Dr. Luhui Whitebear is a citizen of the Coastal Band of the Chumash Nation, with Huastec and Cochimi ancestry, and her work is grounded in her commitment to staying close to culture. Rooted in her Chumash homelands in Santa Barbara and her life in Oregon, she carries that responsibility into […]
Brian Frejo (Pawnee and Seminole) is a national motivational speaker, leadership, team building trainer and suicide, substance opioid use, bullying prevention specialist and community engagement advocate. Brian strives to empower youth, adults, elders and communities to reclaim and celebrate their traditional healing practices, traditional foods and nutrition, fitness activities, cultural […]
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Mike Duncan is a citizen of Round Valley Indian Tribes and his Native heritage is Maidu/ Wailaki / Wintun and Western Band Shoshone. Mike is the CEO and founder of Native Dads Network, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting and restoring the Native family structure through culture, education, and inter-generational healing. […]
Michelle D. Schenandoah is citizen of the Onʌyota’:aka (Oneida) Nation Wolf Clan of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy and an inspirational speaker, writer, thought leader. She presented as a spiritual advisor to the Pope with the First Nations Delegation at the Vatican that prompted his apology regarding residential schools. She is the […]
Jessie Taken Alive-Rencountre is a Hunkpapa Lakota and a proud citizen of the Standing Rock Sioux Nation. With 15 years of experience as a school counselor, Jessie has positively influenced the lives of hundreds of students. In 2021, she was recognized as a future legacy leader by the Spirit Aligned […]
“Feeding the Fire: Advancing the Movement” builds on the momentum of past Repatriation Conferences and calls us to act. As Native Nations reclaim what was taken and protect what remains, the Association on American Indian Affairs’ 11th Annual Repatriation Conference will provide a virtual space to exchange strategies, sharpen skills, […]
Shannon O’Loughlin is a citizen of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and serves the Association as its Chief Executive and Attorney. Shannon strives to follow her grandmother’s direction to make the world a better place for Native Peoples. How does Shannon live her life and lead the organization to stay […]
Adam Khalil and Zack Khalil, Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, Film makers and Artists
Kimberly Guerrero (Colville & Salish) is a contemporary storyteller who enjoys a career in film, television, and theatre. Kimberly’s most recent work includes the HBO Original Series, It: Welcome to Derry. streaming hits Reservation Dogs and Rutherford Falls, the gritty revenge thriller, Catch the Fair One opposite Emmy nominee Kali […]
