Ep. 50 Warrior Society with Andre Bouchard, Harrison Jim Sr. and Montana Miller
About this episode
The episode discusses the evolution of warrior societies in Tribal communities through the experiences of Indigenous veterans and active-duty military.
In this episode, I’m joined by three guests Andre Bouchard (Kootenai/Ojibwe/Pend d’Oreille/Flathead Salish), Harrison Jim Sr. (Diné), and Montana Miller (Diné), who are involved in the upcoming live event Stories from the Warrior Society, that explores the evolution of warrior societies in Tribal communities through the lived experiences of Indigenous veterans and active-duty military across three generations. This will be held on Tohono O’odham and Yaqui Tribal territory (Tucson, AZ) and Squaxin Island Tribal territory (Olympia, WA). Each site will feature six Native storytellers who are veterans or active duty— two of whom will be drawn from each site’s local Tribal communities as well as the directors who are Navajo storytellers themselves. This local event will take place at the Fox Theater in downtown Tucson on March 28, 2026 at 2:00 pm, tickets are now available for purchase on the Fox Tucson Theatre website. Logo for the Warrior Society storytelling event Our conversation centers on what it means to be a warrior in Indigenous communities—past and present—and how service, protection, and responsibility have taken many forms over time. Our guests reflect on the power of…
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