Timber People

Host Gena Timberman welcomes Yancey Red Corn to talk about his role as an actor portraying the role of Chief Bonnicastle in the film, "Killers of the Flower Moon." He shares what it meant to draw upon the wisdom and words of his ancestors and his experiences on the red carpet. They talk about sovereignty, paving the way for future generations, and pathways to take care of ourselves and others. They discuss the White Buffalo Alliance and how learning from and working with his family has influenced his life and career.

Host Gena Timberman welcomes Jill Shero McDaniel and Caleb McDaniel to discuss the vision and journey in creating Indigenous Class. They talk about what it means for Natives to be inspired by Natives and the beauty of leadership and knowledge coming together in Indian Country to mentor, share stories, and uplift values that support leadership and growth.

Host Gena Timberman welcomes LaRenda Morgan, Governmental Affairs Officer with the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes to discuss the impact of Native Communities and Tribes in the efforts to combat and prevent the epidemic of human trafficking and the realities of MMIP in Indian Country. LaRenda shares her journey in working personally and professionally with tribal, state, and federal, partners to champion important legislation like Ida's Law and efforts to support law enforcement training. They talk about the barriers and opportunities that exist as well as the values and the resources that are possible when people come together for a common cause.

Host Gena Timberman welcomes Dr. Jessica Moore Harjo, Alex Ponca Stock, and Veronica Pipestem to talk about the Indigenous Art Collective Boutique, INDIGICHIC. They discuss the movement in Oklahoma and throughout Indian Country celebrating Indigenous artwork through fashion and connecting cultures and communities through a shared Oklahoma Indigenous aesthetic.

Host Gena Timberman welcomes longtime Indian Country Legal Warrior and Oklahoma Indian Bar Association President Arvo Mikkanen to talk about the status of Voting and Voting Rights in Oklahoma. They discuss the importance of having a Plan to Vote and frequently asked questions surrounding the upcoming elections.

Host Gena Timberman welcomes longtime friend and associate, Stacey Halfmoon to share about their history of working with one another, the importance for Indigenous People to tell their story, and the evidence of the sophistication and resilience of our ancestors. They talk about the Halfmoon family legacy and what it means to be 21st Century Moundbuilders.

Host Gena Timberman welcomes Margo Gray (Osage) to talk about the Warrior Up to Vote Project. Margo is the Executive Director of the United Indian Nations of Oklahoma. Gena and Margo discuss the awareness and effort across Indian Country to register citizens to vote and the importance of the Sovereignty Ticket and voter education on candidates who support tribal sovereignty. They talk about Margo's diverse experience in Indian Country and honoring her family history and legacy and her involvement in the film, Killers of the Flower Moon.

Host Gena Timberman welcomes Maggie Boyett, Chief Communications Officer for the Shawnee Tribe, to talk about the Five Moons Dance Festival, a special event that will honor OU School of Dance co-founder Yvonne Chouteau (Shawnee). The Festival was created to pay tribute to the Five Moons, a group of Native American ballerinas from Oklahoma - Choteau, Rosella Hightower (Choctaw), Moscelyne Larkin (Peoria/Eastern Shawnee), and Maria and Marjorie Tallchief (Osage Nation). They talk about the partnerships involved in the Festival including the University of Oklahoma, the Jacobson House Native Art Center, First Americans Museum, and the Shawnee Tribe as well as other Five Moons' Tribal Nations. Gena and Maggie discuss the heritage of dance in Oklahoma, the legacy of Oklahoma's Native prima ballerinas, and the importance of community and family connections and support. Maggie reflects on her own dance education and the inspiration she gained being taught by Moscelyne Larkin.

Host Gena Timberman welcomes Chairman Bobby Gonzalez of the Caddo Nation to talk about Caddo Tribal History, Caddo Cultural Preservation and Representation, and empowering the next generations of Caddo People moving forward. They talk about the Chairman's history working with the Tribe, the Caddo Resilience Plan, and what's on the horizon for their community in cultural crafts and economic development.

Host Gena Timberman welcomes fellow Chahta women, friends, and tribal members to talk about what it means to show up for our family and our community. They talk about the good times and challenging times of identifying with Choctaw and Intertribal Community and what Matriarch means to creating safe spaces for learning, sharing, and connecting. They discuss language, promoting culture, and representing identity through supporting friends and family.