Laura Medina

Laura Medina identifies as an Ojibwe mom and Matriarch from the Grand Traverse Band in what is now called Michigan. She was raised on Yavapai territory in Fort McDowell and currently resides on the unceded territory of the Yavapai andl O'odham. Laura loves serving her people through organized efforts and in particular the Indigenous Peoples Day Arizona annual event. In addition to organizing she serves through community advocacy, land/ water defense, developing curriculum and conducting relevant research for the community. Focuses of Laura include but are not limited to decolonization, Indigenous resistance and resurgence.