Nick Estes is a prominent Indigenous scholar and activist, hailing from the Kul Wicasa Oyate (Lower Brule Sioux Tribe). He is an assistant professor in the American Studies Department at the University of New Mexico and a co-founder of The Red Nation, an organization dedicated to Indigenous liberation and advocacy. Estes is the author of "Our History Is the Future," a profound exploration of Indigenous resistance to environmental and cultural dispossession. His work emphasizes the interconnectedness of Indigenous struggles with broader social and environmental justice movements. Esteemed for his insightful analysis and passionate advocacy, Estes continues to inspire global audiences.