Intercultural & Diversity
Native American:
Poet / Performer / Filmmaker
Author of Women Who Fell from the Sky, Joy Harjo is a recording artist with her band Poetic Justice. She has published seven poetry books including co-editing an anthology of native women’s writing.
Native American Environmentalist
Winona LaDuke is an internationally renowned activist working on issues of sustainable development, renewable energy and food systems.
Native American Actor / Son of Russell Means
Tatanka Means, accomplished actor, comedian, and equality advocate, starred in the Emmy Award-winning miniseries Into the West. In it, he played one of history's most influential Native American leaders.
Olympic Gold Medalist & Motivator
The only American to ever win the Olympic gold medal in the 10,000 meter run, Mills is the subject of the film Running Brave. He is the author of Wokini, a book about finding happiness and satisfaction.
Historian & Lecturer
Zonnie Gorman is a teacher and one of the initial Navajo Code Talkers of World War II. As the Project Coordinator for the Circle of Light Navajo Educational Project she fosters cultural pride for Navajo youth.
Principal Chief, Cherokee Nation
Speaker Chad "Corntassel" Smith wrote Cherokee Legal History, in which he follows the tribe from colonization to present time.
Canadian Aboriginal Entertainer
A world-class hoop dancer, singer and musician, speaker Dallas Arcand facilitates workshops on topics from self awareness and motivation to music and parenting.
Award-Winning Artist, Educator & Leader
Michael Greyeyes is an award-winning artist, educator & leader. He is a proud Nehiyawe (Plains Cree) from Muskeg Lake Cree Nation in Saskatchewan, Canada and is the founding Artistic Director of Signal Theatre.