The Good "Tu'i" Medicine Podcast

Good day all my relatives and friends. 2022 is off to a great start! I took a couple months off and to catch up on new projects and work, but I’m excited to share all of the new updates on this quick episode. First we have created a Patreon page for our listeners to help out the show and get some podcast swag, some bonus content, and early access to upcoming shows. Check us out on Patreon here 👉...

Hello everyone! Thank you for an amazing year. We end 2021 with an amazing interview with my friend Cherylee Francis who is an award winning film maker from Flagstaff, Arizona. Cherylee has done some incredible work and can be seen here via Vimeo www. CFproductions.us (vimeo.com) Cherylee is a storyteller and tells us her story that she has never shared with anyone before. Stories of racism, life...

Lios enche'aniavu! On this episode we speak about my experience with the first cohort of the StartUp Yaqui program. I'm really happy and excited for having the oppportunity to join the first cohort along with my fellow Yaqui entreprenuers! It’s a new program brought to the Tribe for tribal member entrepreneurs that either have a business idea, a small business, or and established business and want...

Lios Enchim Ania! Hope everyone is doing well. This is one of the best episodes and recap of Reservation Dogs we have had to date. In this podcast episode we discuss Episode 7 "California Dreamin" Our special guest on this episode is Mr. Gary Farmer who plays "Uncle Brownie" on the series! The is a very powerful episode and discussion as well. This was an emotional episode to watch and the scene r...

Hello everyone!  Join us and other indigenous content creators as we meet weekly to discuss the the each episode of Reservation Dogs.  In this episode we discuss Episode 6 "Hunting" This is a somber episode with "Willie Jack" and her father coping with the death of the friend Daniel.  (Trigger warning) Stories shared and discussed may be about suicide.  Topics Include:&nbs...

Hello Everyone! Join other indigenous content creators as we meet weekly to discuss the series Reservation Dogs! In this episode we discuss Episode 5 "Come & Get Your Love" Topics include: Deerwoman - who is she? Light Horseman (History) Big Foot Little People (indigenous perspectives) from New Zealand, Hawaii, Northern Tribes, Yaqui. Shitass! Tribal Law Enforcement Tribal Elections & More...

Welcome everyone to Season 3! In this episode I will share what happened on March, 10, 2021 and how my life changed from a traumatic freak accident that left me broken, unable to walk, and on an ongoing long road to recovery. So many questions have crossed my mind since that day. I should've said no when asked to volunteer on that day. I should've had coffee on that day with my colleague instead o...

Hello everyone! I, unfortunately, had a terrible freak accident on April 10th and have not been able to post or conduct interviews for the show. But I should be back soon! I did have the honor to record and have Deb Echo-Hawk as a guest on the show to speak about the Pawnee Seed Preservation Project prior to the accident. Deb speaks about how the project all began, the people, and the seeds. Deb a...

Very honored to have Nephi Craig on our podcast! Mr. Craig is a White Mountain Apache/Navajo executive chef, is the founder of the Native American Culinary Association, a network of Native cooks, chefs, scholars, farmers, and community members devoted to the development and preservation of Native American foodways.  Mr. Craig works in combating substance abuse and addiction in his hometown of...

Hello, friends in Relatives! In this special episode, we have Senator RedDawn Foster from S. Dakota and Mr. A. Agoyo with Indianz.com on a Panel to listen and discuss Food Deserts in Native Communities. What makes this episode so special is we had multiple speakers on stage from Alaska to Florida sharing stories and most importantly why there are still Food Deserts in their communities. Food insec...

Greetings friends and relatives! If you've been wondering where I've been, well there is a new social media application going around and it's called Clubhouse! Its a audio based platform that is gaining tons of popularity and users, but it's ONLY available on IOS like iPhone or iPad. AND you have to be invited to the join the application. In this episode I share my thoughts on Clubhouse and why I...

Welcome to the 1st episode of 2021! We are very honored to have Suzette Molina ~ Yaqui Tribe & Kelsey Yonnie ~ Dine Tribe, as our guests today to speak about a very important event to encourage and promote Health & Wellness in our Native Communities (Safely). 2021 Desert Cyclers Event! This is a FREE Virtual Biking event to encourage and promote physical activity for everyone esp...

