This dissertation from a geographical perspective analyzes the need and potential of self-­‐ determined Indigenous health care structures amongst Indigenous nations of Washington State, USA for the improvement of Indigenous…

A significant number of native Hawai’ians have serious health problems related to westernization. On the islands, traditional medical practices and health promotion activities incorporate Hawai’ian healing practices so that strategies…

The Hawaiians still have evidence of remarkable spiritual, mental, and physical illness since western contact over two centuries ago. Their pure blooded population has decreased by more than 98% but…

Despite decades of research, recognition and treatment of mental illness and its comorbidities still remain a significant public health problem in the United States. Ethnic minorities are identified as a…

Recent meta-analyses and reviews have showed that culturally adapted mental health interventions are more effective for racial and ethnic minorities than traditional unadapted psychotherapy. Despite the advances in providing culturally…

Historically, the mental health system has not effectively addressed the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse individuals (President’s New Freedom Commission on Mental Health, 2003), which has contributed to significant…

Although similar rates of traumatic experiences exist in both rural and urban settings, mental health resources available to those living in rural areas are often scarce. Limited resources pose a…

The large-scale movement of non-indians onto Indian reservations began with the U.S. Allotment Act (1887). The U.S. Government intended to destroy tribal governments and break up Indian reservations under, what was then considered, the Manifest Destiny Doctrine.

The full constitution and bylaws of the Lummi Indian Tribe of the Lummi Reservation, Washington.