EPISODE #22: Supporting The Navajo (Diné) Nation Through The Pandemic
In this episode, Trish Hatch interviews three school counselors working on the Navajo Nation who are alumni of San Diego State. Listen as Shawn Deschenie, Dewey Manus and Darrick Franklin share their insights and experiences with COVID-19. Additionally, Carol Robinson-Zanartu discusses her work supporting Indigenous graduate students.
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Terminology:
Diné: “Navajo” in their native language
Hogan: A culturally traditional structure for Living, Ceremony and Rituals
Colonization: A forced cultural, economic, political, physical and psychological change that was and is still inflicted on many indigenous communities.
Sovereignty: The principal that Native American tribes have the right to self-govern.
Language and Culture Revitalization: A movement by seven generations of indigenous people to reclaim, learn, teach and celebrate their culture and language some of which is lost or nearly extinct.
EPISODE #21: COVID-19 Pt. 2: Empathy Hangover
In this episode, Trish Hatch follows up with Rachel Pekin, school counselor at the Hangzhou International School in Zhejiang, China. They discuss the reentry practices and procedures for school openings, and the impact on students and faculty.
EPISODE #20: COVID-19: A Rigid Commitment To Flexibility!
In this episode, Trish Hatch interviews Rachel Pekin about her experience as a school counselor in China during the COVID-19 pandemic. She describes her “new normal,” and gives advice for those who are at the beginning of this crisis.