Ruth Beebe Hill

Ruth Beebe Hill dedicated her life to understanding and portraying Native American culture, a passion ignited in her youth. Driven by a profound desire for authenticity, she spent thirty years immersed in research, conducting extensive interviews with over a thousand Native Americans and living among them. This immersive approach allowed her to grasp firsthand the nuances of their way of life and the environmental influences on their culture. Her collaboration with musician Chunksa Yuha was crucial in uncovering the Native American 'soul' and learning their language, enabling her to compellingly depict their resistance to encroaching white influence.