One of the gifts photography has given me is the opportunity to spend time with folks I may not have otherwise had the pleasure of doing so. Tshaukuesh, as she is known in her community, is a perfect example. Tshaukuesh, Elizabeth Penashue to some, has been a lifelong advocate for her people and the land they call home. I made these images in 2008, and I cherish the moment I spent with her and her husband, Francis.