The Rez produces GREAT role models.
I was working on an event in 2012 where a Native Attorney by the name of Wilson Pipestem, Otoe-Missouria Tribe, gave a keynote address. He told a story about how his father would take him to his tribal council meetings when he was a little boy. Little Wilson would have to sit there quietly, listen & watch. This was the beginning of his participation with his tribe and his career of helping Indian country.
After hearing this story I couldn't help but think back to my own memories of when I would go to meetings w/ my mom. Watching her on council and being involved with our Bishop Paiute community. Taking me & my brothers to these events to watch & learn. Looking back, I can see why I want to be involved with helping my people.
A few weeks ago, I had a bit of a stressful morning. My son & I were running late and here in the city, if you are not on time, you can't drop your kids off at school. When I realized he wouldn't be in school all day, I would have to change my schedule for the day. Normally, I would cancel stuff but instead I just took him with me. I had two native functions to attend during NCAI's winter session. Of course, they were both attended by "grown ups" as my son would say but I just told him he needed to be on his best behavior and he was gonna have to spend all day with "boring" adults. (Lesson he learned: This is why it's important to always be on time.)
We actually had a great day and what I realized is, I had introduced him to the world of natives helping our people succeed. Just as my mother did for me & Wilson's father did for him. We find our role models in our parents, tribal & community members. As you will see, Sabrina Stone has.
We actually had a great day and what I realized is, I had introduced him to the world of natives helping our people succeed. Just as my mother did for me & Wilson's father did for him. We find our role models in our parents, tribal & community members. As you will see, Sabrina Stone has.
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