equa yona(Big Bear)

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Gender Male
Industry Non-Profit
Location Chamberlain, SD, United States
Introduction e-qua yona, Cherokee for 'big bear' is the only nick name I've ever had, at least one I liked. One of my favorite ever students called me that when I taught for the Eastern Band Cherokee. It is Mato Tanka in Lakota. I have lived a nomadic life and have enjoyed most of it so far. Seeking balance with the universe or great mystery is what life oughta be about.
Interests Native American culture, current events, religion, art, history; gardening, politics, social justice, wood carving, Buddhism, yoga, natural healing, tatoos
Favorite Movies Last of The Mohicans, Smoke Signals, Y Tu Mama Tambien, Cosi, Clockwork Orange, Skins, Unforgiven, Catch 22, Shrek, Treasure of The Sierra Madras
Favorite Music Lucky Peterson, BB King, Bob Dylan, Johnny Lang, Taj Mahal, Cassandra Wilson, Nickel Creek, Doc Watson, Ralph Vaughn Williams, Corey Harris, Tulku, classical, jazz, world, folk, blue grass
Favorite Books Painted Drum, Last Report On The Miracles At Little No Horse, Cannery Row, Crime And Punishment, Fools Crow, Shipping News, Satanic Verses