Gusto Women
by Kate Welch

Care giving is different with every scenario. Resources are often limited, especially help with the activities of daily living. Hilda Bengtson is a single mother of two young adult women. Dawn Cottrell is her friend. Together they have organized a caregiving circle to meet Hilda's needs as she proceeds through the stages of cancer. Their friendship began when they were both therapists and part of a team of mental health workers. Kate Welch talked with both women about their care giving relationship in this piece - a part of the Breast Cancer Radio Arts Project.
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Restorative Justice Through Art
by Restorative Justice Through Art Participants

For four months, MediaRites conducted arts workshops in partnership with Survivors Advocating For An Effective System (SAFES) and Act For Action with 40 crime survivors in Portland, OR. This project was made possible by the Regional Arts and Culture Council.
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Living On Indian Time
by Peggy Berryhill

A rare combination of talent, experience, compassion and dedication to community, Producer Peggy Berryhill has been on the forefront of Native American public radio. She's done it all from huge documentaries to a comedy series called Club Red.
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