Grant Opportunity from the Prevent Cancer Foundation

Community grants 2018 cycle now open:  Apply today for a $25,000 grant. The Prevent Cancer Foundation’s community grants program funds vital community-level projects in cancer prevention and early detection across the United States.  Applicants must demonstrate the potential of their programs to make a positive impact, with special consideration given to those making a difference […]

Colorectal Cancer is a Preventable Cancer Across Indian Country

American Indian Cancer Foundation Contact:  Clinic & Community Health Team health@aicaf.org | 612-314-4848 MINNEAPOLIS — During colorectal cancer awareness month in March, the American Indian Cancer Foundation (AICAF) encourages people to get screened and share information about colorectal cancer in their communities. Colorectal cancer is the second most common cancer in American Indians after lung […]

Apply: 2018 tobacco-free grants for minority-serving institutions, community and women’s colleges

In the fight to curb tobacco use in the U.S., college campuses have emerged as a critical battleground. Virtually all smokers — 99 percent — start smoking before turning 26 years old.  That’s why over the past three years, Truth Initiative® has awarded funding to 135 historically black colleges and universities and community colleges to […]

Tobacco Free Michigan Presents: 2018 Tobacco Issues Conference, Uniting Efforts to Address Disparities

Tobacco Free Michigan is pleased to announce open registration for the 2018 Tobacco Issues Conference, Uniting Efforts to Address Disparities, scheduled for April 23 & 24 in Muskegon, Michigan. Share and register today HERE. Flier and Agenda:

Quit smoking with someone you love

Valentine’s Day is this week and it has many couples looking for the most romantic ways to show their loved ones how important and appreciated they are.  If you’ve been quitting smoking and have a devoted significant other, consider asking them to become your quit buddy this Monday.  It’s not only easier to quit with […]

Job Posting – Program Manager – Health Education – Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan – CLOSES 2/14/2018

Job Title:  Program Manager (full-time permanent) Department:  Health Education Location:  ITC Central Office, Sault Ste. Marie, MI The Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, Inc. (ITC) is a state chartered 501 C3 non-profit organizationg consisting of twelve federally recognized Indian Tribes in Michigan.  We offer a variety of services such as Child and Family, Educational, Employment and […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY – HHS Office of Adolescent Health

The HHS Office of Adolescent Health (OAH) announced the anticipated availability of funds to states and tribes to develop and implement programs for expectant and parenting teens, women, fathers, and their families to improve health and related educational, social, and economic outcomes. OAH anticipates funding up to 23 grants with an additional budget of $250,000 […]

National Native Network Newsletter — January 2018

In this issue: Tobacco Companies to Run Court-Ordered Ads Telling the Truth About Their Deadly Products Welcome Monica Martin to CRIHB and National Native Network NNN & IHS HP/DP Webinar Archive — Traditional Tobacco Cervical Health Awareness Resources GPTCHB Sacred Willow Book In a Good Way:  Indigenous Commercial Tobacco Control Practice “Every Try Counts” Introduces […]

Employment Opportunity – Prevention & Policy Coordinator – AICAF

The American Indian Cancer Foundation is seeking a PREVENTION & POLICY COORDINATOR to work across cancer prevention and policy projects to support sustainable strategies that will strengthen American Indian community systems and improve health outcomes. This individual must have interest and experience in the areas of tobacco, physical activity, and/or healthy eating for cancer prevention […]

Promising Practices to Build Healthy Active Native Communities

VISIT HEALTHY ACTIVE NATIVE COMMUNITIES RESOURCES HERE The Association of American Indian Physicians’ (AAIP) Healthy Active Native Communities project is working toward increasing access to and impact of obesity prevention projects in American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. Through evidence-based research, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Winnable Battles to prevent obesity […]
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Upcoming Events

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56th Annual Michigan Indian Education Council Critical Issues Conference | LEARN MORE

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month | LEARN MORE

National Network of Public Health Institutes Annual Conference | New Orleans, LA | LEARN MORE AND REGISTER

2026 National Council of Urban Indian Health Conference | Washington, D.C. | LEARN MORE AND REGISTER

Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists Annual Conference | Boston, MA | LEARN MORE AND REGISTER