Stories of Our Fathers
Come close. come to the fire and listen to what was.
Stories of Our Fathers is about documenting historical stories of Native American tribes through photography.
Running Eagle
“We return home victorious, singing. and eating berries”
— Blackfeet Victory Song
“Running Eagle was a respected female warrior in our people, she led war parties and was successful in many hard battles. When her body was found, three of her enemies were laying underneath her.”
— Jesse D. Blackfeet Marine Veteran, War Dog Society.
Hundred in the Hand
“A great vision is needed for a man to be strong, he must seek it as the eagle seeks the sky”
— Crazy Horse
“One of our greatest victory story is when Crazy Horse received his power, he was never defeated and injured in battle, never killed by the enemy”
— Terry R. Lakota Sioux Nation
At the House of the Rising Sun
The Long Walk was harsh, many perished along the way. To return home was our only wish. To be free, to be home.
— Long Walk, Navajo
“Rise before the sun, look to the east and pray. May Beauty be all around me”
— Navajo Proverb
