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Ep. 26: Oidag Stories Pt. 3
November 29, 2022
Ep. 26: Oidag Stories Pt. 3
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In this episode you will hear from three young O’odham who all started their professional journey’s working in an oidag (garden) at Tohono O’odham Community College, located in Sells, Arizona. Duran Andrews is the Farm Manager at San Xavier Co-op...

In this episode you will hear from three young O’odham who all started their professional journey’s working in an oidag (garden) at Tohono O’odham Community College, located in Sells, Arizona. Duran Andrews is the Farm Manager at San Xavier Co-op Farm; he is from Ali Chukson (little Tucson) village on the Tohono O'odham rez. Monique "Tas Hiosig" Ramon is from the community of Covered Wells in the Gu-Achi District, she is currently a student at Tohono O'odham Community College (TOCC), while also working as an Agricultural Intern. DeAnndra Porter is from Sells and is currently a senior at the University of Arizona studying to receive a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Food Systems. Each guest shares their personal experiences about gardening, planting, and learning alongside O'odham oidag teacher Clifford Pablo, among other respected individuals who contributed to their oidag journey.

Background music/singing features: Keith Secola, American Indians, Amy Juan,

Recorded: August 2022