Reconnecting Through Story: Lucille Contreras and Her Son Joséhuauhtli Share Lipan Apache Teachings in SEE to ACT Feature
We’re honored to share a special video feature of our Founder and CEO, Lucille Contreras, and her son Joséhuauhtli, produced by S.E.E. to A.C.T. — Storytelling, Empowerment and Education to preserve Autonomy, Community and Traditions.
This filmed story is part of SEE to ACT’s mission to help Indigenous people around the world reconnect with their culture, land, language, and lineages. In this powerful video, Lucille and Joséhuauhtli speak from the heart about what it means to be Lipan Apache in Central Texas — from rematriation and Buffalo stewardship, to family healing, community strength, and generational wisdom.
Why This Matters
Lucille’s voice is vital in the ongoing efforts to preserve Indigenous lifeways and ensure future generations have access to their ancestral knowledge. Through her leadership and this deeply personal story, we’re reminded of how critical it is to uplift Indigenous women, honor our sacred animal relatives, and ground ourselves in land-based teachings.
The video is also a glimpse into how traditional ecological knowledge (TEK), food sovereignty, and intergenerational storytelling shape the future for Native communities — especially in Texas, where many Indigenous histories have been intentionally erased.
About SEE to ACT
SEE to ACT (Storytelling, Empowerment, Education to preserve Autonomy, Community and Traditions) is a growing global media initiative devoted to amplifying Indigenous voices through authentic storytelling. Their digital archive offers access to Indigenous-led narratives, so Native peoples can find themselves in their own stories — and so the rest of the world can learn to listen.
Learn more at: www.seetoact.org
