Discover funding opportunities designed specifically for Indian Tribes through CNCS national service programs. Senior Corps and AmeriCorps offer grants to address community challenges, support volunteers age 55+, and tackle disaster services, education, economic opportunity, environmental stewardship, health, and veteran support in underserved Native American communities.
Smoking Metro Council taking up smoking ban for Baton Rouge bars, casinos but will it to pass?
Baton Rouge's Metro Council is set to vote in April on an ordinance banning smoking in bars and casinos. The proposal already has five of seven needed votes, though it faces opposition from some council members concerned about government overreach. The ban would affect casinos that contribute nearly $10 million annually to the city budget.
Catawba Indian Nation Photos from NNN Visit to Catawba Nation
The National Native Network recently journeyed to the Catawba Indian Nation in South Carolina, capturing meaningful moments that celebrate this vibrant community's rich cultural heritage. These stunning photographs showcase the beauty, resilience, and traditions of the Catawba people, offering a glimpse into their extraordinary way of life and contemporary achievements.
USET National Native Network presents to USET
The National Native Network presented to the United South & Eastern Tribes in South Carolina, marking their first formal meeting. NNN aims to connect resources with USET's health and wellness initiatives, leveraging communications platforms to promote tobacco cessation and cancer prevention across Indian Country.
workplace No Smoking Sign
Discover free, shareable signage resources for your location. Our no smoking signs—including outdoor versions and smoke-free area markers—are available for immediate download and use. Stay tuned as we expand our toolkit with updated designs. Perfect for campuses, businesses, and public spaces seeking effective smoke-free messaging.
StopCRC You Can Help Prevent Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer is preventable through early screening, yet many don't know when to start. Alaska Natives should begin screening at 40; others at 50. While you can't change family history or genetics, you can control diet, exercise, smoking, and alcohol use. Don't wait—talk to your provider about screening today.
Youth Toiyabe Family Services Tobacco PSA
Local youth at Toiyabe Indian Health Project in Bishop, California created a powerful tobacco PSA that earned them recognition at the prestigious Hack-ademy Awards. This statewide competition celebrates youth-developed anti-tobacco messages, highlighting the next generation's commitment to public health and community wellness through creative advocacy.
StopCRC Study explores how high-fat diet influences colon cancer
A groundbreaking Harvard and MIT study reveals how high-fat diets expand intestinal stem cells, increasing colon cancer risk. Researchers fed mice a diet 60% fat—triple typical amounts—causing 30-50% more body mass gain and significantly more intestinal tumors. The findings identify specific cellular mechanisms linking obesity to colorectal cancer, opening new drug development possibilities.
StopCRC Routine colonoscopies save lives
Routine colonoscopies are lifesaving. Stan Quinn's screening revealed a mass that turned out to be early cancer—completely preventable through regular screening. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in America, but it's 100 percent preventable when polyps are detected and removed early. Start screening at age 50.
SouthEast Alaska Rural Health Consortium Colorectal cancer in American Indians can be prevented through screening and awareness, American Indian Cancer Foundation says
Colorectal cancer is the second most common cancer in American Indians, with rates 53% higher in Northern Plains tribes than non-Hispanic whites. Yet screening rates remain low at just 39% in Indian Health Service areas. Early detection saves lives—nine of ten people survive when caught early. Get screened today.