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"
Black Feathers
Black Feathers S2E6: Honoring Wisdom: Elder Services in the Choctaw Nation
In the final episode of season 2 of Black Feathers, Dr. Crystal Hernandez sits down with Betty Wharton, director of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Healthy Aging Program, to explore the vital work being done to support and uplift Elders within the Choctaw Nation.
Betty shares insight into the culturally centered services and support systems available to Elders, from healthcare access and home visits to intergenerational connection. Together, they discuss the importance of honoring Elders as carriers of knowledge, resilience, and community strength.
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