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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 […]
[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 […]
[Webinar] Restoring Balance Collaborative
(June 15, 2023) Indigenous Peoples are leading system change within their own communities and there is great value in coming together as a global practice community. The Restoring Balance Collaborative is a global multisector community that connects, expands, and strengthens local, regional, and national networks by creating a space for idea exchange. Red Star serves […]
[Blog] Advancing Global Indigenous Collaboration to Restore Balance in Human Wellbeing and the Environment
(June 1, 2023) “Now is the time to deconstruct the systems that reinforce colonialism and perpetuate inequities.” (Tucson, AZ) The urgency surrounding climate change and ecosystem collapse necessitates immediate and informed action. While calls for Indigenous engagement in decision-making continue, a more profound transformation is required—one that is led by Indigenous peoples themselves. Red Star […]
[Webinar] 4-Directions Teachings for a Balance World
(May 18, 2023) Indigenous wellbeing is based on interconnected social and ecological systems that are being disrupted by the changing climate. Ken Paul will explore traditional Wolastoqey teachings for balancing spiritual, emotional, physical and mental health in the individual, and then expand on these teachings to a societal level. During this interactive webinar, we will […]
[Practice Brief] A Global Indigenous Collaborative To Restore Balance for the Wellbeing of Humanity and the Environment
(May 17, 2023) The impact of climate change and ecosystem collapse can no longer be ignored. We have reached a critical moment, a tipping point that calls for informed and effective climate action. “Engaging Indigenous communities” as suggested by the United Nations, national governments, researchers, and others is not enough. Indigenous-led systems transformation is needed […]
[Blog] A Meeting of Sacred Waters and Indigenous-led systems change
(May 1, 2023) Indigenous-led systems change involves recognizing and addressing historical and ongoing systemic injustices impacting Indigenous communities. (Phoenix, AZ) Three years ago, Red Star International, Inc. (Red Star) invited a delegation of tribal leaders representing four tribal communities in Arizona to meet the Māori Peoples in Aotearoa/New Zealand. This cross-cultural exchange took place along […]
[Newsletter] January 2023
(January 31, 2023) MĀORI AND ARIZONA TRIBAL LEADERS REUNITE! Participate in the next chapter of this cultural exchange! After 3 long years, Arizona Tribal leaders will reunite with the Māori peoples of the Whanganui River at A Meeting of Sacred Waters. 6 Whanganui Delegates will visit 6 Tribal Nations in Arizona and the Inter Tribal Council of […]
[Press Release] Speakers for A Meeting of Sacred Waters
(February 1, 2023) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Aleena Kawe, Chief Executive Officer (520) 777-9208info@redstarintl.org Red Star International Announces Speakers for ‘A Meeting of Sacred Waters’ 2023 TUCSON, Ariz. – Red Star International, Inc. is pleased to announce its speakers for the upcoming conference “A Meeting of Sacred Waters 2023” to be held at the Heard […]
[Event] A Meeting of Sacred Waters 2023
(December 14, 2022) Save The Date: February 16, 2023 A Global Gathering of Indigenous Voices10am to 4pm • HYBRIDHeard Museum • Phoenix, Arizona Register Today >> Land and Water AcknowledgementWe respecfully acknowledge the meeting will be held on the ancestral homelands of the Akimel O’odham and Piipaash (Maricopa) Peoples and their descendents. We also acknowledge […]