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November 1, 2015

The Indigenous Lifecourse: Strengthening the Health and Well-being of Native Youth

Authors: Karina Walters, Michael Yellow Bird, Rosalee Gonzalez

Publisher: Native Americans in Philanthropy

Traditionally, Native American societies were structured to ensure the optimal development of youth. Government and science are now catching up to acknowledge and find value in the traditional knowledge and systems that Native Americans have known since time immemorial; yet, were disrupted. This report expresses the urgency to return to Original Instructions, by protecting and promoting a holistic worldview, traditional knowledge and other significant protective factors that influence Native youth.