Meet the Founders

FireKeepers International is a Native American charitable organization founded by official tribal and cultural ambassadors,  Chief Joseph & Dr. Laralyn RiverWind.

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Chief Joseph has served in tribal leadership for 10 years in various capacities. His Tribal Council appointed him as a Taino Peace Chief and serves his people as the Ambassador of the Arawak Taino Tribe of Puerto Rico. Dr. Laralyn RiverWind is the Ambassador at Large and an enrolled member of the Georgia Tribe of Eastern Cherokee, a state-recognized tribe. Ambassador RiverWind is a voting member of the National Congress of American Indians in Washington D.C.

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Together, they were named "Ambassadors of God" at Israel's Knesset (Parliament) on Jerusalem Day and Israel's Independence Day, 2018 by MK Yehuda Glick. They have since pursued the legacy of their elders, fostering the relationships built between First Nations and the indigenous people of Israel.

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Chief Joseph RiverWind is an honorably discharged and decorated U.S. Army veteran. Dr. Laralyn RiverWind is a Doctor of Naturopathy and Master Herbalist.

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Together, they advocate for Indigenous rights, teach ancient Indigenous knowledge, share traditional music, tell ancient stories, preserve traditional survival skills, train resilient communities, empower others with preparedness education, and provide assistance during emergencies.​