I'm a native of Colorado, having been born in the state and lived there for most of my life. My parents were of Welsh, Norwegian, and Choctow ancestry. I have worked with various American Indian tribes, indigenous peoples from the Dominican Republic and Mexico, and Hispanic minorities as a social scientist. Currently I am director of the Bauu Institute and Press, located in Boulder, Colorado.

I am also Editor of Indigenous People's Issues and Resources, Indigenous Peoples World News, and Publisher of New Great Books.