Damaged Ecosystem Services Threaten Indigenous Communities, and Must Be Restored.

Damage Done By Compromised Ecosystem Services

Cultural

Leads to

Loss of Traditional Knowledge

Language Loss

Breakdown of Intergenerational Teaching

Triggers

Loss of Cultural Identity

Disruption of spiritual practices

Subtopic

Supporting

Causes

Issues in Nutrient Cycling

Decline in Traditional Food Sources

Disruption of Food-Sharing Systems

Nutrient Deficiencies

Regulating

Damage Done

Ecological Distress

Soil degradation

Ecosystem collapse

Provisioning

Limits

Arable Land

Contributes to

Poverty

Malnutrition

Influence on Well-being Indigenous Communities

Harm in Well-Being

Intergenerational Trauma

Leads to

Anxiety from Environmental Change

Emotional Trauma

Damage To Spirituality

Loss of Sacred Sites

Triggers

Fragmentation of families

Loss of Ceremonial Practices

Results in

Isolation

Disconnection

Other Factors Amplifying Negative influences

Social Determinants of Health

Relates to

Institutional Racism

Contributes to

Underfunded Indigenous Services

Discriminatory Health Policies

Water Contamination

Leads to

Reduced Access

Subtopic

Unsafe Drinking Water

Ecosystem Toxicity

Food Insecurity

Globalization

Causes

Market Pressure on Traditional Economies

Infectious Disease

Results in

Antibiotic Resistance

Unequal Healthcare Access

Influence on Overall Health of Indigenous Communities

Damage To Reserves

Develops into

Loss of Food Sources

Disrupted Medicine Systems

Decreased Land Use

Chronic Disease Burden

Triggers

Obesity

Relates to

Diabetes

Heart Disease

Respiratory Illnesses

Reproductive Consequences

Death By

Compromised Maternal Health

Leads to

Shortened Life Expectancy

Higher Infant Mortality

Poor Prenatal Care

Harm in Mental Health

Depression

Leads to

Lack of Physical Activity

Anxiety

Substance Dependence

Causes and Manifestations

Social

Triggers

Loss of Community Cohesion

Substance Abuse

Technological Contributions

Use of Ai Degrades Environments

so

Environmental

Caused by

Biodiversity Loss

No Ecosystem Services

Harm to Animals

Results in

Compromised Hunting Taditions

Economic

Connects to

Political Neglect

Leads to

Lack of Funding for Indigenous Populations

Resource Extraction (mining/oil)

Land Expropriation

Globalization

Contributes to

Market Pressure on Traditional Economies

Societal

Causes

Healthcare Disparities

Limited Environmental Health Monitoring and intervention

Inadequate Response to Environmental Health Issues

Leads to

Disruption of Traditional Livelihoods

Migration Away from Ancestral Lands

Sustainable Paths To Solving This Issue

Address Environmental Pollution and Health Equity

Enforced by

Clean Up Contaminated Lands

Invest In Water Treatment Systems

Target Climate Change Policies To Be Inclusive

One Health Approaches

Includes

Emphasis On Using Indigenous Knowledge In Solutions

Integrate Human, Animal, and Environmental Health

Collaboration and Coordination

Incorporates

Ensure Indigenous Voices In Policymaking

Co-Management of Natural Resources

Promote Education and Public Awareness

Achieved By

Increase Youth Engagement In Conservation

Develop Community-Led Science Initiatives

Teach Indigenous History and Rights