Bonus episode: Author Talk with Robin Wall Kimmerer

Robin Wall Kimmerer is a scientist, writer, decorated professor and enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. She is the author of many books, including “Bud Finds Her Gift, The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World” and “Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants.”

In this special edition episode, Odia visits Robin at Open Book in Minneapolis for a conversation about her writings, youth fitness and wellbeing, and the importance of being connected to nature.

This episode is sponsored by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community’s IndigeFit Kids campaign, a $6 million initiative to improve the physical and mental wellness of Native youth in Minnesota.

RESOURCES

·        Check out all of Robin’s books and upcoming events

·        Open Book in Minneapolis

·        IndigeFit Kids website

·        Books are Good Medicine Instagram

·        Books are Good Medicine YouTube channel

·        Books are Good Medicine website

Have questions or comments? Email us at info@booksaregoodmedicine.com.

Our theme music is “Stomp Dance” by Bluedog.

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