The Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc., and Vitalyst Health Foundation convened sessions with Tribes in Arizona to develop the “Elements of a Healthy Tribal Community Wheel.”

The wheel corresponds to traditional knowledge connected to the “Four Directions” and the stages of life, medicinal plants, animals and healing ways aligned to the quadrants of the earth and sky. The center represents the core of Mother Earth and next the soil, rivers and oceans that give us sustenance. This wheel was designed by tribal leaders for tribal communities.

The participants identified factors that enhance personal health and the health of tribal families, and how these link to the overall wellbeing of a Tribal community. To hear a new podcast highlighting the development of this wheel click here. More information is also available on the Vitalyst website.