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: @misschargreenSouth Dakota Urban Indian Health Website: https://sduih.org/South Dakota Urban Indian Health Instagram: @sduih.clinicSioux Falls Native American Day Paradehttps://www.travelsouthdakota.com/sioux-falls/events/ethniccultural/sioux-falls-native-american-day-paradeGeneration Red Roadhttps://www.genredroad.org/National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Womenhttps://www.niwrc.org/restoration-magazine/february-2020/national-day-awareness-missing-and-murdered-indigenous-women-mayAin Dah Yung Centerhttps://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/jonthumWynwood, MiamiWhat Are You Loving:Char: Juicinghttps://healthiersteps.com/10-amazing-benefits-of-juicing-raw-fruits-and-vegetables/Tracy: Hoover CleanSlate Plus Carpet and Upholstery Spot Cleaner/Stain Removerhttps://amzn.to/42wK104Rachel: Ronning Libraryhttps://www.siouxlandlib.org/