Don Coyhis, the founder of the White Bison wellness and sobriety group, was announced as a winner of the $100,000 Purpose Prize. Coyhis, 66, is a member of the Stockbridge-Munsee Community, Band of Mohican Indian of Wisconsin. He founded White Bison in 1988 to help American Indians and Alaska Natives overcome addiction. “This funding will accelerate the healing — matching tradition and technology will create a powerful force. I’m pretty pumped,” Coyhis told The Colorado Springs Gazette The Purpose Prize recognizes people 60 or older who tackle social issues. Get the Story:
Springs man wins $100k prize for program that helps Native Americans (The Colorado Springs Gazette 10/26)
Older Do-Gooders Recognized With 'Purpose Prize' (NPR Health Bog 10/26)