2015 Aspen ThinkXChange: Gyasi Ross, Father, Storyteller, Activist
October 28, 2015 | News & Announcements
Gyasi Ross is an author, speaker, lawyer and storyteller. A member of the Blackfeet nation, he believes in a life of service, listening and living within Native communities. Through the art of storytelling and poetry – part of his family heritage – he offers a window into life on a reservation, explores social justice in our country today, and works to raise the profile of Native people.
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