Timber People

Host Gena Timberman welcomes Gregory Farah, Kristin Gentry, True Archdale, and Jesse Raine Littlebird to take about the upcoming Sovereign 2024 Group Art Expo in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Sovereign Santa Fe is a contemporary Native American Arts exhibition, showcasing cutting edge indigenous creativity, a platform to highlight ‘NewSchool’ Native American Arts and the elusive relationship between traditional and contemporary. Gena and her guests talk about what it means to give vibrant Native American artists an on-trend platform to showcase and share their innovative, accomplished works and talents. They discuss the experience of the artists and the organic evolution of the 72-hour show which coincides with the annual SWAIA Indian Art Market at the La Fonda Hotel.

Host Gena Timberman welcomes longtime brother friend, Chance Rush, to talk about fun and challenging times and the bond-building experiences through Wings of America, UNITY, and how learning from life can lead one to greatness and lifelong friendships.

Host Gena Timberman welcomes Amanda Williams (Southern Cheyenne/Northern Arapaho), Administrative Specialist in the BIA Office of Trust Services. They talk about the history of Indian Affairs in the United States, planning for the future of the aging population in Oklahoma, and how much of a small world it can be in Indian Country. Amanda shares what it was like learning about Racism in the 1st grade when her parents made an appearance on the Oprah Winfrey show and how she was led to work and have a voice in policy with Tribes and Indigenous populations.

Host Gena Timberman welcomes Brock Eubanks, Managing Partner, and Clay Cockrill, Program Director, to share their work with Connect Advisors in creating spaces throughout Indian Country that bring us together to serve communities. From their work building educational projects to cultural and healthcare facilities, they talk about their team approach in serving diverse clients and projects. They talk about what it means to serve as a nucleus in a complex project and seeing it to successful completion. Clay shares his passion for artwork and his journey as a ceramic artist and the value of serving nonprofits and the community.

Host Gena Timberman welcomes Tres Savage, Editor in Chief of NonDoc Media to discuss what it means to "Warrior On" in the pursuit of integrity in Journalism. They discuss the opportunities for citizens to keep track of and care about the Legislative Process in Oklahoma. Tres shares observations from the 2024 Legislative Session, including the new Public Budget Process as well as the Vision and Purpose behind NonDoc Media, a nonprofit that supports positive impact and accessibility to reliable Journalism.

Host Gena Timberman welcomes Dr. Greg Guedel of Guedel Strategic Law to discuss new and existing opportunities to support Tribes in Economic Development in Indian Country. They discuss the importance of building International and Intertribal relationships and what Sovereignty means in relation to tribal natural resources and opportunities today in energy as well as the creation of a Model Tribal Energy Code. Dr. Guedel shares updates on the impact and resources of the Tribal Energy Consortium and how politics, economics, and law can come together in a mission to positively impact lives in tribal communities.

Host Gena Timberman welcomes Leon Natker to share updates on the new exhibits at the Oklahoma History Center & Museum. The discuss what the "Into the Mirror" exhibit means to celebrate the rich heritage of Oklahoma Native Art and seeing history through the interpretation of Indigenous Artists of Oklahoma. They also talk about the "Inaugural Impressions" exhibit opening in June that shares the Inaugural ball gowns of the First Ladies of Oklahoma and how they have been civically engaged in our State.

Host Gena Timberman welcomes Dr. Allison Fennell-Conch, Program Director for the Special Education Resolution Center (SERC). They discuss the services and partnerships of the SERC program that serve citizens across the state in resolving conflicts at the earliest stages possible. They talk about the opportunities that effective resolution provides for communities and the educational system as well as the relationships between agencies, school districts, and families.

Host Gena Timberman welcomes J. Kyle Casper to discuss the relationship between space and place - creating innovative destinations that connect us with the environment and make our experiences more meaningful. They discuss climate change, new ways of thinking in the development of projects that honor nature and diverse indigenous cultures. They talk about the United Nations and returning to Oklahoma to implement new policies and technologies into local projects.

Host Gena Timberman welcomes Chris Griswold, friend and fellow attorney and associate, to discuss navigating life with gratitude for friendships and mentors. They discuss life in law school and their thoughts on what makes Oklahoma so special - personally and professionally.