When it comes to data collection and research within indigenous communities, we need to honor the sacred stories of those communities in order to support the decolonization of this data. In this episode, public health entrepreneur, Heidi Berthoud, joins the conversation as we discuss importance of listening to indigenous communities during data collection, how we can support them more authentically, why their data belongs to them, the importance of giving that data back, and so much more! Heidi goes on to explain why maintaining complete objectivity is not productive in decolonizing data before she delves into what brings her joy in her work. To hear all this and share in Heidi’s passions for community data collection, reproductive justice, and making public health data accessible to everyone, press play now! Key Points From This Episode: Welcoming today’s guest, Heidi Berthoud, and a brief overview of her career. [0:00:50] The importance of listening first when working with indigenous communities. [0:06:13] Why we need to rethink the request for proposals and applications process. [0:09:14] How we can support communities in more authentically and why that’s imperative. [0:15:15] The importance of maintaining a level of ethics when working in communities. [0:18:32] How giving data back to indigenous communities can contribute to decolonization. [0:20:15] Why objectivity is impossible in indigenous community data and research. [0:26:57] Heidi tells us what brings her joy in her work. [0:32:41] If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate and, leave a review!  For more transcripts, show notes, and more visit: https://joyeewashington.com/podcast/