Howard Echo-Hawk (Pawnee) is a American Indian Studies major. Echo-Hawk was raised in Alaska, around the Athabaskan village of Mentasta–home to the matriarchal chief, and late Native rights activist, Katie John. As the youngest sibling of five sisters and two brothers, Howard learned early on that listening first was the best way to be heard. Steeped in indigenous culture, Howard’s passion for social justice and activism has always been at the forefront, passed on to him through storytelling and indigenous ways of knowing. A writer and storyteller, he is passionate about using his abilities to give voice to good causes, and to change the colonial narrative for authentic indigenous stories. Howard has been fortunate enough to do a lot of traveling, and enjoys playing music and performing in any capacity.
