About Me:

I am interested in the application of plant medicine in cultural and healing practices of Indigenous people around the world. My favorite things to do are, walking in the woods with my dog, gardening, working with plant allies, music, painting, and swimming and snorkeling in the Caribbean.

Occupation:

Self employed home health care + artist and musician. gardener, student.

Education:

School of Contemporary Music, Boston, Ma. 1980-81
Associate of Fine Arts Greenfield Community college 1997
BA in Cultural Anthropology and Native American Studies at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, MA - 2010

Contact Information:

kiona74@gmail.com

Research Interests:

Indigenous Cultures and Education
World History (the real one - not the history taught by the victors), Agriculture and Farming
Ethnobotnay and Herbal Medicine
Music and Art

Affiliation:

Native American Studies Certificate, Josephine White Eagle Cultural Center, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA.