Can traditional Indigenous foods and cultural practices improve community well-being? That's the focus of Rose Bear Don't Walk, a PhD candidate in Indigenous and Rural Health at Montana State University who is a health equity analyst and Account Manager at Indigenous Pact.

Rose talked to us about her work with traditional Indigenous foods, healthcare equity, and holistic wellness. Growing up in the Salish and Crow communities of Montana, she developed a passion for reconnecting Indigenous people with their traditional food systems and healing the negative health impacts of colonization. Today her research highlights how traditional foods and cultural practices support well-being, while her work at Indigenous Pact focuses on improving healthcare access and advocating for whole-person care within Indigenous communities.

Rose also shared the importance of having Indigenous professionals in healthcare spaces and integrating cultural knowledge into medical systems to provide equitable and effective care.

Tune in to hear her insights on restoring health and culture in Indigenous communities!