Public Health Was Never Built for Indigenous Communities
What’s the Kiki?
In this episode, we get into:
Indigenous health and the importance of culturally relevant sexual health education
Building trust and accountability with Indigenous and tribal communities
Strengths-based and community-centered approaches to public health research
Navigating academia as a first-generation Indigenous scholar
The role of community engagement, reciprocity, and cultural connection in advancing health equity
In This Episode
In this episode, Dr. Marissa Robinson sits down with Dr. Gabrielle Evans-Mitchell to explore Indigenous health, sexual health education, and the importance of culturally relevant public health approaches. They discuss what it means to center community, build trust, and navigate systems that have not always been designed with Indigenous communities in mind.
From her journey as a first-generation Indigenous scholar to her work in community-centered research, Dr. Evans-Mitchell shares insights on how public health can better support Indigenous and rural communities through respect, reciprocity, and intentional engagement.
Connect with the Guest
LinkedIn: Dr. Gabrielle S. Evans-Mitchell, PhD
Instagram: Dr. Gabrielle S. Evans-Mitchell, PhD
Website: https://www.interwoveninstitute.com/
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