Presentations

I started sharing my culture in 2001 by traveling the Midwest, and continue with presentations at such venues as:

  • Private clubs - such as Kiwanis and D.A.R

  • Conferences and conventions such as the Outlander conference

  • Historical societies and libraries

  • Museums such as The Chicago Museum of Science and Industry

  • Public schools and colleges, such as Loyola and UNI

I’m very honored to have been chosen to be on the 2023-24 roster for the Illinois Humanities Road Scholars Speakers Bureau. I will be presenting a new program for them, Singing Bird and the Importance of Native American Women in Illinois History. I am completely booked through them for 2024, but I am taking personal bookings. I’m available to present on a variety of topics. Some ideas are below but contact me to discuss anything else you have in mind. I customize my presentations to fit the needs of the audience and the venue.

Native American topics

  • Native Harvest

  • Native Gardening

  • Native History

  • Talking Feather Craft

  • Dream Catcher Craft

  • Native Music

  • History of the Jingle Dress

  • Singing Bird and the Native Women of Illinois

Author topics

  • The Indie-Publishing Process

  • The Art of Writing Dialog

  • Traditional Publishing vs Indie-publishing

  • Marketing For Writers

  • Co-Writing​

As the Native American presenter for the Outlander Convention in Davenport, IA, I was lucky enough to meet the show's costumer, Terry Dresbach. She worked on Native clothing for the series. I am pictured here with her and my son, Mike.

School presentation

I often dress in traditional Native outfits when presenting to schools and clubs.