Thirza Defoe (Giizhig), is from the Ojibwe and Oneida tribes of Northern Wisconsin, is widely known as a hoop dancer and storyteller. Thirza’s many years as an accomplished dancer, storyteller, and cultural educator have awarded her recognition in both the native community and throughout the world. She is a graduate of the renowned, California Institute of the Arts receiving her B.F.A., and most recently working on her Master’s Degree and M.F.A. at Goddard College in Vermont, writing. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.