Midday program presents two documentaries: "Shared Visions: Art, Music and Literature", reflections on cultural continuity by Native American artists, writers, dancers, and musicians; and "Traditional Caring: Non-traditional Health Issues," a look at how Native Americans confront contemporary health concerns such as diabetes, alcoholism and AIDS with traditional healing practices.
"Shared Visions: Art, Music and Literature" was produced by Donna Carter (2/26/1992)
"Traditional Caring: Non-traditional Health Issues" was produced by Cathy Chapman (2/5/1992)
The two documentaries are part of the “Spirits of the Present: The Legacy from Native America” series, which collects field recordings which present the diverse cultures of Native America. They examine the life of today's Indians, their wisdom and humor, art and music, economics, and education, religion and politics. 13 half-hour programs produced by the Native American Public Broadcasting Consortium and Radio Smithsonian, broadcast on 410 stations in North America.