How some of Oregon’s Indigenous youth are using equine therapy
Published on Jul 23, 2024, 1:07:49 PM
Total time: 00:15:29
Published on Jul 23, 2024, 1:07:49 PM
Total time: 00:15:29
A growing number of Oregon tribes have been investing in equine therapy for youth struggling on reservations and in foster care. Both the Confederated Tribes of Umatilla Indian Reservation and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs have developed programs in the last three years. And the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, Klamath Tribes and Burns Paiute Tribe have plans to launch programs, some as soon as this summer. Nancy Marie Spears is the Indigenous children an d families reporter for The Imprint. She has been reporting on this trend and joins us to share more.
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