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Equality, Identity & Hope: America's Indigenous Peoples

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Investing in the Future of Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs

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Brain Research: Understanding Veteran PTSD

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5:34

Native Youth: Resilience Through Mentorship

American Indians and Alaska Natives disproportionately experience health, educational, and economic disparities compared to the general population.

Carla Knapp, Vice President of Native Services with Boys and Girls Clubs of America, joins host Tetiana Anderson to share how Native Clubs prioritize the wellbeing of Native youth through mentorship.

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6:17

Facing the Climate Crisis: America’s Tribal Lands

Native Americans on tribal lands are facing severe climate consequences, further compounding unique challenges facing this population.

Fawn Sharp, President of the National Congress of American Indians, joins host Tetiana Anderson to share her organization’s efforts to ensure consistent inclusion of tribal interests to address climate change.

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6:04

Gaming: Creating Inclusive Experiences

Video games can be a gateway to community participation, lifelong friendships, and unforgettable shared experiences.

Mark Barlet, Founder and Executive Director of AbleGamers, joins host Tetiana Anderson to share how accessible and inclusive experiences in video games benefit all gamers.

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7:41

Brain Research: Understanding Veteran PTSD

Since the year 2000, more than 430,000 service members have been diagnosed with CTE and traumatic brain injury.

Matthew Collier, Veteran Advisory Board chair with the Concussion Legacy Foundation, joins host Tetiana Anderson to share how brain bank research can help develop effective treatments for TBI, CTE, and PTSD to protect and support our nation’s heroes.

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8:31

Cybercriminals Targeting Military Families

Recent studies show that America’s veterans, servicemembers, and their families are disproportionately targeted for online crimes that can have a devastating impact on their personal and financial wellbeing.

Ursula Palmer of the Cybercrime Support Network and Deborah A. Bradbard, Ph.D., of the Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University, join host Tetiana Anderson to share how to recognize, report, and recover from cybercrimes.

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5:48

Support for Women Veterans

Currently, there are more than 2 million American women veterans. Some report feeling their service is often less recognized than that of men, impacting their self-identity as vets. How is VA working to make sure women veterans receive full equity and access to services?

Jacquelyn Hayes-Byrd, Executive Director of the VA Center for Women Veterans, shares some of the unique challenges faced by women after they leave military service and services available to help.

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Equality, Identity & Hope: America’s Indigenous Peoples

Comcast Newsmakers presents a special panel discussion that explores the most pressing issues facing America’s Indigenous communities today, including visibility, land reclamation, tribal sovereignty and more, and how decisions made today will impact future generations.

Hosted by Tetiana Anderson, this conversation features Raymond Foxworth, Ph.D., citizen of the Navajo Nation and Vice President of First Nations Development Institute; Lycia Ortega Maddocks, citizen of the Quechan Indian Tribe and Political Director of the NDN Collective; and Fawn Sharp, President of the National Congress of American Indians and Vice President of the Quinault Indian Nation.

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5:14

Achieving Native American Visibility

Native Americans are underrepresented in education, employment and elected office.

Janeen Comenote, Executive Director of the National Urban Indian Family Coalition, discusses barriers that exist to increased representation and how allies and advocates can advance equity.

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Investing in the Future of Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs​

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Equality, Identity & Hope: America's Indigenous Peoples

Investing in the Future of Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs

Brain Research: Understanding Veteran PTSD