In this podcast, Johnny and Yazh from YUCCA speak to Giizhigateh (Gizzy) Kwe and Orlando Cruz. They discuss the work that Gizzy and Orlando are doing in the community, including the Arrowsoul Trading Post, Orlando’s book, Gizzy’s herbal apothecary and healing work, and their climate activism work.
TW: There are mentions of suicide at 1:14:45, and at 43:00, Ghizzy begins talking about mancamps, which includes discussion of sexual assault, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, the kidnap of children, and other heavy topics. Begin again at 51:46 if you do not have the capacity for this conversation.
Intro Song - Front Lines by JB the First Lady ft. Dioganhdih
Resources and Donations:
The Vibe Tribe by Orlando Cruz: https://wildrumpusbooks.com/book/9798642277584
Arrowsoul Trading Post
@arrowsoultradingpost on Instagram and Arrowsoul Trading Post on Facebook
Native-Owned alternatives to Pendleton:
Mahota: https://www.mahotatextiles.com/
Eighth Generation: https://eighthgeneration.com/
Search the Landfill: https://searchthelandfill.com/ (you can donate from the website)
Trans Lifeline: https://translifeline.org/about/#principles
Don’t Call the Police: https://dontcallthepolice.com/national/?amp
Talk 4 Healing: https://www.beendigen.com/programs/talk4healing/#:~:text=Talk%204%20Healing,a%20safe%20and%20accepting%20environment.
