Leo Killsback
Leo Killsback is a member of the Northern Cheyenne Nation of Southeastern Montana. Killsback is from Busby, Montana and culturally and spiritually identifies as a Cheyenne person. Leo is currently completing requirements for a doctoral degree at graduate school at the University of Arizona American Indian Studies Program. His dissertation is on the history of Cheyenne leadership beginning with the ancient time, through colonization, warfare, the reservation era, and ending with the modern era. While writing his dissertation entitled, The Chiefs' Prophecy: the Destruction of Original Northern Cheyenne Leadership During the Critical Era, 1876-1935, Killsback had the opportunity to film, edit, and produce a documentary film in collaboration with Arizona Public Media. Killsback produced The Chiefs' Prophecy: Survival of the Northern Cheyenne Nation (2009), which is based on his upcoming dissertation.

Killsback is thankful for all of the people who have supported and who continue to support American Indian scholars, academics, and future leaders. Killsback would like to continue making films, writing books, and helping Native youth reach their full potential, as well as aid in improving tribal communities and governments.

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