The Talking Stick, Podcast hosted by OIT

Our Indigenous Traditions

Hosted by Our Indigenous Traditions Shop at OITClothing.com The Talking Stick- culturally adopted by tribes and used today, is a stick that "empowers peace" between Nations. The stick is passed around in the four directions of the circle, given everyone who has the stick an opportunity to speak their mind freely, share a song, ask for help, and etc. The stick encourages everyone to listen to the stick holder and builds trust in the community. We will sit down and have discussions on Indigenous Culture, Daily Life, Entrepreneur, Tribal Leadership, etc. A different perspective from various areas of different tribes, on what they have to go through from survival, elder teaching, and what needs to be shared. Enjoy read less
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Talking Stick Episode #27 with BAIHP CEO Angel Galvez hosted by Our Indigenous Traditions
May 19 2023
Talking Stick Episode #27 with BAIHP CEO Angel Galvez hosted by Our Indigenous Traditions
Bakersfield American Indian Health Project located in Bakersfield, CA  is a culture-based health access and advocacy program designed to enhance the health and well-being of the urban American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) peoples in Kern County. BAIHP provides medical case management, public health nursing services, mental health counseling, substance abuse counseling, transportation assistance, and referrals and payment assistance for medical, dental, and vision care needs. Mr. Angel Galvez was born and raised in Woodville Labor Camp, California (Central Valley). He has worked in the Indian health field with a vision of serving everyone with dignity and respect, and leading change in Indian healthcare systems. Starting as Chief Operating Officer for the Tule River Indian Health Clinic-Tule River Indian Reservation, and eventually serving as the CEO of the Bakersfield American Indian Health Project an Urban Indian Health Center. Angel earned his Master’s in Administration Organizational Leadership from Fresno Pacific University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminology with an emphasis in Victimology from California State University Fresno. His talents in leadership combined with his education have led to significant achievements in Indian Health Services. Angel is married and has three children: two daughters and a son. The family participates actively in church and is involved in youth sports and community activities. “If you are looking for a rewarding career–you’ll find it working alongside me”, said Angel Galvez. Donate: Donate Here BAIHP Website: bakersfieldaihp.org/ ---------------- OITClothing Established in 2016 by Yendi and Johnny Nieto The O.I.T. mission is to build awareness and showcase Indigenous Culture with the utmost respect to communities. To educate and learn from one another, whether it's from Tribe-to-Tribe or Tribal-to-Non Tribal.​ Make sure to check out our website to order these and Follow Us 👍 Online Store: https://www.OITClothing.com ​​​​​​​​​Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oitclothing​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OITClothing​​​​​​​​​ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/oitclothing​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oitclothing​ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oitclothing​​ Email: OurIndigenousTraditions@gmail.com
The Talking Stick, Podcast Episode #20 Live with Laurita of Pulasuco
Jul 14 2021
The Talking Stick, Podcast Episode #20 Live with Laurita of Pulasuco
In this episode, we hear Laura share her journey, support, and advocacy for the Indigenous Communities of Colombia. How the brand products are made and the meaning of some. ➖➖➖➖➖ Buenas! My name is Laura, but you can call me Laurita. I am a proud Colombiana, born in Medellin, Antioquia. I have always been prideful of my beautiful country and the people that make it so special. I am on the tricky journey of finding out who I am, who my ancestors are, and what my purpose on this green earth is. I have a long journey ahead of me, but in the meantime, I wanted to support & advocate for the Indigenous communities of Colombia. About a year ago I started brainstorming different business ideas and then it dawned on me how cool and special it would be to support artisans straight from the motherland! I partnered up with 4 communities & families who are gifted artisans, pattern makers, and designers. I started Pülasü ancestral with the intention of helping preserve their traditions by working closely with artisans who make every piece on my page and not only showcasing their pieces, but also talking about the history, meaning, and purpose of their handcrafts. I’m super serious and motivated to make changes happen by creating lasting social & financial change in these communities by ensuring they’re getting paid a fair price for their work that helps them get closer to financial freedom. Website: pulasuco.com Instagram: @pulasu.co TikTok: @pulasu.co
Talking Stick Episode 19 with Dr. Brian Burkhart hosted by Our Indigenous Traditions
