Episode 3, We Tell Our Own Stories, centers on Indigenous narrative sovereignty and the ongoing work of carrying the story forward.

Hosted by Victorio L. Shaw, this episode creates space for reflection on what it means for Indigenous peoples to speak for themselves, protect cultural knowledge, and shape public understanding on their own terms.

Terria Smith (Cahuilla) opens the conversation by reflecting on how story lives within everyday responsibilities and relationships—through family, community care, cultural continuity, and lived experience. Cristina Gonzales (Chumash) continues the dialogue through reflections on leadership, land, art, and the ongoing work of protecting Indigenous knowledge while reshaping public narratives.

Together, they speak about resisting simplification and erasure while honoring the responsi ...