➡️Coming up soon-October 30th at 12 pm EST. Don't forget to register for "Health in the Nordic Countries: Equity for Sámi People, Too" with Jon Petter Stoor, PhD bit.ly/3MclBmo

➡️ Tribal Home Visitors...as a trusted voice within your community, you have the power to advocate for RSV immunization. CDC recently published a toolkit for RSV prevention for Tribal Home Visitors that is a useful reference. Visit cdc.gov/rsv/downloads/… for more info.

The Center for Indigenous Health's CIRCLE Center of Excellence serves as a national resource to build empirical support and understanding of how culture can be used to address substance use in public health research, policy, and practice: cih.jhu.edu/CIRCLE

Register for the SACNAS National Diversity in STEM Conference on Oct 31-Nov 3 in Phoenix, AZ. This gathering will equip and empower participants for their academic and professional paths in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. #2024NDiSTEM. s6.goeshow.com/sachn/ndsc/202…

Today, President Biden issued a historic apology for the painful legacy of Indian boarding schools—a system that sought to erase the identities of Indigenous children. Today, we hope for a future where history is told honestly & healing can begin. bit.ly/3NGGbMm

Priority deadline for scholarships to attend Winter Institute at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is this Friday 11/1. Apply now bit.ly/4ecCNUi

Crystal Austin and Dr. Jennifer Richards of Center for Indigenous Health , were guests on nativeamericacalling today, discussing the Family Spirit Program and the Center's efforts to improve care for pregnant Indigenous women. Listen here nativeamericacalling.com/friday-novembe…

Consistent access to safe, affordable drinking water is a significant challenge for many Diné families. Findings from the Diné Household Water Survey reveal that the majority of families in Fort Defiance mostly rely on bottled water for drinking. Read more bit.ly/AZCentralWater

During this season of Gratitude 🫶🏽, we offer our colleagues, friends, family, and Indigenous communities we partner with and thoughtfully serve... a harvest of blessings, good health, and enriching moments spent with those you love.

👏🏽👏🏽Congratulations, Dr. Donald Warne, on your appointment to the board of directors at the CDC Foundation. Read the press release bit.ly/3ZFRg5X.

Allison Barlow is a Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health faculty member and the executive director of Center for Indigenous Health, where she leads the Diné Water Lifeways Project with the support of Bill Clarke and the Osprey Foundation. Visit giving.jhu.edu/story/osprey-f… to learn more! #FacultyFriday

Indigenous Whanaunga (relations) Worldwide, feel free to 'tap in' and support the MAORI people of Aotearoa, New Zealand. Check out Koekoeā's video! #TikTok vt.tiktok.com/ZS62Ys6h4/

As the end of 2024 draws near, we wanted to share some exciting and meaningful parts of our year...in an entertaining way. Wishing everyone a happy and prosperous New Year! 🎆

The 2020 US Cancer Statistics AI/AN Mortality Database corrects the racial misclassification of AI/AN People. On Jan 27 at 2 pm ET, learn how to use the database to present mortality data for causes of death & COVID-19 in IHS areas. bit.ly/40svAfq

Exciting News!! 🙌🏽 🎉 We are thrilled to partner with the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community on the IndigeFit Kids campaign! 😁 This $6 million, three-year initiative aims to improve the physical fitness and mental wellness of Native youth in Minnesota. bit.ly/3BYoaXW

American Indian/Alaskan Native medical school applications dropped 22% between '24-'25. The sharp decline may be due to the Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action in admissions. Dr. Donald Warne, Co-Director Center for Indigenous Health, calls it a “ticking time bomb.”bit.ly/3WyqCeD

The Family Spirit Program, with funding from Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign, launched the FOOD Project to understand barriers & solutions to food access for Native American homes with kids aged 0-5. Read the key findings from a recent survey: bit.ly/4gVRrRu

If you are interested in health policy, consider taking "Legal and Historical Basis for American Indian Healthcare and Policy" at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Register by March 16th with the QR code or publichealth.jhu.edu/course/41941. #indigenouseducation #indigenouseducators

News about the removal of federal information on Navajo Code Talkers & Indigenous service members’ contributions during WWII deeply disturbs us. As Indigenous Peoples, we will prevail, we will speak our truths, & we will always honor our veteran warriors. bit.ly/NavCodeTalkers

National #HomeVisitorsAppreciationWeek starts ➡️4/21! We are highlighting the incredible impact of home visiting services. Felicia Meta (Hopi), a dedicated Health Educator shares, “We do things not only for ourselves but for everybody that is walking on this earth.” Sky Bear Media