Tiokasin Ghosthorse on Indigenous Language, Disconnection, and Returning to Earth

Episode 67 of The Critical Social Worker: A Revolutionary Storytelling PodcastGuest: Tiokasin Ghosthorse (Cheyenne River Lakota Nation)Tiokasin Ghosthorse is an educator, musician, and founder of First Voices Radio. For more than three decades he has carried Indigenous voices into global conversations about Earth, culture, and healing. In this dialogue, Tiokasin and Professor Ace explore how language, disconnection, and modernity shape our lives — and what it means to return to intuition, kinship, and the living presence of Earth.🌍 What You’ll Hear in This EpisodeHow substance abuse reflects deeper disconnection from culture and communityWhy Indigenous languages carry wisdom English often forgetsThe role of listening circles in restoring true communicationIntuition and heart knowledge as guides in a fractured worldLiving in relationship with Earth, not in domination over it🗝️ Key TakeawaysHealing begins with reconnection to culture, land, and communityLanguage shapes our reality — Indigenous languages offer different ways of beingModernity often deepens disconnection, but Earth remains teacherListening differently opens pathways to self-discovery and collective healing📖 Chapters00:00 Intro to episode01:20 Introduction to Indigenous Perspectives10:06 The Role of Language in Connection19:45 Understanding Disconnection and Reconnection30:07 The Impact of Modernity on Indigenous Wisdom51:17 The Importance of Listening Circles52:37 Rediscovering True Communication55:24 Cultural Identity and Historical Context58:56 Nature and Spirituality: A Deep Connection01:01:35 The Process of Self-Discovery01:04:04 Decolonizing Language and Thought01:07:36 The Role of Indigenous Knowledge01:10:41 Understanding Relationships and Inclusion01:13:36 Healing Through Present Awareness01:16:15 Reflections on Language and Identity01:21:51 Living in Harmony with Earth01:25:34 Listening to Nature’s Wisdom01:32:38 The Essence of Being vs. Doing🔗 Connect with Tiokasin Ghosthorse🌐 Website: akantuinstitute.org🎙️ First Voices Radio: firstvoicesindigenousradio.org📢 Patreon: patreon.com/Ghosthorse💡 Support Revolutionary Social WorkFor more information or to connect: [email protected]🌐 revolutionarysocialwork.com© UAF Social Work