Culture Card – Understanding Tribal Sovereignty: Seeking approval for prevention and research efforts

February 24, 2023 PDF
Cultural Competency

Tribal communities often are highly distrustful of research due to experiences with unethical practices, stereotyping, discrimination, stigmatization, failure to share benefits from research with their communities, and lack of respect for culture and beliefs. This pocket guide provides information on tribal sovereignty and appropriate steps prevention specialists and researchers should take when working with tribal communities.

Authors National American Indian & Alaska Native PTTC