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Indigenous Peoples And Health - Nailejileji Tipap Of The Maasai People Speaks

WHO estimates that more than 13 million deaths around the world each year are due to avoidable environmental causes. This includes the climate crisis which is the single biggest health threat facing humanity. The climate crisis is also a health crisis.
In this program, we hear from Nailejileji Tipap who will tell us about the health of the Maasai people of Tanzania.

Music, Dance And Nature Can Heal Trauma

Sound and Soil is a live, collaborative, and experimental performance that took place in Nababeep, South Africa. Situated in the far Northern Cape Province, 50 kms north of Springbok and 65 kms from the Namibian border post Vioolsdrift, the performance included a collaboration with the Nama Stap Dansers from Steinkopf. Craig Beckett from Indigenous Youth Exchange Africa attended the event.
Produced by Shaldon Ferris (Khoisan)
Interviewee Craig Beckett (Naro, Nama)
"Lights in the forest" by Ziibiwan, used with permission.

World Health Day 2023

The 75th-anniversary celebration of the World Health Organization will take place on April 7th, 2023, which is also World Health Day.
The World Health Organization was founded in 1948 to promote health and help the vulnerable - so that everyone, everywhere can achieve the highest level of health and well-being. 
During WHO's 75th anniversary year, we can celebrate public health achievements that have improved the quality of life over the past seven decades. In addition, it is an opportunity to motivate action to deal with today's and tomorrow's health challenges.

Youth With Skills - An Interview With Daunnette Moniz-Reyome

Daunnette Moniz-Reyome, a proud member of the UmoⁿhoⁿTribe in Nebraska, is turning 19 this year. She began modeling at age 13, appearing in multiple spreads and videos by Teen Vogue, which opened up the world of media attention to her. Despite her passion for the modeling and entertainment industries, Moniz-Reyome struggled to find Native American models to look up to. So, she decided to become that model for other Native American youth.
Produced by Shaldon Ferris (Khoisan)
Interviewee: Daunnette Moniz-Reyome (Umoⁿhoⁿ)
Image: Daunnette on set

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