About Us
Our Origin Story
The Karihwáhstha National Public Policy initiative has, thus far, brought together a diverse group of Indigenous leaders, healthcare professionals, policymakers and community advocates who work in the fields of Indigenous diabetes wellness
Through a shared commitment to improving health outcomes for Indigenous Peoples, participants engaged in collaborative discussions focused on systemic change, capacity building – and advancing culturally relevant health policies. Welcome now to the Karihwáhstha digital hub – born to support the continuation and amplification of this important work. This hub is built to provide members with centralized access to policies, partners, events, resources, research articles – and more!
The Karihwáhstha digital hub is a dynamic location for forging innovative partnerships to propel viable health initiatives into national public policy reality. Members specialize in two-eyed seeing – braiding the highest and the best of traditional Indigenous health and healing wisdom together with appropriate Western evidence-based health solutions.
The Karihwáhstha digital hub is a game-changer. In this time of the need for “spread and scale,” this virtual community of practice will develop and support Indigenous frontline health workers. Members will steer this virtual canoe towards health system transformation. And, altogether, members will carry wellness bundles, via frontline workers, to individuals, families and communities.
Join us on this transformative journey, as we challenge the status quo and ignite new ways of thinking about Indigenous health. Let’s reshape the future of Indigenous well-being. Register now and become a Karihwáhstha member. Make new friends and colleagues. Gain access to compelling health information. Make your Indigenous national public policy contribution.
Together, let’s fully manifest Mino-Bimaadziwin.
Nya;Weh. Miigwetch. Marsi. Thank you.