Publications/Journal Articles
The following resources provide basic information for grassroots leaders, community agencies, and justice, education, and health systems as well as others who provide or coordinate services in American Indian/Alaska Native communities.
American Indian and Alaska Native section of SPRC’s Online Library
A searchable collection of relevant resource materials on various topics including suicide, suicide prevention, and mental health. Many of the materials are available in full-text at no cost.
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Public Health in a Multicultural Environment Resources
A gathering of journal articles, books and electronic resources that provide information on Engaging and Enhancing Community, Resources to Inform Change Efforts, Individual and Personal Cultural Perspectives, Social Capital, Transformative Leadership and Change Management.
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Research That Benefits Native People: Module 1-Foundations of Research: An Indigenous Perspective
Research that Benefits Native People: A Guide for Tribal Leadersis the work of numerous tribal leaders, researchers, practitioners, and students. By recognizing the value of both Indigenous ways of knowing and Western research approaches, tribal leaders can choose to reap the benefits of Western research while still respecting their own community standards. This research curriculum is intended to be a resource for tribal leadership as they fulfill their role as responsible stewards of their communities. The curriculum helps to start a dialogue about reconciling Indigenous and Western worldviews and provides practical information on how to engage with a broad range of research techniques.
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