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Our First Scientists: The Power of Native American Represent

Season 27 Episode 60 | 56m 46s

Native Americans are these land's first scientists and innovators. In fact, more than fifty present-day medications used across the globe have been developed using traditional Native medicines. Sarah EchoHawk, a citizen of the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, has led AISES as CEO since 2013. Prior to joining AISES, she served as the Executive Vice President of First Nations Development Institute.

Aired: 02/12/23
Extras
Join the Cit Club for a discussion about Greater Cleveland’s future economic and cultural growth.
Economic stability in Black families through banking, credit, and entrepreneurship.
The City of Cleveland will be in the path of totality of a total solar eclipse.
Cleveland will host the 2024 NCAA Women’s Final Four.
Mayor Justin M. Bibb will discuss the foundational work and progress made.
Laurence Steinberg brings a lifetime of expertise in adolescence and emerging adulthood.
Justice Janet C. Protasiewicz is serving her first term on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
The City Club of Cleveland hosts the annual High School Debate Championship.
Five small to midsize theatre companies came together in Spring 2023 to share resources.
Over the last 50 years, Cleveland has lost about half its tree canopy.
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Join the Cit Club for a discussion about Greater Cleveland’s future economic and cultural growth.
Economic stability in Black families through banking, credit, and entrepreneurship.
The City of Cleveland will be in the path of totality of a total solar eclipse.
Mayor Justin M. Bibb will discuss the foundational work and progress made.
Cleveland will host the 2024 NCAA Women’s Final Four.
Laurence Steinberg brings a lifetime of expertise in adolescence and emerging adulthood.
Justice Janet C. Protasiewicz is serving her first term on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
The City Club of Cleveland hosts the annual High School Debate Championship.
Five small to midsize theatre companies came together in Spring 2023 to share resources.
Over the last 50 years, Cleveland has lost about half its tree canopy.