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October 11 is Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Native American peoples honor Mother Earth. What’s one way that you do so?

Takeaway

“I’ve always been fascinated by the beauty of our natural world and try to learn as much as I can about protecting her. I compost, am compulsive about eco-safe products, and invest responsibly. “-Dr. Colleen Christmas, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Passion in the Medical Profession | October 8, 2021 | <1 min read

Highlights

I’ve always been fascinated by the beauty of our natural world and try to learn as much as I can about protecting her. I compost, am compulsive about eco-safe products, and invest responsibly. 

Dr. Colleen Christmas, Johns Hopkins Medicine
I support politicians who embrace policies that reflect the Native American philosophy of conducting ourselves with the well-being of the next seven generations in mind.

Dr. Joseph Carrese, Johns Hopkins Medicine
I've been working with Joseph Rael on a soon-to-be published book on his life on the Southern Ute Reservation, Picuris Pueblo, and the Santa Fe Indian Boarding School, "Becoming Who You Are: Beautiful Painted Arrow's Life & Lessons for Children Ages 10-100."

Dr. David Kopacz, University of Washington
I'm more explicit about land acknowledgements and next steps for reparations.

Dr. Carl Streed Jr, Boston Medical Center
I walk in awe of the beauty of nature every day.

Dr. Margaret Chisolm, Johns Hopkins Medicine
When I'm running on trails, I like to imagine Mother Earth actively pushing my feet up from below to make my journey a little bit easier and a little more fun.

Dr. Ambereen Mehta, Johns Hopkins Medicine
Gardening with the kids. Getting excited when the vegetables grow. Walking barefoot on the soil. And feeling grateful for the delicious food Mother Nature provides.

Dr. Aline Charabaty, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Dr. Colleen Christmas, Johns Hopkins Medicine

I’ve always been fascinated by the beauty of our natural world, but in the past five years have tried to learn as much as I can about protecting her. I now compost, am compulsive about eco-safe products, and invest responsibly.

Dr. Joseph Carrese, Johns Hopkins Medicine

I try to honor Mother Earth by donating money to environmental groups, spending time in national forests and wilderness areas, appreciating the natural beauty of our world, leaving no trace when I hike, and supporting politicians who embrace policies that reflect the Native American philosophy of conducting ourselves with the well-being of the next seven generations in mind.

What do you think?

Do you want to add to the conversation? Please share!

Dr. David Kopacz, University of Washington

I’ve been working with Joseph Rael on a soon-to-be published book on his life on the Southern Ute Reservation, Picuris Pueblo, and the Santa Fe Indian Boarding School, “Becoming Who You Are: Beautiful Painted Arrow’s Life & Lessons for Children Ages 10-100.”

Dr. Carl Streed Jr, Boston Medical Center

I’m more explicit about land acknowledgements and next steps for reparations.

Dr. Margaret Chisolm, Johns Hopkins Medicine

I walk in awe of the beauty of nature every day, like brilliant red leaves on today’s grey October morning walk.

Dr. Ambereen Mehta, Johns Hopkins Medicine

When I’m running on trails, I like to imagine Mother Earth actively pushing my feet up from below to make my journey a little bit easier and a little more fun.

Dr. Aline Charabaty, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Gardening with the kids. Getting excited when the vegetables grow. Walking barefoot on the soil. And feeling grateful for the delicious food Mother Nature provides.

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