Prevalence of Cannabis Use in Electronic Cigarettes Among US Youth

Full research letter available HERE. This study estimates the national prevalence and correlates of self-reported use of cannabis use in e-cigarettes among US middle and high school students.  Data are from the 2016 National Youth Tobacco Survey, a cross-sectional, school-based survey of US students in grades 6-12. Overall, nearly 1 in 11 US middle and […]

NNN & IHS HP/DP Webinar – Obesity Prevention: Using Multiple Approaches to Support Wellness

The Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan’s National Native Network with Indian Health Service Health Promotion & Disease Prevention and the Indian Health Services Clinical Support Center (Accredited Provider) present a webinar series:  Cancer Risk Reduction in Indian Country. Title:  Obesity Prevention:  Using Multiple Approaches to Support Wellness Date:  Wednesday, September 19, 2018 Time:  3 – 4 […]

Job Posting – Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan – Program Manager

Job Title:  Program Manager (Full Time Permanent) Department:  Maternal & Early Childhood Services Location:  ITC Central Office, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 The Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, Inc. (ITC) is a state chartered 501 C3 non-profit organization consisting of twelve federally recognized Indian Tribes in Michigan.  We offer a variety of services such as Child […]

a Caramel-Flavored Drag: The Truth About E-Cigarettes and Teenagers

Article by Gabrielle Healy from The1A.org If you think you’ve seen more teenagers vaping, it’s not a coincidence. Vox reports that “e-cigarettes have quietly eclipsed cigarette smoking among adolescents.”  They also report that “in 2017, the e-cigarette market expanded by 40 percent, to $1.16 billion, with a lot of that growth driven by [e-cig maker] […]

Keep Kids E-Cigarette Free

Visit CDC.gov for the full article and complete details here. Know the risks of e-cigarettes for kids. Have you seen your kid’s USB flash drive lately?  It could actually be an electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) containing nicotine.  E-cigarettes are the most commonly used tobacco product among U.S. middle and high school students, and USB-shaped e-cigarettes are […]

National Native Network partners to present with Native American Lifelines and National Council for Urban Indian Health

In June, the National Native Network partnered with Native American Lifelines to present “Reintegration of Traditional Tobacco as a Central Focus in Health Programming” at the National Council for Urban Indian Health’s annual leadership conference. We discussed ways to use traditional tobacco within our urban clinics to center cultural teachings in our centers and ways […]

Breastfeeding: Following the Tradition Works for Working Women

DOWNLOAD THE TOOLKIT HERE SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. — Breastfeeding is a traditional medicine for our babies.  In coordination with Breastfeeding Awareness Month, the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan is re-releasing their culturally tailored toolkit “Breastfeeding:  Following Tradition Works for Working Women.”  The Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan worked with Michigan Tribes to create the breastfeeding toolkit which […]

Improving Life for Anishinaabe Cancer Survivors

To Address Native American Cancer Survivors Needs SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – The Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan via a grant from the Michigan Cancer Consortium partnered with the George Washington Cancer Institute to adapt Cancer Survivorship Training materials to Anishinaabe culture and the Indian Health Service Tribal Health System. The focus of this training is […]

National Native Network Newsletter July, 2018

Read up on the latest from the National Native Network for July, 2018! Included in this month’s issue: Smoke-free Workplace Law passed in Alaska NNN Represented in Alaska events Next NNN & IHS HP/DP webinar “Southwest Tribal Tobacco Coalition” – August 29, 2018 Recent NNN & IHS HP/DP Webinar Archives Articles, Opportunities, and Events DOWNLOAD […]

“Take It Outside Act” to be signed July 17

From Heather Aronno, Alaska Grassroots Manager; American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Inc. Alaska Governor Bill Walker will be signing the smoke-free workplace bill, clearing the “Take It Outside Act” to go into effect on October 1, 2018. The signing will take place on Tuesday, July 17, at 10:30 am at The Lucky Wishbone restaurant. […]
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