The Good "Tu'i" Medicine Podcast

Hello friends! Very happy to launch our series of the Our Truth "Itom Lutu’uria" Series! Our very special guest on this episode is Judge Huerta. Mr. Huerta is the 1st Native (Yaqui) American to graduate from the University of Arizona School of Law & one of the 1st Native Americans to practice law in the country! In this brief interview, he speaks about his career, the Yaqui Culture and the humble beginnings of the Yaqui Tribe or the "Yoeme" The People. Mr. Huerta also shares some words of wisdom to all Yaqui & Native people. "This was our Country at one time, so we deserve it!" ~ L. Huerta. (full interview is available by request)#goodmedicinepodcast#podcast#pocasting#inspiration #positive Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this podcast episode we're going to talk about gourds, mainly the gourds we have grown in the garden here on the reservation in Tucson. They are the deer dancer gourds or "guajes." We talked about them a little bit on episode number 1 "Planting Your Traditions." I wanted to talk about them in this episode because they are very important part of our culture and other indigenous tribes. We will document the process from sowing the seeds, growing, harvesting, and crafting the rattles for ceremonies.Right now they are starting to dry and soon will be harvested! so stay tuned friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Loma De Bacum is one the original Yaqui villages located in Sonora Mexico, and every year there is a pilgrimage to Loma for the fiesta de La Virgen Del Camino. Yaqui people from the U.S. and Mexico make the sacramental journey to Loma for the fiesta. In this episode we will take you on our journey from Tucson/Guadalupe to Loma de Bacum and you will hear 1st hand stories from our tour guides about the Yaquis in the Philippines and Morocco, our visit to the 3 pueblos, as well our trek down to the river waters of Rio Yaqui. Finally, the danza of the Matachines dancing around the maypole in honor of the Virgen Del Camino. #yaquistrong #waterislife #goodmedicinepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello friends! Very grateful to have Marlinda Bedonie (Dine/Tohono O'Odham) come by the studio to talk to us about Native Running. Marlinda is a Native Runner from the S. Arizona, Tohono O'dham Nation, she has completed 2 marathons and 10 1/2 marathons! She spoke with us about who inspired her to compete in her 1st marathon, how she prepares and trains for a marathon, and her goals as a Native/Indigenous Runner. Marlinda also talks about how important it is to stay healthy especially in Native communities and how she inspires and motivates her peers and community on the O'Odham Nation as well as other Native Runners especially women! Marlinda will be at the Native American Family Wellness Day on Saturday, August 3rd at the Yaqui Wellness Center in Tucson, Arizona assisting with wellness events, information as well as a fun run/walk! #nativerunner #goodmedicinepodcast #yaquistrong #indigenousrunner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello friends!In this episode I tell a little story on why I started on this health journey, and the life changing experience I had several years ago.I believe everything happens for a reason and those experiences have lead me here to start this podcast.I had the honor of cooking and sharing a recipe at the summer Indigenous Food Festival, which I share here on this episode.Also, my experience attending the Health & Wellness Conference and a small suggestion for the next conference.Did someone say Yoeme Kitchens Cookbook? Coming Soon? find out on this episode!Bonus recipe links below that will be in the cookbook.#yaquistrong #indigenousfood #foodsovereignty #cookbook #recipes"Naavom" Tacos Recipe Link"Bwaarom" or Wild Purslane Recipe via You Tube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Gardening & Food Ways project is coming to an end which is part of the Anselmo Valencia Leadership Institute.This is the final week, so I share a quick update of what the youth have done so far in the garden, and a little bit about the tour we had at Tortuga Ranch which is owned by the Tribe.Lastly, the graduation ceremony for the Leadership Institute will take place of Friday, July 12th!We will have one final episode of the entire project, graduation ceremony, and interviews. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Native and Indigenous people it is in our culture to help each other, and In this episode we talk with Dr. F. Cordova- Marks (Hopi) founder of Indigenous Volunteers which their goal is to increase the visibility of Native and Indigenous volunteers.   Dr. Cordova-Marks talks about her passion and why it’s important to herself and others to volunteer in the community, and she shares some information about several events that are coming up in the near future where you can volunteer and make a positive impact in the community and show all native people how amazing we as indigenous people are! Guests on this episode include: Eric Peaches (Dine) Indigenous Volunteers/LEAD Outreach Coordinator & Camille Martinez-Yaden (Yaqui/Tohono O’odham) Indigenous Volunteers/LEAD Coordinator Here are a couple of ways you can connect with Indigenous Volunteers and start giving back to your community! Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/IndigenousVolunteersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/indigenousvolunteers#IndigenousVolunteers#NativeVolunteers#goodmedicine#goodmedicinepodcast  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I touch on some key dates in Yaqui History, and I start with the Talking Tree" story about the creation of the Yaqui people and how we are the original protectors of the earth.Bonus: Blood quantum and enrollment in the Yaqui Tribe. We get a lot of questions on our social media pages about enrollment with the Tribe so we try to answer some of those questions in this episode. The key point in seeking enrollment is proving your lineage to an enrolled member of the Tribe, and meeting the other qualifications we mention in this episode.Resources for enrollment and research:Website: Enrollment Department: https://www.pascuayaqui-nsn.gov/index.php/enrollment-homeOriginal Roll Call:  https://www.pascuayaqui-nsn.gov/images/enrollment/federalregister_yaqui_base_roll.pdfMission 200 database: https://www.nps.gov/applications/tuma/search.cfm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's summer time here on the reservation! and our youth are out on their summer break, so we have a lot of summer programs going on for the youth keeping them busy during this time.One program is the Gardening and Food Ways project that just got underway, and we will be having regular updates on this particular project here on the podcast.On this episode the youth harvested carrots for the first time ever in preparation of the soil for their garden, and we also sowed some seeds as well and planted a variety of starts including summer squash and chili peppers.We also cleaned the garden and showed the youth how to identify edible weeds like verdolagas (wild purslane) that grow around the garden and most importantly explained to the youth how many Yaqui and native tribes foraged for wild greens and other wild foods that the desert provides for native people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Podcasting on location in Washington D.C.!A funny thing happened on my way to the airport, and a couple of other stories about being a Yaqui in D.C.Topics: What is land acknowledgement.Topics: What did Oprah say about the clouds and the rain?Also, some insights and things I learned from my perspective here while attended an international conference. #atd2019Being grateful and taking time to "pause" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hiking is a great way to get out and get some exercise as well as a way to reconnect with the nature. On this episode we share some safety tips, a favorite hiking trail for seeing petroglyphs left by the ancient Hohokam Tribe, and a friendly encounter (with audio) with a Diamond Back rattlesnake! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Growing your own traditional foods with seeds that are relevant to your tribe. In this episode we will talk about what we have grown on the Yaqui reservation and what we are currently growing this Spring. We will also have information on how and where to get seeds that are relevant to your tribe to start growing your own traditional foods for better health and wellness!Link to request seeds > Native American Seed Request. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.