In this episode, we welcome Angie Sanchez, a PhD student in the Department of Geography, Environment, and Spatial Sciences at Michigan State University. Angie’s research focuses on health and medical geography with an emphasis on Indigenous communities and access to breastfeeding support resources and other health disparities.

We also discuss the evolution of Native American Heritage Month, the observance during November to celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of American Indian and Alaska Native peoples. The month-long recognition, established in 1990, is an opportunity to learn about indigenous communities, their traditions, and the challenges they face.

If you would like to learn more about Angie’s work and research, visit the Noon Project (https://nooniproject.com/) and the Sacred Waters Collective (https://sacredwaterscollective.co/). You can email Angie at asanchez@msu.edu and the Sacred Waters Collective at sacredwaterscollective@outlook.com.

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