“Native Voices” concepts on health and illness.
A traveling exhibit makes it way to Yuma’s Main Library teaching native people’s concepts on health and illness.
The exhibition covers the concepts of health and medicine among Native Americans from different regions. Produced by the National Library of Medicine, the exhibit shows the connection between wellness, illness, and cultural life through photos, interviews, and artwork. Veronica Sharr is the Fund Development Officer who thought this exhibit would be perfect for Yuma County.
” We chose to bring this exhibit to the community because we sit in between two tribes, Quechan and Cocopah. We thought it would be a good opportunity for the community to learn more about health and illness with our local natives.”
Healers used stories, music, and ceremonies to bring healing energies into the healing space and focus on their effects. The exhibit’s debut welcomed members from the Cocopah Tribe who stopped by to share their culture with the community. Laurie Boon says the presentation was “terrific” and really had a different perspective on health.
“Sharing with us their traditional music and spirituality. It really drove the point home that there is a difference, in perspective. If we all want to be health and happy, we need to be more aware of that perspective. That’s hopefully what this exhibit will get started,” Boone says.
“Native Voices” will be at the Yuma Main Library until December 16th, with over two hundrend interviews, artwork, and music samples, you may lose track of time and be there for awhile.
