Decolonize for Health Justice
Indigenous Matriarch-led. Intergenerational. Beyond Equity.
Photo by Jarrette Werk, Aaniiih & Nakoda
Health Equity
Health Justice
We envision a world where Health Justice is not just an aspiration, but a reality for every community, informed by the richness of Indigenous values and the principles of justice and liberation.
Mission
Dedicated to advancing Health Justice using the power of Indigenous values, science, and wisdom.
Vision
Generations of thriving Indigenous peoples whose health and well-being are an expression of their culture, prosperity, and liberation.
Our roots are in Oregon, but our reach is nationwide.
IHEI emerged from community collaborations aimed at addressing the unmet needs of Indigenous communities in Oregon. Catalyzed by House Bill 4052, IHEI contributes to a movement that exposes the lasting impacts of settler colonialism and offers innovative approaches to public health rooted in Health Justice.
As we strengthen our community partnerships and expand our public health initiatives in Portland and surrounding counties, IHEI anticipates bringing our Health Justice interventions to communities nationwide.
Our Interventions for Health Justice
The Decolonizing Academy
Offers workforce development trainings that create pathways for decolonizing settler institutions.
The Ideation Hub
Our Indigenized policy think tank that advocates for systemic change rooted in Health Justice.
The Center of Indigenous Science and Wisdom
An incubator for developing strategies of Indigenous Resurgence.
The Garden of Ancestral Love
A sanctuary for community care, healing, and the practice of Indigenous Resurgence.
Land Acknowledgement
The Indigenous Health Equity Institute honors and gives thanks to the ancestral and enduring guardianship of these lands by the Multnomah, Kathlamet, Clackamas, Tualatin, Kalapuya, Molalla, Wasco, Chinook bands, and other nations who have stewarded and cared for this territory since time immemorial. We recognize the importance of building enduring relationships and practicing reciprocity as guests on these lands. We are dedicated to forging a future deeply rooted in the principles of Indigenous sovereignty, Indigenous futurism, and LAND BACK.