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This article discusses the resilience of Indigenous communities in the Arctic during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite facing vulnerabilities such as limited access to healthcare and infrastructure, these communities had lower COVID-19 death rates compared to southern regions. The article highlights the importance of Indigenous health-care sovereignty and self-determination in controlling the spread of the virus. Indigenous-led decision-making, community-centered approaches, and cultural relevance played a crucial role in mitigating the impact of the pandemic. Recognizing and promoting Indigenous Peoples’ self-determination in healthcare is essential for developing sustainable health-care systems and addressing future health crises.
Resource Details
- Population: Alaska Native|American Indian
- Geographic Areas of Implementation: Tribal
- Setting/Context of Implementation: Community
- Topics of Practice: Outreach/ Education/ Communications
- Outcomes of Interest: Advancing Racial Equity
- Level of Evidence: Promising
- Tools or Materials Included in Resource: No
- Social Determinants of Health: Social and Community Context
- Outside of US: No