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Watch an Overview

Donald A.B. Lindberg, MD

Listen to the director of the National Library of Medicine introduce Native Voices. Watch an overview of the exhibition that demonstrates how Native peoples of the United States today enhance their wellness through both traditional and Western healing practices.

View the Exhibition

View the Exhibition

Health, illness, and cultural life form unique, interconnected relationships in the lives of Native Americans, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians. Learn more about these connections by exploring our exhibition, Native Voices: Native Peoples’ Concepts of Health and Illness.

Explore the Timeline

Explore the Timeline

Native Peoples’ healing traditions have rich histories that extend into the distant past. This timeline highlights key events and themes, from antiquity to the present, to help us understand the importance of some of these ongoing traditions.