Oral History with Tetona "Tee" Longhair, April 15, 2025 [Audio & Transcript]

In this interview, Tetona "Tee" Longhair shares her life story, highlighting her work as Family Programs Coordinator at the Urban Indian Center and director of the Red Tail Organization, as well as her participation in the Utah Indigenous Fashion Show. She discusses her passion for community service, youth education, and cultural traditions like beading, often drawing on her experiences growing up on the Uintah and Ouray reservation in Fort Duchesne as a member of the Ute tribe. Longhair emphasizes the importance of preserving Native American culture, addressing health issues within her community, and teaching traditional skills. She also shares personal anecdotes about her family, including her grandmother's influence on her beading and her father's humorous storytelling, and reflects on her journey of personal growth and resilience.