The stories spoke of a great Sachem who would come some day and rescue them from Heyoka and would show them a better way to walk the Red Road. Little did anyone know that the world would be changed forever by the one named Morning Star! Darlene R. Jackson was born in Ft. Worth, Texas. Her mother was Cree and French and her father was Cherokee and European descent and went on to do volunteer work at the Red Earth Museum. In time, Darlene became a full-time employee as museum tech, cultural educator at the Red Earth Museum, and helped with the annual Red Earth Festivals. After Darlene left Red Earth, she became a teachers assistant and cultural educator for the Indian Ed Program. After leaving the Indian Ed Program, Darlene turned her focus to a new career change. Darlene hopes she will eventually serve the Indian community through the medical profession. Darlene Jackson received her Associates of Nursing as an LPN in 2003 and graduated with honors.