Lind is known as an actress, director, and founding member of the Native American Theater Ensemble, created in New York City in 1975. Educated in theater, dance, and every aspect of the performing arts, within a few years of her arrival at New York University she was asked to join the Native American Theater Ensemble under the leadership of "La MaMa" ETC, and while there, produced, directed, and performed in plays under the direction of playwright Hanay Geiogamah.