Urban and Indigenous: The Challenges of being a Native American in the City

Weaver, Hilary N.

doi:10.1080/10705422.2012.732001

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“…It builds upon literature concerning the role of Indigenous culture as a source of resiliency to protect youth when faced with risk or adversity , Shea et al 2013. However, much of this previous research is conducted in the rural or reservation context and the role of the urban AI centre as a space where experiences of the (active) body and health might be shaped has, to our knowledge, received little attention in the academic literature beyond the recommendation that these centres are a valuable asset that should be utilised and built upon by researchers seeking to improve the health and wellbeing of these communities (Weaver 2012).…”

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“…Additional questions arise when considering the urban AI/AN population, given that this group faces environmental, social and cultural experiences that are much different from AI/ANs living on reservations (Norris et al . , Weaver ). To date, however, there has been very little research focused on the perspectives of urban AI/AN individuals, a significant oversight given that 67 per cent of AI/ANs (that identify as only AI/AN) and 78 per cent of AI/ANs that identify as AI/AN in combination with other races, live in urban areas (Urban Indian Health Institute ).…”

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“…This is problematic as epidemiological knowledge about Indigenous populations often reflects sick, disorganised and dependent peoples, and in doing so, legitimises regulatory management over health and can further marginalise entire communities (Ferreiria and Lang 2006, O'Neill, et al 1998, Poudrier 2007. Additional questions arise when considering the urban AI/AN population, given that this group faces environmental, social and cultural experiences that are much different from AI/ANs living on reservations (Norris et al 2012, Weaver 2012. To date, however, there has been very little research focused on the perspectives of urban AI/AN individuals, a significant oversight given that 67 per cent of AI/ANs (that identify as only AI/AN) and 78 per cent of AI/ANs that identify as AI/AN in combination with other races, live in urban areas (Urban Indian Health Institute 2013).…”

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‘We usually just start dancing our Indian dances’: urban American Indian (AI) female youths’ negotiation of identity, health and the body

Jetté

Roberts

2015

Sociology Health & Illness

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In this article, we utilise qualitative research techniques to explore how 14 urban American Indian (AI) females (aged 11-17) living in the state of Maryland discursively construct and experience health and the body, as well as how/if traditional culture shapes their understandings. In doing so, we address a significant gap in the knowledge base concerning the health beliefs of urban AI youth, and build upon research utilising a decolonising approach. Using a two-step process of thematic analysis and poststructuralist discourse analysis, we arrived at three key findings: (1) while youths are taught (and learn) mainstream lessons about health and bodily norms (mostly at school), they negotiate these lessons in complex and at times contradictory ways; (2) they do not view their AI status as conferring more or less risk upon them or their community; and (3) AI identity appears to be fluid in nature, becoming more salient, even a resource, in certain situations. We conclude with a discussion of the importance of spaces within the urban context in shaping youths' embodied subjectivities, and in particular, contrast the space of the school with that of the urban AI community centre.

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‘We usually just start dancing our Indian dances’: urban American Indian (AI) female youths’ negotiation of identity, health and the body

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2015

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“…Urban NAs with IDD and their caregivers in this study do engage in behaviours to facilitate a connection to community, demonstrating facets that inform aspects of the social determinants of health from their experiences. More efforts are needed to identify ways in which urban NA with IDD and their caregivers can find structural ways to feel connected to culture (Weaver, ).…”

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Exploring health and wellness among Native American adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and their family caregivers

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Brennan

Tress

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Background Adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD) experience health inequities, and those who also identify as a member of an ethnic minority group face additional health inequities. In the United States, a majority of adults with IDD continue to be supported by family caregivers making their health equity also important. The purpose of this study was to explore how Native American adults with IDD and their family caregivers experience health and wellness. Method This community‐engaged research was guided by a Community Advisory Board (CAB) with study participants completing a Photovoice project. Results Participants identified individual, family and community level influences on health and wellness including the importance of participation in meaningful activities and connection to culture. Conclusions In order to address health inequities, more research is needed to understand health and wellness from the unique perspectives of individuals with IDD and those from racial and ethnic minority groups.

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“…Further, this population may nd it challenging to connect to AI/AN social networks, clinics and organizations where they may be able to learn about potential research opportunities [13]. Urban AI/ANs also experience high rates of poverty and unemployment [14], which may decrease feasible transportation options necessary for research participation.…”

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Recruitment and retention in randomized controlled trials with urban American Indian/Alaska Native adolescents: Challenges and lessons learned

Dickerson

Parker

Johnson³

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Background: Although the majority of American Indians/Alaska Natives reside in urban areas, there are very few randomized controlled trials analyzing culturally centered substance use prevention interventions for this population. Methods: We describe methods employed to recruit and retain urban American Indian/Alaska Native adolescents into a randomized controlled trial, which was focused on testing the potential benefits of a substance use prevention intervention for this population. We also report challenges encountered in recruitment and retention of participants and strategies employed addressing these challenges. Data collection occurred from August 2014 to October 2017. Results: We partnered with two community-based organizations in different cities in California. We utilized American Indian/Alaska Native recruiters from communities, placed flyers in community-based organizations, and asked organizations to post flyers on their web and social media sites. We also offered gift cards for participants. Our initial recruitment and retention model was moderately successful; however, we encountered five main challenges: (1) transportation, (2) increasing trust and interest, (3) adding research sites, (4) getting the word out about the project, and (5) getting youth to complete follow-up surveys. Strategies employed to overcome transportation challenges included shortening the number of sessions, offering sessions on both weekends and weekdays, and increasing bus tokens and transportation options. We hired more staff from American Indian/Alaska Native communities, added more research sites from our previously established relationships, and were more proactive in getting the word out on the project in American Indian/Alaska Native communities. We also utilized more field tracking and emailed and mailed survey invitations to reach more participants for their follow-up surveys. Because of our efforts, we were nearly able to reach our initial recruitment and retention goals. Conclusion: Although our research team had previously established relationships with various urban American Indian/Alaska Native communities, we encountered various recruitment and retention challenges in our study. However, by identifying challenges and employing culturally appropriate strategies, we were able to collect valuable data on the potential effectiveness of a substance use prevention intervention for urban American Indian/Alaska Native adolescents. Findings from this study assist toward the development of potentially successful strategies to successfully recruit and retain urban American Indian/Alaska Native adolescents in randomized controlled trials.

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Urban and Indigenous: The Challenges of being a Native American in the City

Cited by 37 publications

References 22 publications

‘We usually just start dancing our Indian dances’: urban American Indian (AI) female youths’ negotiation of identity, health and the body

‘We usually just start dancing our Indian dances’: urban American Indian (AI) female youths’ negotiation of identity, health and the body

Exploring health and wellness among Native American adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and their family caregivers

Recruitment and retention in randomized controlled trials with urban American Indian/Alaska Native adolescents: Challenges and lessons learned

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