Indigenous Health & Sovereignty: Fostering Healthier Communities

Credit: HealthierHere

Native leaders, advocates, and community members are fostering cultural approaches to support Indigenous health and Tribal sovereignty across King County. Their leadership is creating pathways for healing that reflect the unique histories, strengths, and traditions of local Tribes and communities.

By honoring Indigenous knowledge and voices, communities are reclaiming what health truly means to them. Follow HealthierHere’s journey with our partners to address health disparities and support healing rooted in culture, grounded in sovereignty, and strengthened through collaboration.

See how change happens when we move at the speed of trust. Learn more and see how you can get involved at HealthierHere.org/Tribal-Health

Featuring:

Meriah Gille, RD, MSHI, CHCIO
Mississippi Band Choctaw, Oklahoma Band Cherokee, Siouan
Chief Operations Officer – Seattle Indian Health Board
Governing Board Member – HealthierHere

Misty Louie
Apsáalooke and Ktunaxa
Combat Veteran and Registered Nurse

Dr. Alayna Eagle Shield
Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation
Indigenous Scholar, Activist, and Community Leader

Shelley Means
Ojibwe and Lakota
Co-Coordinator for Native American Women’s Dialogue on Infant Mortality (NAWDIM)

Abriel Johnny
Cowichan and Tlingit
Associate Director, Tribal and Engagement – HealthierHere

Matt Remle
Hunkpapa Lakota
Co-Founder of Mazaska Talks

Kateri Joe
Swinomish Tribe and Halalt First Nation
Community Member