Audio & Video Links

It was a busy end to 2023 as we were successful in completing a fun, little project documenting the work being done with a group of Indigenous guides. This includes a short film titled, “Return Migrations”, and features interviews with Autry Lomahongva (Hopi/Dineh), Nate Francis (Tewa), Ritchie Sahneyah (Tewa/Hopi) and myself, as we reflect on our time working educational tours with Crow Canyon Archaeological Center. The film premiered as part of Crow Canyon’s “Discover Archaeology Webinar Series” and is viewable on their YouTube channel.

You can view the entire webinar (approx. 60 minutes) –> HERE

Or you can view just the film (approx. 25 minutes) –> HERE

To watch a video about Tewa artist, Nate Francis, who designed the 40th anniversary logo for Crow Canyon, click –> LOGO

“Return Migrations” essay featured on Osprey Backpacks

In addition to the film, I was able to share a short essay about some of the history of the Indigenous Guides work on the Osprey blog. Many Thanks to them for the opportunity. This writing is a prelude to a larger chapter I am working on regarding my experiences and lessons learned as an Indigenous Guide.

“Within the oral history of the Hopi Tribe exists a centuries-old story about the first river runner in the southwest. This story depicts the adventures of a curious boy, named Tiyo, who wonders “where does the river go?” Determined to answer that question, Tiyo sets out with the prayers of his family, in a boat carved from a cottonwood tree, encountering new places and people along his journey. He eventually discovers that the river meets the Pacific Ocean, far from his homeland. In doing so, he becomes the first to raft what are known today as the San Juan and Colorado Rivers.”

You can read the full essay –> HERE

4 Corners Lecture Series Webinar

I also presented my own, separate webinar titled, ”Seeking My Center Place: Migrations through Science and Tradition”. I’ve presented this content before, and I needed to change it up! So, in this session I re-visited some of my previous archaeology work, told through stories, photographs and readings of my essays, the latter of which was a first, and one I really enjoyed! I’m working on a follow-up to this style of presentation as I produce more writings 🙂

This webinar was part of the Four Corners Lecture Series, hosted by Canyons of the Ancients National Monument and Crow Canyon Archaeological Center.

You can watch the webinar –> HERE

EARTH NOTES: KNAU RADIO (NPR)

Beginning in 2022, I was asked if I would be interested in writing for a radio program, “Earth Notes”, that airs on our local NPR radio station, KNAU 88.7. This program has a few basic requirements such as topics must focus on the Colorado Plateau, be less than 250 words and 2 minutes air time. These have been challenging and fun to write and I look forward to writing more. You can click HERE or the photo below to hear all of the Earth Notes I have done so far.

I was asked to provide some perspectives (and my voice) to this short video featuring some great animations.

“Borne of Water illustrates the journey of water, from mountain snow to flowing rivers. Inspired by a historical Hopi event, the film shows how climate change is impacting water and rivers today. Reduced snowpack and shrinking flows impact all who live along the river. Tiyo, a Hopi boy, grows curious about where the water goes once it passes through his village on the Colorado River. To quench his curiosity, he traverses the Colorado River in hopes of saving his village from drought. Through Tiyo’s journey and lessons about what changes and what remains, we find deeper meaning in how water connects us to past, present, and future.”

Watch the video here BORNE OF WATER

This video was produced by The Smoking Section and American Rivers, who believes:

“Saving rivers isn’t a choice. It’s survival. Our vision is to keep rivers healthy and free while ensuring people have the water they need. We do it by protecting wild rivers, restoring damaged rivers and conserving clean water for people and nature.“

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On September 17, 2017, I presented “Hopi Migration Traditions and Archaeology” as part of the Tea and Archaeology series hosted by Archaeology Southwest. In this presentation, I talk about some of my work experiences and what influenced me to pursue archaeology as a career.

Places of Power: A Conversation on History, Artistic Expression, and Sacred Places. This panel discussion focuses on Indigenous connections and the crucial need to protect and preserve threatened places on public lands. I talk about the ancestral and archaeological influences in my jewelry work and finding inspiration in the landscapes of my ancestors. Panelists include Hopi Glass-Blower, Ramson Lomatewama, and Sam Duwe, Asst. Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Oklahoma. Dr. Kelley Hays-Gilpin moderates. March 24, 2021.