A TRADITIONAL HEALING PROGRAM ON THE NAVAJO NATION DURING COVID
2024
Traditional Healing Program on the Navajo Nation During COVID
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Kopera-Frye Karen, John Karen, Frank Robynn
Primary Institution: New Mexico State University
Hypothesis
How did COVID disrupt cultural ways and Indigenous Ways of Knowing in the Navajo community?
Conclusion
The revived program successfully improved well-being and increased connectedness among the Native community.
Supporting Evidence
- The program began in 2007 and involved community workshops.
- COVID-19 caused social isolation and disrupted traditional gatherings.
- The revival of the program helped restore Indigenous Ways of Knowing.
Takeaway
This study shows that bringing back traditional healing practices helped the Navajo community feel better and more connected after being isolated during COVID.
Methodology
The project involved community-based participatory research to revive traditional healing practices.
Participant Demographics
Navajo community members, including two students and a faculty member.
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