WORK is THIRD Dawn Hunter:: Chris Tall Bear

Season 2, Episode 1939,   Apr 10, 04:48 PM

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(4/27/2026 @5:10 pm) What does real healing look like after historical trauma, and how do we carry sovereignty, ceremony, and leadership into modern life? In this episode of Work Is Third, Dawn sits down with Southern Cheyenne Chris Tall Bear for a deeply grounded conversation about healing, history, and the responsibility of leadership.  Chris Tall Bear is a Southern Cheyenne Chief, Tribal public health advisor, and community leader. In this conversation, he shares his experience as a descendant of survivors of the Sand Creek Massacre and his role in memorialization efforts.
Together, they explore:
  • The connection between community, history, and resilience
  • What tribal sovereignty really means in practice
  • The role of ceremony and traditional healing in public health Leadership as service
  • Balancing modern life, technology, and cultural tradition
  • The importance of women in Indigenous communities
  • Why self-care is essential for leaders and healers
Chris also reflects on his personal journey, his family legacy, and his emerging consulting work focused on cultural engagement and traditional healing. This episode is about sovereignty, ceremony, and the kind of leadership that sustains communities across generations.
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🔔 Dawn Hunter, JD, MPH is a speaker, trainer, and culture strategist who blends law, leadership, and wellbeing to create healthier, more human-centered workplaces. Drawing on her expertise as a public health lawyer and Certified Wellness Practitioner, she helps leaders and organizations move from burnout and disconnection toward resilience, integrity, and sustainable growth.
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