Episode 78: story saturday (a beautiful place)

“I need to learn what I can about life. I'm not here to destroy. I'm here to love.”

Elmer Yazzie grew up on the Navaho reservation in New Mexico, and was the son of a translator for the "white missionary." In today's Story Saturday, he shares a nuanced view of his people's history, and a vision for the future that prioritizes community and courage.

Episode transcript

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See Elmer’s website here.

More of Elmer’s work:

Elmer Yazzie Job sketch.JPG
Elmer Yazzie print 1.JPG
Elmer Yazzie WIP.JPG


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