Storyteller

Wes Cardinal (Metis) Part 1

Wes had gotten sick. No one could figure out what was wrong… and it went on and on. Relatives began to wonder if Indian medicine was involved. More than his physical illness though, Wes had a spiritual sickness… and it’s consequences were far greater than his poor health.

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Rick Burnette (Lumbee)

“I went up to the car and snatched the car door open and told him get out. Well when he got out, he came out with a 357 magnum. And when he pulled the gun the buddies I had left me and I’m standing there by myself. And he placed the gun on my forehead,…

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I was lost in alcohol – The Story of Mike Lente (Isleta)

Drinking was a part of Mike’s family culture as he was growing up… and it left it’s mark on him. Eventually, he picked up the bottle himself and became an alcoholic. He brought those troubles into his own family. Then something happened to his wife. She was acting different. One day Mike came home to…

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In my darkest times… in my darkest hours – The Story of Jeff VanEvery

Jeff VanEvery (Upper Cayuga) has a story to tell. It’s his story of hope, how radical change came into the life of a man who once was a drinker, bouncer, and fighter… and who almost lost everything he really cared for.

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Don Robinson (Tuscarora)

Don was born on the Tuscarora reservation in New York. His parents split up when he was young and for a time ended up living off the reservation. He was also acquainted with the unique sport of Fire Ball. As you’ll hear, those were interesting days. But the most significant event of his life took…

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Gary Quequish (Oji-Cree) Part 2

A miracle happened the day. Everything changed. Some might say that he chose the white man’s religion. Gary says no. Jesus came for all people. The change that came into his life, and the life of his family – is pretty challenging evidence to ignore.

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Gary Quequish (Oji-Cree) Part 1

Gary recorded this shortly after he was told he only had weeks to live. Gary’s faith in Jesus is unwavering. And when you hear how he came to that faith, you will understand why. BTW, the doctor was wrong.

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Sam Herman (Cup’ik) Part 2

“Ten horse is not fast enough for going, 22 foot long wooden boat”, Sam said as he recalled the moments after his side had been laid open by a shotgun blast. When your injury is grave and your situation is dire, inadequate power is not what you need.

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Sam Herman (Cup’ik) Part 1

“I born Cup’ik, real Eskimo. I didn’t born in the spring but I born at grass. No, no spring brat. Sod house, and my blanket is all those grasses put together, and those are my mattress.”

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Fred Evans (Cree)

Have you ever been so close to death that only the hand of someone else could save you? That’s what happened to Fred. In a drunken state, he stumbled off a boat and fell into the water. Had his friend not tried to grab hold of him one last time Fred’s story would have ended…

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