S3, E6: So'oh Story Time: Stories for Our Grandchildren w/Shannon LaRance
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In this episode we are joined in conversation by Shannon LaRance (Dine'/Hopi/Assiniboine). Founder of Indigenous Empowerment, Indigenous Empowerment's mission is to ensure culturally sensitive counselors and social service agents are accessible to those in need. Their goal is to train human service organizations across the nation on the complexities, nuances, and beauty of Indigenous people. Social Worker, Counselor, So’oh Story Time.
So'oh, meaning "Grandmother" in Hopi, embodies the essence of our storytelling traditions. It reflects the nurturing and educational atmosphere created on her Youtube channel - “So’oh Story Time”. LaRance reads books for our children and grandchildren - with an emphasis on books written or illustrated by Native American/Indigenous authors and illustrators.
Date of interview: September 6, 2024
Host(s): LaRee Dominguez & Joan Vigil
Additional Info. & Links:
https://linktr.ee/SoohStoryTime
So'oh Story Time - YouTube
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