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Native healthcare workers provide healing during the most painful and frightening times of our lives. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, they are the superheroes on the front lines, facing down the effects of the deadly virus. They work long hours, make life-and-death decisions, and don’t often get the thanks they deserve. We’ll take time to hear what healthcare workers do and show them gratitude for taking on the tough jobs.
Guests:
Dr. Nizhoni Denipah (Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo, Navajo, Hopi and Assiniboine) – Otolaryngology physician (ear, nose and throat, head and neck surgeon)
Elaine Yellow Horse (Oglala Sioux Tribe) – law student at the University of South Dakota
Esther Lucero (Dine and Latina) – president and CEO Of Seattle Indian Health Board
Break 1 music: Biioo pahna (Healing Song) (song) Judy Trejo (artist) Circle Dance Songs of the Paiute and Shoshone (album)
Break 2 music: His Spirit Reflected in the Moon (song) Khu.éex’ (artist) They Forgot They Survived (album)
