DescriptionMike Nelson (Adopted by Louise Ogemahgeshig-Fisher, Anishinaabe) in front of a CH47 Chinook. The photo is framed with military patches. This photo was taken in 2002 en route to Lashkar-ga, Afganistan, where Mike served with the 82 Airborne, 3rd Battalion, parachute company 505. When he returned to the US he spent time with Louise, participating in the sweatlodge ceremonies and other healing ceremonies she holds at Fort Harrison. Louise performed a ceremony for him giving him the name Geezis Ishkode Ogiehidai (Sun Fire Warrior). Mike said that "now he's on the 'Red Road' he exudes love. TypeImageGenrephotographsDate2002-07-01SubjectAirborne troopsChinook (Military transport helicopter)Contributing InstitutionHelena Indian AllianceGeographic CoverageKandahar, AfghanistanDigital CollectionMontana Urban Indian CollectionDigitization SpecificationScanned with Epson Perfection V800 Photo scanner at 600 dpi.SourceMike NelsonDate Digitized2024
