Tips for Disaster Responders: Cultural Awareness When Working in Indian Country Post Disaster

Purpose

This fact sheet is for public health professionals and emergency responders dealing with disasters or traumatic events impacting Native American communities on their land.

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Developed by: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
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Resource information

Resource: Tips for Disaster Responders: Cultural Awareness When Working in Indian Country Post Disaster

Target audiences

  • Public health professionals
  • Emergency managers
  • Mental health professionals

Target situation

Public health professionals responding to disasters affecting Native American communities on their own land

The fact sheet provides:

  • Overviews of cultural variation in the values of Native American peoples
  • Types of traumatic events that may affect native populations
  • Suggestions on how to build relationships with the communities and to incorporate local knowledge and practice into intervention efforts.

Main objectives

Secondary objectives

  • Legitimize Stress
  • Communicate Risk
  • Re-traumatization & Chronic Stress
  • Community Engagement
  • Informal Outreach Mechanisms

Resource Type

Fact sheet

Publication Year

2014

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Content Source:
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry