ah-Shi Beauty YouTube: Ah-Shi Beauty    Please follow and share our podcast with your ecosystem. We are on Spotify, Apple, Google, and Amazon podcast platforms.  #RealNativeRootsUntoldStories #RealNativeRootsPodcast 

Real Native Roots: Untold Stories presents Sandre Harrison, Shannon Saltclah and Tara Denetsosie Lovato. These three beautiful, savvy, smart, funny, and grounded Dinè women share stories about love for family and community, Native bling, food, butchering, first love/crush, and self-love. Grab your drink of choice and hear the laughter and wisdom shared among these amazing women.  Please follow and share. We are on Spotify, Apple, Google, and Amazon podcast platforms.  #RealNativeRootsUntoldStories #RealNativeRootsPodcast 

Real Native Roots: Untold Stories presents one of our podcast listeners, Ruth Sandoval. Ruth is a spiritual healer, certified coach, trainer, author, weaver and creative. Hear how we recap and share what spoke to us from our fantastic, wise, loving, and amazing guests from 2022. Thank you Zane & Tina James, Ryan Begay, Donna Fairbanks, Dr. Michael Kotutwa Johnson, James Junes, Great Grand Mother Mary Lyons, Monica Simeon, Jennifer Varenchik and Natalie Benally. Please follow and share. We are on Spotify, Apple, Google, and Amazon podcast platforms. Happy 2023!! https://www.ruthsandoval.com/ www.realnativeroots.com #RealNativeRootsUntoldStories #RealNativeRootsPodcast 

Real Native Roots: Untold Stories presents Natalie Benally, a Diné woman cultivating her love for dance, story, and giving back to her community. Natalie shares where she gets her work ethic, continuing to heal, and trusting herself. Natalie is a dance artist, filmmaker, writer, actress, and community/language advocate from the Navajo Nation. She is the Co-Founder & Creative Director of Tse'Nato', a mixed-media storytelling company to amplify Indigenous voices and representation. She has directed and choreographed numerous theater productions. She has performed the lead role of Dory in the Navajo dubbed version of Disney/Pixar’s Finding Nemo. Natalie will also be appearing in a lead role in a new series on FOX in 2023 and executive producing her first full-length documentary.    Join us and hear her laugh's infectiousness, yet she shares her wisdom and commitment to making choices with intention.    Ahé'hee (Thank you) for listening, sharing, and following. We are on Spotify, Apple, Google, and Amazon podcast platforms.    https://www.tsenato.com/snw https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9496893/ #SèngWah #NatalieBenally #RealNativeRootsUntoldStories #RealNativeRootsPodcast www.realnativeroots.com

Real Native Roots: Untold Stories presents Jennifer Varenchik, a beautiful, creative, daring, and visionary Tohono O'odham woman raised in California. We get a peek inside her story about being adopted and eventually reconnecting with her Native roots. On her path of self-discovery, Jennifer finds her love and passion through creating stories on the big screen. Join us, and hear from a rising indigenous filmmaker in her second act in a life of continuous reflections, learning, and growing. Please follow and share. We are on Spotify, Apple, Google, and Amazon podcast platforms.  TikTok: @nativemuse IMDb: imdb.me/JenniferVarenchik VIMEO: vimeo.com/directorjenx YoutTube: youtube.com/DirectorJenX Twitter: @nativemuse Linktree: https://linktr.ee/NativeMuse #NativeMuse #JenniferVarenchik #Ashleycallingbull #Oprah   #RealNativeRootsUntoldStories #RealNativeRootsPodcast https://realnativeroots.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RealNativeRootsUntoldStories https://www.instagram.com/realnativeroots_untoldstories/

Real Native Roots: Untold Stories presents the renowned, respected graceful, and savvy Native woman entrepreneur Monica Simeon with Sister Sky, Inc. A woman with deep roots from the Pacific Northwest raised with core values of rest, vulnerability, nurturing, and determination. Monica shares her wisdom of embracing her learnings, listening to her heart and spirit, being a good camp keeper(entrepreneur, business owner, and leader), and so much more. You don't want to miss this episode!  Enjoy our conversation during your walk, workout, drive, or just sitting and being present. Much appreciate for your following, sharing, and listening. We are on Spotify, Apple, Google, and Amazon podcast platforms.  https://sistersky.com/ https://sisterskyinc.com/ #Sistersky #MonicaSimeon #NativeWomanEntreprener  #NativeBusiness   #RealNativeRootsUntoldStories #RealNativeRootsPodcast https://realnativeroots.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RealNativeRootsUntoldStories https://www.instagram.com/realnativeroots_untoldstories/

Real Native Roots: Untold Stories presents Great Grandmother Mary Lyons (GGMML), an Ojibwe elder, author, humanitarian and wisdom-knowledge keeper. Join us on a journey as GGMML talks about Seven generations and our responsibilities, getting back to who we are as Indigenous people and not being lazy, knowing our worth, and so much more. Get your snacks and enjoy our yummy conversation.  Ahé'hee (thank you) for following, and appreciate your sharing with others. We are on Spotify, Apple, Google, and Amazon podcast platforms.    **GGMML's book is called "Wisdom Lessons: Spirited Guidance from an Ojibwe Great-Grandmother." https://www.facebook.com/mary.lyons1 #GrandmotherMaryLyons   #RealNativeRootsUntoldStories #RealNativeRootsPodcast https://realnativeroots.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RealNativeRootsUntoldStories https://www.instagram.com/realnativeroots_untoldstories/

Real Native Roots: Untold Stories presents part II of James Junes story toward recovery. He shares that taking it one day at a time, letting go of the past, and surrounding yourself with people who will empower and add power to your life. Join us as he shares about bettering your journey and working for love, the human element.  Ahé'hee (thank you) for following and sharing with others. We are on Spotify, Apple, Google, and Amazon podcast platforms.  www.jamesjunes.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesJunes/ I.G: https://www.instagram.com/junes_70/   #RealNativeRootsUntoldStories #RealNativeRootsPodcast https://realnativeroots.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RealNativeRootsUntoldStories https://www.instagram.com/realnativeroots_untoldstories/

Real Native Roots: Untold Stories presents you with the one and only James Junes. A renowned Diné (Navajo) Native comedian, actor, and motivational speaker. James grew up sleeping on sheep skin, speaking Diné Bizaad (Navajo Language), and learning the meaning of love from his grandmothers. Join us as he shares stories and interpretations of his grandmother's love. Ahé'hee (thank you) and enjoy this episode. Ahé'hee for following and please share with others. We are on Spotify, Apple, Google, and Amazon podcast platforms.   Visit James Junes at: www.jamesjunes.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesJunes/ I.G: https://www.instagram.com/junes_70/   #RealNativeRootsUntoldStories #RealNativeRootsPodcast Website: https://realnativeroots.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealNativeRootsUntoldStories Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realnativeroots_untoldstories/

Real Native Roots: Untold Stories presents to you Dr. Michael Kotutwa Johnson. A humble, self-loving, passionate Hopi farmer exclaims, "It's a good day to be Indigenous!" Micheal takes us on a journey by sharing fond memories of racing across the planting fields with his quaà'ah (grandfather), his love for planting, beliefs in traditional ecological knowledge, and encouraging us to do more for ourselves, our community, and our youth (future). Join his dog Soya (Hopi planting stick) and us in learning why it's a good day to be Indigenous.   Read "Beginnings" from One Drum: Stories and Ceremonies for a Planet by Richard Wagamese. https://realnativeroots.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RealNativeRootsUntoldStories https://www.instagram.com/realnativeroots_untoldstories/ #RealNativeRootsUntoldStories #RealNativeRootsPodcast

Real Native Roots: Untold Stories April's guest is our very own "Grandmother of Housing," Donna Fairbanks. Ebbing and flowing through life, Donna finds her passion in the field of Indian Housing. Hear her unique story of growing up off the reservation in a Catholic orphanage and finding her way back to the White Earth Indian Reservation.   Poem "The Journey From Within" by Mary Lyons Wisdom Lessons: Spirited Guidance from an Ojibwe Great-Grandmother https://realnativeroots.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RealNativeRootsUntoldStories https://www.instagram.com/realnativeroots_untoldstories/ #RealNativeRootsUntoldStories #RealNativeRootsPodcast

Ryan Begay is our bonus guest with Real Native Roots: Untold Stories this month. Join us as he shares a bit about his grandparents and family, who come from a line of leaders, spiritual healers, artistic and skilled craftswomen/men. A twin, falling in the middle somewhere with six other siblings, Ryan grew up in a household of women. Later Ryan finds himself enrolling into a production class for film and finds his love for filmmaking, writing, directing, and acting. Ryan's mission is to levitate for more Diné/Native American presence in film and television both in front of and behind the camera. Join us with his favorite drink, gohwééh (coffee), just like how Elmo drinks his...black.   Website: http://www.sovereignmindproductions.com Facebook: Personal Profile https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008885471137 Acting Page https://www.facebook.com/actorRyanBegay/ Photography Page https://www.facebook.com/RyanBegayPhotography/ IG: https://instagram.com/ryanbegay505?r=nametag IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3144639/   Short productions created by Ryan mentioned during the podcast: The Indian Within ThePlague of Allegiance The Reciever   Poem “Happiness is a Choice” by Mary Lyons Wisdom Lessons: Spirited Guidance from an Ojibwe Great-Grandmother   https://realnativeroots.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RealNativeRootsUntoldStories https://www.instagram.com/realnativeroots_untoldstories/ #RealNativeRootsUntoldStories #RealNativeRootsPodcast  

Real Native Roots: Untold Stories presents you Tina James-Tafoya and Zane James. Zane and Tina share more wisdom from their beloved father Nelson James. They also discuss sibling love, Dallas Cowboy Sundays, and how they have continued to stay engaged as supportive relatives. Ahé'hee (thank you) for following, and I appreciate you sharing with others. We are on Spotify, Apple, Google, and Amazon podcast platforms. https://realnativeroots.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RealNativeRootsUntoldStories https://www.instagram.com/realnativeroots_untoldstories/ #RealNativeRootsUntoldStories #RealNativeRootsPodcast

Real Native Roots: Untold Stories presents you Tina James-Tafoya and Zane James. Zane and Tina share their family origins, how their parents meet, and how relatives modeled Ké (system of kinship). We also get the pleasure of hearing the harvested wisdom their beloved father Nelson James offered about life and family. Get your cup of gohwééh (coffee) and enjoy the story of the James family.  Ahé'hee (thank you) for following and appreciate you sharing with others. We are on Spotify, Apple, Google, and Amazon podcast platforms.  #RealNativeRootsUntoldStories #RealNativeRootsPodcast https://realnativeroots.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RealNativeRootsUntoldStories https://www.instagram.com/realnativeroots_untoldstories/

Real Native Roots: Untold Stories presents Lydia Edgewater as our special guest to recap all the yumminess and wisdom from our 2021 guests. Lydia shares her insights and beautifully weaves in her personal stories and wisdom from her Nalí(grandmother). Grab your cup of coffee and enjoy our recap from some amazing guests: Monique Castro, Dustin Baird, Sahar Khajenoury, Vanessa Roanhorse and Y.A.F. Podcast w/Adrian Dotson, Hersal Clark & Delmar Blackhorse.  #RealNativeRootsUntoldStories #RealNativeRootsPodcast https://realnativeroots.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RealNativeRootsUntoldStories https://www.instagram.com/realnativeroots_untoldstories/

Real Native Roots: Untold Stories presents Lydia Edgewater as our special guest to recap all the yumminess and wisdom from our 2021 guests. Lydia shares her insights and beautifully weaves in her personal stories and wisdom from her Nalí(grandmother). Grab your cup of coffee and enjoy our recap from some amazing guests: Amarie Oldman, Nephi Craig, Valerie Nuvayestewa, Carol Dahozy, Mona Polacca, Shay Milford, Sherry Salway Black, Elsie Meeks, and Lori Pourier. #RealNativeRootsUntoldStories #RealNativeRootsPodcast https://realnativeroots.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RealNativeRootsUntoldStories https://www.instagram.com/realnativeroots_untoldstories/

Real Native Roots: Untold Stories presents three young Native men, Delmar Blackhorse, Hersal Clark, and Adrian Dotson, doing their part in helping us to heal and release toxicity through honest and raw conversations. Learn more about where they are from, what shaped them, what they like to cook, origin story of the Y.A.F.podcast (Your Aunties Favorite Podcast) and much more.  #Y.A.F.Podcast https://www.instagram.com/yafpod/ https://www.facebook.com/yafpod #RealNativeRootsUntoldStories #RealNativeRootsPodcast https://realnativeroots.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RealNativeRootsUntoldStories https://www.instagram.com/realnativeroots_untoldstories/

Real Native Roots: Untold Stories presents Valerie Nuvayestewa, Ha’hay’i’mana (Mother of the Katsinas) and a woman connected to the land. Valerie shares stories of how her grandparents, parents, and the earth have cultivated her knowing and returning herself to the sacred. She shares how she is beginning her work again and continues to learn how working hard leads you to good things in life.  #TutskwatOqawtoynani #RealNativeRootsUntoldStories #RealNativeRoots https://realnativeroots.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RealNativeRootsUntoldStories https://www.instagram.com/realnativeroots_untoldstories/

