Native American Communities on Health and Disability

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-vii

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2. Introduction

   1. Introduction

      • Lavonna L. Lovern, Carol Locust

      Pages 1-9

3. Western Academic Voices

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 11-13

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   2. Issues of Translation

      • Lavonna L. Lovern, Carol Locust

      Pages 15-32

   3. A Few Commonalities of Connectivity, Energies and Ethics

      • Lavonna L. Lovern, Carol Locust

      Pages 33-55

   4. Manners, Humor and Silence

      • Lavonna L. Lovern, Carol Locust

      Pages 57-72

4. Native American Voices

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 73-75

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   2. Native American Beliefs Concerning Health and Unwellness

      • Lavonna L. Lovern, Carol Locust

      Pages 77-93

   3. Traditional Beliefs about Disabilities

      • Lavonna L. Lovern, Carol Locust

      Pages 95-111

   4. Yaqui Beliefs of Wellness and Unwellness

      • Lavonna L. Lovern, Carol Locust

      Pages 113-142

   5. Hopi Beliefs of Wellness and Unwellness

      • Lavonna L. Lovern, Carol Locust

      Pages 143-167

   6. The San Carlos Apache Beliefs of Wellness and Unwellness

      • Lavonna L. Lovern, Carol Locust

      Pages 169-200

5. “Don’t Try on it No More”

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 201-203

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   2. Traditional Ways of Wellness

      • Lavonna L. Lovern, Carol Locust

      Pages 205-222

6. Back Matter

   Pages 223-242

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This volume examines concepts of disability and wellness in Native American communities, prominently featuring the life's work of Dr. Carol Locust. Authors Locust and Lovern confront the difficulties of translating not only words but also entire concepts between Western and Indigenous cultures, and by increasing the cultural competency of those unfamiliar with Native American ways of being are able to bring readers from both cultures into a more equal dialogue. The three sections contained herein focus on intercultural translation; dialogues with Native American community members; and finally a discussion of being in the world gently as caregivers.

• dialogue
• disability
• ethics
• health
• manners
• wellness

"This book provides much-needed perspective on Indigenous concepts of health and unwellness, particularly the essential interconnectedness of body, mind, and spirit, which is often unrecognized or ignored in Western-based service delivery. Narratives captivate and inform the reader as to Indigenous world-views offering wisdom and insight on how belief systems of Native Peoples can be integrated with modern health care. Lovern and Locust illuminate practices that can advance equality and respect, help remedy historical inequities, and improve treatment adherence and health outcomes. The authors offer sound advice for care-givers and general readers on how to foster harmony, balance, and wellness amidst the demands of modern life." - Claudia María Vargas, Professor of Public Administration, Center for Public Service, Mark O. Hatfield School of Government, Portland State University, USA

Author Lavonna L. Lovern: Lavonna L. Lovern is an assistant professor of Philosophy & Religious Studies at Valdosta State University Author Carol Locust: Carol Locust is a Consultant/physician Native American Cardiology Unit, University of Arizona

Policies and ethics