NCUIH Native Healthcast

Cultural Resilience and Health: Traditional Healing Services at UIOs

National Council of Urban Indian Health Season 1 Episode 11

In this episode of the NCUIH Native Healthcast, Alexandra Payan, JD, federal relations manager, and Nahla Holland (Eastern Pequot Tribal Nation), research associate, explore how traditional healing practices can intertwine with Western health care systems, spotlighting the tangible positive impact of traditional healing on health outcomes at Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs). Throughout the discussion, Alexandra and Nahla discuss the different types of traditional healing services utilized at UIOs, underscoring their pivotal role in cultural preservation and community well-being. They conclude by candidly addressing the pressing issue of funding constraints faced by UIOs in sustaining these invaluable services.

The NCUIH Native Healthcast is produced by Jessica Gilbertson, MPA (Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa), Director of Communications and Events at NCUIH.