Explore Indigenous and Tribal Health learning pathways designed for practitioners, educators, advocates, and individuals within Indigenous and Tribal communities globally. This page provides access to TUFH’s sharing circles, case studies, partner-led resources, and opportunities to connect with a global Community of Practice. Build practical knowledge and join others advancing culturally grounded, community-led care for Indigenous and Tribal populations worldwide.
TUFH Indigenous and Tribal Health Sharing Circles
Communities of Practice Indigenous and Tribal Health Sharing Circles
Through the TUFH Communities of Practice for Indigenous and Tribal Health, we are growing and expanding global Indigenous and Tribal Health by creating space to learn and share with one another. Through sharing circles, voices from diverse communities come together to exchange lived experiences, knowledge, and locally grounded case studies that reflect real-world challenges and solutions. By fostering dialogue, mutual respect, and collective learning, this Community of Practice strengthens culturally rooted approaches to care and supports the continued advancement of Indigenous and Tribal Health worldwide.
The sharing circle is continuous, evolving as new voices, perspectives, and experiences are brought into the space. We welcome ongoing contributions that help deepen collective understanding and expand this global dialogue. If you would like to share your own case study or lead a sharing circle, please contact nikolajhansen-turton@thenetworktufh.org.
Partner Indigenous and Tribal Health Courses
Indigenous Health (NextGenU) is intended for those in the health and social sciences fields, such as medical work, social work, and public health professionals in training and practice. This course takes a global perspective in examining the health and health disparities of indigenous peoples and provides historical, theoretical, analytical, and practical knowledge and tools to address them. This course will facilitate an open and culturally safe dialogue among a global network of peers on comparative strategies to improve the health outcomes of indigenous peoples both locally and internationally.
| Curator | Synchromous or Asynchornous | Virtual / In-Person | Course Length | Costs | Targeted |
 | Asynchornous | Virtual | 42 hours – 3 Modules | Free | Students, Practitioners, Faculty |
The Communities of Practice for Indigenous and Tribal Health is part of The Network: Towards Unity for Health’s commitment to strengthening health systems for the world’s most vulnerable populations. Indigenous and Tribal communities across many regions face historical and ongoing inequities, including social exclusion, discrimination, and limited access to essential services. TUFH’s moral mission is to help mend these inequities by mobilizing global experts, evidence, and practical solutions.
Through its Global Communities of Practice platform, TUFH convenes specialists, practitioners, researchers, institutions, and community members working in Indigenous and Tribal Health to collaborate on original content, shared learning, and context-relevant action.
TUFH is proud to partner with Atmashakti Trust, a leader in advancing community-driven approaches to Indigenous and Tribal wellbeing. Their deep-rooted work with Indigenous communities, commitment to cultural knowledge, and focus on empowerment significantly enhance the depth and authenticity of our Communities of Practice. Together, we are co-developing knowledge, sharing lived experiences, and supporting learning through sharing circles and case studies that strengthen culturally grounded approaches to Indigenous and Tribal Health worldwide.
Voices of Care: Empowering Indigenous Tribal Health through Tradition, Participation, and Community Collaboration provides health and social care professionals with a practical, culturally grounded framework for supporting equitable and holistic care for Indigenous and Tribal communities. Informed by global literature, community case studies, sharing circles, and lived experience across diverse regions, the paper highlights the importance of traditional knowledge, cultural safety, community participation, and collaborative models of care in improving health outcomes.
Designed for family physicians, primary health care practitioners, traditional healers, policymakers, community leaders, and organizations, the paper explores the complex barriers Indigenous and Tribal communities face in accessing care, while offering recommendations for more respectful, inclusive, and effective systems. It also serves as a foundation for future learning, policy development, and training efforts that strengthen Indigenous and Tribal Health through tradition, participation, and community collaboration.
Resource Library
If you are interested in suggesting an additional resource for the Indigenous and Tribal Health Community of Practice, we welcome your contributions. Recommending resources is one of the benefits of being a member of TUFH, helping us expand and strengthen our shared knowledge base. To submit a resource or learn more about membership, please contact secretariat@thenetworktufh.org.