This volume examines concepts of disability and wellness in Native American communities, prominently featuring the life's work of Dr. Carol Locust. Authors Locust and Lovern confront the difficulties of translating not only words but also entire concepts between Western and Indigenous cultures, and by increasing the cultural competency of those unfamiliar with Native American ways of being are able to bring readers from both cultures into a more equal dialogue. The three sections contained herein focus on intercultural translation; dialogues with Native American community members; and finally a discussion of being in the world gently as caregivers.

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Author Lavonna L. Lovern: Lavonna L. Lovern is an assistant professor of Philosophy & Religious Studies at Valdosta State University Author Carol Locust: Carol Locust is a Consultant/physician Native American Cardiology Unit, University of Arizona

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PART I: WESTERN ACADEMIC VOICE 1. Issues in Translation 2. A Few Commonalities of Connectivity, Energies and Ethics. 3. Manners, Humor and Silence PART II: NATIVE AMERICAN VOICES 4. Native American Beliefs Concerning Health and Wellness 5. Traditional Beliefs About Disabilities 6. Yaqui beliefs of Wellness and Unwellness 7. Hopi Beliefs of Wellness and Unwellness 8. The San Carlos Apache Beliefs of Wellness and Unwellness 9. Being Gentle 10. Two World Walkers Appendix