Abstract: “American Indian/Alaska Native youth represent the strength and survival of many Nations and Tribes. However, the aftermath of colonialism has resulted in numerous health disparities and challenges for Native youth, including the highest rate of suicide in...
“The Native-American concept of the medicine wheel symbolically represents a nonlinear model of human development. Each compass direction on the wheel offers lessons and gifts that...
The Listen to the Grandmothers Video Guide and Resource was developed to provide a tool for tribal communities viewing the Listen to the grandmothers video for further discussion and a resource for assisting communities that wish to incorporate the use of...
Introduction: “Native games, neuroscience, and historical trauma–they sound like an odd trio but collectively may provide answers to problems across Indian country.” Resource Link: Lacrosse, Shinney & Double Ball: How Games Can Beat Historical Trauma...
This data book includes findings from two maternal and child health state-run surveys and is a collaborative effort of the Alaska Division of Public Health, Section of Women’s Children’s and Family health and the ANTHC. Resource Link: Alaska Maternal Child...
This Guide offers instructions on how to begin using the materials from Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium’s community toolkit. This toolkit is designed for a broad range of people who want to work with youth to support them to have safe and healthy...
“This seven part video series offers examples of successful programs and practices used to help drug-endangered Native youth heal from trauma. A companion resource guide accompanies this product.” Resource Link: A Circle of Healing for Native Children...
Addresses “What is Trauma in Indian Country?” and how trauma is experienced in Indian Country. Resource Link: Trauma Exposure in American Indian/Alaska Native Children Author: Subia BigFoot, Dolores, Wilmon-Haque, S., & Braden, J. Date:...
Summary: The CW worker must face many issues when working with tribal children and families experiencing historical trauma, but first we must appreciate and honor the resilience of Native families. It is imperative that CW workers address historical trauma in the...
