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Cole Cooper & Gunnison Valley Health Collaborate with the Cora Community in Gunnison, Colorado

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The Cora, otherwise known as Náayerite, are an ethnic group Indigenous to northwestern Mexico. Gunnison County happens to boast the largest population of Cora people outside Mexico.

Cora traditions and beliefs are generally well-preserved, and the group maintains a spoken language with five dialects.

The difference in language and beliefs between the estimated 350 Cora immigrants and the rest of Gunnison’s population has led to disparities, especially in health care and access; but, Cora community leaders, Hispanic community leaders, and Gunnison Valley Health are collaborating to mend that divide.