Alcoholism
Alcoholism as a blessing that led to an awareness of losing traditional ways
Martin Waukazoo
About Martin Waukazoo
Martin Waukazoo is the CEO of the Native American Health Center in Alameda County, California, and a member of the Lakota tribe from South Dakota. He and Dr. Lindberg engage in a spirited discussion about urban Indians, the importance of participating in the local political process, alcoholism, and other health issues that affect Indians.
Tribal Affiliation
Lakota Sioux
Hometown
Alameda, California
Region
California
VIDEO CLIPS
Awakening
Alcoholism as a blessing that led to an awareness of losing traditional ways
Chainsaw
Educating county officials about a sweatlodge
Responsibility
Sense of entitlement is gone
Sobriety
Decline of alcoholism through better access to commmunity support programs
Urban Indians - Not
We do not refer to each other as urban Indians