When I called my sister, Debby, to tell her I was running for Tribal Council, she excitedly told me that she had started a painting that day but was not sure for who or why. She felt strongly that it was for me to use for my campaign. So, I am.

Left Arrow: Represents honoring the Past.

• Honoring our Ancestors and the sacrifices they made so that we could live
• Holding onto traditions, setting prayer day and prayer sites
• Acknowledge Sacrifices, creating memorials and Legacy wall to never forget those who came before us. 

Center: Represents the Present

• Be present, listen, be available and without judgment.
• Honor the past & plan for the future but live for the now. People are hurting, we can’t be so focused on the past and the future that we forget that people need connection, healing and hope right now.
• Focus on Healing. Mental health, suicide prevevention, intergenerational trauma and addiction is prevalent in Indian country and is a priority. 

Right Arrow: Represents the Future

• Raise up righteous leaders. There will be a time when we pass the baton on to future leaders, our youth. We have to prepare the next generation. 
• Preserve our land. We were first stewards of the land. How do we preserve and protect our land, and educate future generations.
• Protect future generations. We cannot rewrite history but we can prepare the future so that history doesn’t repeat itself.