Jul 7 2021
Talking Stick Episode 19 with Dr. Brian Burkhart hosted by Our Indigenous Traditions
This is the second episode with Dr, Brian Burkhart, we discuss the recovery of children in boarding schools and churches. The historic trauma from what Indigenous People recover from and his time on Ancient Aliens. Dr. Brian Burkhart's Book Links: Indigenizing Philosophy through the Land: A Trickster Methodology for Decolonizing Environmental Ethics and Indigenous Futures Google Play: https://shorturl.at/akKRZ Amazon Books: shorturl.at/agvRT Bio: Dr. Brian Burkhart is a citizen of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma and a professor of philosophy at the University of Oklahoma. He was previously a professor and director of American Indian Studies at California State University, Northridge (2010-2018). Dr. Burkhart’s research is in Native American philosophy, Indigenous environmental justice, and decolonization. His recent book is Indigenizing Philosophy through the Land: A Trickster Methodology for Decolonizing Environmental Ethics and Indigenous Futures. Dr. Burkhart is working on a current grant proposal to encourage more Native Students to pursue higher education, particularly studying philosophy. Brian Burkhart has extended family in the Navajo Nation, where he was born and raised. He sings Southern-style powwow and enjoys powwowing in his free time. ---------------- OITClothing Established in 2016 by Yendi and Johnny Nieto The O.I.T. mission is to build awareness and showcase Indigenous Culture with the utmost respect to communities. To educate and learn from one another, whether it's from Tribe-to-Tribe or Tribal-to-Non Tribal. #OITClothing #OITFamily #indigenous #indigenousbrand #indigenousfashion Make sure to check out our website to order these and Follow Us 👍 Online Store: https://www.oitclothing.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oitclothing Twitter: https://twitter.com/OITClothing Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/oitclothing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oitclothing TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oitclothing Email: OurIndigenousTraditions@gmail.com
Central Indigenous Culture through Art -Talking Stick, Podcast Episode #18 with José Flores
Jun 16 2021
Central Indigenous Culture through Art -Talking Stick, Podcast Episode #18 with José Flores
José Flores is a self-taught artist based out of New York whose heart and spirit remain rooted in his place of birth, Guatemala, the heartland of the Maya. His homeland’s long and ancient traditions of the Maya is where he draws his inspiration for his work. He pays homage to his people and ancestors by capturing their sacredness with powerful, dream-like portraits. Rich and lively earth tone colors of blue and green splash behind colors of brown skin to capture the special relationship between indigenous peoples and Mother Earth. Through his art, Jose revives his indigenous heritage and identity that has long been in a 500-year battle for survival. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sangre_indigena_art Website: https://www.sangreindigenaart.com/ ---------------- OITClothing Established in 2016 by Yendi and Johnny Nieto The O.I.T. mission is to build awareness and showcase Indigenous Culture with the utmost respect to communities. To educate and learn from one another, whether it's from Tribe-to-Tribe or Tribal-to-Non Tribal. Make sure to check out our website to order these and Follow Us 👍 Online Store: https://www.OITClothing.com​​​​​​​​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oitclothing​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OITClothing​​​​​​​​​ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/oitclothing​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oitclothing​ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oitclothing​​ Email: OurIndigenousTraditions@gmail.com
The Talking Stick Podcast, Episode #14 with Korina Emmerich
Apr 13 2021
The Talking Stick Podcast, Episode #14 with Korina Emmerich
Indigenous Culture in Fashion by Indigenous People Korina Emmerich has built her Brooklyn NY based brand, EMME Studio, on the backbone of Expression, Art, and Culture. Leading the charge to embrace art and design as one and weaving it into her brand story. Originally from the Pacific Northwest, her colorful work is known to reflect her patrilineal Indigenous heritage from The Coast Salish Territory, Puyallup tribe. With a strong focus on social and climate justice while speaking out about industry responsibility and accountability: Emmerich works actively to expose and dismantle systems of oppression and challenge colonial ways of thinking. Website: EMMEStudios.com Instagram: @korinaemmerich #talkingstick #oitclothing #indigenous #fashion ---------------- OITClothing Established in 2016 by Yendi and Johnny Nieto The O.I.T. mission is to build awareness and showcase Indigenous Culture with the utmost respect to communities. To educate and learn from one another, whether it's from Tribe-to-Tribe or Tribal-to-Non Tribal. Thanks for watching! :) #OITClothing​​​​​​​​ #OITFamily​​​​​​​​ #indigenous #indigenousbrand #indigenousfashion Recorded Date: 04/13/2021 Make sure to check out our website to order these and Follow Us 👍 Online Store: OITClothing.com​​​​​​​​ Facebook: facebook.com/oitclothing​ Twitter:@OITClothing​​​​​​​​ Pinterest: @oitclothing Instagram: @OITClothing TikTok: @OITClothing​ Email: OurIndigenousTraditions@gmail.com
