The Good "Tu'i" Medicine Podcast

Welcome back to the show! 🚀 We have a truly inspiring guest whose work aligns perfectly with our mission to uplift and empower our native communities. Joining us is Mariah Zavala a passionate advocate for improving health disparities and strengthening communities across Arizona. With a BS in Public Health from Northern Arizona University, Maria brings a wealth of knowledge and compassion to everything she does.Currently, she's making waves as a Business Development Specialist at Mountain Mojo Group, a creative agency known for its values of family, curiosity, and connection. Maria has been mentoring Pascua Yaqui Tribe youth, creating sports and educational opportunities, and is now developing an extension of SPL Sports to reach even more tribal youth in Flagstaff and beyond. In today’s episode, Maria will be sharing her incredible story, starting with her humble beginnings and the impact of her amazing mother and siblings on her journey. We’ll dive into her passions, the life lessons she’s learned along the way, and her current projects including the Pascua Yaqui Tribe Youth Rafting Expedition in partnership with SPL Sports Inc. 2025!! So, get comfortable and get ready for an insightful conversation about health, community, and life’s greatest lessons with Mariah Zavala! Connect with Mariah: LinkedIn: Mariah ZavalaIG: Mariah ZavalaThanks for listening. Sponsor: Five Star Productions Entertainment

🎙 Episode Spotlight: Selina MartinezIn this episode, we're honored to feature Selina Martinez, a trailblazing Yaqui woman whose innovative work with The British Museum and her 3D modeling project, "Species of the River," is making waves in the world of architecture and cultural preservation.🎧 About Selina: Selina is an inspiring force within the Yaqui community, actively contributing to the cultural and architectural landscapes of Scottsdale (Penjamo), Arizona. As she nears the completion of her journey to becoming an architect, Selina is set to become one of the first, if not the only, female Indigenous architects—a groundbreaking achievement!During our conversation, Selina graciously shares her origin story, the experiences that have shaped her, the motivations driving her work, and a glimpse into her exciting future projects.Connect with Selina:✅ Follow her on Instagram: @kaajoame✅ Explore her project Juebenaria: @juebenaria✅ Discover "Species of the River" here✅ Sponsor: Five Star Productions Entertainment #Yaqui#YaquiStrong#IndigenousArchitecture#CulturalPreservation#WomenInArchitecture#NativeVoices#SpeciesOfTheRiver#YaquiCulture#IndigenousInnovation#3DModeling#InspiringVoices#NativeAmericanArt#IndigenousEmpowerment

The Yoeme Food Harvest Program and why Food Sovereignty is so important to Native Communities. I'm so grateful to be part of this pilot program! Here is some information about the program and the Yaqui Tribe's involvement in the program. I share my personal experience's and info on how you can find more about the program. In 2023, the IHS Produce Prescription Pilot Program (P4) awarded grant funding to five tribal communities to develop 5-year produce prescription programs. The purpose of the P4 is to help reduce food insecurity and improve health care outcomes among American Indian and Alaska Native people by increasing access to produce and other traditional foods within Native communities. Each pilot program is unique in their delivery and implementation of their P4 activities. Please contact me here or send me a message on X @TheYaquiVegan Thank you.

What a groundbreaking election and results! In this episode I will have my reactions to the election results and my thoughts for the future of the Tribe. There is a change and ultimately it will come to all of us. Change will happen and it allows for us to grow as a people, organization, and Tribe. We are seeing a generational change and shift in the workforce and our leadership, and it's happening right now! Generational change and leadership happens to all organizations and structures. I thought the change would happen around 2028 in the next elections. The change came sooner! and I'm really happy to see the new generation step up and take the leadership roles for the Tribe. I've worked with all of them and I'm completely confident in their abilities. May the creator bless all of them in their upcoming duties and service. Thank you, Pete

Welcome back to The Good "Tu'i" Medicine Podcast Show! 🎙️ In this episode "Preserving the Past, Pioneering the Future: The Evolution of Indigenous Storytelling," we'll be diving into indigenous storytelling.While I've been away from recording new content, we've been hard at work setting up a new studio for recording and carefully curating new episodes, complete with new guests!❤️ Join me as a tell a couple of my own personal stories and journey to preserve and share digital stories passed down by our parents, grandparents, and ancestors. This is not just a passion—it's my life's work. Together, we'll explore how storytelling has evolved over time and the vital role it plays in preserving culture, connecting communities, and shaping the future.We all have stories to share, whether they're about preserving traditions, entertainment, or simple pleasures like growing up on eating fried bologna sandwiches.Don't miss out on this episode and let me know if you have stories to share! Support us on Patreon: Patreon Link #IndigenousStorytelling #PodcastPreview #PreservingTraditions #NewEpisode

Hello all, and Happy New Year! From all of us here we want to thank you for listening and supporting the podcast.What's new in 2024? In this quick episode we share some updates on the podcast, guests, and new equipment and maybe even a studio? We are also going to change from using "seasons" to only episodes win 2024. Hiokoe Utte'esia vu! Thank You!Support the podcast on Patreon for bonus content and exclusives: https://www.patreon.com/YaquiVeganFind us Facebook for updates:https://www.facebook.com/GoodTuiMedicinePodcastThank you to our sponsors: www.fivestar-productions.com