Oral History with Tetona "Tee" Longhair, April 15, 2025 [Video]
Creator
Longhair, Tee; Khong, Dustin
Extent
01:34:57
Source Donors
Magnify Utah, Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs
Date
2025-04-15
Description
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.
Collection
Peoples of Utah Revisited (POUR); Mss D 6 Magnify Utah Oral History Project
Identifier
POUR25_OH_0008_002_LeeLonghair.mp4
Contributing Institution
Magnify Utah, Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs
Publisher
Utah Historical Society
Subject
Ute Indians--Utah; Indian art--North America; Beading--North America; Family life--Utah; Suicide--Prevention; Public health--Native American communities; Traditional medicine--North America; Oral history; Community service--Utah; Women--Societies and clubs; Non-profit organizations--Utah; Intergenerational relations--North America; Identity (Psychology)--Social aspects; Acculturation--North America; Sports--Social aspects; Education--Utah; Racism--United States; Stereotypes (Social psychology)--United States
