On November 10, 2020, American Indian and Alaska Native elders came together to recognize their many sacrifices, contributions and achievements as well as those who came before them. Listen as they celebrate their rich and vibrant cultures. The event included music, stress-busting tips, simple at-home exercises and more.
The webinar features American Indian Development Expert Sherry Salway Black, speaking on the subject of “Native Wealth: So Much More than Money”.
You’ll also hear from Sixtus Dominguez, a tribal injury prevention program coordinator at the Albuquerque Area Southwest Tribal Epidemiology Center, who talks about the importance of stretching and staying active for elders as well as demonstrates chair exercises. You’ll also learn about the new National Native American Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., as well as healthy ways to manage stress.
Benjamin Charley of the Big Sandy Rancheria of Western Mono Indians of California speaks about his time as a Marine veteran. He currently serves as a board member and treasurer for the National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA).
Learn about the new National Native American Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. Listen to NICOA Board Vice Chairman Eddie Tullis (Poarch Band of Creek Indians) detail his efforts to establish a veterans memorial for American Indians and Alaska Natives.
Sixtus Dominguez, a tribal injury prevention program coordinator at the Albuquerque Area Southwest Tribal Epidemiology Center, demonstrates chair exercises and talks about the importance of stretching and staying active for elders.
American Indian Development Expert Sherry Salway Black, of the Oglala Lakota Nation in South Dakota, speaks on the subject of “Native Wealth: So Much More than Money”.
Sue Chapman, director of the National Indian Council on Aging’s Senior Community Service Employment Program, talks about the causes of stress, the affect it can have on our bodies and healthy ways to manage it.
