Black Feathers
Black Feathers Podcast host Crystal Hernandez, Psy.D., MBA, discusses disability-related topics of interest to Tribal communities through data, storytelling, and innovative content. With this podcast, we embrace diversity, equity, and honor within our vast Tribal Nations. We will also be providing additional resources related to these topics to our audience and welcome everyone to join the conversation. Image Description: Black Feathers Logo, a blue circle surrounded by black feathers crossed with larger black and red feathers swirling around them, above text that reads "Black Feathers, Disability Conversations for All"
Podcasting since 2022 • 15 episodes
Black Feathers
Latest Episodes
Black Feathers S02E03: From The Start: Newborn Screenings Lead to Improved Life
From the moment a baby takes its first breath, early medical screenings can make a world of difference. In this episode of Black Feathers, host Dr. Crystal Hernandez talks with Shari Arceneaux, RN BSN, Newborn Screening Educator, OK St...
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Episode 3
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Black Feathers S2E2: Transitional Services for Individuals with IDD at Gatesway Foundation
In this episode, host Dr. Crystal Hernandez dives into the vital topic of transition services for Native American adults with disabilities. Joined by Stephanie Ninke and Dawn Newrider from the Gateways Foundation, this conversation explores the...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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44:33
Black Feathers S2E1: Child Care in Cheyenne and Arapaho Nations in Oklahoma
In this episode, host Crystal Hernandez sits down with three esteemed disability child care experts from the Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes, Carrie F. Whitlow, Mary Davenport, LMSW u/s, and Megan Hart. They share their invaluable experiences and i...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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Black Feathers 12: Strengthening Our People with Dana Miller
This month host Crystal is joined by Dana Miller, a Seminole and Ojibwe citizen, who serves as Ward 1 Councilperson for the City of Seminole. In her professional career, Dana has proposed and implemented innovative strategies that have led to e...
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Episode 12
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53:42
Black Feathers 11: State of the States in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
In Episode 11, Crystal talks with Dr. Shea Tanis, from the University of Kansas, about her project the State of the States in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. The State of the States in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities pr...
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Episode 11
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