Native history may have a surplus of pain, but it also has a surplus of joy and culture. Sharon connects with author David Treuer who writes about the sweeping history of Native Americans in his book, The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee. It’s a history that goes beyond what most Americans are taught about key events or standout figureheads. Native past and present doesn’t pivot solely around tragedy and suffering; and when we tell only those stories, it shapes how we think. David seeks to create a narrative of bounty.

Special thanks to our guest, David Treuer, for joining us today. You can order The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee here.