WALKS IN THE DAWN

America’s relationship with NDN communities is one of the most overlooked parts of the nation's story - a relationship that holds vital lessons for the social and political challenges we face today. This blog article explores how this often hidden history shapes our present and how acknowledging it can help us heal and grow as a nation. As Carl Jung once said - “The best political, social, and spiritual work we can do is to withdraw the projection of our own shadow onto others.” For the U.S. - this means confronting a past that continues to shape and influence American identity and divisions. In the article we discuss: ?? How America’s historic treatment of NDN peoples affects modern day social and political patterns. ?? The ability of Indigenous teachings to bring unity, respect, and community healing. ?? Actionable steps for individuals and organizations to encourage understanding and inclusivity. It’s time to shed light on this shared history and work towards a more inclusive future. + + + WALKS IN THE DAWN are strategy consultants for tribal nations + tribal organizations. By encouraging the ability of everyone to love - our vision is a world that is led to success by the dignity + compassion of NDN ways. We will do this by providing NDN savvy solutions to fix first world problems. NDN SOLUTIONS - FIRST WORLD PROBLEMS ???? Visit walksinthedawn.com to relieve your tribal nation or tribal organization's unique challenges!

Marcus A. Winchester has an actor's bio on IMDb.com because of this Detroit PBS documentary on the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi's effort to... ... restore parts of the Dowagiac River that are on the Tribe's land. They managed to get Marcus in a lot of B-roll... ?? [That's him sitting in the canoe!] ?? ???? BUT - Marcus was especially happy to be interviewed throughout the film because it allowed him to express that: + Our relationships with the gifts of this land are one of the defining features of our #NDN cultures. Securing #TribalSovereignty through #LandBack projects [like the one featuring Marcus in the link below] need actionable strategies that are rooted in the Tribal Community's cultural identity in order to work. At WALKS IN THE DAWN we create strategic plans that align Tribal Governments + Tribal Organizations with their Tribal Community's needs by reflecting their Tribal Community's cultural identity. NDN SOLUTIONS - FIRST WORLD PROBLEMS + Visit walksinthedawn.com to relieve your Tribal Nation or Tribal Organization's unique challenges.

The relationship between a business and its customer base is like the relationship between a Tribal Nation - or Tribal Nonprofit - and their Tribal Community. ?? Just as businesses use branding to: + Attract + Connect with, and + Address their customers’ needs... Tribal Nations + Tribal Nonprofits can use branding to build similar relationships that allow them to better serve their communities. Insights from Marty Neumeier's #TheBrandGap will allow Tribal Nations + Tribal Nonprofits to create organizationally efficient - and culturally aligned - Tribal Governments + Tribal Organizations that empower their communities. Tribal Nations + Tribal Nonprofits can apply Neumeier’s modern branding principles to embrace their community's NDN identity as a source of organizational capacity. [Read article for more.] +++ By employing #BrandStrategy techniques to create strategic plans that reflect your community's cultural identity... WALKS IN THE DAWN designs strategic plans that are not only effective - but also resonate with your Tribal Community. NDN SOLUTIONS - FIRST WORLD PROBLEMS + Visit walksinthedawn.com to relieve your Tribal Nation or Tribal Organization's unique challenges. #NDNChangemaker #Decolonize #TribalSuccess

[WATCH] how the crowd reacts after Marcus A. Winchester explains why #Tradition is NOT the enemy of #Progress. ?? #NDNCultures are ALIVE... Whether NDNs are doing something - traditional - or - modern - Our #NDNWays are reflected through the relationships we maintain. ?? #StrategicPlanning in #NDNCountry can be the same way. +++ WALKS IN THE DAWN are Strategy Facilitators for NDN Tribes + Tribal Organizations that are dedicated to promoting our NDN Ways. We offer NDN savvy solutions to fix your Tribe or Tribal Organization's unique challenges by encouraging your Tribal Community to embrace their NDN identity in every aspect of their lives. Our approach honors the - tradition - of adapting and evolving... We embrace the ability of our NDN Ways to solve NDN Country's contemporary issues by reclaiming our sacred communal relationships with one another. ?? NDN SOLUTIONS - FIRST WORLD PROBLEMS + Visit walksinthedawn.com to relieve your Tribe or Tribal Organization's unique challenges.

NDN Tribes + Tribal Organizations will improve these 3 things in their communities because of #StrategicPlanning. ?? 1.) #BrandStrategy will involve and uphold the Tribal Community’s interests and identity in the strategic planning process allowing 2.) This allows Tribes and Tribal Organizations to create an active relationship with the Tribal Community based on ownership and pride. 3.) This participation creates a shared vision and purpose that encourages collaboration on community projects, economic initiatives, and the active practice of #NDNWays. +++ As dedicated Strategy Facilitators our purpose is to align Tribal Nations + Tribal Organizations by using #BrandStrategy fundamentals throughout the #StrategicPlanning process. The relationship that is formed between a Tribal Community and their Tribe or Tribal Organization via #BrandIdentity will: + Nurture unification + Reinforces belonging and solidarity amongst the Tribal Community + Motivate and engage #TribalGovernment employees We understand the unique challenges faced by Tribes and Tribal Organizations. From Tribal Council dynamics to the Tribal Community's expectations... WALKS IN THE DAWN creates a path towards empowered Tribal Communities by aligning the governing structures of Tribes + Tribal Organizations with mission-driven employees. NDN SOLUTIONS - FIRST WORLD PROBLEMS + Visit walksinthedawn.com to relieve your Tribe or Tribal Organization's unique challenges. #NDNChangemaker #Decolonize #TribalSuccess

It’s not uncommon for Marcus A. Winchester to get standing ovations after giving this history presentation about his Tribe. ???? Most NDNs can agree... The version(s) of our history(s) being taught in the mainstream is unsettling. In this video link Marcus discusses the SAVVY that is engrained in his own Tribal Community’s history to reflect a larger theme that holds true across all of #NDNCountry… Each Tribal Nation has their own unique story that reflects their Ancestors’ RESILIENCE and TENACITY according to the local conditions of the time. Their collective RESILIENCE and TENACITY was on behalf of all of us NDNs today. The success of our NDN communities into the future hinges on our ability to maintain the source of our Ancestors’ RESILIENCE and TENACITY… Our #NDNWays. ++++ When Tribes and Tribal Organizations make the decision to undergo strategic planning... Embracing our #TribalHistory and our #NDNWays is fundamental when Tribal Sovereignty and community well-being are the goals for our NDN people. WALKS IN THE DAWN is for Tribal Nations + Tribal Organizations that want to better serve their communities by investing into strategic planning... We relieve the unique challenges Tribal Nations + Tribal Organizations face... So they can focus on the communities they love. NDN SOLUTIONS - FIRST WORLD PROBLEMS + Visit walksinthedawn.com to relieve your Tribe or Tribal Nations unique challenges. #NDNChangemaker #Decolonize #TribalSuccess

Tribal Nations + Tribal Organizations face unique challenges from their Tribal Council, Board of Directors, + Community Members. ????♀? Tribal Nations + Tribal Organizations need aligned governing structures with mission driven employees that deliver quality programs + services with positive impact that both the Tribal Council, or Board of Directors, + the Tribal Community embrace. To do this... Tribes + Tribal Orgs need to build their #StrategicPlan around a #TribalCommunityValueStatement. NDN SOLUTIONS - FIRST WORLD PROBLEMS + Visit walksinthedawn.com to relieve your Tribe or Tribal Organization's unique challenges. #NDNChangemaker #Decolonize #TribalSuccess

The relationship between a Tribal Community and their Tribe or Tribal Organization should nurture unification + reinforce belonging among Tribal Community Members. ?? Strategic planning that is executed with #BrandStrategy fundamentals will internally + externally align your Tribe or Tribal Organization by reflecting your Tribal Community's #NDN identity. NDN SOLUTIONS - FIRST WORLD PROBLEMS + Visit walksinthedawn.com to relieve your Tribe or Tribal Organization's unique challenges. #NDNChangemaker #Decolonize #TribalSuccess

This is CRITICAL in #NDNCountry. ?? Strategic planning allows Tribes + Tribal Organizations to impact their Tribal Community... Proper strategic planning will internally + externally align your Tribe or Tribal Organization by reflecting your Tribal Community's NDN identity. NDN SOLUTIONS - FIRST WORLD PROBLEMS + Visit walksinthedawn.com to relieve your Tribe or Tribal Organization's unique challenges. #NDNChangemaker #Decolonize #TribalSuccess

The average NDN does NOT know how their Tribe or Tribal Organization helps them. ?? If your Tribal Community doesn't know how - or why - your Tribe or Tribal Organization's programs + services make their lives easier + better... Your Tribal Community will not take advantage of what your Tribe or Tribal Organization has to offer. Want to EMPOWER + ENGAGE with your Tribal Community? ESTABLISH WHAT YOUR TRIBAL COMMUNITY VALUES IN DAILY LIFE. Once the Tribal Community understands how their Tribe or Tribal Organization secures their daily values... The Tribal Community will take more advantage of what their Tribe or Tribal Organization has to offer. To do this - Tribes + Tribal Organizations need to build their strategic plan around a #TribalCommunityValueStatement. + Visit walksinthedawn.com to relieve your Tribe or Tribal Organization's unique challenges. NDN SOLUTIONS - FIRST WORLD PROBLEMS #NDNChangemaker #Decolonize #TribalSuccess