Dr. JD Lopez is an assistant professor, a published author, a veteran, and a tribal member of the Quechan tribe of Fort Yuma, California. Not to mention, he’s also my husband! JD joins Willing to Learn to discuss all things Native American. JD explains what it’s like growing up off the rez, dispels some myths surrounding Native American people, and gives advice on how you can support local tribes near you.   For more information on JD, visit: Jamesondlopez.com   Read below to access some of JD’s recommended resources from the episode: Shop Native: The NTVS: www.thentvs.com B. Yellowtail: www.byellowtail.com Mean Right Hook: www.meanrighthook.com Read Native: Deloria, V. (1969). Custer died for your sins: An Indian manifesto. University of Oklahoma Press. American Indian’s Children’s Literature by Debbie Reese: www.americanindiansinchildrensliterature.blogspot.com Shotton, H., Lowe, S., & Waterman, S. (2013). Beyond the asterisk: Understanding Native American college students. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @willingtolearnpodcast @ashleydominguezlopez