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Decolonizing Mental Health with Dr. Julie Smith-Yliniemi
In this conversation, Julie Smith-Yliniemi shares her journey as an Indigenous educator and health professional. She discusses her background from the White Earth Nation, the significance of her traditional name, and the impact of growing up on the reservation. Julie emphasizes the importance of cultural identity, community support, and language revitalization in her work. She reflects on her path to behavioral health and academia, highlighting the challenges and transformative experiences that shaped her commitment to her community and the Indigenous health field
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