History for Hypothetical People: Mary Ayala

History for Hypothetical People: Mary Ayala

Author: Iffy Brass July 25, 2024 Duration: 5:58
In this episode of History for Hypothetical People, Xav has a conversation with Mary Ayala, an artist, at the 2024 Oneida Nation Farmer's Market Bash on the Oneida reservation.

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