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Case Studies in Indigenous Health
Course Status
Cancelled
Course Status
Cancelled
Location
Internet
Term
1st Term
Department
International Health
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2025 - 2026
Instruction Method
Asynchronous Online with Some Synchronous Online
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
Yes
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Prerequisite
No prerequisites for this course.
Enrollment Restriction
This course is not restricted.
Where do we start when it comes to reclaiming health equity with and for Indigenous communities? This course provides a landing place for students who want to understand real-world cases that address inequities, through policies, interventions, and most importantly community-driven solutions promoting Indigenous health.
Reviews case examples from Indigenous communities that are working effectively to overcome health inequities. Demonstrates unique approaches to exercising Tribal sovereignty and promotion of cultural strengths-based solutions by and for Indigenous Peoples. Focuses on analysis of how and why programs or interventions are working, and examples of how this knowledge has been shared to empower other communities. Cover topics such as model programs to address mental and behavioral health, infectious and chronic disease, economic empowerment, environmental advocacy, and tribal self-determination in health systems. Gains critical perspective and case model analysis skills that can transfer to similar community contexts.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Explore cultural strengths-based approaches to promoting health equity through dialogue and collaborative analysis as related to Indigenous determinants of health
- Reflect on and evaluate the highlights of interventions of unique cases in Tribal health
- Formulate a data-informed Indigenous health case study utilizing Indigenous scholarship and media
- Assess the unique role that cultural strengths and tribal sovereignty can play in promoting indigenous well-being utilizing case studies
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 20% LiveTalks
- 25% Assignments
- 30% Final Paper
- 25% Opportunity sets