Honoring the Indigenous roots of One Health during Native American Heritage Month







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*Honoring the Indigenous roots of One Health during Native American Heritage Month*

One Health is an approach to public health that focuses on improving the well-being of people, animals, plants, and the environment with the understanding that we are all connected. One Health highlights the importance of working together to address the challenges that affect us all.

While One Health is often viewed through the lens of Western science, the approach is actually rooted in Indigenous worldviews, values, and teachings. Indigenous knowledge has always recognized the relationship between humans and the environment and emphasized the connection between all living things. Indigenous knowledge includes Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK), a knowledge system built on observations and interactions with the natural world and passed down through generations.

 

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