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WORDS OF SHEILA GOLDTOOTH, NAVAJO MEDICINE WOMAN "When you see the glimmer of hope and joy on the faces of the mothers, grandmothers, daughters and children, you see how we have inspired them to know they are important and how to be resilient.” STRENGTHENING HEARTS & MINDS A Rainbow Bridge Initiative WAYS TO CULTIVATE WHOLENESS IN THE MIDDLE OF EVERYDAY LIFE THROUGH TRADITIONAL HEALING PRACTICES, HOLISTIC SELF-CARE, AND COMMUNICATION BUILDING. The Storydancer Project’s (TSP) program Strengthening Hearts & Minds Initiative, is a multilingual program for Navajo and rural mothers facing depression and historical trauma. We are reaching more mothers through our non-profit partners in [...]

ON THE ROAD TO WELLNESS & SELF-CARE Several weeks ago, The Storydancer Project took a trip to Zuni Pueblo and Gallup, New Mexico. I was invited to present at the Zuni Wellness Carnival, which was actually a fun kind of Wellness Fair. ZULEIKHA AT ZUNI WELLNESS CENTER The Zuni Wellness Center was set up with different groups who offered activities and information that gave families a chance to think about ways to bring wellness into their lives. We were invited to join the fair by our friend and acupuncturist, Kathelin Panteah, from the Zuni Recovery Center, and were partnered at their table. I engaged with families upon [...]