An Open Heart to Growth: Ashleigh Thompson

Ashleigh Thompson is an indigenous archaeologist. She's also a runner, climber, photographer, and lifelong learner. Ashleigh's woven her many interests together and is actively building a life that is true to her values. In this episode, we talk about the importance of uplifting indigenous archeologists in the field, the life-long influence her grandmother and running has had on her life, coping with stress through the outdoors, sobriety, and more.

Bio: Ashleigh Thompson is a Red Lake Ojibwe tribal member and PhD Candidate in Anthropology at the University of Arizona. Her favorite place is outside, where she runs, hikes, climbs, and more for healing and happiness. 

Featured in this episode: Ashleigh Thompson

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Ashleigh Thompson: InstagramPodcasts We Recommend Centering Indigenous Voices:On the Land: WebsiteAll My Relations: WebsiteLearn more about indigenous archeologyLearn more about Native American Boarding SchoolsDeath by Civilization: The AtlanticUnspoken: America's Native American Boarding Schools - PBSTrail RunningMake Trail Running FunResources for SobrietyThe TemperRavel Media

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