The Warrior Spirit

<p>In this episode of The Indigenous Revolt: Carlisle, PA, and Beyond, Dr. Karen Francis-Begay (Diné) brings the wisdom of more than 30 years in higher education and a decades-long relationship with Dr. Amanda Cheromiah (Laguna Pueblo) that began in 2004 in Tucson at the University of Arizona. A close relative and longtime mentor, she shares insight on leadership, mentorship, and what it means to navigate Carlisle, PA, a place shaped by deep history and layered responsibility.</p><p>Dr. Francis-Begay first visited Carlisle in 2005 with her colleagues and returned in February 2025 with the Center for the Futures of Native Peoples. In this conversation, she also reflects on being the mother of three sons and a grandmother to her grandson, emphasizing the warrior spirit carried across generations and the responsibility of guiding those who follow.</p><p><br></p><p>Recorded: February 2025 in Carlisle, PA</p><p>Song Credit: Lil Love (Remix) featuring Crowetic</p>