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HEALTH ISSUES OF TRIBAL COMMUNITIES

Perform a physical and direct assessment of a community of interest, interview a community health and public health provider, and compile key findings from the interview.

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Added on  2022-08-14

HEALTH ISSUES OF TRIBAL COMMUNITIES

Perform a physical and direct assessment of a community of interest, interview a community health and public health provider, and compile key findings from the interview.

   Added on 2022-08-14

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HEALTH ISSUES OF TRIBAL COMMUNITIES
THE NATIVE AMERICANS”
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Native Americans
The Native American, also known as American Indians or Indigenous people are the
indigenous inhabitants of the United States
According to the US Census Bureau, there are almost 4.6 million Native Americans residing in
America today
They are mostly found in the states of Alaska, South Dakota and Oklahoma
The most famous and popular native Indian tribes are the Navajo tribe and the Cherokee tribe
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Interesting facts about the Native Americans
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Geographical distribution
Arctic
Sub-arctic
Californian
The Great Basin
The Northeast
The Southeast
The Plains
The Plateau
The Southwest
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Ethical beliefs
They had strong connection with
the Mother Nature
They had respect for everyone,
specially the elder people
They believed that land is not their
own property, but a resource to be
shared with all
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Cultural values
Their culture is based on spiritual belief
system. The components of the cultural values
of the Native Americans are:
Respect
Non-interference
Humility
Honoring elders
Gratitude and Generosity
Equality
Cooperation
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