What flows deep from the heart songs of these poems is Gwen Westerman's proud and profound engagement with and transmission of closely held cultural values of the Dakota people

we define our own identities and shape our understanding of the world

The name’s Shamus

Examining an array of literary texts

At once a deeply moving memoir and a fascinating elucidation of a rich indigenous cosmology

Tala Learns to Siva Pomo What flows deep from theA lovingly empowering story about finding courage and strength in your family, history, and community through a traditional and cherished Samoan dance, taualuga. Written by debut author, Kealani Netane, and illustrated by New York Times bestselling illustrator, Dung Ho. Tala wishes that she could dance the traditional Samoan dance, the taualuga, just like her Aunty Sina. But Tala's legs are too bouncy, her arms are too stiff, and she doesn't have