Red Star International is an Indigenous-led non-profit organization dedicated to building connections with Indigenous communities to expand mindsets, evolve practices and realize a collective vision of health and wellness. 

Indigenous Innovation. 

We create connections, build relationships and generate new ideas about what is possible.

Reclamation.

We believe in the power of Indigenous worldviews, values and relationships to heal and transform systems.

Connections.

We transcend boundaries to connect Indigenous communities in meaningful exchange.

Behind the Name ‘Red Star’

As they shine through the atmosphere, red stars tell us of seasonal changes, weather patterns, when to plant and when to harvest. Red stars are found in various Indigenous star knowledge systems as navigational tools used to determine where you are in relation to where you want to go, and to forecast changes coming over the horizon. When we incorporate red star knowledge into our work we are living in relationship with our environment, applying knowledge to make good decisions and contributing to the overall well-being of future generations.

Latest at Red Star

 

[Blog] Revitalizing Canoe Traditions for Our Future

(August 21, 2023) In Aotearoa (New Zealand), we seek to maintain strong paddling and sailing traditions. These traditions and practices are central to who we are as Māori.  It’s part of our whakapapa – our DNA. These practices strengthen our connection to each other and the natural world.  What makes preserving canoe traditions important? Canoe […]

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[Tool Kit] Tribal and Territorial Health Department Guide to Assessing Public Health Capacity: A Collaborative Approach

(July 2023) Community wellness is a deep cultural value and is central to Tribal and Territorial Health Departments’ (THD) mission.  Recent threats from a global pandemic and the climate crisis highlight the importance of THD leadership and capacity to respond to protect the community’s health.    The THD Guide to Assessing Public Health Capacity: A Collaborative […]

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[Blog] Building a Foundation for Public Health Excellence through Capacity Assessment

(July 18, 2023) Community wellness is a deep cultural value and is central to Tribal and Territorial Health Departments’ (THD) mission.  Recent threats from a global pandemic and the climate crisis highlight the importance of THD leadership and capacity to protect the community’s health.  The THD Guide to Assessing Public Health Capacity: A Collaborative Approach […]

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[Tool Kit] A Tribal and Territorial Health Department Public Health Capacity Assessment Workbook

(June 2023) A public health capacity self-assessment is an important first step in understanding a department’s public health systems, operations, processes, and policies. The process itself is a valuable learning experience, and assessment results can be used to identify strengths and opportunities for improvement.  This workbook is intended to be used as a tool for […]

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