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I Am From — About Me with a twist

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I am From

the headwaters of Lake Michigan and the unceded lands of the Nottawaseppi Band Potawatomi.

On Lake Michigan, Image by Author

I am from

H-town & the ATX, IYKYK

The best city in the world, H-Town, Image by Author

I am from

resilient and proud Native people who will never stop fighting for our liberation

Grandma Josephine who lost 10 children to forced adoptions, Image by Author

I am from

a line of English, Scottish, and Irish immigrants who settled in Texas for 7 generations

My Papaw and I, Image by Author

I am from

the fire of the undying embers of my ancestors that course through my bones.

My son standing by our Altar, Image by Author

I am from

Strength, Courage, Integrity, and Love.

Gizhgokwé/Skye, Image by Author

I am from

the places you think you know and the places you can never imagine.

Family art mural, Putting the pieces back together. Image by Author

Our stories are our power. I am From poem inspired by George Ella Lyon who leads the Where I am From project. Thank you for this #SelfieChallenge, JoAnn Ryan

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Skye Howell (she/her) is an Organizational Consultant with Full Humanity, Equity Advocate, Curriculum Designer, and Storyteller. If you enjoyed this article and want to read more, please consider becoming a Medium member. Your membership fee directly supports Skye Howell (she/her) and other writers you read. You’ll also get full access to every story on Medium.

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