Big Tobacco has systematically exploited sacred Indigenous traditions, appropriating ceremonial tobacco practices and commercializing them for profit. Through predatory marketing featuring Native imagery, the industry targets vulnerable communities. Today, American Indians and Alaska Natives face disproportionate tobacco addiction rates, reclaiming their cultural heritage from corporate manipulation.
Lead health initiatives with the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan! We're hiring a Department Director to oversee Health Education & Chronic Disease programs across multiple sites. Master's degree required, five years experience needed. Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and generous paid leave. Join our mission serving twelve federally recognized tribes. Apply today!
Discover evidence-based cancer control strategies tailored for rural communities. Join our October 26 webinar featuring leading experts from the University of Iowa and CADCA's Geographic Health Equity Alliance. Learn how proven interventions are successfully implemented in clinical settings and organizations nationwide.
Join the National Native Network as a Program Manager! Administered by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, this exciting opportunity allows you to make meaningful impact within Native communities. Ready to advance your career? Contact Wendy Belleau at wendybp@itcmi.org or 906-632-6896 x.109 to learn more and submit your application today.
Discover essential health information with the Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health Board's comprehensive fact sheets on breast cancer and cervical cancer. These downloadable resources provide crucial awareness and prevention guidance tailored for women's health. Empower yourself with evidence-based knowledge to support early detection and healthier outcomes this October and beyond.
In 2022, 2.55 million U.S. students reported current e-cigarette use, with 85% choosing flavored options and over half using disposables. Alarming findings show many used e-cigarettes frequently, with popular brands including Puff Bar and Vuse. Nicotine's addictive nature threatens adolescent brain development, demanding urgent prevention efforts.
October marks Liver Cancer Awareness Month, highlighting the critical connection between hepatitis B vaccination and cancer prevention. The Comprehensive Cancer Control National Partnership has released essential resources to help coalitions advance liver cancer prevention efforts. Share their toolkit—including customizable messages and graphics for email, social media, and websites—to raise awareness throughout your networks today.
Discover how health equity shapes tobacco policy at the point of sale. Join experts from Savannah, Denver, and San Antonio for an October 11 webinar exploring commercial tobacco prevention strategies that build community power and promote equity in your jurisdiction.
The Navajo Nation marks a historic milestone with the Air is Life Act of 2021, championing tobacco control and cultural reclamation. Join Hershel Clark, MPH, as he shares insights on this groundbreaking legislation and its impact on community health and sovereignty.
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Association of American Indian Physicians 2026 54th Annual Meeting and National Health Conference | Okana Resort & Indoor Waterpark | Deadline to reserve hotel: 8/17/2026 | LEARN MORE AND REGISTER
New FDA Authorizations, New Challenges: How Tribal Policy Can Lead the Way | LEARN MORE AND REGISTER
Michigan Premier Public Health Conference | Blue Water Convention Center, Port Huron, Michigan | LEARN MORE AND REGISTER
37th Annual Art & Science of Health Promotion Conference | Saddlebrook Resort, Tampa, Florida | LEARN MORE AND REGISTER
National Conference on Tobacco or Health (NCTOH) | San Diego, California | Registration will open July 7, 2026 | Abstract Submissions will open on August 4 | LEARN MORE AND REGISTER
National Conference on Tobacco or Health | The National Network of Public Health Institutes is excited to announce the start of registration for the next National Conference on Tobacco or Health (NCTOH), June 29 - July 1, 2027 in San Diego, CA. | Questions: nctoh@nnphi.org | LEARN MORE AND REGISTER
