Reclaiming Nationhood, Healing Our People, and Why Native Futures Need More Than ApplauseBy Lynnette Grey Bull November is Native American Heritage Month — a time when the nation pauses to acknowledge the First Peoples of this land. But for us, it’s not … Continue reading We Were Not Supposed to Survive — And Yet We Lead
How faith, justice, and community connection can mend what has been broken in Black and Brown well-being. The Broken Circle The circle has always symbolized wholeness. In faith, it represents eternity. In public health, it represents balance. Yet across America, … Continue reading Restoring the Circle: Health Equity as a Sacred Mandate
In every society, health and wellness are not merely individual pursuits—they are shared responsibilities that reflect the moral and social fabric of a community. While wellness is often framed in personal terms—how we eat, exercise, rest, and manage stress—its deeper … Continue reading Health and Wellness and the Common Good
The concept of time is one of humanity’s most enduring constructions. Yes, the Earth rotates around the Sun, but science tells us it doesn’t take exactly 24 hours. The time it takes for the Earth to complete its daily rotation … Continue reading Time Is Not the Healer—Community Is
Introduction My spiritual journey has been a tapestry of faith, grace, and transformation. It has not always been easy—there were moments of silence, uncertainty, and waiting—but in those spaces I learned to listen to the gentle voice of God calling … Continue reading “North, Abroad a Great Journey”
From an early age, I was suicidal. My memory takes me back to around the age of ten, when a casual attempt to join my parents in conversation ended in a violent eruption. A blow to my face sent me … Continue reading Be well, Be loved, Be free!
Maya Angelou often spoke about the sacred threads of connection that bind humanity together. In her poem Human Family, she wrote:“I note the obvious differences in the human family.I’ve sailed upon the seven seas and stopped in every land.I’ve seen … Continue reading Will the Circle Be Unbroken
In 1962, the movie “How the West Was Won” premiered, starring John “Duke” Wayne, James “Jimmy” Stewart, Henry Fonda, and many other top-name actors of the time. The movie, which was one of the most popular of its day, largely … Continue reading A Trail of Tears, Trail of Despair
Every October, I notice how the wind carries both beauty and unease. The leaves change and fall, reminding us that no season lasts forever. Our country is caught in its own season of change, one that has been building for … Continue reading An Indigenous Daughters Reflection on Change and Government
