It is no secret Native American communities face health disparities, high rates of alcoholism and suicide, struggles to protect their land and natural resources from industrial developments, and continual fights to gain social justice. Now, Indigenous communities are calling upon their culture and strengths to take the lead in overcoming what seem like insurmountable challenges. - BY Sharon Ross

Native American communities face a range of challenges that impact their well-being and quality of life, ranging from significant physical and mental health disparities to the constant battle to regain lost land and culture. The statistics show that the challenges and barri....