Joannie Marie Suina (Pueblo de Cochiti), Ed. D, earned a Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership from the University of Washington in 2023. Her academic pursuits are deeply rooted in uplifting the ongoing healing endeavors spearheaded by Native American communities.

Suina's educational background is extensive, reflecting her commitment to humanities and global advocacy. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Native American Studies and a Master of Jurisprudence in Indian Law. Her interdisciplinary approach incorporates Indigenous storytelling, rematriation, critical literacies, qualitative research methodologies, and community praxis.

As a mother of four children, she embodies her values both personally and professionally. In addition to her scholarly endeavors, Suina serves as the Director of Communications at the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition. Through her role, she contributes to the organization's mission of addressing the historical trauma inflicted upon Native American communities by Federal Indian Policy. Dr. Hathawitz serves on the Center for the Futures of Native Peoples Advisory Board.

Song Credit: Prayer Loop Song by Supaman

Recorded on December 11, 2024

Dr. Amanda Cheromiah reflects on her experience touring the historic grounds of the former Carlisle Indian Industrial School, this time learning and connecting in a way she never has before. Walking the same paths her Relatives once walked while the school was in operation, she is joined by her mentors, Jim Gerencser and Kate Theimer, whose dedication to archiving and preserving the stories of Carlisle students has shed light on generations of history. She explores the stories held in this space, honoring the endurance and legacy of those who came before.

Note: Please be advised that this episode includes discussions about the Carlisle Barracks Post Cemetery and its historical significance, which may be sensitive for some listeners.

This episode was originally recorded on July 18, 2024, in Carlisle, PA, and released on December 2, 2024.

Dr. Chris Nelson’s (Diné/Laguna Pueblo – she/her/hers) is Associate Professor at the University of Denver – Morgridge College of Education. As an Indigenous woman at a predominantly white university, she has learned the importance of storying to navigate settler educational systems. In her session, she will share how she connects concepts of land and non-humans beings to deepen her intentions when reconciling violent histories of Indigenous education.

Also visit Jonathan Nelson's website Badwinds Studios at https://www.badwinds.com/.

Song Credit: Know Better Do Better by Supaman

Maredyth Benjamine Raynelle Cheromiah Salazar is a member of the Laguna Pueblo tribe, belonging to the Big Turkey and Little Roadrunner clans from the village of Paguate in New Mexico. She is a second year doctoral student in Clinical-Community Psychology at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA). She received her BA in English and Psychology with a concentration in Addiction Counseling from the University of New Mexico and completed her MS in Clinical Psychology with a GC in Children’s Mental Health from UAA. Her clinical interests are in the treatment of substance use, intergenerational trauma, and sociocultural stress among Native American and Alaska Native (NAAN) Peoples focusing on culturally relevant methods and is currently completing a clinical practicum at the Aleutian Islands Pribilof Association in Anchorage, Alaska. Her research interests are in the relationship between microaggressions and psychological distress among NAAN Peoples, is involved in ongoing research on the impact and treatment of substance use among NAAN peoples, and research exploring resiliency factors among Lingít Peoples. Her community work includes being a member of the American Psychological Association’s Division 35, Section 6 Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Taskforce and is the Student Coordinator for UAA’s Alaska Natives into Psychology (ANPsych)/Alaska Native Community Advancement in Psychology (ANCAP) programs. Maredyth is the granddaughter of Carlisle Indian Industrial School students, Mary Bailey Seonia (enr. 1885), Howice Seonia (enr. 1895), Benjamin Seonia (enr. 1904), William Seonia (enr. unknown), and Charles Brown Analla (enr. 1914).

Recoded: September 19, 2024, in Anchorage, Alaska

Song Credit: Another Day by Supaman

Carlisle, PA, is a significant place of remembrance for many Indigenous People and Communities. Whether you are traveling to Carlisle, PA, for the first time or visiting again, this episode includes elements to be mindful of as you travel to Carlisle.

Song credit: You Came True by Frank Waln

Dr. Darren Edward Lone Fight, a proud member of the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation and Citizen Mvskoke Creek, is the Founding Director of the Center for the Futures of Native Peoples (CFNP) at Dickinson College. He also serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of American Studies, where his work is instrumental in shaping the understanding and appreciation of Indigenous histories, cultures, and futures.

