Season 2 · Episode 1939

S2 Ep1939: WORK is THIRD Dawn Hunter:: Chris Tall Bear

Radio St. Pete Podcast Archive · Radio St. Pete

April 10, 202659m 29s

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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.
📚 Guest Info

Website: https://www.tallbearllc.com/
Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-tall-bear-9894881a2/
Business LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tallbear-llc/?viewAsMember=true
Sand Creek Memorial Project: https://www.sandcreekmassacrefoundation.org/
Article, Colorado cannot heal until itconfronts Sand Creek honestly: https://www.hcn.org/articles/colorado-cannot-heal-until-it-confronts-sand-creek-honestly/

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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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