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Native Braids: A youth mentor in Towaoc explains what motivates him to help young people

Mark Wing in July, 2019, giving a talk about Ute culture in Lake City, Colorado.
Photo courtesy of Mark Wing

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Mark Wing runs youth programs in Towaoc, Colorado. In this interview with Kateri Bancroft, Mark talks about how his mother inspired his work with young people.

Mark Wing and Kateri Bancroft are members of the Ute Mountain Ute tribe, and live in Towoac, Colorado.

Pictured above: Mark Wing in July, 2019, giving a talk about Ute culture in Lake City, Colorado.

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