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The MN Directive document from Healthy Pathways is an example of an advanced healthcare directive tailored for American Indian and Alaska Native communities. It provides space for elders to share what treatment options, cultural preferences, and decision makers they wish to have in their end-of-life care. The document also outlines what kind of power their decision maker would have following illness or injury if they cannot communicate their needs for themselves. 

About the organizations: In 2018, Honoring Choices of Minnesota approached the Center of American Indian and Minority Health (CAIMH) to collaborate on a project to increase healthcare directives in AIAN communities. CAIMH assembled AIAN students, faculty and community members to identify to create a toolkit for providers and community members.