It is such a pleasure to have Arianna Seymour with me today. She is a Colville Tribal member, a student at Inchelium High School, was one of my Rez …
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Hornets Sting the Targets
The thwack of an arrow sinking into a bullseye target tends to pump one’s blood. But when 50 hit at a time, echoing off gym walls, the hair on the …
Big Dreams, Little Spurs
Nine-year-old INFR Women’s Barrel Racing Champion and Colville tribal member Rocksie Marchand recently competed at The American Rodeo in Fort Worth, …
Finding My Artist
From the onset of my work-in-progress, I have wanted to find a teen artist to portray my protagonist's art project in the book I'm currently …
Crawfish Races Coyote
Crawfish Races Coyote – Small Lake in the Area Arrow Lakes Legend Told by Martin Louie Colville Confederated Tribal Member and …
Horses––Benefit Youth or Cost Money?
Do horses really teach anything? Or do they merely cost the owner tons of money with feed and vet bills? After working with youth in 4-H, including …
10 Things Kids Should Realize
Chores won't kill you! Chores create a strong foundation for their future. Responsibility, accountability, and basic life skills begin with …
Mentoring a Realm Beyond My Own
Part Four: Editing––Demon Hunter Writing is the easy part. Our minds are in the creative mode. Our fingers peck at the keyboard with unfailing speed. …
Mentoring a Realm Beyond My Own
A journey mentoring an aspiring author for a high school senior project. Last spring my phone rang. On the other end came the voice of a …
Back in Time at the Fur Trade Festival: Part Two
Welcome back! Today we will continue on with Rick Desautel and Furs of the Fur Trade. For those of you who are just joining in, here is the scoop on …