Lives We Weave (Full Version)

A Cultural Celebration of the Native American tribes residing in Ottawa County, Oklahoma. Nine federally recognized tribes were removed to the county and this series celebrates their language, artisans, traditions, ancestors and more. Produced with a grant from Administration for Native Americans and Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma in 2022. 0:00 A Cultural Celebration 0:30 Lives We Weave Patty Harjo-Shinn, a traditional educator, examines the lives we choose to lead. 6:22 Indigenous Greetings From language students and teachers. 12:32 Words for Tar Creek Inspired by LEAD Agency’s Tar Creek Poetry Slam. 19:25 Now It’s Our Turn Kim Garcia shares her passion for beading. 25:56 Koko’s Secret Treasure Michael Daugherty reads his children’s story. 28:16 Sap Suckers The story of maple sugar in Ottawa County. 34:09 You and I A simple song explores our shared surroundings. 38:48 In This Place A visit with artist Richard Zane Smith. 45:35 Finding Hope in Horses Jessica Mullin shares her love of horses and what they offer. 50:37 A Piece that was Missing Kalisha Burtrum makes a connection to her past with birchbark and quillwork. 55:43 Painful Language Lesson kwezakwe, a racoon, tries out a new teaching technique. 1:04:41 Cooking is a Way of Life Mariah Tyner shares what goes into preparing a big meal. 1:10:25 Circle of Cedars Cyd West sings her song inspired by ancestors who attended the Seneca Indian School. 1:16:20 Remembering Larry Dushane Recorded with Eastern Shawnee elders in 2019. 1:23:12 Credits