Ravyn Gibbs

I think first there is an education piece. You're absolutely right. That's a large portion of American Indian people live in urban spaces. And Minneapolis and St. Paul, the Twin Cities, nationally are part of one of the urban hubs that have a large, large population of urban American Indian people. Minneapolis, as we know, is home to the American Indian movement.

I think first there is an education piece. You're absolutely right. That's a large portion of American Indian people live in urban spaces. And Minneapolis and St. Paul, the Twin Cities, nationally are part of one of the urban hubs that have a large, large population of urban American Indian people. Minneapolis, as we know, is home to the American Indian movement.

And I mentioned earlier, you know, there's a federal body of Indian Health Service. And in the Twin Cities, we have a clinic called Indian Health Board. And that is part of that ITU system that is out of Indian Health Service. There's I for Indian Health Service. There's T for tribal and U for urban. And there are only a handful of urban clinics nationally. And Minneapolis is home to one of them.

And I mentioned earlier, you know, there's a federal body of Indian Health Service. And in the Twin Cities, we have a clinic called Indian Health Board. And that is part of that ITU system that is out of Indian Health Service. There's I for Indian Health Service. There's T for tribal and U for urban. And there are only a handful of urban clinics nationally. And Minneapolis is home to one of them.

We also have the Native American Community Clinic and FQHC in Minneapolis. These two entities target American Indian populations to serve them. And they also have these really unique factors that incorporate cultural aspects into their services. But again, we know that these two clinics are chronically underfunded. They see a broad spectrum of clients.

We also have the Native American Community Clinic and FQHC in Minneapolis. These two entities target American Indian populations to serve them. And they also have these really unique factors that incorporate cultural aspects into their services. But again, we know that these two clinics are chronically underfunded. They see a broad spectrum of clients.

So when it comes to the health of urban American Indian people, I think it's multifaceted too of some tribal nations have the resources and the ability to extend their services into some urban spaces through their urban offices. And largely, you know, in the Twin Cities, we have, I don't, I can't recall the number, I believe it's 30 plus urban American Indian community serving organizations.

So when it comes to the health of urban American Indian people, I think it's multifaceted too of some tribal nations have the resources and the ability to extend their services into some urban spaces through their urban offices. And largely, you know, in the Twin Cities, we have, I don't, I can't recall the number, I believe it's 30 plus urban American Indian community serving organizations.

So they really do work to fill in the gap and need that American Indian people need in the Twin Cities area. So there are these really strong structures, these sometimes viewed as these non-traditional systems of power, right?

So they really do work to fill in the gap and need that American Indian people need in the Twin Cities area. So there are these really strong structures, these sometimes viewed as these non-traditional systems of power, right?

And they just need to be brought into the conversation, into decision-making, really consider when it comes to health equity, whether that be in program delivery, in partnership, in funding.

And they just need to be brought into the conversation, into decision-making, really consider when it comes to health equity, whether that be in program delivery, in partnership, in funding.

Absolutely. Thanks, Clarence. And I just kind of want to reiterate and then I'll expand upon what Chris was saying about the visibility of American Indian people. I think it's individual responsibility to do your research. For example, we're here in Minnesota. We have 11 tribal nations. Who are those tribal nations? We know we have seven Ojibwe. We have four Dakota. Learn their names.

Absolutely. Thanks, Clarence. And I just kind of want to reiterate and then I'll expand upon what Chris was saying about the visibility of American Indian people. I think it's individual responsibility to do your research. For example, we're here in Minnesota. We have 11 tribal nations. Who are those tribal nations? We know we have seven Ojibwe. We have four Dakota. Learn their names.

Go to a powwow. Go to cultural events to see culture, to be part of the joy. It's open to everyone. Really understanding who are your American Indian neighbors here in Minnesota and in your professional spaces absolutely understanding I'm not a medical doctor I'm not in the healthcare field right I'm in government. And, you know, if you are in.

Go to a powwow. Go to cultural events to see culture, to be part of the joy. It's open to everyone. Really understanding who are your American Indian neighbors here in Minnesota and in your professional spaces absolutely understanding I'm not a medical doctor I'm not in the healthcare field right I'm in government. And, you know, if you are in.

in a government institution or a community-based organization, really educating yourself on the program services. What do you offer and how can you include American Indian Voices in the work that you do and not making assumptions on what is needed, but being good partners, reaching out to these urban American Indian organizations. As I said, there's 30 plus across the Metro

in a government institution or a community-based organization, really educating yourself on the program services. What do you offer and how can you include American Indian Voices in the work that you do and not making assumptions on what is needed, but being good partners, reaching out to these urban American Indian organizations. As I said, there's 30 plus across the Metro

A large chunk of them are in Minneapolis along the American Indian Corridor on Franklin in Minneapolis. There are several in St. Paul and building genuine relationships with them to determine how you can be supportive. And that also goes for those folks who are not in the urban spaces to be reaching out to building genuine relationships with your tribal partners.

A large chunk of them are in Minneapolis along the American Indian Corridor on Franklin in Minneapolis. There are several in St. Paul and building genuine relationships with them to determine how you can be supportive. And that also goes for those folks who are not in the urban spaces to be reaching out to building genuine relationships with your tribal partners.