Timber People

Host Gena Timberman invites Carrie O'Rourke with OnMed to discuss new and innovative ways to deliver healthcare throughout Indian Country. They talk about new solutions in healthcare and exciting avenues by which tribes and others can access resources to support their services and healthcare needs for their citizens and beyond. Carrie and Gena talk about OnMed and what the Rural Health Transfo...

Host Gena Timberman welcomes Dr. Ashleigh Muse, founder of Chiropractic Wellness Clinic and OKC Wellness Clinics, to talk about quality of life and the value of a holistic approach to healing and being. Ashleigh shares about her own health journey and what it means to explore new and innovative methods of treatment as well as functional nutrition. They discuss the rewards and good feelings behind...

Host Gena Timberman welcomes Barbara Harjo and Dr. Mariah Ashbacher to share the vision and mission of the Benjamin Harjo Jr. Artist Fund, a nonprofit organization that honors Ben's gentle and generous spirit by paying it forward to Indigenous artists needing assistance to further their careers or expenses incurred traveling to art markets and exhibitions. They talk about beloved memories, com...

Host Gena Timberman sits down with Choctaw Legal Warrior, Gary S. Pitchlynn, to talk about his journey in writing his powerful and impactful book, The Usual Suspect. They discuss his experience as a young lawyer drawn into the representation of a young Cherokee man in the heinous cases, why he waited to release the book, and what it means for the American Criminal Justice System to require vigorou...

Host Gena Timberman welcomes Dr. Kelli Mosteller (Citizen Potawatomi Nation) to share about her journey working with her tribe and coming to FAM as the Executive Director and CEO from her role as Executive Director of Harvard's Native American Program. They talk about the exciting new developments at the First Americans Museum (FAM), the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Eagle Aviary, and the upcoming...

Host Gena Timberman welcomes longtime friend Laurah Morningstar Winder to share about her new book which tells a beautiful story about the powerful bond between a grandson and his grandmother, and adapting to change. They talk about friendship, fun memories, and the importance of community and belonging.

Host Gena Timberman welcomes Summit Carbon Solutions Chief Operating Officer, Jimmy Powell, and members of the Tribal Outreach Team, Troy Eid (Greenberg Traurig American Indian Law Practice Group) and Del Laverdure (Arrow Creek Law, PLLC) to discuss Summit Carbon Solutions' mission to capture, safely transport, and permanently store CO2. They share the many ways in which Summit is establishing...

Host Gena Timberman welcomes Cooper Shepherd to talk about beginning a podcast and how encouragement and inspiration can motivate us to do new things. Cooper shares about his love of sports and connecting with his Press Room Podcast audience and how podcasts can build bridges and connect us. They talk about their love of the Thunder and how sports brings us together. He expresses his entrepreneuri...

Host Gena Timberman welcomes internationally-renowned Chef Kurt Fleischfresser to talk about his passion and pursuit in elevating the Oklahoma identity in culinary and dining experiences. They talk about the influence and impact great food and dining experiences bring to our community and what it means to inspire the next generation through mentorship and education. Chef Kurt shares about his days...

Host Gena Timberman welcomes dear friend, Lorrie Monteiro, Curator and Founding Advocate for the American Pigeon Museum & Library, to talk about her journey coming back to Oklahoma and the mission behind the Museum. Lorrie shares about her love of art and history and the opportunities in the American Pigeon Museum to learn about the diversity, beauty, and impactful history of the Pigeon. They...

Host Gena Timberman welcomes Yancey Red Corn to talk about his role as an actor portraying the role of Chief Bonnicastle in the film, "Killers of the Flower Moon." He shares what it meant to draw upon the wisdom and words of his ancestors and his experiences on the red carpet. They talk about sovereignty, paving the way for future generations, and pathways to take care of ourselves and oth...

Host Gena Timberman welcomes Jill Shero McDaniel and Caleb McDaniel to discuss the vision and journey in creating Indigenous Class. They talk about what it means for Natives to be inspired by Natives and the beauty of leadership and knowledge coming together in Indian Country to mentor, share stories, and uplift values that support leadership and growth.

