Tim Ryder interviewed by Bird Red
Tim Ryder grew up in Ignacio, Colorado. His mother is Southern Ute and his father is white.
He spoke with his son, Bird Red, about his experience growing up as a light-skinned boy. Their interview was recorded in November, 2018.
Photo credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley, Southern Ute Drum
Pictured above: Tim Ryder, and son, Bird Red sing during ceremony honoring veterans, September, 2019.