In this episode, we travel to Tulsa, Oklahoma to talk with Haley Buzzard Hamilton, an account executive working in development with the Tulsa Area United Way. Haley recounts her childhood in rural northeastern Oklahoma along with her education

1.4 Leading Native America: The Young Standing Rock Protectors, Part II

Oct 17th, 2016 48m 21s

In this episode, John sits and talks with Terrell Iron Shell, Mia Sage Stevens, Kalvin Sanchez, Jasilyn Charger, Danny Grassrope, and Wilma Steele, all of the International Indigenous Youth Council, about their work and activism in the Standing

1.3 Leading Native America: The Young Standing Rock Protectors, Part I

Oct 4th, 2016 44m 48s

In this episode, we meet Liz Gonzalez, Bianca Franco, Courage, and Rudy Clark, who have all recently traveled to the Sacred Stone Camp at Standing Rock to stand in solidarity with the growing community there as the camp enters its sixth month o

0.1 Interlude: Check out discorsi.org

Sep 28th, 2016 1m 28s

No podcast episode this week! Instead, head over to discorsi.org to see video and photos of John's trip to Standing Rock. Wni Miconi! Water is life!

1.2 Leading Native America: Byron Mallott | Lieutenant Governor of Alaska

Sep 19th, 2016 1h 13m

Byron Mallott grew up in rural Southeast Alaska with dreams of a comfortable life as a commercial fisherman. Instead, he embarked on a career that led him to leadership positions within municipal, state, nonprofit, and corporate arenas. In this

1.1 Leading Native America: Stacy Leeds | Dean, University of Arkansas School of Law

Sep 10th, 2016 1h 10m

In this pilot episode, we meet Stacy L. Leeds, Dean of the University of Arkansas School of Law. A member of the Cherokee Nation, headquartered in Talequah, Oklahoma, Stacy talks leadership, Cherokee politics, heritage, and retracing the Trail

0.0 Discorsi: A Preview

Aug 29th, 2016 8m 8s

Welcome to Discorsi! This brief episode is a preview of what's to come in the podcast, including the "Leading Native America" series, where you'll meet a variety of individuals from Indian Country who are leaders in their respective fields.

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