Traditional
Storyteller
Mattaponi Nation
Kenah! Thank you for showing interest in storytelling. As a gift for you, click here as I share one of my favorites.
"Ground Squirrel & Turtle” - Cheyenne Nation
Wingapo! I’m Sarah Quint (she/her), citizen of the Mattaponi Tribe of Tsenacommacah (VA). My heart is for the retelling and resurrection of our traditional stories. We must also craft new stories that will become ancient ones to future generations. This intention has led to crafting songs in our language, connecting to the land and family, authorship, and oral storytelling. As I live out this passion, everything must be done through relationship. If you are a storyteller or are interested in the tradition, please reach out to see where our stories connect.
— Sarah Quint
Published Works
PODCASTS
Life After Leaven: S1: E7 “Whose Forty Acres Is It Anyway?”
Inverse Podcast: “Inverse’s Own: Voices From Our Community w/ Pastor Sarah Quint”
Decolonizing The Way: “A Place-based Faith & Abraham”
Story Power Podcast S1:E9 “Decolonizing Christianity and Indigenous Ways of Knowing”
A Ladder to the Light: A Conversation with Steven Charleston and Sarah Quint SHELOVES MAGAZINE
Contextual Teachings
Good Medicine Way: “Counting Coup”
Good Medicine Way: “Free T-Shirt For Every Horse Thief”
Speaking Engagements
The oral tradition brings connection and captivates the spirits of every age and nation. I have shared in public and private schools, universities and conferences, nun houses and museums, at parks and festivals, at pow wow and in ceremony, around the fire and at bedtime with my children. Story is for everyone. 
Upcoming Events
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HART- Historic Area Religions Together- "Worlds Transformed: Navigating Religious Differences Past and Present
Sunday, Oct. 19, 2:30-4PM
Jamestown Settlement
2100 Jamestown Rd.
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Come learn about the complexity of religious expression in early Virginia - African, Indigenous, and English- and discuss how we can stand up for different ways of being in our world today. Panelists are Harvey Bakari, curator of Black History and Culture; Sarah Quint, Mattaponi Nation citizen and storyteller; and Mark Summers, public historian at Historic Jamestowne.
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Ember Gathering 2026
02.27-03.01
Ember is a three-day gathering where seekers, dreamers, and builders come together for connection, worship, and joy. Across the weekend you’ll experience inspiring talks and fireside chats, Oakland-based excursions, dynamic storytelling, and sacred hangouts designed to spark conversation and community. More than just a conference, Ember is a chance to rest, play, and build meaningful relationships while exploring faith, justice, and imagination together. In 2026, we’ll gather in Oakland, CA.
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