What is an Indigenous PHI?

What is a Public Health Institute?

Seven Directions is a member of the National Network of Public Health Institutes. Public health institutes work with a range of multi-sector and multi-disciplinary partners towards a shared mission that creates conditions leading to improved health. Seven Directions aims to support the tribal and urban Indian public health system in much the same manner, but in a way that embodies Indigenous knowledge, practices and approaches to wellness.

We are dedicated to transforming Indigenous public health practice through culturally grounded, innovative programs and services that will:

• Honor Indigenous knowledge and understanding of public health.
• Remain active, and enthusiastically seek and share knowledge with others.
• Build relationships with those who share passion for public health.
• Contribute to innovation and creativity within the field.
• Seek opportunities to understand what improves Indigenous health.
• Generate resources – models, tools, and information – to develop our practice.