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Achieving balance: healing in native art.

Lisa K Walker¹

¹Franklin Pierce University, West Lebanon, New Hampshire, USA.

The Journal of Physician Assistant Education : the Official Journal of the Physician Assistant Education Association

|February 27, 2013

Summary

Art plays a vital role in promoting health and healing within Native communities across North America. This exploration delves into historical and contemporary uses of art for wellness in Indigenous populations.

Area of Science:

Indigenous Studies
Art Therapy
Public Health

Background:

The author's travels through North American Native communities and recent experiences with Alaskan Native culture inspired this feature.
Personal experiences highlight the significance of cultural immersion in understanding community well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the historical and re-emerging use of art as a tool for health promotion and healing.
To examine the role of art in Native communities across North America, including Alaska.

Main Methods:

Qualitative exploration based on personal travel experiences and observations.
Review of historical and contemporary uses of art in Indigenous cultures.

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Art has historically been, and continues to be, utilized by Native communities for health and healing.
There is a resurgence in the use of art for therapeutic and community well-being purposes.

Conclusions:

Art serves as a powerful medium for fostering health and healing in Native communities.
Understanding and supporting the use of art is crucial for Indigenous well-being and cultural preservation.