By Gabriel Bell, Native Forward Alumna When describing Dr. Beryl Blue Spruce (Pueblo of Laguna & Ohkay Owingeh), one would use words such as trail blazer and dedicated physician —

Whether collecting data in the forest or in the laboratory sequencing genomes, reciprocity, humility and consent are values and methods that are critical to translating Indigenous knowledge systems into western

Growing up in the Inland Northwest, Native Forward Alumnus Jeff Ferguson (Spokane Tribe) experienced the racism, bullying, and historical trauma that often limits Indigenous people from living a quality life

As the COVID-19 pandemic wreaks havoc across the United States, Native communities are facing disproportionate impacts and the need for Native political visibility and advocacy has become even greater to