Celebrating the Mental Health of Indigenous Two Spirit and Gender Diverse Youth and Adolescents in the United States.

Indigenous Two Spirit (2S) and gender diverse (GD) youth in the United States are a population distinct for their resilience and joy, despite the legacy of settler colonialism and present-day manifestations of historical traumas. The process of settler colonialism in North America instigated a transition from celebration of 2SGD identities to violence and discrimination, often associated with homophobia and transphobia. As a result of these processes, Indigenous 2SGD individuals disproportionately experience poor health outcomes compared to non-Indigenous GD individuals.

Exploring the Historical Context of American Indian/Alaska Native Intensive Care Inequities: A Narrative Review.

Introduction: This narrative review aims to frame the historical context of American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) pediatric intensive care and offers suggestions for mitigating the impact of unique social drivers.

Methods: Recent literature was surveyed to determine pertinent studies describing intensive care outcomes in AI/AN children and was summarized in a narrative review.

Results: American Indian/Alaska Native people experience disproportionate health inequites due to unique social drivers of health, including settler colonialism, historical trauma, and systemic racism.

Cultural Connection and Well-being for American Indian Adolescents.

American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) adolescents face health disparities resulting from historical traumas. There is a paucity of research focusing on mental health in AI/AN adolescents or the relationship between cultural connection and health. This project assesses the relationship between cultural identity and markers of mental health and well-being for AI/AN adolescents.

Missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and Two Spirit people: a paediatric health crisis.

Indigenous children and adolescents across the USA and Canada experience increased emotional, physical, and sexual violence resulting from the longstanding effects of colonialism and historical trauma. There is a substantial lack of research exploring these issues and scarce efforts outside of Indigenous communities to support victims. However, the association between exposure to violence and abuse and adverse health outcomes among Indigenous children and adolescents is clear.

Land Rights and Health Outcomes in American Indian/Alaska Native Children.

American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) land rights, sovereignty conflicts, and health outcomes have been significantly influenced by settler colonialism. This principle has driven the numerous relocations and forced assimilation of AI/AN children as well as the claiming of AI/AN lands across the United States. As tribes across the country begin to reclaim these lands and others continue to struggle for sovereignty, it is imperative to recognize that land rights are a determinant of health in AI/AN children.

Developing Resources for American Indian/Alaska Native Transgender and Two-Spirit Youth, Their Relatives, and Healthcare Providers.

American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) youth disproportionately face barriers accessing healthcare, including lack of access to culturally specific resources. This article details the creation of a culturally-specific Toolkit for AI/AN transgender and Two-Spirit youth, their relatives, and their healthcare providers across the United States. The Toolkit aims to 1) deliver culturally grounded resources to youth with diverse gender identities, 2) provide resources for families, and 3) increase healthcare provider awareness.