Tracy Hauff

As a Lakota writer and enrolled member of the Oglala Lakota Oyate, Tracy specializes in sharing the rich cultural heritage and history of the Očeti Šakowiŋ. Her articles, essays, and poetry have been featured in numerous publications, and her children's book, "Far from the Forest," is delighting young readers around the globe. 

"I have three professional passions: reading, researching, and writing. They all blend together beautifully. I love to create content that  is both informative and engaging. I believe that good writing can change  the world, and I strive to make a positive impact through my work."

Tracy captivates audiences with her insightful and authentic storytelling and is available for book readings and speaking engagements. 

She is a member of the Očeti Šakowiŋ Writers Society. Established in 1993, their mission is "to organize literary efforts for the  purposes of preserving and defending Oceti Sakowin (Dakota, Lakota, and  Nakota) cultures, oral traditions, and histories; to reaffirm our  peoples’ political statuses; and to regulate and transform  representations of such that are inaccurate and damaging. To those ends,  we create, research, review, publish, present, and promote works in  various genres in a manner that will bring about a greater understanding  of our cultures, legacies, and lands." Tracy is also a member of The Authors Guild, an organization with over 14,000 members, and the nation's oldest and largest professional organization for published writers.