Inspired by Nature, Healthy Relationships, and Indigenous Thinking for All
Doug’s first book, Think Indigenous (Hay House, 2021), teaches that there is a natural law—a spiritual intelligence that we are all born with that lies within our hearts. Doug shares the authentic knowledge that has been handed down through the Lakota generations to help you make and recognize this divine connection, centered around the Seven Sacred Directions in the Hoop of Life:
Wiyóhinyanpata—East: New Beginnings
Itókagata—South: The Breath of Life
Wiyóhpeyata—West: The Healing Powers
Wazíyata—North: The Buffalo teachings
Wankátakáb—Above: The Great Mystery
Khúta—Below: The Source of Life
Hóchoka—Center: The Center of Life
Once you begin to understand and recognize these strands, you can integrate them into modern life through the Threefold Path: The Way of the Seven Generations—Conscious living The Way of the Buffalo—Mindful consumption The Way of the Community—Collective impact.
Doug was the first Native artist invited to partner with Faherty, a clothing and accessories brand committed to ending appropriation in fashion and offering authentically designed clothing that benefits Native communities. Doug’s designs are featured on clothes and accessories throughout their line.