A favorite pastime is bridging communities and generations for New Mexico Pueblos. ICT's Paris Wise has the story. North of the Medicine Line, an Indigenous birding club at the University of Manitoba is helping folks connect with nature while sharing Indigenous knowledge. APTN reporter Cierra Bettens has more from the club's weekly walk. Tobacco is a sacred medicine for many Native Americans. However, commercial tobacco in smoking cigarettes, is not. In fact, the American Indian Cancer Foundation says that American Indian and Alaska Natives have the highest rate of smoking in the country. Wyatt Pickner, a research manager at the foundation talks with ICT producer Shirley Sneve about the issues. Last year Wab Kinew made history after he was elected Premier of Manitoba, becoming the first Anishinaabe person to ever be premier of a Canadian province. Last week, up to 15,000 people attended the Manito Ahbee Festival in Winnipeg. Kinew hosted a men's chicken dance special. APTN brings us all of the sights and sounds.
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