Rez Ball and Endurance on the Navajo Nation

Rez Ball and Endurance on the Navajo Nation

Constant Wonder

Lissa Yellow Bird's Search for Justice

Episode: Lissa Yellow Bird's Search for Justice

  • Jul 27, 2021 6:00 pm
  • 14:24 mins

Rez ball is a passion on the Navajo reservation; fans drive 30, 50, or even 80 miles to attend games. However, basketball is so much more than a game to Navajo players and fans—it's a symbol of hardship, triumph, and endurance. Guest: Michael Powell, author of "Canyon Dreams: A Basketball Season on the Navajo Nation"