Talking Stick Episode #12 with Sage Romero hosted by Our Indigenous Traditions
Apr 5 2021
Talking Stick Episode #12 with Sage Romero hosted by Our Indigenous Traditions
Sage Andrew Romero is a member of the Tovowahamatu Numu (Big Pine Paiute) and Tuah-Tahi (Taos Pueblo) Tribes. He is an accomplished Hoop Dancer and has traveled internationally sharing the Culture of his people through song, story, dance, and art. Sage also founded the AkaMya Culture Group which first began as a group that provided a safe place and space to learn and practice culture for youth and families while also striving to be a positive role model for the Native youth and live a life of Sobriety away from Drugs and Alcohol. Currently, Sage is focused on building the first of its kind locally AkaMya Cultural Studio. This Studio will be a resource for media and creative endeavors within the community. Utilizing our own resources we have provided the community with events, productions fundraising Cultural activities, and more. Through our traditional and contemporary living culture, he hopes to instill pride within the youth so they may continue carrying on the traditions for future generations. Donations to the Studio for AkaMya Cultural Dance Group Venmo: sage-romero PayPal akamyagroup@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AkaMyaCulturalDanceGroup Mail: AkaMya Culture Group P.O Box 616 Big Pine, CA 93513 IG: https://www.instagram.com/digitalndn/ Animation IG: https://www.instagram.com/sage_smoke_studio/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sagesmoke The Talking Stick Podcast- "From Generation, To Generation" Interviews and discussion on Our, Indigenous, Traditions- culture, lifestyles, lawmakers, leaders, a community of Indigenous People, and supporters. ------- OITClothing Established in 2016 by Yendi and Johnny Nieto The O.I.T. mission is to build awareness and showcase Indigenous Culture with the utmost respect to communities. To educate and learn from one another, whether it's from Tribe-to-Tribe or Tribal-to-Non Tribal.  Recorded Date: 03/30/2021 Make sure to check out our website to order these and Follow Us 👍 Online Store: https://www.OITClothing.com​​​​​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oitclothing​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OITClothing​​​​​​ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/oitclothing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oitclothing TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oitclothing​​​​​​ Email: OurIndigenousTraditions@gmail.com
Talking Stick, Podcast Episode #11 with Franz Juarez hosted by Our Indigenous Traditions
Apr 5 2021
Talking Stick, Podcast Episode #11 with Franz Juarez hosted by Our Indigenous Traditions
Episode #11 with Franz Juarez  Spiritual Practitioner / Shaman IG: @integrativeshamans Website: https://www.IntegrativeShamans.com Bio: Franz Juarez is a descendant from a lineage of healers, priests & spiritual practitioners. His healing work combines an array of different modalities and infuses them with a deep level of sensitivity and compassion. *During these sessions, there is a process, where we work on identifying your challenges, such as limiting beliefs, grief, addictions, trauma, and releasing them so that you may step into your authentic self. The goal is to provide you with tools of empowerment that you can use in your everyday life. The Talking Stick Podcast- "From Generation, To Generation" Interviews and discussion on Our, Indigenous, Traditions- culture, lifestyles, lawmakers, leaders, a community of Indigenous People, and supporters. ------- OITClothing Established in 2016 by Yendi and Johnny Nieto The O.I.T. mission is to build awareness and showcase Indigenous Culture with the utmost respect to communities. To educate and learn from one another, whether it's from Tribe-to-Tribe or Tribal-to-Non Tribal.  Recorded Date: 03/23/2021 Make sure to check out our website to order these and Follow Us 👍  Online Store: https://www.OITClothing.com​​​​​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oitclothing​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OITClothing​​​​​​ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/oitclothing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oitclothing TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oitclothing​​​​​​ Email: OurIndigenousTraditions@gmail.com
Talking Stick, Podcast Episode #10 with Xico Garza hosted by Our Indigenous Traditions
Apr 5 2021
Talking Stick, Podcast Episode #10 with Xico Garza hosted by Our Indigenous Traditions
