Reports
Our team has worked with Indigenous community members from numerous tribal nations to create tangible tools that contribute to the awareness of our strengths, cultural values and contemporary representation of our community. We also highlight the interconnected nature of our work with our sister organization, Indigenous Circle of Wellness, to complete these projects.
This report summarizes the larger impacts of our three-part Honoring Indigenous Health Wellness Cohort series. This was our first culturally-grounded chronic disease prevention project. The report may be used to inform the development of comparable projects and includes survey findings, community feedback, strengths and lessons learned.
This project provided Indigenous community members in Los Angeles County with education on diabetes and related chronic disease prevention and management, rooted in Indigenous knowledge systems. Intergenerational families connected through art and community to support mental and spiritual wellness and ultimately initiate positive changes within their own homes. This resource is helpful for those interested in exploring cultural approaches to addressing structural determinants of health.
This report summarizes survey evaluation findings based on input from Indigenous elders, community members and staff within Indigenous community-based organizations. This may be used by wellness providers, community engagement specialists and organizational leadership interested in extending services specifically developed for Indigenous elders.
Relatives, Restoration, and Reciprocity: Wellness Cohort was dedicated to reducing health disparities among Indigenous community members in LA County through culture, (re)connection, and action. This report summarizes our approach to addressing the health implications and prevalence of type 2 Diabetes within our community. This resource is helpful for those interested in exploring cultural approaches to addressing structural determinants of health.
This resource focuses on raising awareness and advocacy for the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples crisis. American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) experience rates of murder, sexual violence, and violent crime at higher rates than national averages (U.S. Department of the Interior Indian Affairs). This resource is helpful for those interested in learning more about the MMIP advocacy movement as a call to action for No More Stolen Sisters and Relatives.