Super Bowl from a Native perspective

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Friday, February 17th, 2023 - A Sicangu Lakota nurse is honored with an international award. An Ojibwe author tackles tough issues for young readers. And some Super Bowl stories from a Native perspective.
A Sicangu Lakota woman is being honored by Staffing Industry Analysts- global advisor on staffing and workforce solutions. Whittney LaCroix is a visionary who’s committed to transforming healthcare for Tribal nations. She’s worked for Tribal health on the Pine Ridge and Rosebud Reservations in South Dakota.
The Super Bowl fans have left Phoenix, but there are reminders of the event that will last for years. One is a mural project downtown. Dacoda McDowell-Wahpekeche has more.
A Caldecott Medal winner has a new book for children. Carole Lindstrom writes about important issues facing Indigenous people-from a child’s perspective. “We Are Water Protectors,” and her new book “My Powerful Hair,” take on social and political issues facing Native people today.
One of Canada’s most respected drum groups is collaborating with an unlikely partner-Sultans of String approached the Northern Cree Drum Group about producing an album together. It’s scheduled to be released this fall, Here’s a preview.
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