The Center for American Indian Resilience invites tribal and academic partnerships to develop innovative health projects incorporating resilience strategies. Selected cohorts receive mentoring, $5,000-$10,000 annual stipends, and professional development workshops. Eligible partners must demonstrate significant experience in American Indian health and commit to creating tangible community outcomes.
The FDA has extended tobacco regulations to e-cigarettes, hookahs, cigars, and other products, marking a major shift in consumer protection. The agency can now review new tobacco products, prevent misleading claims, evaluate ingredients, and communicate health risks. Products will require child-resistant packaging and health warnings, while sales to minors will be prohibited.
The 2016 CDC AI/AN Cancer Summit brought together tribal grantees from five regions to collaborate on advancing cancer control in American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Through keynote presentations, panel discussions, and cultural storytelling, participants explored surveillance data, health disparities, and policy approaches to reduce cancer burden in tribal nations.
Join the National Native Network's free webinar on May 31, 2016, exploring traditional foods as a cancer risk reduction strategy in Indian Country. Learn from expert Tammi Meissner about identifying traditional food patterns, their health benefits, and promotion strategies. Earn continuing education credits. Register today.
Better World Advertising and MoveMoreNow.org earned the 2016 Silver Communicator Award of Distinction in the Websites-Health category. This prestigious recognition honors their What Moves You? campaign, a social marketing initiative encouraging Native American families across Michigan to embrace healthier lifestyles through increased physical activity and exercise programs.
Tribal communities face unique challenges in preventing falls among elders. This grant opportunity funds evidence-based fall prevention programs tailored to tribal settings, supporting culturally appropriate interventions that reduce injuries and improve quality of life for Native American seniors and their families.
Your pet could become internet famous while fighting secondhand smoke! Share a hilarious photo of your furry friend reacting to the fact that pet owners who smoke increase their pet's cancer risk by fifty percent. The twelve cleverest submissions become memes, voted by the public. Plus, enter for a chance to win a five-thousand-dollar DoSomething.org scholarship. Is your pet meme-worthy?
The National Native Network's April 2016 Newsletter highlights major initiatives including presentations at USET and the NIHB Tribal Public Health Summit, a comprehensive Tribal Tobacco Tax Survey, and announced keynote speakers for the 2016 CDC AI/AN Cancer Summit. Discover how communities are returning to tradition to support tobacco cessation efforts.
Discover the latest updates from the National Native Network in our April newsletter. Explore exclusive insights, community highlights, and important announcements designed to strengthen connections across Native communities. Stay informed about upcoming events, resources, and initiatives driving positive change. Access the full newsletter now to stay engaged with our growing network.
Master two evidence-based tobacco cessation programs—Second Wind and Kaiser Permanente—in this intensive two-day training led by Certified Trainer Lou Moerner. Held May 3-4, 2016, in Bishop, California, this free workshop is limited to 30 participants. Learn practical strategies to help clients quit smoking successfully.
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