Mission, Vision, and Guiding Principles:
We are committed to living in harmony with the Great Spirit.
Our Mission is to preserve and promote Native American Culture, Values, and Traditions through strong Community support and our expanding role in the community over the years.
Our goal is to serve our Community.
To accomplish our Mission and Vision, Spirit of the Wind honors the following Guiding Principles (Core Values):
• Trust/faith in the Great Spirit - Grand Father - Creator.
• Reverence toward, value of, and support for our elders, relatives, and community.
• Collaboration with volunteers and community resources.
• Responsibility for our actions.
• Promotion of the common good through conscious interactions.
• Reflection and prayer before decisions are made.
Walking Eagle (Jack Tom, Sr.):
Walking Eagle (Hün-Na-îtch) (Jack Thom, Sr.) is a beloved Káruk Elder who has led Native American, Indigenous, and Spiritual Ceremonies in Siskiyou County for over forty years.
He supports the spiritual growth and healing of people from diverse cultures and backgrounds worldwide.
Walking Eagle is the nephew of Charlie "Red Hawk" Thom (1928-2013), a legendary Káruk Medicine Man born in Quartz Valley, California, who became a notorious ceremonial leader, a knowledgeable culture bearer, and a protector of the environment and sacred sites.
Walking Eagle has appeared on multiple TV shows and documentaries.
He appeared in four episodes of Ancient Aliens on the History Channel (including Season 17, Episode 4, "The Mystery of Mount Shasta"). He has also appeared on the Discovery Channel and the Travel Channel, among others.
In September of 2025, he participated in a filming for the Japanese TV Show "Another Sky". The leading actor, Yosuke Sugino, and the filming crew had a full-on Sweat Lodge Purification Ceremony tailored for them and the documentary.
In January of 2026, he participated in introductory interviews for two TV Shows: The UnXplained (hosted by William Shatner on the History Channel) and Expedition X (hosted by Josh Gates) on the Discovery Channel. Both productions are underway right now.
Walking Eagle (Jack Thom, Sr.)