About Me: Sophia Powless

Nya•wéñha Sgé•noñ', Hothahyoñníh nwa’wage’se•e’deñ’ gaiye•I wa’ganoñhsgeh Ga
nëndawaks’ ongya•stha’:

 

I am thankful you are well; wolf clan is my clan I am longhouse and She Shakes The Hemlocks is my name.

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I am an Indigenous (Onoñda’gegá') educator, artist, creative, and storyteller. I am influenced by plants, beadwork, and pottery designs. I want to share the world that exists in my mind, a place where nature moves and speaks. 

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Climate Journey

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My journey into climate change began in my hometown. Growing up on the Onondaga Nation, I was taught about our values and relationship to the Earth. I firmly believe that the connections between us and the environment are severed and to build that bond again we need to rethink how we approach the climate crisis. 

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I enjoy creating games, videos, and artwork that engages people of all ages to learn about climate change. I believe that having discussions and building relationships are key aspects of how we move forward as one mind.