I’m Dakota, an enrolled tribal member. My culture and spirituality are not just passions of mine—they are who I am. My studies are rooted in the Arts and Anthropology, and my path has included Cultural Resource Management work as well as cultural sharing through talks and presentations. Through my education, travels, and lived experience, life has continually guided me back to nature—where I find my deepest healing and connection. I also spent time as a professional photographer, a practice I now return to as a personal form of expression and joy. Nature has always been a teacher to me. There is profound healing in the natural world; Mother Earth reflects us back to ourselves when we take the time to listen.