Real Native Roots: Untold Stories presents to you, Monique Castro a citizen of the Diné (Navajo)Nation and Xicana, born and raised on the ancestral homelands of the Tongva People (aka Los Angeles). Monique is a first-generation high school and college graduate raised by her grandparents, who leads by love, compassion, and generosity. Monique shares how her life experiences led her to create the Indigenous Circle of Wellness, a private group practice offering mental wellness services grounded in holistic healing through a culturally inclusive approach. Join us in hearing her inspiring story.   #IndigenousCircleofWellness https://icowellness.com/about/ #RealNativeRootsUntoldStories #RealNativeRootsPodcast https://realnativeroots.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RealNativeRootsUntoldStories https://www.instagram.com/realnativeroots_untoldstories/

Real Native Roots: Untold Stories respectfully introduces to you Sahar Khajenoury, a Diné (Navajo) and Persian woman who values kinship, the land, and her roots. Sahar's school project opened doors to the environment and social justice issues and creatively found ways to lift Native voices through media. While doing this work and other avenues, she found herself challenged for her mixed heritage. Regardless of her journey, she continues to forge forward, inspiring our young relatives to see their passion. Join us with giggles and take on her challenge! https://www.instagram.com/saharspice/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7y4OKScE1w #RealNativeRoots #RealNativeRootsUntoldStories #RealNativeRootsPodcast https://realnativeroots.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RealNativeRootsUntoldStories https://www.instagram.com/realnativeroots_untoldstories/  

Real Native Roots: Untold Stories would like to present Shay Milford (Diné). Born and raised on Dinè lands, Shay shares how the art of tattooing found him. Faced with the stigma of being an ex-gang member, ex-convict, alcoholic, Shay stayed the course and realized his goal. Join me in hearing his inspirational journey.  www.Transcendartcollective.net @Shaybone_tattoos on Instagram #Transcendartcollective #RealNativeRootsPodcast #RealNativeRootsUntoldStories

Real Native Roots: Untold Stories presents Vanessa Roanhorse, a Diné woman who grew up on the rez with the comforting smell of pine and cedar, molded by relatives that supported a rich grounded spiritual, cultural, community and family experiences. Led by curiosity, Vanessa finds herself unpacking the meaning and language of power. She also brings to light what redefining power for ourselves looks like. Join us as Vanessa shares her philosophy which comes from her matriarchal Diné way. #RoanhorseConsulting #NativeWomenLead #RealNativeRootsUntoldStories #RealNativeRootsPodcast  

Real Native Roots: Untold Stories would like to acknowledge nurses for their contributions to keeping our communities healthy and safe. Nurses are honored nationwide during the month of May. In honor of nurses, we would like to lift up Carol Dahozy from Fort Defiance, AZ.    Carol’s grandmother and mother were nurses. Carol decided to become a nurse when she observed how a family member was treated in a hospital setting. Surviving the challenging demands of the nursing program, overcoming the language barrier, Carol spent 40 years in the field. Carol remains active in the healthcare arena and currently serves on the Board of Directors with the Native Health Urban Clinic in Phoenix, AZ.   Join us in hearing Carol's journey, stories from the field, and her excitement for future nurses. Ahé'hee (Thank you) Carol.   #RealNativeRootsPodcast #RealNativeRootsUntoldStories  www.realnativeroots.com

Real Native Roots: Untold Stories presents Mona Polacca(Butterfly), whose people come from the blue-green waters and the guardians of the Grand Canyon. Mona shares her story as a girl who becomes a young woman, a mother for the first time, and a grandmother. She carries the wisdom that her mother shared and has weaved that into her life's purpose, work, and various roles she has played. Mona also gives us a peek into the history and meaning of the International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers. Join us and hear the beautiful wisdom she offers on being a woman and our responsibilities.    #MonaPolacca #InternationalCouncilofThirteenIndigenousGrandmothers #RealNativeRootsPodcast #RealNativeRootsUntoldStories  

"Reservation born and raised" Mato Ohitika aka Dustin Baird was rooted in the stories and history of his people. Finding his path and desires to do more for our Native relatives, Dustin shares his family's history and how his career led to his work in Indian country. Dustin also shares how the ceremonial ride of the 'Dakota 38' brought his spirit and culture back to him. Join me in hearing his inspirational story of reflection, determination, and honoring his relatives.  Poem was written by #RickAbasta "A.M. Radio" - All Eyes on Me: A Collection of Diné Poetry  #RealNativeRootsUntoldStories #RealNativeRoots #RealNativeRootsPodcast