Empowering Indigenous Futures

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  Interview with Shabanaa Bush

  Shabanaa Bush

  Interview with Shabanaa Bush as part of the Empowering Indigenous Futures Project. During the interview, Shabanaa discusses the following topics:

  • Public school (K-12) education on Native American history;
  • Racism and the mistreatment of Native students;
  • Misogyny and racism in the field of engineering;
  • The importance of music and dance to indigenous culture;
  • Traditional medicine.

  Additional files include full transcription.

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  Interview with Anajne Greymountain

  Anajne Greymountain

  Interview with Anajne Greymountain as part of the Empowering Indigenous Futures Project. During the interview, the following topics are discussed.

  • Art and metalsmithing;
  • Disparities between states in public school education;
  • Lack of support and community for native students in public schools;
  • Cultural erasure.

  Additional files include full transcription.

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  Interview with Robin Greymountain

  Robin Greymountain

  Interview with Robin Graymountain as part of the Empowering Indigenous Futures Project. During the interview, the following topics are discussed.

  • The learning styles and struggles of modern Indigenous elementary students;
  • How public schools should accommodate and support students of different demographics;
  • Promoting cultural activities and Indigenous learning in schools with an Indigenous population;
  • The impact of boarding schools on Native cultural identity,

  Additional Files include full transcription.

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  Interview with Loretta Lapointe

  Loretta Lapointe

  Interview with Loretta LaPointe as part of the Empowering Indigenous Futures Project. During the interview, the following topics are discussed.

  • Generational trauma and cultural erasure due to residential schools;
  • The reemergence of Native cultural activities;
  • Bullying and abuse to Native children as a result of racism.

  Additional Files include full transcription.

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  Interview with Angela Martin

  Angela Martin

  Interview with Angela Martin as part of the Empowering Indigenous Futures Project. During the interview, the following topics are discussed.

  • Indigenous food sovereignty;
  • Native agriculture and sustainability;
  • Generational trauma and anxiety relating to connecting to one’s culture;
  • Disconnect and reconnection by indigenous youth;
  • The importance of community.

  Additional Files include full transcription.

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  Interview with Jordan Michael Morseu

  Jordan Michael Morseu

  Interview with Jordan Michael Morseau as part of the Empowering Indigenous Futures Project. During the interview, Jordan discusses the following topics:

  • Public school (K-12) education on Native American history;
  • Local relationships between the Pokagon band Pottowatami and their surrounding community of Dowagiac;
  • Relationship between the federal government and Native governments;
  • Native storytelling and cultural learning.

  Additional files include full transcription.

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  Interview with Cerena Read

  Cerena Read

  Interview with Cerena Read as part of the Empowering Indigenous Futures Project. During the interview, the following topics are discussed:

  • Art, such as beadwork, metallurgy, and photography;
  • Childhood microaggressions and their effect in how someone experiences culture;
  • Respect, humility, and other native wisdom and teachings;
  • Found community and belonging.

  Additional files include full transcription.

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  Interview with Skyler Wolverton

  Skyler Wolverton

  Interview with Skyler Wolverton as part of the Empowering Indigenous Futures Project. During the interview, the following topics are discussed:

  • Ecological Sustainability;
  • Blending of traditional knowledge and western science;
  • Mnomin (Michigan wild rice) and the importance of it in indigenous culture;
  • The importance of youth support and cultural education and opportunities such as native schools, summer camps, and cultural programs;
  • Discrimination and microaggressions against those who are “white passing”.

  Additional files include full transcription.