Reflecting on "Beyond the Rainbow": Advancing 2S/Indigiqueer Health Equity

Abstract

In the context of 2S/Indigiqueer challenges to health and wellness, a focus that expands how we conceptualize negative colonial impacts to include cultural approaches to health, we potentially open space more helpful for addressing disparities. Four possible pathways are discussed, and include: (1) Expanding social determinants of health to include 2S/Indigiqueer practices that promote health; (2) Cultural resurgence helps address health disparities as it works to strengthen both individuals and communities; (3) To do these well, it is important to understand the cultural diversity that exists across 2S/Indigiqueer communities; and (4) Responses that privilege 2S/Indigiqueer community led-responses are needed to better ground health and wellness programs in culture. Finally, we add to these pathways by advocating for a series of policy responses that are supported on the ground by community.