In this episode we will continue our second series where we talk with Choctaw women and 2SLGBTQ+ folks from our original group of Choctaw folks to discuss their feelings, expectations, and experience while anticipating receiving traditional tattoos.
Olivia speaks with Amber Morning Star Byars(She/Her/Ella)who is an artist, advocate, Native rights activist, writer, and law student born in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and is an enrolled member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and a descendant of the Chickasaw Nation. Amber discusses empowerment via revitalization of traditional tattoos, showcasing traditional Chahta tattoos in the Cara Romero photo series American Girl, law school, respect for Indigenous Women's bodies, and more.
To check out the post clarifying reconnecting vs. researching check out @cedarsageskoden's instagram post .
Content Warning: This episode does contain a brief mention of assault - though it contains no details. However we did want to mention this as everyone is triggered differently.
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