The Indigenous Research Center

"I first became involved with this work in 1979. Up until that time I was drinking and partying a lot; so much so, that the lifestyle finally caught up with me. I saw Spirit and he asked 'had I done what I was supposed to do?' I said, 'No.' I woke up looking at the rising morning star, and quit drinking. This is when I started to look for my real self. It's not too often that people get a second chance.

I learned to decipher ancient art and it became my passion. I eventually ran into like minded people who are all represented on this website. We all share a common vision, which is to get this ancient visual language to the world. I make no claim to being a messiah or prophet. I am like everyone else, wondering,"Why are we here?" and,"where are we going?" My only claim is to be a seeker of Truth and Knowledge!!!
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Roger Cultee is an enrolled member of the Quinault Nation, a Northwest Coast, Coastal Salish People. He is unique in that he is the first metal-smith to come out of the Quinault Nation, in the entire history of the tribe. He is also a world reknown guitar player and musician. Roger has earned two bachelor's degrees; a B.A in Creative Writing from the Institute of American Indian Arts, and a B.A. in Art Studio from the University of New Mexico. Interestingly enough, Roger also attended I.A.I.A. as a high school student, when I.A.I.A incorporated both high school and college curriculums. He plans to obtain a masters degree by continuing his education as an Ethno-Historian.
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