Episode #10 with Xico Garza https://www.instagram.com/xaviergarza93/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1813261178913713 Bio: Xico Garza is a Two-Spirit grandfather of 3 multi-racial children and resides on a 12-acre Land adjacent to the Giant Sequoia National Monument after living in San Francisco for thirty years. Being adopted, he only knows of his indigenous roots from his adopted mother and medicine woman, Mechi Garza. Xico leads an Aztec Dance group called Calpulli Tepeyollotl Cuahitlan. Through this and other groups, he collaborates with WildPlaces, an ecological restoration organization founded by his partner Mehmet McMillan. Their 12-acre home is along the Tule River and hosts numerous culture and nature events including the annual Two-Spirit Ceremony for peoples of all nations. “I am also blessed to be the water pourer for our sacred Temazcalli where I had a spiritual vision to share the medicine with Two-Spirit peoples four years ago”, Xico shares. “The temazcal is the starting point of the Two-Spirit Ceremony and is a way for attendees to reconnect with others in nature ethics and to give back to Mother Earth through tree and flower planting'. Xico is a survivor of AIDS since 1989. He was diagnosed while living in San Francisco, CA where he was involved in the local community, including being a curator and founder of the first Latino/a LGBTQ art exhibition held at the Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts in 1991, which is still celebrated in many sectors of the arts throughout San Francisco. In 1994, Xico was fortunate to have traveled to Chiapas with Yan Maria Castro (a lesbian and leader of the woman’s march in Mexico City) to interview and sleepover with the Zapatistas who changed Xico’s narrative and inspired him to vow to work with all indigenous groups. As well, in 2007, he traveled to the hill tribes of eastern Burma with Burma Humanitarian Mission to assist with primary and secondary medical health services to the Karen people there. Soon after Xico found Danza Mexica with Maestra Macuil Xotchill from Sacramento CA. Xico gives honor and gratitude to his mentors: Dr. Daisaku Ikeda, Danza Maestra Martha Solís, Macuil Xotchill, and Temazcal Maestra Sandra Cipaccihuatl. The Talking Stick Podcast- "From Generation, To Generation" Interviews and discussion on Our, Indigenous, Traditions- culture, lifestyles, lawmakers, leaders, a community of Indigenous People, and supporters. ----- OITClothing Established in 2016 by Yendi and Johnny Nieto The O.I.T. mission is to build awareness and showcase Indigenous Culture with the utmost respect to communities. To educate and learn from one another, whether it's from Tribe-to-Tribe or Tribal-to-Non Tribal. Recorded Date: 03/16/2021 Make sure to check out our website to order these and Follow Us 👍 Online Store: https://www.OITClothing.com​​​​​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oitclothing​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OITClothing​​​​​​ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/oitclothing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oitclothing TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oitclothing​​​​​​ Email: OurIndigenousTraditions@gmail.com
Talking Stick, Podcast Episode #9 with Branscombe Richmond hosted by Our Indigenous Traditions
Apr 5 2021
Talking Stick, Podcast Episode #9 with Branscombe Richmond hosted by Our Indigenous Traditions
This episode is with Branscombe Richmond. Branscombe came up in Hollywood as a young stunt man and now, years later with 100s of acting credits he pushes indigenous film further by investing his time and talents in producing stories that reflect his culture and community. He is most popularly known for his iconic role of Bobby Sixkiller in the series Renegade, the voice of Gibraltar in Apex Legends, and most recently as Kimo in Netflix's Finding 'Ohana. You can follow and connect with him: @BransRich on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, & Twitch. Website: https://bransrich.com/​ Give a review for Finding Ohana: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/find...​ IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0725079/bio​   The Talking Stick Podcast- "From Generation, To Generation" Interviews and discussion on Our, Indigenous, Traditions- culture, lifestyles, lawmakers, leaders, a community of Indigenous People, and supporters. ----------- OITClothing Established in 2016 by Yendi and Johnny Nieto The O.I.T. mission is to build awareness and showcase Indigenous Culture with the utmost respect to communities. To educate and learn from one another, whether it's from Tribe-to-Tribe or Tribal-to-Non Tribal.  Recording Date: 02/23/2021 Make sure to check out our website to order these and Follow Us 👍 Online Store: https://www.OITClothing.com​​​​​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oitclothing​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OITClothing​​​​​​ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/oitclothing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oitclothing TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oitclothing​​​​​​ Email: OurIndigenousTraditions@gmail.com