UW Medicine and the Office of Healthcare Equity were grateful to honor and celebrate the diverse cultures, traditions, histories and contributions of American Indian and Alaska Native peoples in the United States this November. We invite you to reflect during the holidays on the rich history of the AI/AN communities.
The UW Center for Indigenous Health provides outreach, mentorship, community building, research support and career guidance to Indigenous students and faculty. It also sponsors specialized programs with the goal of sparking interest in Indigenous children today to become physicians and pursue academic careers tomorrow. The UW School of Medicine Association of Native American Medical Students provides support, community and a resource network for enrolled American Indian/Alaska Native students.
Interested in learning more about local AI/AN contributions in the Pacific Northwest?
- Check out the University of Washington’s Indigenous Walking Tour around the UW Seattle campus and learn the significance of local places to Indigenous peoples. Also, visit the UW wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ – Intellectual House, one of the stops on the tour.
- Visit the Burke Museum to learn about Northwest Native art and cultures and learn more about how the museum cultivates an ethical relationship with local tribal communities.
- Watch this video project, ‘On Our Terms’ created by the Burke Museum that discusses common DEIA terms defined by the communities they impact.
- Discover how the UW Medicine Center for Indigenous Health is building community and improving health.
Learn more about the history of the recognition and additional learning resources here.
