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Public Health Law Center | The Tobacco Control Act: A Legislative History

The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act of 2009 gives the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authority to regulate commercial tobacco products. The law emerged in response to over fifteen years of litigation with the tobacco industry, regulatory initiatives, settlement negotiations, U.S. Supreme Court review, and congressional debates. This timeline highlights key events leading […]

Career Opportunity: Health Education & Chronic Disease Department Director

The Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan is seeking a Health Education and Chronic Disease Department Director at the central office in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. See the job posting below for details. To learn more or to apply, email Wendy Belleau, ITCM HR Director at wendybp@itcmi.org

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Announces All Tribes Webinar on 6/30

Topics to Include H.R. 1 IFC and New Budget Neutrality Rules The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Division of Tribal Affairs announced it will host an All Tribes Webinar on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 12:00 pm ET. The All Tribes Webinar will cover two topics: 1.) The Interim Final Rule with Comment […]

Building State-Level Momentum for Food is Medicine

Funding Opportunity Harvard Law School Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation: State-Level Food is Medicine Since 2022, the Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation of Harvard Law School (CHLPI) has been offering pro bono technical assistance to community organizations, nonprofits, coalitions, and local, state, and tribal government entities who are interested in implementing […]

2026 Annual USCS Release: Complete U.S. County Coverage and Rural-Urban Data Stratification

CDC recently released the latest United States Cancer Statistics (USCS), with new cancers diagnosed through 2023 and cancer deaths through 2024. As the nation’s official source for comprehensive cancer data, including more than 40 million cases and over 20 years of data, the USCS reflects CDC’s dedication to providing stakeholders with essential, high-quality information to […]

Funding Opportunity: Reclaim Sacred Tobacco

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. […]

American Indian Commercial Tobacco Program Graphics 2026 Concept 2

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.

American Indian Commercial Tobacco Program Graphics 2026 Concept 1

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.

Great Lakes Area Tribal Public Health Conference 2026

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.

Jiimaan Journey 2026

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.

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