What goes around: Practicing student well-being with an Indigenous lens | Gavin Bell | TEDxNCState
In this Ted Talk, Gavin Bell desires to bring a unique and visual lens by harnessing the Indigenous healing framework of the Medicine Wheel to provide a new perspective on wellbeing and practical daily applications for all ages Gavin Bell is a scholar practitioner from Durham, North Carolina. As a member of the Lumbee Tribe, the largest tribe east of the Mississippi river, Gavin holds strong ties to his native community. Upon his graduation from UNC Chapel Hill in 2017, Gavin’s professional journey has revolved around education at both the K-12 and university levels. Gavin has held a variety of different professional capacities in areas such as advising, university housing, campus programming, and many more. His current role is at NC State University, as an Assistant Director in Multicultural Student Affairs, where he is also pursuing his Ph.D. Through his engagement with a diverse array of campus populations, Gavin recognizes the importance of holistic well-being on student and staff populations alike. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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