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Gallagher Theater
303 E University Blvd
Tucson, Arizona, 85719
United States

Aaron White

Flautist and flute maker

Aaron White, an award-winning Native American flute maker, lectures on the history and culture of the flute. His passion for the instrument has kept him busy for over two decades. Mr. White's music has been used in award-winning films and documentaries such as "The Doe Boy," winner of the NHK Award at the Sundance Film Festival. He has performed with many notable musicians throughout his career, including Jackson Browne, John Densmore of the Doors, Bruce Cockburn, Taj Mahal, and others.

Aleena Hernandez

Health care systems in indigenous communities.

Aleena is the founder and executive director of Red Star International. Aleena has more than 20 years of experience working with indigenous communities in the U.S., and more recently in the Pacific Islands and New Zealand. Much of her work has focused on strengthening partnerships to advance shared goals in the areas of public health capacity, tribally-driven and participatory research practices, community health assessment, and improvement planning.

Terrol Dew Johnson

Tohono O’odham Community Action (TOCA)

Terrol Johnson - is a community leader, nationally recognized advocate for Native communities and renowned artist. In 1996, Terrol co-founded Tohono O’odham Community Action (TOCA), a grassroots community organization dedicated to creating positive programs based in the O’odham Himdag – the Desert People’s Way. In 2002, Terrol and TOCA Co-Director Tristan Reader were recognized as one of the nation’s top leadership teams when they received the Ford Foundation’s Leadership for a Changing World Award. In October 1999, Terrol was named one of “America’s top ten young community leaders” by the Do Something Foundation.