Happy Friday, and welcome to another edition of News You Can Use, from Indian Country! Today you’ll read about California tribes taking on climate and clean energy projects, how one social worker is using traditional healing methods to reach her domestic violence clients, how Native communities are rallying around their elders to receive the coronavirus vaccines, and more!
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