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Native Braids - a mother gives her daughter advice on motherhood

Brianna Goodtracks-Alires, with her twin brothers, Keifer and Keiston.
photo used w/ permission, Jennifer Goodtracks

Hear this story and others on the Native Braids website.

Jennifer Goodtracks is a member of the Southern Ute Tribe. She sat down with her daughter, Brianna Goodtracks-Alires, for some stories, and advice on motherhood–including why cradleboards work so well for babies. We love the warmth and ease Jennifer and Brianna have with one another in this conversation.

Native Braids is a co-production of KSUT Tribal Radio and independent producer Adam Burke.

When to listen on KSUT:
Native Braids episodes can be heard on both Tribal Radio and Four Corners Public Radio beginning November 8, 2021 at the following times:
Mondays and Wednesdays: 7:50 AM during Morning Edition
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 5:50 PM during All Things Considered

Read more about Native Braids for Native American Heritage Month.

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