Host Gena Timberman welcomes Dr. Jessica Moore Harjo, Alex Ponca Stock, and Veronica Pipestem to talk about the Indigenous Art Collective Boutique, INDIGICHIC. They discuss the movement in Oklahoma and throughout Indian Country celebrating Indigenous artwork through fashion and connecting cultures and communities through a shared Oklahoma Indigenous aesthetic.

Host Gena Timberman welcomes LaRenda Morgan, Governmental Affairs Officer with the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes to discuss the impact of Native Communities and Tribes in the efforts to combat and prevent the epidemic of human trafficking and the realities of MMIP in Indian Country. LaRenda shares her journey in working personally and professionally with tribal, state, and federal, partners to champ...

Host Gena Timberman welcomes longtime Indian Country Legal Warrior and Oklahoma Indian Bar Association President Arvo Mikkanen to talk about the status of Voting and Voting Rights in Oklahoma. They discuss the importance of having a Plan to Vote and frequently asked questions surrounding the upcoming elections.

Host Gena Timberman welcomes longtime friend and associate, Stacey Halfmoon to share about their history of working with one another, the importance for Indigenous People to tell their story, and the evidence of the sophistication and resilience of our ancestors. They talk about the Halfmoon family legacy and what it means to be 21st Century Moundbuilders.

Host Gena Timberman welcomes Margo Gray (Osage) to talk about the Warrior Up to Vote Project. Margo is the Executive Director of the United Indian Nations of Oklahoma. Gena and Margo discuss the awareness and effort across Indian Country to register citizens to vote and the importance of the Sovereignty Ticket and voter education on candidates who support tribal sovereignty. They talk about Margo&...

Host Gena Timberman welcomes Maggie Boyett, Chief Communications Officer for the Shawnee Tribe, to talk about the Five Moons Dance Festival, a special event that will honor OU School of Dance co-founder Yvonne Chouteau (Shawnee). The Festival was created to pay tribute to the Five Moons, a group of Native American ballerinas from Oklahoma - Choteau, Rosella Hightower (Choctaw), Moscelyne Larkin (P...

Host Gena Timberman welcomes Chairman Bobby Gonzalez of the Caddo Nation to talk about Caddo Tribal History, Caddo Cultural Preservation and Representation, and empowering the next generations of Caddo People moving forward. They talk about the Chairman's history working with the Tribe, the Caddo Resilience Plan, and what's on the horizon for their community in cultural crafts and economic...

Host Gena Timberman welcomes fellow Chahta women, friends, and tribal members to talk about what it means to show up for our family and our community. They talk about the good times and challenging times of identifying with Choctaw and Intertribal Community and what Matriarch means to creating safe spaces for learning, sharing, and connecting. They discuss language, promoting culture, and represen...

Host Gena Timberman welcomes Gregory Farah, Kristin Gentry, True Archdale, and Jesse Raine Littlebird to take about the upcoming Sovereign 2024 Group Art Expo in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Sovereign Santa Fe is a contemporary Native American Arts exhibition, showcasing cutting edge indigenous creativity, a platform to highlight ‘NewSchool’ Native American Arts and the elusive relationship between tradi...

Host Gena Timberman welcomes longtime brother friend, Chance Rush, to talk about fun and challenging times and the bond-building experiences through Wings of America, UNITY, and how learning from life can lead one to greatness and lifelong friendships.

Host Gena Timberman welcomes Amanda Williams (Southern Cheyenne/Northern Arapaho), Administrative Specialist in the BIA Office of Trust Services. They talk about the history of Indian Affairs in the United States, planning for the future of the aging population in Oklahoma, and how much of a small world it can be in Indian Country. Amanda shares what it was like learning about Racism in the 1st gr...

Host Gena Timberman welcomes Brock Eubanks, Managing Partner, and Clay Cockrill, Program Director, to share their work with Connect Advisors in creating spaces throughout Indian Country that bring us together to serve communities. From their work building educational projects to cultural and healthcare facilities, they talk about their team approach in serving diverse clients and projects. They ta...

Host Gena Timberman welcomes Tres Savage, Editor in Chief of NonDoc Media to discuss what it means to "Warrior On" in the pursuit of integrity in Journalism. They discuss the opportunities for citizens to keep track of and care about the Legislative Process in Oklahoma. Tres shares observations from the 2024 Legislative Session, including the new Public Budget Process as well as the Vision...