Mr. Larry Sellers (Cloud-Dancing, “Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman), Lakota Sioux, who shared childhood memories and experiences when, at the age of five, speaking only Lakota, he was sent off-reservation to a Native American boarding school to be educated. His words of encouragement and of my duty, as a Storyteller, helped give this story life.
The staff and students of Sherman Indian Boarding School, Riverside, California, USA.
To Tribal Elders: Barbara Drake, Jacques (Maka-Tal-Meh) Condor, and Linda Baguley. Friends who generously gave the gift of their time to both encourage me and make certain my ‘native voice’ remained strong.
To the co-members of “The Parent Advisory Council”, San Bernardino County, Title IX and Title X Indian Educations Programs dedicated to teaching our children and others about Native American heritage through public school programs.
And, to the members of the Tribal Council, for honoring me with “A Lifetime Achievement Award” for my work on behalf of Native American Children.