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This systematic review presents a critical, interpretive analysis of publications that include lived experiences of RHD. The review approach was strengths-based, informed by privileging Indigenous knowledges, perspectives and experiences, and drawing on Postcolonialism and Critical Race Theory. Fifteen publications were analysed. Nine themes were organised into three domains which interact synergistically: sociological, disease specific and health service factors. A secondary sociolinguistic analysis of quotes within the publications articulated the combined impact of these factors as \u2018collective trauma\u2019. Paucity of qualitative literature and a strong biomedical focus in the dominant narratives regarding RHD limited the findings from the reviewed publications. Noteworthy omissions included: experiences of children\/adolescents; evidence of Indigenous priorities and perspectives for healthcare; discussions of power; recognition of the centrality of Indigenous knowledges and strengths; and lack of critical reflection on impacts of a dominant biomedical approach to healthcare. 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