Season 1 of the Historical Wisdom Podcast has come to an end. In this closing episode, we will hear a recap of previous episodes, important takeaways, useful resources for more learning, and a conversation with family physician Dr. Opsahl on he

So, What Did You Think?

Jun 24th, 2020 28m 18s

So, What did you think? is a response to our first episode "Our Voices". Our guests identified their own struggles that were similar to what they heard, identified issues that we were missing, and highlighted parts of the conversation where the

High Rates

Jun 17th, 2020 20m 18s

This episode focuses on providers “shock” when they begin working for Indian health. Healthcare providers often report experiencing a large number of patients with high rates of diabetes, high blood pressure, substance use, depressions and more

In Solidarity

Jun 10th, 2020 1m 55s

Thoughts about Covid-19

Jun 3rd, 2020 44m 24s

This episode shares conversations with community members on how they are experiencing sheltering-in-place and health care during the coronavirus pandemic.

The Temecula Treaty

May 26th, 2020 16m 58s

One of the most important treaties in California history is the Treaty of Temecula. The Treaty of Temecula is one of 18 unratified treaties between the United States and California tribes. In our conversation with Sean Milanovich we learn that

Boarding Schools

May 19th, 2020 41m 14s

This episode focuses on the history of boarding schools as a federal policy for eliminating Native knowledge and practices in favor of colonial institutions and life. Central to this policy of cultural genocide was the phrase “kill the Indian a

The Government Did What?

May 10th, 2020 30m 56s

This episode focuses on how loss contributes to ongoing health disparities for Native Americans. This conversation examines U.S. Indian Health Policy has contributed to poor health outcomes for Native Americans through the separation of familie

Insights into Historical Trauma

May 6th, 2020 34m 34s

This module defines historical trauma and its effects on health outcomes. The conversation defines historical trauma and, based on the work of Eduardo Duran, the interrelated historical periods that create historical trauma. Dr. Laurette McGuir

Understanding the Consortium - Riverside/San Bernardino Counties Indian Health Inc. (RSBCIHI)

Apr 28th, 2020 25m 58s

This episode features a conversation with RSBCIHI Chief Operating Officer, Bill Thomsen. Mr. Thomsen shares some of the history of how the consortium of the nine tribes was started. Thinking through the history of treaty obligations that were i