About Rising Thunder
bill bertschy, Chief standing bear Elder & Chief Thunderbird Man
A coast salish knowledge holder from the sliammon Band
Carver. Master Drum Maker. Longhouse Dancer. Sundance. Ghost Dancer. Ceremony Leader.
Bill Bertschy, also known as Oukcha Hotsusk Myo Myo, which translates to “you are lost in the fog”. He is the fire behind Rising Thunder and the Elder in Residence at Prairie Gardens. He leads the experiences available including Forest Walks, Plant Medicine Teachings, Tipi Teachings, Drumming, Singing, Pipe, and Sweat Lodge Ceremonies.