Bryant HighHorse Jr., “Oyate Tawanawuchapi tejupi” or “Defends People,” belongs to the Pute Oyate of the Lakota. HighHorse Jr. identifies himself as a veteran and defender of American and Indian rights. He is also a relative of Crazy Horse. High Horse believes that racism comes from a lack of understanding about other cultures, stating, “If you do understand each other’s cultures, you can have a beautiful journey together.” Urban travel and military service have provided him with a sense of the importance of journeys. Following his travels, he returned to South Dakota and began working in K-12 and higher education. High Horse has been described as a teacher, guidance counselor, KILI radio host, veteran and Lakota culture bearer. He has received a Master’s degree and previously taught at Black Hills State University and in Rapid City, SD, for nineteen years. High Horse Jr. is currently an adjunct professor at Oglala Lakota College and he has no plans to retire from teaching.

George has a 20 year career writing, directing and performing in critically acclaimed and award winning plays, films and television shows in Chicago and Los Angeles featured in The Sundance and South By Southwest Film Festivals. George is currently developing television shows with emmy winning documentary and television director, Judd Apatow in Los Angeles. Oyate Woyaka is a family project he is supporting by combining his expertise, empathy and craft to amplify the voices of his Lakota family members.