Rachel and Tracy are delighted to welcome Char Green-Maximo, South Dakota Urban Indian Health’s Grant Project Manager, to the podcast for a conversation all about connection and culture! Char shares her passion for creating and promoting safe communities that inspire physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness, as well as embracing and offering opportunities for healing and lifelong learning. She shares the importance of leaning into culture and connection as safeguards against unhealthy or risky behaviors, while celebrating the renewal of positive energy and refreshment of spirit that comes from consistent interactions with one another. Char also expands on the comprehensive care and services provided by South Dakota Urban Indian Health, including cultural activities. Rachel and Char discuss ways to show allyship and support for the Native community; Char and Tracy initiate a call to action for the creation of a resource hub for Indigenous people in Sioux Falls.

Episode Mentions:

Char Green-Maximo’s Instagram: @misschargreen

South Dakota Urban Indian Health Website: https://sduih.org/

South Dakota Urban Indian Health Instagram: @sduih.clinic

Sioux Falls Native American Day Parade
https://www.travelsouthdakota.com/sioux-falls/events/ethniccultural/sioux-falls-native-american-day-parade

Generation Red Road
https://www.genredroad.org/


National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
https://www.niwrc.org/restoration-magazine/february-2020/national-day-awareness-missing-and-murdered-indigenous-women-may

Ain Dah Yung Center
https://adycenter.org/

Isn’t it Lovely? Podcast Season 4 Episode 3: “Isn’t it Lovely to Live a Life of Service? Special Guest: Sioux Falls Police Chief Jon Thum”
https://www.isitnotlovely.com/episodes/jonthum

Wynwood, Miami

What Are You Loving:

Char: Juicing
https://healthiersteps.com/10-amazing-benefits-of-juicing-raw-fruits-and-vegetables/

Tracy: Hoover CleanSlate Plus Carpet and Upholstery Spot Cleaner/Stain Remover
https://amzn.to/42wK104

Rachel: Ronning Library
https://www.siouxlandlib.org/