Dr. Lone Fight's academic journey began at the University of North Dakota, where he completed his undergraduate studies in Philosophy and Religion. He continued his education at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, earning his MA and PhD in American Studies. His dissertation, titled "Indigenous Impositions in Contemporary Culture: Knotting Ontologies, Beading Aesthetics, and Braiding Temporalities," reflects his deep commitment to exploring Indigenous epistemologies, aesthetics, and temporalities through a multi- and inter-disciplinary lens​.

Before his tenure at Dickinson College, Dr. Lone Fight served as visiting faculty in the Department of Studies in Race, Colonialism, and Diaspora at Tufts University helping to establish their minor in Native American and Indigenous Studies. His academic and professional career is dedicated to advocating for Indigenous rights and knowledge systems, as well as fostering meaningful dialogues between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities​.

As the founding director of the CFNP, Dr. Lone Fight has been pivotal in its mission to advance the understanding of the Indigenous boarding school experience, promote the study of North American indigeneity, and facilitate a robust national conversation on Native American issues. Under his leadership, the center has become a beacon for Indigenous scholarship and activism, thanks in part to a charitable grant he authored and received from the Mellon Foundation​.

Dr. Lone Fight's personal history is deeply intertwined with his professional pursuits. His grandfather, former Tribal Chairman of the Three Affiliated Tribes, Edward Lone Fight, played a significant role in reforming former boarding schools to better serve Indigenous communities—Darren was born in Salem, OR while his grandfather was reforming the Chemawa school. This legacy of transformation and advocacy is reflected in Dr. Lone Fight's approach to the CFNP, where he seeks to repurpose institutions of historical harm into spaces of healing and empowerment for Native peoples​.

In his vision for the CFNP, Dr. Lone Fight emphasizes the importance of looking forward while acknowledging and reconciling with the past. He is committed to involving Indigenous scholars, artists, and leaders in shaping the center's direction, ensuring it remains a dynamic and inclusive space for all who engage with it​.

Song Credit: I Hope You Know by Supaman (featuring Ashley Hall)

Dr. Cheromiah is from the Village of Paguate located on the homelands of Laguna Pueblo in New Mexico. Her names are Kah-ow-dthu-ee and Sippun (Inupiaq name) and her clans are shaska sinah hanu (Roadrunner & Turkey People). She is the Granddaughter of five relatives who attended the Carlisle Indian Industrial School: Mary Bailey Seonia (enr. 1885) | Howice Seonia (enr. 1895) | Benjamin Seonia (enr. 1904) |Charles Brown Analla (enr. 1914) | William Seonia (enr. unknown) | and she honors Lewis Tewanima (enr. 1907). Because of them, she is in Carlisle, PA today. She believes one of the greatest gifts she has as an educator, mentor, and sister is the ability to build the confidence of People through storytelling, kind words, and digital media. Amanda cares deeply about giving back to her Indigenous Community and transforming spaces through visual narratives and Indigenous-focused scholarship and methodologies. Dr. Cheromiah earned her PHD in higher education from the University of Arizona (Tucson) in 2021. Dr. Cheromiah has served for the Center for the Futures of Native Peoples since May 2024. Authenticity is important. Learn more about Dr. Cheromiah at amandacheromiah.com, connect with her on TikTok | Instagram | X | LinkedIn @drcheromiah.

Resources

Dickinson College Land Acknowledgement

https://www.dickinson.edu/homepage/1513/land_acknowledgement

Learn more about Clark Tenakhongva at https://tenakhongva.com

Before diving into The Indigenous Revolt: Carlisle, PA, and Beyond, it's important to set the stage for what you'll experience. This podcast is hosted by the Center for the Futures of Native Peoples at Dickinson College, located near the former grounds of the Carlisle Indian Industrial School (1879-1918). The series honors the 7,800 Native students who endured the school's forced assimilation efforts, highlighting their strength and resilience.

In this prelude, you'll hear essential context about the podcast’s purpose, the importance of acknowledging the land we're on, and the stories we aim to amplify. We embrace storytelling as a method of healing and resistance, and this prelude will introduce you to the foundational elements of the podcast—setting the tone for the episodes to come. This podcast is more than just a series; it's a movement to preserve, honor, and amplify Indigenous stories and identities.

Song Credit: Somewhere (feat. Northern Cree) by Supaman

Resources

Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. A Brief History of the Pueblo Revolt.

https://indianpueblo.org/a-brief-history-of-the-pueblo-revolt/

Dozier Enos, A. (2017). With respect.... In E. Sumida Huaman & B. M. J. Brayboy (Eds.), Indigenous innovations in higher education: Local knowledge and critical research (pp. 41-60). Rotterdam, Netherlands: Sense Publishers.