A Bit About Me
Tasha (Fridia) Mousseau JD, Pejuta Cangleska Win (Sacred Medicine Circle Woman) is Wichita from the Waco Band, Kiowa, Caddo, and Hunka Oglala Lakota. She descends from Ka-Way-Chiddy (Chief Stephenson), A-day-uck, Che-os, and Syn-na-ah-cut-tid-dis. She also represents the Kaulaity, Domebo, Guy, and Tasunke Wakan families. Tasha’s great grandmother is the late Berdina Holder and she was raised by her Grandmother the late Frances Wise.
Tasha holds a BA from the University of Oklahoma, MA-HR Development from Webster University, and a Juris Doctorate with a certificate in American Indian Law from Oklahoma City University School of Law. Tasha interweaves her traditional knowledge and western education throughout her work. Professionally, Tasha currently serves as Chief Officer of Advancement and Tribal Relations for Friends of the Children, where she collaborates with tribal communities across Indian Country to serve their youth. As owner of Buffalo Circle Consulting, Tasha assists in policy development, code drafting, and lobbying for numerous tribes and organizations. Mrs. Mousseau works with various entities whose focus range from education equity to tribal economic development in hopes to further affect positive change in her community and beyond.
Tasha is an inaugural Obama USA Leader, American Express NGEN Fellow, a recipient of the 40 under 40 in Indian Country award, member of Native Leadership Oklahoma Class of 2020, as well as the inaugural class of Advance Native Political Leadership Training Program. She also, donates her time serving on numerous boards and committees. Tasha has served as the Kitikitish people as the Election Board Chair, TERO Commission Chair, Iscani Board of Managers, and Quivera Board of Governors.
Tasha is the legacy of many generations of activist and advocates dedicated to political, policy,
and systems change. She strives to make her ancestors proud in everything she undertakes. Her
most important job and greatest legacy is passing on the teachings of her grandmother Frances
Wise, to her daughters Isabella and Kennedy. Tasha serves as a mentor to many others and is
dedicated to the strength and wellness of the future generations. With every opportunity and
position Tasha seeks to find ways to share what she has learned for the betterment of all Native
people.
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