Indigenous Health Is Sovereignty: Honoring Native American Heritage Month

During Native American Heritage Month, we honor the strength, wisdom, and resilience of Indigenous communities, while acknowledging the health inequities they continue to face.

Native communities experience:

- Higher rates of diabetes, substance use, and maternal mortality

- Limited access to care due to underfunded Indian Health Services

- Historical trauma and systemic discrimination

But we also celebrate:

- Powerful traditions of healing, food sovereignty, and land stewardship

- Language revitalization and youth wellness programs

- Indigenous-led health movements across Turtle Island

Your LivingScript: Donate to Native-led health orgs. Listen to Indigenous voices. Health justice starts with honoring sovereignty.

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