Climate change and health equity: Tribal challenges and actions

Description

The Tribal Public and Environmental Health Think Tank, in partnership with APHA and with support from CDC’s National Center for Environmental Health/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, hosted a conversation on climate and health in tribal communities.

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Presenters:

• Identified how changes in the climate and have impacted the health and lifeways of tribes.
• Discussed the importance of climate and health initiatives to mitigate inequity and how tribal governments and tribal-serving organizations can address climate justice; and
• Presented tribal strategies and frameworks to address climate and health challenges that also reduce future health disparities, celebrate tribal ways of life and traditional, cultural practices.

Welcome

• Ivana Castellanos, MPH, Policy Analyst, Environmental Health, APHA Center for Public Health Policy

Moderator

• Mariah Norwood, Infectious Disease American Indian Liaison, Minnesota Department of Health

Presenters

• Rosemary Ahtuangaruak, Tribal Public and Environmental Health Think Tank Member, Village of Nuiqsut, Alaska
• Shasta Gaughen, Environmental Director, Pala Band of Mission Indians
• Larry Campbell (wanaseah), Community Health Specialist, Swinomish Indian Tribal Community
• Jamie Donatuto, Environmental Health Analyst, Swinomish Indian Tribal Community

Questions? Contact the APHA Public Health Policy Center.