Chief Pomaj-Chakmam-Yajalaji
Minko Chief of Medicine and Land Stewardship/Management, Iroquois Confederacy of Nations
Minko Chief, descendant of the Tuscarora Onkwehonwe ba k’ab kob utzil ux wiil, Chata, Caddo and Appalachee Nations.
Chief Pomaj (“Po-my”) is a highly respected Aboriginal American leader, healer, educator, and environmental advocate. With deep ancestral knowledge passed down from generations of medicine women and midwives, she has dedicated her life to healing, land stewardship, and cultural preservation.
Leadership & Advocacy
– Creator of Cultural Oasis Apothecary and Healing Space, a sanctuary for Indigenous healing practices and herbal medicine education, founded in East Liberty 18 years ago.
– Founder of IPAA Food Forestry Arts and Culture, an initiative under the Aborigine Indigenous Permaculturalist Alliance, dedicated to sustainable land practices and cultural revitalization.
– Co-founder of the Three Rivers Agricultural Initiative, promoting food sovereignty and Indigenous agricultural knowledge.
– Lead Representative, Environmental Justice Table, advocating for Aboriginal American “Indian not taxed” communities in environmental policy discussions.
– Member of the Lincoln Lemington Consensus Group, representing Aboriginal American perspectives in community planning.
– Co-founder, Lincoln Lemington Collaborative RCO (Recognized Community Organization), working to empower Indigenous and historically marginalized communities.
– Executive Director STGMNA SWPA Chapter
Urban Agriculture & Policy Work
– Former Program Manager, BUGs-FPC (Black Urban Gardeners & Farmers of Pittsburgh), fostering urban agriculture and food justice initiatives.
– Former Co-chair, Pittsburgh Food Policy Urban Gardener Subcommittee, shaping policies to support sustainable food systems in urban environments.
Traditional Healing, Education & Indigenous Psychology
Chief Pomaj is a much-sought-after Aboriginal American Indigenous psychologist, natural doctor, educator, lecturer, and conference speaker. Her work encompasses:
– Indigenous mental health and holistic wellness
– Climate change advocacy and environmental justice
– Traditional plant medicine, including foraging, tinctures, tonics, and salves
– Aboriginal history, culture, and spiritual teachings
Raised with the wisdom of her grandmother, she learned at an early age to respect the land and all living beings, understanding that energy never dies. Her lifelong mission has been to share this knowledge with future generations, ensuring the continuation of traditional healing and environmental stewardship.
Chief Pomaj’s teachings and journey are also a window into Aboriginal and Indigenous American history, offering profound insights into the resilience and wisdom of her people.
For an in-depth interview with Chief Pomaj, exploring her life’s work and the rich history of Aboriginal Americans, visit:
Podcast Interview: https://sites.libsyn.com/454488/43-aboriginal-american-grand-ynga-chief-pomaj-chakman-yajalaji-gives-us-a-history-lesson-with-her-journey
Minister Antonio “Tomahawk Tony” Lorenzo
Is an American Indian man and a bloodline descendant of the Cheroenhaka Nadawa, Chata/Choctaw, Tuscarora, Caddo, Seneca and Atakapa Aboriginal American Nations of North America. Carrying the inherited legacy of his ancestors, he has firsthand experience with the impacts of intentional foreign colonization—what many recognize as the so-called “Black” American experience.
Determined to uncover the root causes of the struggles faced by Aboriginal Americans, Tomahawk Tony has dedicated his life to truth-seeking and full disclosure without compromise. As an independent researcher, self-published author, private business owner, naturalist, genealogist, and lifelong student, he has worked tirelessly to restore historical accuracy, reclaim identity, and bring awareness to his community.
He has self-financed and invested his energy, experience, and professional skills into the establishment of Autochthonous Aboriginals of American Ancestry (A4), A4PURE, A4TRUTH, Aboriginal American Truths, H2FBA, and STG MINISTRIES OF NORTH AMERICA. His published works include:
– The Implications & Ramifications of the Artificial “Black” Identity: A Legal Chronology of the Americas 1492-1968 (1st & 2nd Edition)
– We The People Have Been Poisoned (Book & Documentary)
– AMERICAN: A DISTINCT RACE AND ENDANGERED SPECIE (Volumes One & Two)
Through these initiatives, he strives to empower Aboriginal American Peoples with the knowledge necessary for self-determination. His work sheds light on legal, historical, and scientific truths that have been systematically suppressed.
Above all, Tomahawk Tony’s mission centers on investing in the American youth, ensuring that future generations have access to opportunities and experiences that many before them were denied. His relentless pursuit of truth and justice stands as a testament to resilience, education, and the unwavering fight for the survival and recognition of the American Indian identity.