The MMIW crisis in America is not just the result of the failures of our criminal justice system, it is a result of systemic violations of indigenous women’s human rights. The presentation will review the international legal framework applicable to MMIW and other forms of violence committed against indigenous women. We will look closely at […]
The Foodshed Network and Conservation Commission announce Greenwich Food System Forum, a six-part series on the interconnectedness between the industrialized food system and our greatest ecological and social challenges: human and ecological health, economic disparity, racial inequity, food insecurity and access, affordable housing and climate change. Each session is at 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm […]
Indigenous women, girls, trans, and two-spirit individuals experience violence, sexual assault, go missing, and are murdered at the highest rates of any ethnic group. This epidemic of injustice has become known as the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirits+ (MMIWG2S+) crisis. In response, the Center for Native American Youth developed the Remembering Our […]
In some tribal communities, American Indian women face murder rates more than 10 times the national average. In responding to this national crisis, we recognize systemic barriers that exacerbate efforts to locate missing victims for families, communities, and tribal nations. Over the last decade, awareness of MMIW as a national issue has increased, but more […]
For Our People is a new series dedicated to sharing stories that demonstrate Tribal Nations’ success and innovation administering governmental programs and taking actions that improve the health and wellbeing of their citizens, culture, and communities. In Episode 1, teamwork is on full display at the Lakota Nation Invitational. The Oglala Lakota Sioux, Cheyenne River Sioux, […]
NIHB National Tribal Public Health Summit 2022 The annual National Tribal Public Health Summit (TPHS 2022) will be held virtually May 9 - 12, 2022. The Summit is the premier American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) specific public health annual gathering elevating public health policy and its impact on Tribes. It serves as a forum for practitioners, […]
Growing Your International Tourism Business May 10 at 11:00 am Central/12:00 pm Eastern Register Visit Idaho’s recent Tribal Artists in Idaho is an exemplary testament to how tribes and Native businesses can work together to promote Native tourism in the international market. Visit Idaho’s beautiful series shows how respectful and intentional collaboration is important for capacity building. […]
WHAT: Native Food for Life Online Program to Prevent and Reverse Diabetes WHEN: May 3 to June 7, 2022 on Tuesdays, 6:00 – 7:15 PM Central Time WHERE: Online via Zoom https://bit.ly/3BZhc0a Native Food for Life Online Starts Tuesday, May 3 at 6:00 PM Central Time For more information, contact Program Facilitator Marc Anderson (Seminole) and Nutrition […]
Best Practices in Electronic Medical Records for Tribal Nations May 12, 2022 01:00 pm Eastern Register This webinar will help Tribal Nation IT decision makers and executives with leading practices for the development of innovative, practical, and actionable strategies to transform their organizations through the selection, operational integration, and optimization of Electronic Medical and Health […]
Native Organizers Alliance is excited to announce that applications are now open for our 2022 National Native Community Organizing Training. Our annual national training is rooted in Indigenous values and traditional knowledge, framed in a way that will help to sharpen the skills needed in create effective grassroots movements today. Apply today and join Native […]
National Tribal Tobacco Conference This conference, cohosted by the University of Minnesota and American Indian Cancer Foundation, will address the traditional uses of tobacco and commercial tobacco impact in American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities across the U.S. A disparate proportion of AI/AN communities use commercial tobacco compared to other racial/ethnic groups. High prevalences […]
NAIHC and AMERIND Annual Convention and Tradeshow May 16-19, 2022 in Seattle, WA The Westin Seattle 1900 5th Avenue Seattle, WA 98101 Please join the National American Indian Housing Council (NAIHC) and AMERIND in Seattle, Washington on May 16-19, 2022 for the Annual Convention & Tradeshow. NAIHC | AMERIND are expecting over 800 tribal leaders, housing professionals, […]