I started sharing my culture many years ago. Traveling the Midwest, I have presented at venues such as:

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

  • Conferences and conventions - The Outlander conference

  • Historical societies and libraries

  • Museums - The Chicago Museum of Science and Industry and many more

  • Public schools and colleges, such as Loyola and UNI

I’m very honored to have been chosen to be on the 2025 roster for the Illinois Humanities Road Scholars Speakers Bureau. I will be presenting Singing Bird and the Importance of Native American Women in Illinois History. I am completely booked through them for 202-5, 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

  • Native Music

  • History of the Jingle Dress

  • Singing Bird and the Native Women of Illinois

  • I also do blessing of homes and businesses

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

Presentations