From Reclaim Sacred Tobacco We are proud to announce a new funding opportunity — Smokefree Tribal Policy Initiative — that is designed to support Tribal communities in building capacity and advancing comprehensive smokefree policies within their sovereign jurisdictions. Through this initiative, selected applicants will participate in a structured, two-day in-person Smokefree Tribal Policy Guide™ training. […]
The below two graphics are available to download and share in your community to encourage Native Americans to being their journey to keep tobacco sacred.
The below two graphics are available to download and share in your community to encourage Native Americans to being their journey to keep tobacco sacred.
The Great Lakes Area Tribal Public Health Conference returns August 11–12, 2026 in Oneida, Wisconsin, bringing together tribal leaders, health professionals, and national partners to advance tribal public health through sovereignty, innovation, and collaboration.
Join tribal nations on a canoe journey from Chicago, Illinois to the Straits of Mackinac, Michigan, running June 27–July 20, 2026, reconnecting communities with traditional routes of ceremony, trade, and culture.
Michigan legislators are pushing a groundbreaking bill to ban vaping devices with metal heating elements. The proposed law would require all vapes to use glass or ceramic heating elements instead, citing safety and purity concerns. Democrats introduced the measure this week, aiming to protect public health.
Nicotine vaping disrupts sleep quality in critical ways. Research shows it causes insufficient sleep, sleep interruptions, restlessness, nightmares, and daytime sleepiness. For young people, poor sleep directly impacts brain development and mental health. Since adolescents already face mental health challenges, nicotine's sleep-disrupting effects create additional risks to their wellbeing.
Join the Healthy Native Families webinar series on August 21st to explore vaping dangers with evidence-based insights. Learn health risks, addiction patterns, and youth warning signs from certified tobacco treatment specialists. Discover effective communication strategies and cessation resources for professionals working with youth in tribal communities. Free CE credits available.
Discover how dental professionals can play a crucial role in preventing HPV-related cancers. Join us April 24 for an expert-led webinar exploring oropharyngeal cancer implications and vaccination strategies in community health settings. Earn continuing education credits while learning upstream prevention approaches.
Dental professionals play a crucial role in preventing tobacco-related cancer. Join us April 10 for an expert-led webinar featuring oral cancer insights, tobacco cessation strategies, and practical patient referral techniques. Earn continuing education credits while learning to save lives.
Attending any of these upcoming events? Have other events to share? Let us know! Email us at NNN@ITCMI.ORG to share your event information or to get on our list serve for event updates.
Partners in Chronic Disease Prevention Symposium | Hosted by Great Plains Tribal Health | Great Plains Tribal Health is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the Partners in Chronic Disease Prevention Symposium. Travel scholarships are available on a first-come, first-served basis. To apply for a scholarship, please indicate so on the registration page and return all necessary documents by April 10, 2026. | ATTENDEE REGISTRATION | VENDOR REGISTRATION
