Lessons Learned
- Based on THA and participant feedback, the process of bringing together community members to engage in dialogue, particularly via Talking Circles, may be a healing modality for communities.
- The NPTH model, informed by CBPR and YPAR, may provide a useful framework for conducting research with Native communities as it strives to honor the interplay of culture, history, and power dynamics that shape not only health, but participation in research.
Next steps - Data and narratives collected by THAs through Talking Circles and YPAR projects will inform development of broader community health assessments and action plans to address tribal health priorities.
- Additional research retreats have been requested by THAs and will inform dissemination of findings to communities.