MISSION: The Indigenous Determinants of Health Alliance (IDHA) is an Indigenous Peoples Organization devoted to advocating for and fostering culturally safe systemic change globally through the adoption of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues’ Indigenous Determinants of Health (IDH) Framework.

This framework is based on the UNPFII Expert member study 'Indigenous determinants of health in the 2030 Agenda' for Sustainable Development' (E/C.19/2023/5). Through its mission and work, the IDHA represents and supports Indigenous Rights as stated in the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and cultural safety for our communities across institutions globally.

VISION: the IDHA Alliance envisions a world where global, national and community governments and institutions are adequately equipped and structured to protect, respect, and include an Indigenous Rights based perspectives in an appropriate manner. A world where we see uniform and complete compliance with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and its Free, Prior Informed Content (FPIC) principle. A world where Indigenous Peoples are appropriately served, and their knowledge and practices are heard optimally to ensure sustainability for the planet and improved health and wellness.

STRUCTURE: The IDHA is n incorporated as a 501c(3) under the Government of the District of Columbia in the United States. The Indigenous Determinants of Health Alliance accounts for two governing structures: a) Board of Directors (BoD) with 100% Indigenous Members. The BoD directs the programmatic staff in executing organizational activities and projects; and b) A Global Advisory Committee (GAC) with regional structures. The GAC includes members from all seven (7) UNPFII sociocultural regions. Regional Members represent all Indigenous communities in their regions. Membership to the GAC is by invitation and nomination by regional Indigenous communities. The BoD conducts quarterly meetings to update the Global Advisory Committee members on IDHA's activities.

IDHA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Geoffrey Roth, Chair, Lakota/Standing Rock
Allison Kelliher, MD, Vice-President and Treasurer, Koyukon Athabascan/ Dena
Jami Bartgis, Ph.D, Secretary, Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma
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GLOBAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (GAC): IDHA Advisors are Indigenous Independent Experts in a variety of socioeconomic, cultural, environmental and biopsychosocial fields impacting Indigenous issues at the community, national and global levels. The GAC includes members from all seven (7) UNPFII sociocultural regions. Regional Members represent all Indigenous communities in their regions. Membership to the GAC is by invitation and nomination by regional Indigenous communities. Advisors contribute with their knowledge, experience, and expertise to conduct research, advocacy, and technical assistance for communities and authorities to protect, respect the Indigenous lifeways based on Indigenous Peoples rights.