Oral History with Ann Marie Sherman, October 16, 2024 [Audio & Transcript]

Ann Marie Sherman's oral history, recorded on October 16, 2024, delves into her background as a full-blooded Native American (three-quarters Navajo, one-quarter Zuni), her experiences growing up on the Navajo reservation, and her career as the Native American coordinator and refugee liaison for Alpine School District. She shares her passion for cultural awareness, her work assisting Title VI students and refugees, and how returning to Native American cultural work has reconnected her to her heritage. Sherman also discusses her experiences living in various parts of Utah, the words she uses to describe her personal story (resilient, hard-working, educator), and the places and things in Utah that make it feel like home, emphasizing the importance of making friendships to find connection and belonging.