In this episode, Mavis recalls the tragic events leading up to the death of her parents. Was it the “gift of
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Medicine Trails 7 Ability to Heal
Mavis talks of her grandmother Nancy Evans Ferris, a doctor for Indian women and children, delivering babies most every day, leaving
Medicine Trails 6 Ceremonies
Mavis describes the world renewal ceremony “Pikiawish” or White Deerskin Dance… of the special responsibilities of the medicine man during the
Medicine Trails 5 Being Sealed
In this episode, Mavis tells of her continuous training to serve the next “Fatawanun”, who has not yet been born.
Medicine Trails 04 – Other Side
In this episode, Mavis recounts the early years of her trainings. Although very subtle at first, Mavis soon finds herself
Medicine Trails 03 – Looking At A Vision
In this episode, Mavis relates to us her personal struggles to grasp or interpret the visions she began to receive,
Medicine Trails 02 – Messages
In this episode, as a very young child, Mavis begins experiencing “the gift” of medicine powers, which she relates to
Medicine Trails 01 – Medicine Woman
In this episode, Mavis describes for us her humble beginnings in the early 1930s in the town of Orleans. Mavis
CIRP 13 Honoring Our Grief
Honoring Our Grief Healing Our Wounds Historically, California Indians experienced trauma so vast and continuous that it could not be
CIRP 12 Our Heroes
Our Heroes Are Often Called Bandits Sometimes who’s a hero and who’s an outlaw depends on who’s telling the story.