Talking in the Footsteps of our Ancestors
Talking in the Footsteps of our Ancestors
Podcast Description
Talking in the Footsteps of Our Ancestors will share the journey of reconnecting the Otoe-Missouria people to their ancestral homelands in southeast Nebraska through the Walking in the Footsteps of Our Ancestors project. Through stories, history, and culture, we’ll focus on healing, reconciliation, and bridging understanding between Native and non-Native communities. Join host Johnnie Jae as we honor the past and build a future where all of us can walk together.
Music by Johnnie Jae and Martin Luna. Cover art by Marci Black.
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Content Themes
This podcast focuses on themes of healing, reconciliation, and cultural education, exploring the history and ongoing presence of Indigenous peoples in Nebraska. Notable episodes include discussions on the Walking in the Footsteps of Our Ancestors project with co-directors Christina Goodson and Margaret Jacobs, and the importance of land-based commemorations with Kevin Abourezk, emphasizing community involvement in reconciliation efforts.
Talking in the Footsteps of Our Ancestors will share the journey of reconnecting the Otoe-Missouria people to their ancestral homelands in southeast Nebraska through the Walking in the Footsteps of Our Ancestors project. Through stories, history, and culture, we’ll focus on healing, reconciliation, and bridging understanding between Native and non-Native communities. Join host Johnnie Jae as we honor the past and build a future where all of us can walk together.
Music by Johnnie Jae and Martin Luna. Cover art by Marci Black.
In this episode, host Johnnie Jae talks with Della Warrior, who, during her long career, was president of the Institute of American Indian Arts, director of the New Mexico Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, and the first female chairperson of the Otoe-Missouria Tribe. She co-founded the Multi-Indigenous Initiative for Community Advancement with Wilma Mankiller in 2006 and has served on various boards, including the Smithsonian's National Museum of American Indians.
Please note: There is some background noise in this interview and we apologize for the audio.
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