The Movement is Still Strong

The movement is still strong, it never died No more uncles in despair, thinking “at least we tried” The power of the drum, shakes the foundations Grips you like lightning, heart palpitations All warriors to the center, time to be painted No cameras allowed, lest the spirit be tainted Grammas and aunties breathing sighs of […]read more

Jodi Rave Spotted Bear (Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation)

Founder & Editor in Chief

Jodi Rave Spotted Bear

Location: Twin Buttes, North Dakota

Spoken Languages: English

Topic Expertise: Federal trust relationship with American Indians; Indigenous issues ranging from spirituality and environment to education and land rights

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