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Some civic-minded young Native people are devoting their energy to promoting healthy living for themselves and those around them. Several groups are hoping to deploy Native youth to help improve statistics for Native Americans who are disproportionately affected by many adverse health problems, from diabetes to obesity.
Guests:
Cami Riley (Laguna Pueblo) – high school senior at Del Norte High School and a member of the Native Health Initiative
Alicia Gallegos (Acoma and Laguna Pueblo, Chicana and Diné) – 3rd year student at UNM majoring in family and child studies and doubling minoring in Native American studies and psychology
Dr. Anthony Fleg – physician with the University of New Mexico and co-founder of the Native Health Initiative
Break 1 music: Honestly (song) Ailani (artist) Heartbroken Bones (album)
Break 2 music: Tanokumbia (feat. El Dusty & Black Bear) (song) The Halluci Nation (artist) Tanokumbia (feat. El Dusty & Black Bear) (single)
