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How does your community define health and wellbeing?
What ancestral stories guide your approach to mental health?
Which languages/dialects should the course use? Are there phrases/concepts that don’t translate to English?
Describe cultural practices (e.g., ceremonies, art, land-based rituals) that could enrich the course.
What historical or intergenerational experiences influence your community’s mental health today?
What are the top 3 mental health challenges your community faces? (e.g., grief, substance use, anxiety)
Are there groups (e.g., youth, elders, LGBTQ+) needing tailored support?
What barriers prevent people from seeking help? (e.g., stigma, access, distrust of Western systems)
How does your community currently address mental health? What works well? What’s missing?
What outcomes define success for your people? (e.g., cultural reconnection, reduced suicidality)
What metaphors or symbols best represent healing, resilience, or growth in your culture?
Are there any topics, words, or images that should be avoided because they are taboo or sensitive?
How does your community express or address spiritual wellbeing, ancestral connections, or traditional healing?
Which storytelling methods, visual styles, or art forms are most meaningful in your culture?
How can we balance the use of clinical psychiatric terms (like “depression” or “anxiety”) with your community’s own concepts of distress and wellbeing?
Are there specific rituals, ceremonies, or collective practices that should be included or acknowledged in the course?
What role do elders, healers, or other cultural leaders play in supporting mental health?
What is your preferred format for the course? (e.g., mobile app, printed guide, video, audio, in-person, hybrid)
What level of access to technology (internet, smartphones, computers) do people in your community have?
Who should deliver or facilitate the course? (e.g., elders, youth leaders, health workers, peer mentors)
Are there any barriers to participation (such as literacy, disability, language, or privacy concerns) we should address?
How can we ensure the privacy and safety of participants, especially when discussing sensitive topics?
What incentives or supports would help encourage people to start and complete the course? (e.g., certificates, community recognition, group activities)
Should the course be self-paced, scheduled, or a mix of both? Why?
Who in your community needs to be involved in approving, guiding, or endorsing this project? (e.g., council of elders, language keepers, health boards)
How often should we review, update, or adapt the course to keep it relevant and effective?
What training or support will local facilitators need to deliver the course confidently and safely?
How will we measure the impact and success of the course in ways that are meaningful to your community?
What are your main concerns or boundaries regarding this partnership or the course content?
How can we ensure the course remains accessible and beneficial for future generations?
Are there opportunities for the community to take increasing ownership or leadership of the program over time?
