Native Hawaiian Health in Hawaii: Historical Highlights
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…
Read moreToward Culturally Centered Integrative Care for Addressing Mental Health Disparities Among Ethnic Minorities
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…
Read moreA Critical Review of Culturally Sensitive Treatments for Depression: Recommendations for Intervention and Research
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…
Read moreAddressing Disparities in Mental Health Agencies: Strategies to Implement the National CLAS Standards in Mental Health
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…
Read moreGuidelines for Establishing a Telemental Health Program to Provide Evidence-Based Therapy for Trauma-Exposed Children and Families
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…
Read moreAnti-Indian Movement on the Tribal Frontier
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.
Read moreInfo sheet on the Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization, with info on how to receive UNPO News
UN Study on Treaties, Agreements and Other Constructive Arrangements Between States and Indigenous Populations
First Progress Report – 25 Aug 1993
Read moreNon-verbatim Transcript of US Observer Delegation Meeting with Indian, Alaskan Native and Hawai’ian representatives to the UNWGIP Geneva, Switzerland 28 July, 1994
World Council of Indigenous Peoples’ Declaration on Human Rights
2nd General Assembly, Kiruna, Samiland – September 1977
Read moreChief George Manuel Memorial Indigenous Library
The library is dedicated to the memory of Secwepemc Chief George Manuel (1921-1989), to the nations of the Fourth World and to the elders and generations to come.
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