The article “Sharing One Skin” by Jeanette Armstrong discusses the Okanagan culture and how it goes very deeply into our spirituality. This story discusses their views and practices, emphasizing the connection of the people with their land and environment. Highlights the importance of living in harmony with nature and the consequences of losing that connection. The article also shows the difference between mainstream views and the Okanagan views, focusing on the concept of the whole person and their capacities.

Armstrong, Jeannette.¨Sharing one skin: The Okanagan community.¨The Case Against the Global Economy, edited by Jerry Mander and Edward Goldsmith, Sierra Club book,(1996):pp 460-470

Boarding Schools made money, and kids transitioned from a simple traditional life to new, overwhelming environments. The schools brought language barriers and cultural adjustments. Many kids experienced negative messages, humiliation, and a loss of self-image. Joe experienced a sense of not belonging and found the struggle of balancing Native and White man's life. This article really helps me better understand from the different perspectives of all the people who have been through boarding schools. It shows how hard it really was being taken form you culture and having to learn something very new. This article is very powerful and really puts value on how important this history is and how it has affected many Native Americans today.

Suine, Joe. ¨And then I went to school.¨ New Mexico Journal of Reading, vol5, no.2 (1985)

This article, " How place names impact the way we see landscape," by B. Taostie, shares the powerful tool of place names. Names help us define their importance, and changing ancestral to colonial names can demonstrate the imposition of power. Over time, the name shapes how generations understand and interact with a place. So restoring these places indigenous names can reclaim our cultural heritage.

Taotise, B ¨How place names impact the way we see landscape.¨ High Country News, 1 May 2022.

This article by Miska Simanainen explores how income levels influence individuals' decisions to seek dental care, particularly among low-income populations. It highlights the significant gap in dental care usage between higher-income groups and those in the lower half of the income distribution. This article explains how financial barriers, such as the cost of dental services and lack of insurance, place low-income individuals at a higher risk of avoiding routine dental visits. As a result, people with lower income tend to visit the dentist less frequently, often only seeking care when serious problems arise. Over time, this lack of consistent dental care can have a severe impact on oral health, leading to long-term hygiene issues and preventable dental diseases.

Simanainen, Miska." How an increase in income affects the use of dental care services among a low income popualtion". BMC Health Services Research (Vol. 24, Issue 1)

By:  Brian Cladoosby

Brian Cladoosby examines the role of dental theorists as a vital solution to improving access to oral healthcare in underserved communities. He discusses how dental therapists are crucial in advocating for patients and extending care to populations that are often overlooked by the traditional dental system. Currently, only a small percentage of dentists provide care to the American Indian and Alaska native ( AI/AN) population, which contributes to ongoing oral health disparities. This article emphasizes the need to increase the number of providers in underserved and rural areas, particularly within AI/AN communities. It also highlights the importance of creating educational pathways for dental therapists that reduce barriers to training and professional entry. Ultimately, the goal is to make dental therapists accessible throughout the United States to better address oral health needs and improve overall health outcomes in AI/AN communities.

Cladoosby, Brian Speepots. " Indian Country leads National Movement to knock down barriers to oral health equity." American Journal of Public Health vol. 107, S1 (2017): 581-584.

This podcast discusses major dental health problems faced by many people, especially those living in low-income communities. It explains how issues such as untreated tooth decay and infections are often caused by a lack of access to affordable dental care. The speakers describe common issues such as untreated tooth decay, infections, and pain that can worsen over time when care is not available. They also discuss how traveling long distances and waiting long periods for appointments creates additional barriers for patients. As a result, many people are forced to live with ongoing discomfort or serious dental problems that affect their overall health and quality of life. The podcast emphasizes the importance of improving access to affordable dental care to prevent long-term health consequences and support healthier communities.

O'Farrell, Angela Barnes, and John. " The painful history of dentistry."-We Are History- podcast episode-Podscan.fm.23.Apr.2024, Podscan.fm/podcasts/we-are-history/episodes/the-painful-history-of-dentistry.

“Mobile Dental Clinics for Underserved Communities: Expanding Access With Smart Technology |.” | Dr. Joel Berley | Non profit, 2 May 2025, drjoelberley.org/non-profit/mobile-dental-clinics-for-underserved-communities-expanding-access-with-smart-technology.

IndiJ Public Media. “Medicaid Cuts Could Strip Critical Funding From Tribal Health Clinics.” ICT, 2 Sept. 2025, ictnews.org/news/northwest-bureau/medicaid-cuts-could-strip-critical-funding-from-tribal-health-clinics.

NBC Digital news.(2024,September 18). Oral Diseases most preventable globally - NBC[video].Youtube.https://www.youtube.com/watch

Phillip,J.(2023,May 24) Global Oral health Inequality. The borgen project.https://borgen project.org/global-oral-health-inequalit/

Framing Global Health Issues;the case of oral health.(2025,March 25). Apple Podcast.https://podcasts apple.com/us/podcasts