Suzan Shown Harjo is a poet, journalist and activist for Native American rights and culture. She is president of The Morning Star Institute, a non-profit cultural rights and arts advocacy group; served on the Native American Policy Committee for Sen. Barack Obama’s presidential campaign and as an Advisor to the Transition in 2008-2009; and Harjo is currently the Guest Curator and General Editor for the National Museum of the American Indian’s upcoming exhibit and publication on Treaties.
At the age of 18, she spoke to the United Nations regarding Native American issues and since has become known as a voice for American Indian economic and environmental justice throughout the United States and internationally. She is the author of "Recovering the Sacred: The Power of Naming and Claiming," as well as numerous articles.