Episode 91 - Dan Nanamkin - Collville Confederated Tribe

In Episode 91 of "Red Hoop Talk," host Jennifer welcomes Dan Nanamkin, a citizen of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, educator, storyteller, and founder of the Young Warrior Society. Raised with deep respect for traditional knowledge, Dan blends cultural teachings with modern storytelling to uplift Native voices, promote healing from historical trauma, and inspire the next generations.

Dan’s work with the Young Warrior Society centers on reconnecting youth to the earth, recognizing that culture and the land are one and the same. Through hands-on cultural teachings, he helps young people reclaim that vital bond. Reflecting on his time at Standing Rock, Dan shares how the movement forever changed Indigenous lives: “I don’t think people understand the enormity of that experience and how it changed many Indigenous lives forev ...