Johnny Moses is a

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master storyteller, oral historian, healer and spiritual leader.

Background

Moses was raised on

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in the village of Ohiat. He learned tribal traditions from his grandparents and has the traditional name Whis.stem.men.knee (Walking Medicine Robe). In addition to speaking

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, Moses is fluent in eight native languages and can also tell stories in traditional sign language. Moses has published several story-telling books including ''The Medicine Clothes That Look at the People'' in August, 2020.

References

External links

Official website
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