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Language, culture and identity are helping educators and advocates tackle social issues like substance abuse and depression. Organizations are turning to Native values like respect to address homelessness and caring for elders. Native movements are helping replace other figures that historically oppressed Native nations. Others are restoring traditional place names. What types of movements are reshaping your community? What are the secrets to inspiring Indigenous youth to better their surroundings?
Guests:
Melanie Yazzie (Diné) – co-founder The Red Nation
Ami Pacheco (Santo Domingo Pueblo) – senior, University of New Mexico
Break Music: Electric 49 (song) Inez Jasper (artist) Burn Me Down (album)
