Ep 126: Nuclear Abolition, Environmental Justice, and Cultural Preservation in Tribal Communities
From the NUANCE // a community health podcast. by Medicine Explained.
March 12, 2026 · 56 min
About this episode
Chenoa Scippio discusses nuclear abolition, environmental justice, and cultural preservation in tribal communities.
In this conversation, we speak with Chenoa Scippio who is Santa Clara Pueblo and Navajo (Naschitti), and a proud daughter, granddaughter, and sister. She holds bachelors degrees in Population Health and Native American Studies from The University of New Mexico. Chenoa has years of formative experience in community organizing through working with non-profit organizations and student groups while at UNM. Her passions stem from promoting cultural preservation, social justice, and sustainability initiatives in tribal communities. Chenoa is an Environmental Justice Project Coordinator at Tewa Women United. Outside of work, Chenoa loves to spend time with the land through hiking, farming, or dreaming of ways to become an even better advocate for precious homelands. https://tewawomenunited.org
People in this episode
Guest: Chenoa Scippio
Topics covered
- nuclear abolition
- environmental justice
- cultural preservation
- tribal communities
- social justice
- sustainability
Keywords
- nuclear abolition
- environmental justice
- cultural preservation
- tribal communities
- social justice
- sustainability
- community organizing
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Tewa Women United
Places: Santa Clara Pueblo, Navajo, New Mexico
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