In this episode I want take a few moments to reflect on 2020 and most importantly thank all of you for listening to the podcast and being a great audience! I will share some of my goals for the podcast in 2021 and some of the things I will be bringing to our audience. Also, will I have a co-host in 2021?? Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Hewi ~ OK Hiokoe Uttesia'vu ~ Thank you all! Hosted on Ac...

Hello everyone. I finally recorded this episode after 4 attempts. I recently lost a loved one and had to take some time off. Time off of pretty much everything. I know I have to get back to living life to the fullest and enjoy every day, but it'd been difficult. Thank you for listening. Goodbye for now "Maala" until I see you again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ketche Allea? ~ How is everyone? Ke Tu'I! ~ Very Good! I had the pleasure of having Batul True Heart as a guest on the podcast. Batul True Heart is a Yo'eme and mixed Panamanian-American (of Indigenous, African, and Spanish descent) Queer and Two-Spirit Curanderismo practitioner, community herbalist, and aspiring death doula. Batul has been walking a healing road for 15 years (re)claiming the trut...

Hello everyone! I hope this episode finds you and your family well. In this episode I got a chance to speak to Toni Tapia who has recently launched her online business called Maaso Made. Toni (Yaqui Tribe) has a very inspiring story on why and how she started her business and shares advice for other Native entrepreneurs. Toni also talks about her personal journey and following her passions. We hop...

Thank you for tuning into the podcast, I truly appreciate all of you. I hope everyone is staying well and safe! In this episode I had the honor to record Mr. F. S. Molina who is a teacher, cultural participant and a respected leader in the community. In this recording Mr. Molina talks about the history and the timeline of the Yaqui people for an upcoming project for the CET program here on the Yaq...

Hola friends! Volunteering with the Yaqui Tribes Community Response Team. Monsoon Storm chasing and photography. My hobbies during the Pandemic and a possible #Twitch stream coming soon! Follow my on twitter for daily updates: @TheYaquiVegan & live feeds. Thanks and stay safe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode you will get a 1st hand account of what I experienced as a candidate for the 2020 Pascua Yaqui Tribe Elections. I talk about delivering a campaign message during a pandemic, online candidate forums, our group Naute Tekipanoane, and lastly will I run for Tribal Council again in 2024. The episode is now available on Youtube! Suscribe to my YouTube Channel and find the episode there....

Hello friends and relatives! Very honored to have Mr. Frank Kitchen on our show for Episode #20! Frank is founder of Frank Kitchen Enterprises, he is Keynote Speaker, Author, and a Leadership Coach. He energizes, educates, and empowers leaders all of the world and has done work in Indian Country and the Yaqui Tribe! He shares his story with us in this episode, along with some of leadership tips on...

Welcome all to episode #19! It’s that time of year again: seed sowing time! We will talk a little bit about Spring gardening and what we planted here in the garden. We are really passionate about growing your own food to stay healthy and encourage sustainability in these times. Also, a couple of pro tips on starting your own seeds. Lastly, a quick update of what's happening here in Tucson as...

Welcome to episode #18 First and foremost thank you all for listening to the podcast. I declared my candidacy a couple months ago, but I needed to petition for signatures to get on the ballot for the 2020 Tribal Elections. Last week, I got a letter form the Tribal Elections Board that I was officially on the ballot! I am beyond grateful and truly humbled that I may have a chance to serve our Yaqui...

In this episode I had the pleasure of interviewing an indigenous Yaqui warrior. Mr. Lopez has overcome foster homes, had lessons in life, 2 tours in Iraq, addiction, and PTSD. He is the true essence of Native and Indigenous Resiliency! Mr. Lopez talks to us about his journey and the life changing incident in Iraq (potentially sensitive content to some listeners) and how he overcame adversity and i...

Welcome to 2020 everyone! I did a lot of reflection in the last month or so, and I was really looking for a sign or guidance as I stepped into a new decade. There was a lot of signs! all good and positive signs leading to my decision to start the process if for any other reason to gain knowledge and experience, and share it here with all my Native people. Yes, I walked into the elections office he...

Ketche Allea? How are you? Hope all is well and everyone is having a fantastic week so far. In episode 15 we discuss touch on a couple of topics including Thanksgiving and why I don't observe the holiday. I also talk about the recent Spiritual Walk to San Xavier Mission where we had close to 70 people participating in the walk. I also share an audio clip taken on the walk where you can almost feel...