Listen "Shirod Younker: Putting Things in Balance"
Episode Synopsis
Indigenous artist and educator, Shirod Younker, reminds philanthropists that investing in art is much more than art for art’s sake. Younker is a traditional carver and sculptor originally from Coos Bay, Oregon and is an enrolled member of the Coquille Indian Tribe. He’s an asset to Indigenous Youth, offering programs through universities as well as the Changing Currents Tribal Water Leadership Program. His work illuminates the interconnectedness of art, environment and community.
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