Storyteller

Milt Shirleson (Navajo)

Have you ever wondered if anyone really loved you? Have you ever felt abandoned? These were issues that Milt wrestled with because his father walked out. His wounded heart became angry. Eventually, Milt’s anger almost cost him his own family. But then a miracle happened.

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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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