In this weeks OAN Connects episode we speak to Community member Jorge Gonzales-Zuniga Jr. who performed on NBC’s World of Dance in Los Angeles, California. He talks about the road leading to the moment performing in front of celebrity judges, representing Indigenous people. We also speak to Community elder Ruth Chough who recently celebrated her 90th birthday. She shares her life experiences growing up in SRPMIC and all the endeavors she accomplished in her lifetime.
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