Published Blogs
Writing is a powerful tool for storytelling and connection. In this section, you’ll find my published blogs, each dedicated to exploring Indigenous topics with respect, care, and a focus on fostering understanding. Whether sharing cultural heritage or addressing modern challenges, my writing balances authenticity with strategies that engage diverse audiences.
The Stomp Dance: A First-hand Perspective on Cherokee Tradition.
The pendulum is once again swinging, and the fate of the Cherokee Nation is in constant limbo. The ancestral land is gone, tribal sovereignty is in constant peril, and the agreements between the United States and the tribes are once again under threat.
Feb 2, 2023
Indigenous food is booming: A Traditional Perspective on Corn
Indigenous food is booming, and the rediscovery of native foods has piqued the interest of chefs and restaurants around the country. On April 15, 2022, Jacque Siegfried', a Shawnee citizen, founded Nātv in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, a restaurant reintroducing southeast Native American food but with a modern flair
Nov 10, 2022
The Cherokee Language in the 21st Century
Welcome, all, to a new age in human history! Between 2022 and 2032, the United Nations General Assembly declared the next ten years as the International Decade of Indigenous Languages to promote awareness of the critical status of Indigenous languages and encourage preservation, revitalization, and promotion around the globe.
Sep 28, 2022
Cherokee Stories and the Birth of a New World: The First Fire
The eternal flame is a breath of life that is never ending, an inextinguishable warmth, or a symbol of an undying identity.
Aug 9, 2022