Podcast: Play in new window | Download (27.0MB) | Embed
For decades, various studies have confirmed that volunteering is good for you. It has measurable health benefits like lowering stress and increasing a sense of purpose. It’s also good for Native communities. Many tribal organizations call on volunteers to fulfill their missions and help people—from feeding elders to increasing literacy. The Cherokee Nation has a volunteer program to help elders around the house. Many reservations have volunteer programs to collect and distribute donated food.
Guests:
Loren Anthony (Navajo) – community warrior
Vicki Oehlke – career services director at Cankdeska Cikana Community College
James Favel (Peguis First Nation) – executive director of Bear Clan Patrol Inc.
Break 1 Music: Round Dance (feat. Northern Voice) (song) Cris Derksen (artist) Cris Derksen: Orchestral Powwow (album)
Break 2 Music: Happy Sundance (song) Dallas Arcand (artist) Modern Day Warrior (album)
