Charles Eastman

Biography

Charles Eastman, a physician and author from Detroit, bridged Western medicine and Native American traditions with compassion and deep respect. He used his training to serve communities that were often excluded from care while writing books that shared Indigenous perspectives with a wider public.

Through his speaking engagements and literary work he combated stereotypes and urged Americans to understand Native cultures with honesty and empathy. Eastman’s eloquent voice remains a powerful reminder of the need for cultural understanding in health and human relations.