Storyteller

Edna Shugak (Dena’ina) Part 2

She wondered what the point of life was… why should she go on living. She contemplated suicide, reasoning that it made more sense to leave than to stay. Edna shares candidly about her life, and what kept her going.

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The Turtle Story – Eddie Lindsey (Creek)

“We’ve always been people of Storying”, Eddie says. He shares a story that his momma told him about a turtle. The lesson was not lost on him. Then he shares another story – the most important story any of us will ever hear. It’s a story that each of us needs to take to heart.

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God, I don’t want to live like this anymore – The Story of Chug Garreau (Lakota)

Chug grew up in the ranch and rodeo life.  He also grew up with alcohol and the problems that come with it.  He left home in high school after a fight with his dad.  But that didn’t fix his problems.  In fact, they were really just beginning.  Years past and his troubles grew worse.  He…

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Edna Shugak (Dena’ina) Part 1

Edna grew up in Pedro Bay, Alaska. Her father died when she was five. At age 14, she took on a commercial fishing venture for the family. Then her mother died. Life was challenging for this young gal. But there was much yet ahead of her.

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Free from more than the Bottle – The Story of Molly Littlejohn (Cherokee)

Molly’s early years were marked with abuse. Alcohol had a hold of her, but she wasn’t content. This is her story of how she was set free from the bottle… and so much more. Click to Listen.

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Eddie Lindsey (Creek) Part 3

“We’ve always been people of Storying”, Eddie says. He shares a story that his momma told him about a turtle. The lesson was not lost on him. Then he shares another story – the most important story any of us will ever hear. It’s a story that each of us needs to take to heart.

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Eddie Lindsey (Creek) Part 2

Eddie grew up with a dad who drank. He always knew that his daddy loved him though he never heard the words. One day something happened in his daddy’s life that would effect everyone in the family. Daddy was different… he was changed.

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Eddie Lindsey (Creek) Part 1

As a young person, Eddie was afraid of dying. He didn’t know much about it. One day he went to Sunday School where his aunt was teaching and she talked to him about death and what happens after that.

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Vincent Larry (Mi’kmaq) Part 2

Larry recalls hard times… fearful times that would leave bitter memories of his youth. But he tells about how he was able to forgive – not in his own strength – but in the strength he found in God. Forgiveness is a powerful thing… something that God offers to each of us, no matter what…

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Vincent Larry (Mi’kmaq) Part 1

Larry grew up in the Eel Ground Reserve on the banks of the Miramichi River in New Brunswick. He became a Native Constable on the reserve and saw a lot of pain and heartache. But it wasn’t something he observed from a distance.

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