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Canada’s new food guide has some interesting changes: it doesn’t include serving sizes, it pushes a plant-based diet and it acknowledges traditional food and food insecurity. Canadian health officials are working with Indigenous representatives to develop guidelines that take them into account. Food guides, like the USDA’s MyPlate aim to promote the latest thinking on healthy and balanced diets. They are also a reference for schools and tribal nutrition programs.

Canada’s new food guide has some interesting changes: it doesn’t include serving sizes, it pushes a plant-based diet and it acknowledges traditional food and food insecurity. Canadian health officials are working with Indigenous representatives to develop guidelines that take them into account. Food guides, like the USDA’s MyPlate aim to promote the latest thinking on healthy and balanced diets. They are also a reference for schools and tribal nutrition programs.

Canada’s new food guide has some interesting changes: it doesn’t include serving sizes, it pushes a plant-based diet and it acknowledges traditional food and food insecurity. Canadian health officials are working with Indigenous representatives to develop guidelines that take them into account. Food guides, like the USDA’s MyPlate aim to promote the latest thinking on healthy and balanced diets. They are also a reference for schools and tribal nutrition programs.

The Washington State Legislature is considering a Native American Voting Rights Act. Among other things it would ensure tribal IDs are valid at polling places. It also allows for alternative methods to listing physical addresses. The bill comes following concern about barriers to voting during the midterm elections in places like North Dakota where voters are required to provide a physical address rather than a post office box number in order to vote. We’ll hear about the Washington bill and also get updates on the status of other elections issues facing Native Americans.

The Washington State Legislature is considering a Native American Voting Rights Act. Among other things it would ensure tribal IDs are valid at polling places. It also allows for alternative methods to listing physical addresses. The bill comes following concern about barriers to voting during the midterm elections in places like North Dakota where voters are required to provide a physical address rather than a post office box number in order to vote. We’ll hear about the Washington bill and also get updates on the status of other elections issues facing Native Americans.

The Washington State Legislature is considering a Native American Voting Rights Act. Among other things it would ensure tribal IDs are valid at polling places. It also allows for alternative methods to listing physical addresses. The bill comes following concern about barriers to voting during the midterm elections in places like North Dakota where voters are required to provide a physical address rather than a post office box number in order to vote. We’ll hear about the Washington bill and also get updates on the status of other elections issues facing Native Americans.

A number of scientific studies link unrealistic beauty standards and low self-esteem. Research in the past year from a Florida mental health and treatment facility adds social media to the influences that might encourage poor body image among women. Louise BigEagle (Nakota and Cree) tells the CBC she was once told that she’s “too pretty” to be Native. She also said she is treated differently when she’s in casual clothes or isn’t wearing makeup. Some Native people—both men and women—are tired of feeling the pressure to conform to colonized beauty standards. They say they’re reclaiming what it means to be a beautiful and Indigenous.

A number of scientific studies link unrealistic beauty standards and low self-esteem. Research in the past year from a Florida mental health and treatment facility adds social media to the influences that might encourage poor body image among women. Louise BigEagle (Nakota and Cree) tells the CBC she was once told that she’s “too pretty” to be Native. She also said she is treated differently when she’s in casual clothes or isn’t wearing makeup. Some Native people—both men and women—are tired of feeling the pressure to conform to colonized beauty standards. They say they’re reclaiming what it means to be a beautiful and Indigenous.

A number of scientific studies link unrealistic beauty standards and low self-esteem. Research in the past year from a Florida mental health and treatment facility adds social media to the influences that might encourage poor body image among women. Louise BigEagle (Nakota and Cree) tells the CBC she was once told that she’s “too pretty” to be Native. She also said she is treated differently when she’s in casual clothes or isn’t wearing makeup. Some Native people—both men and women—are tired of feeling the pressure to conform to colonized beauty standards. They say they’re reclaiming what it means to be a beautiful and Indigenous.

When Chance Rush (Hidatsa/Dakota/Arapaho) speaks to a crowd, they listen. He captivates audiences with personal stories, humor, and advice for success. He says his message is pretty simple: “use your personal talents to lead you to greatness.” On this hour we’ll talk with him about his upbringing, vision for Native America and passion for creating a better life for young and old alike.