An Interview with Dr. Darryl Tonemah

By Siobhan Champ-Blackwell
Special to Tribal Connections

Dr. Darryl Tonemah is a man with an interesting story and an interest in story. He has three bachelors degrees and a masters degree, as well as a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology and Cultural Studies from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. His undergraduate degrees are in Psychology, Sociology and Gerontology, and his masters degree is in Community Counseling. Dr. Tonemah currently works with the National Institutes of Health on diabetes prevention and lifestyle change research among Indian populations. He also works with Native groups across the United States and Canada promoting health and wellness. If that weren't enough, he has appeared in two movies, and is an accomplished musician with four CDs to his credit. Dr. Tonemah returned to Nebraska recently to speak to American Indian high school students attending Creighton University's 9th Annual Native American Retreat. He took a few minutes to tell his story to Tribal Connections.

Darryl Tonemah