Julius Not Afraid
Oglala Lakota relative and ceremonial participant who helps lead and explain aspects of ceremony and community life; appears throughout the episode as a speaker and elder-relative.
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Nov 12, 2025 • 47min
In Texas’s Peyote Gardens
Adriana Rodriguez, a dedicated reporter, immerses herself in the peyote harvesting rituals of South Texas. She discusses her journey to document Indigenous practices alongside spiritual leader Sandor Ironrope and elder-relative Julius Not Afraid. They explore the cultural significance of peyote, the conservation efforts to protect this sacred plant, and how ceremonies reconnect youth with their language and identity. Adriana shares her personal experiences of harvest and her emotional journey home to her Lakota roots.
