COVID-19 Message of Reason: Medicine Wheel in Wichita Mountains
The Wichita mountains in southwest Oklahoma have been revered by the Comanche, Kiowa, and Apache tribes for centuries. Tribal people have come to camp here longer than anyone can remember. One secluded location has a medicine wheel possibly constructed in the 12th century for worship and prayer. This report tells the story of one Comanche who found strength at the medicine wheel as he battled the corona virus.
Dan Bigbee Jr.
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Topic Expertise: Native Americans; Video and audio production
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