Episode 16: Who we are, things we use

This episode hits so many of Aria’s high points: understanding Indigenous culture, honoring everything those of us in North America have because of Indigenous communities, storytelling, education, care for the community, inter-cultural exchange. Aria is so lucky that Perry Ground entered her life when he did- he has been an educator and mentor to her throughout the most recent phase of her career.

Perry Ground (Turtle Clan, Onondaga) presents traditional Native American stories about the beliefs, customs, and history of the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) people. Perry brings his stories to life through vivid descriptions, his rhythmic voice, and energetic stage presence. He also explains the tradition and history of storytelling itself. He has been telling stories for over seventeen years as a means of educating people about his culture. Perry learned most of the stories he shares from elders. Professionally, he served as the Director of the Rochester City School District's Native American Resource Center.

He has worked in several museums and taught at Syracuse and Cornell Universities, and spoken at museums, historical sites, indigenous nations, and institutions of higher learning. Perry now devotes all of his time to storytelling, traveling around the world sharing Native American stories.

You can hear Perry’s stories and stay updated on his travels and appearances on his Facebook page: Perry Ground- Talking Turtle Stories, https://www.facebook.com/TalkingTurtleStories

Resources:

Facebook page: Perry Ground- Talking Turtle Stories, https://www.facebook.com/TalkingTurtleStories

American Indian Movement: http://www.aimovement.org/

Onondaga- Turtle Clan: https://www.onondaganation.org/culture/

Haudenosaunee Confederacy: https://www.haudenosauneeconfederacy.com/

Legends of the Longhouse: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/827563.Legends_of_the_Longhouse

Rochester Museum & Science Center: https://rmsc.org/

New York State Museum: http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/

Iroquois Indian Museum: https://www.iroquoismuseum.org/

Myth of the “Vanishing Indian”: https://pluralism.org/myth-of-the-vanishing-indian

Keywords: Native American, Indigenous, American Indian, Iroquois, Haudenosaunee, Turtle Clan, Onondaga, museum, longhouse, Vanishing Indian, storytelling, liberation, lacrosse, education