scholarly journals Culturally Responsive Diabetes Interventions within the Context of American Indian and Alaska Native Health

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leilani Freeman
Keyword(s):  
American Indian ◽  
Alaska Native ◽  
Culturally Responsive ◽  
Diabetes Interventions

Challenges to Evaluating Physical Activity Programs in American Indian/Alaska Native Communities

2017 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 166-182
Author(s):  
Erica Blue Roberts ◽  
James Butler ◽  
Kerry M. Green
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
American Indian ◽  
Alaska Native ◽  
Culturally Responsive ◽  
Funding Agency ◽  
Native Communities ◽  
Responsive Evaluation ◽  
Obesity And Diabetes ◽  
Evaluation Staff ◽  
Depth Interviews

Despite the importance of evaluation to successful programming, a lack of physical activity program (PAP) evaluation for American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) programs exists, which is significant given the high rates of obesity and diabetes in this population. While evaluation barriers have been identified broadly among AI/AN programs, challenges specific to physical activity (PA) programming are unexplored. To address this gap, a research study was conducted involving 17 in-depth interviews with evaluation staff of externally funded AI/AN PAPs. A thematic analysis revealed factors hindering meaningful program evaluation: cultural characteristics that challenge traditional evaluation, the logistics of PA programming, measurement and data collection challenges, lack of resources and support, and lack of alignment between funding agency requirements and the evaluation desired by AI/AN organizations. Some challenges are general to PAPs and others specific to AI/AN organizations. Findings identify ways to improve culturally responsive evaluation for AI/AN PAPs.

Speech-Language Assessment Considerations for American Indian and Alaska Native Children Who Are Dual Language Learners

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (14) ◽  
pp. 29-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine Vining ◽  
Edgarita Long ◽  
Ella Inglebret ◽  
Megan Brendal
Keyword(s):  
American Indian ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
Alaska Native ◽  
Dual Language ◽  
Linguistic Diversity ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Language Assessment ◽  
Assessment Process ◽  
Dual Language Learners ◽  
Native Communities

The overrepresentation of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) children in special education, including children who are dual language learners (DLLs), is a major concern. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) can play a critical role in reducing this overrepresentation. Using a holistic assessment process that is responsive to the communication patterns of home and community contexts provides a framework for distinguishing actual language disorders from differences associated with cultural and linguistic diversity. This article presents current trends in Native communities that may impact the speech-language assessment process, including a shift from indigenous languages to English and/or Native language revitalization efforts. It also provides a framework for guiding assessment in a manner that considers cultural and linguistic factors in speech-language assessment for AI/AN children who are DLLs.

Abuse, mastery, and health among lesbian, bisexual, and two-spirit American Indian and Alaska Native women.

2010 ◽  
Vol 1 (S) ◽  
pp. 53-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keren Lehavot ◽  
Karina L. Walters ◽  
Jane M. Simoni
Keyword(s):  
American Indian ◽  
Alaska Native ◽  
Native Women ◽  
Two Spirit
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