Joseph Suchanic, LMFT, Member Mt. Board of Behavioral Health, and owner of Guided Healing Trails in Missoula, Montana. Joseph is a member of the American Association for Marriage & Family Therapists and American Association of Christian Counselors. He has over 14 years of experience working with at-risk adolescents. He creates a safe haven and allows them to look inside and learn about their potential and all they can be. Joseph has taught them and their families how to create lasting, healthy relationships.
Kevin Kicking Woman (Corner) is a tribal member of the Blackfeet/Cree Nation in Montana. Kevin served in the Navy for four years, based on the USS Sacramento AOE-1, in Bremerton, Washington. He completed three tours overseas and one tour in the Desert Storm conflict. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Native American Studies and Anthropology, he graduated from the University of Montana in 2014 with a Master’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies (cultural anthropology, Linguistics and Music Ethnology). Most recently he began working at Browning High School as a Blackfeet Native American Studies teacher. Kevin lives and practices his native ceremonies, traditions, singing and dancing. He is an active member of many of the societies. His passion for singing has brought him respect, acclaim, and knowledge. His singing, sharing, and teaching others has impacted and enriched many lives.
Johnny Talawyma, Certified Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist (CBHPSS), Northern Cheyenne & Hopi. Johnny has a Bachelor’s in Psychological Rehabilitation and is currently attaining his Master’s in Mental Health counseling at Montana State University. He is in the process of receiving LCPC training and supervision for his licensure. Currently, Johnny provides support and mentorship to individuals in need of recovery services as a Peer Support Specialist.
Josiah Hugs is a member of the Apsaalooke Nation, Crow Tribe. Josiah is a member of the Ties The Bundle clan and a Child of the Greasy Mouth clan. Josiah is from the Arrow Creek District of the Crow Reservation. Josiah walks the Red Road, utilizing cultural teachings to live in a good way and addressing his Mental, Emotional, Spiritual and Physical wellbeing every day. Sharing his Experience, Strength and Hope through his podcast, he cohosts with his friends Randy Beardontwalk and JC Beaumont on Unspoken Words: A Native Podcast, which can be found on any platform where you listen to podcasts. Josiah has worked with those on the street that are struggling with addiction as a mentor and addiction counselor and has worked in suicide prevention for urban Native youth. Josiah is currently the Native American Liaison with Billings Clinic.