Talking Health in the 406 is a new podcast by DPHHS on a variety of wellness topics designed to raise awareness of issues that impact the daily lives of Montanans. 

#28 - Amy Stiffarm: Spirit of Resilience - Indigenous Woman Leading the Way to Change (cont.)

Guest Amy Stiffarm continues her journey from Harlem to Helena, through the path of Salish Kootenai College, the University of Montana, and the University of North Dakota. She has forged a path of unwavering dedication and stands as a trailblazer, weaving traditional knowledge with new practices in milk medicine, cultural safety and sensitivity, and paving the way for the next generation.

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Quick Links:

• Fort Belknap Indian Community:
• Home to the Assiniboine, or Nakoda, and the Gros Ventre, who refer to themselves as A’aninin or “People of the White Clay”
• Aaniiih women among first to graduate from UND/s new Indigenous Health Program
• Indian Health Services
• Salish Kootenai College
• Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies
• University of Montana, School of Public Health
• University of North Dakota Indigenous Health (Ph.D.)
• Cultural Safety for Indigenous Mothers and Birthing People Toolkit
• Maternal Child Health
• Postpartum Depression
• Dr. Nicole Redvers - The Science of the Sacred (book)
• Conceptual Map - Perinatal Mental Health Experience of Indigenous Women and Birthing People
• MOMS Project ECHO

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