HonorHealth Libraries DEI: Guide Home

HonorHealth Library Services is happy to offer these recordings of the "FIRST Peoples" People Resource Group (PRG) event to recognize Native American Heritage Month.  The event took place Nov. 20, 2024 with over 75 participants from multiple organizations joining, both in-person and virtually, to engage in rich discussion and to explore ways to advance the health and well-being of Indigenous communities. Speakers brought a rich variety of backgrounds and increased our appreciation of the context and realities of Indigenous Peoples' healthcare.

The "FIRST Peoples" PRG mission is to "Foster Indigenous Representation through Service and Tradition" to create a sense of belonging and community for the Indigenous Peoples.

Opening:

• Welcome & Introductions (3 min 11 sec)
• FIRST Peoples Executive Sponsor Messages (3 min 7 sec)
• Land Acknowledgement (4 min 21 sec)
• State of Indigenous Healthcare (6 min 22 sec)
• Panelist Introductions (5 min 59 sec)
• Native Food Caterer Introductions (3 min 3 sec)

 Health Equity/Social Determinants of Health (SDOH):

• Why was it important for you to show up this evening? (12 min 59 sec)
• How does the legacy of colonization and historical trauma impact the health and well-being of Indigenous populations in today’s healthcare landscape? (16 min 11 sec)
• How can healthcare providers foster culturally respectful partnerships with Indigenous communities and integrate traditional healing practices into modern healthcare to deliver holistic and culturally relevant care? (3 min 47 sec)
• What health disparities are Native Hawaiians being challenged with? (2 min 33 sec)

 Palliative Care & Assisting with Life Completion:

• How can providers assess and address the potential for mistrust in the healthcare system among Indigenous patients to foster a more supportive environment for serious illness and end-of-life care? (15 min 43 sec)
• What can providers do to communicate respect for traditions? (8 min 1 sec)
• How do you approach families when discussing end-of-life and asking if the patient wants to be an organ donor? (7 min 45 sec)
• How can health systems better support end-of-life transitions for Indigenous children? (5 min 9 sec)

 Wrapping Up:

• How can you connect beyond the stoic expression of an Indigenous patient? (2 min 0 sec)
• What struct you most about what was just discussed? (5 min 8 sec)
• Final thoughts, what do you want people to take away from this gathering? (2 min 58 sec)
• Closing (43 sec)