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Anonymous Narrator, Ellen Hoffman
Anonymous Narrator, Ellen Hoffman
Oral Histories
As an Ohio native that became actively involved in her Native heritage later in life, my narrator presents an interesting perspective. She is an urban Indian, never having lived on a reservation. She was raised Catholic and attended Catholic schools. Her story is a testament to the fact that even Native Americans that do not grow up with a strong tie to their Native heritage can go on to become very involved and influenced by Native activity.
Rose, Alissa Feirson
Rose, Alissa Feirson
Oral Histories
Rose was born on April 18, 1972 in Montana. She is a tribal member of the Turtle Mountain Chippewa. Rose grew up in Montana and North Dakota. She moved to Columbus in the spring of 1998. Rose has been coming to NAACO for about 12 years.
Rhoda Stertzer, Noel Weeks
Rhoda Stertzer, Noel Weeks
Oral Histories
Rhoda M. Stertzer was born in a small village as part of the Athabaskan tribe in Alaska. She dropped out of school in tenth grade to get married and moved to Ohio for economic/survival reasons in 1980.
George, James Andrews, Jack Krzeminski
George, James Andrews, Jack Krzeminski
Oral Histories
George was born and raised on the Sioux reservation, which is located in Sioux Valley Manitoba, Canada. He says that he is proud to be a full blooded American Indian. As a child he attended a mixed-race school near the reservation, where he learned to deal with issues of racism for the first time.
Ryan, Kat Dougherty
Ryan, Kat Dougherty
Oral Histories
Ryan is the Project Director for the Circles of Care grant at the Native American Indian Center of Central Ohio (NAICCO). He lives in Columbus with his wife, Masami, who runs NAICCO, and their three children: Afton, David, and Toshina. Both Tyrone and Masami grew up on a reservation in Warm Springs, Oregon. Tyrone lived on the reservation until his mid-twenties, when he, his wife, and their oldest daughter relocated to Columbus, Ohio. There, Tyrone worked in cabinetry for several years before pursuing his Masters in Social Work at Ohio State University. He has been the Project Director for the …
Mary, Katie Rumizen
Mary, Katie Rumizen
Oral Histories
"Mary" is the executive director of NAICCO. She and her husband moved to Columbus from the Warm Springs Indian Reservation in Oregon about 15 years ago, and now live in Columbus with their children.
Bartholomew Kuma, Kushal Rao
Bartholomew Kuma, Kushal Rao
Oral Histories
Bartholomew Kuma is a Cherokee male of about 60 years old. He grew up in the Columbus area, and has lived there a majority of his life. He has vocational training in automotive repair. Mr. Kuma’s professes no religious affiliation to any specific denomination, but believes in a Great Creator and tries his best to follow the Indian ways. He has frequented NAICCO for many years now, and has a special place in his heart for powwows.
Stephen, Lynn El-Roeiy
Stephen, Lynn El-Roeiy
Oral Histories
I interviewed Stephen, a board member on several projects related to NAICCO and a member of the Minnecoujou tribe in Pine Ridge, South Dakota. Stephen now lives in central Ohio but was raised in South Dakota on an Indian Reservation and was sent to St. Joseph’s Indian School from the ages of eight to fifteen. He earned his GED after leaving St. Joseph’s Indian School after failing the ninth grade. He currently works as a security officer and is in a relationship with “Anne,†whom he met in September and has both a Native American and Italian heritage. Stephen mentioned …
Sam Standing Soldier, Joey Cordle
Sam Standing Soldier, Joey Cordle
Oral Histories
Sam Standing Soldier is 18 years old and has 5 brothers. He currently lives in Salem, Ohio with his dad and attends high school there. Sam is involved with numerous school-related sports - of which football is his favorite. An important component in his life has been his sense of spirituality. According to Sam, he carries on the traditional practices that have been passed down to him through his family and from the broader Native American community. Thus, as a former Firekeeper and current Sundancer, Sam has a strong sense of self and is aware of his place within the …