Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, and Tuberculosis Prevention (NCHHSTP) invite tribal leaders, tribal public health professionals,  tribal data experts, Tribal Epidemiology Center directors and staff to participate in a 90 minute listening session on March 31, 2026, from 1:00 – 2:30 PM ET to share best practices for requesting and sharing data with state and local health departments.

In this listening session, we want to learn: 

• What have been your experiences with requesting or sharing data with state or local health departments? What key factors have shaped your data-sharing journey?
• What engagement practices have been helpful when state and local health departments request or use data involving tribal communities?
• Which tribal governance or decision-making processes (e.g., consultation, approval, IRB review, tribal council involvement, TEC coordination) should be recognized when requesting or sharing data?
• Under what circumstances might tribes or TECs choose not to participate in a data-sharing arrangement, and what approaches support respectful communication in those situations?