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Join Our Mailing ListNATIONAL NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH, 2009
A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America
Articles
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Native American Domestic Violence Sources
National Native American AIDS Prevention Center
Teen Athlete Encourages Peers to Lead Healthy Lives
Tribes Battle Meth Use on Their Own Terms
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Related Links
For more information on American Indian/Alaska Native Heritage Month, go to the Heritage Web site at: http://www.ihs.gov/PublicAffairs/Heritage/index.cfm
Brief History on the Creation of National American Indian Heritage Month
Searchable Web Sites
National Congress of American Indians 
serves to protect the rights of American Indian Nations and Native governments.
Alaska Native Heritage Center
Gathering place that celebrates, perpetuates and shares Alaska Native tradition.
Programs and Information
Consumer Health Information A Web site designed for American Indian/Alaska Native people. This site presents links to easy to read health information that will help you learn more about your health. For more information click on: http://www.ihs.gov/MedicalPrograms/consumer-health/
IHS National Diabetes Program
The IHS National Diabetes Program develops documents and sustains a public health effort to prevent and control diabetes in American Indian and Alaska Native communities. For more information click on: http://www.ihs.gov/MedicalPrograms/Diabetes/index.asp
Native American Cardiology Program
The Native American Cardiology Program was developed in 1993 as a Center for Excellence in Cardiology by the Indian Health Service, collaborating with the University of Arizona, the University Medical Center and the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System. The program has developed additional collaborations with the Flagstaff Medical Center and has focused its priorities on national CVD issues among Native Americans. For more information click on: http://www.umcarizona.org/body.cfm?id=1029
Maternal and Child Health Information for IHS providers and consumers about American Indian and Alaska Native contraception, pregnancy, gynecology, cancer, menopause, peri-menopause, adolescence, obstetrics, infertility, incontinence, midwifery, family planning, immunization, infectious disease, development, infant, pediatrics, genetics, and birth defects. For more information click on: http://www.ihs.gov/MedicalPrograms/MCH/index.cfm
Women's Health Information for Indian Health Service providers and consumers about American Indian and Alaska Native access to care, violence against Native women, and adult female cancer, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, substance abuse, cardiovascular disease, and other health issues. For more information click on: http://www.ihs.gov/MedicalPrograms/MCH/W/index.cfm
National Network of Libraries of Medicine MidContinental Region’s blog, Bringing Health to the Community, features health information for underserved communities. This particular entry focuses on a list of Web sites specifically for American Indians that is categorized according to topic.
The American Indian and Alaska Native Health Research Advisory Council (HRAC) was established in order to “provide the Department of Health and Human Services a venue for consulting with Tribes about health research priorities and needs in AI/AN communities and collaborative approaches in addressing these issues and needs.” The inaugural meeting took place in May 2008.
Events
Department of Health and Human Services Tribal Leader RoundtableNovember 3, 2009, 2 - 4:30 p.m.
U.S. Department of Health of Human Services, 200 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, D.C.
Abstract: This discussion with Secretary Sebelius and top department officials is open to all tribal leaders, but an RSVP is required.
Contact: Bernice Harper at Bernice.Harper@hhs.gov
Sponsor: HHS
URL: http://www.ncai.org/Nation-to-Nation-The-United-S.447+M58e24260d41.0.html?&tx_ttnews[event_pL]=2678399&tx_ttnews[event_pS]=1254373200
The Tenth Annual NIH American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month Observance
Revitalizing Health: Energizing our Message in an Era of Change
November 4, 2009, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Natcher Conference Center, Building 45
Washington, D.C.
Abstract: Patricia Nez Henderson, MD, will present on "Indian Country Tobacco-free and Smoke Free Policy: The Navajo Experience." Dr. Nez Henderson is a Native American Research Center for Health (NARCH) Co-investigator at the Black Hills Center for American Indian Health in Rapid City, South Dakota; and is a member of the Navajo Nation. Her talk will be followed with a native cultural performance by “Red Crooked Sky.” The event will be followed by a traditional food tasting and a poster session. In addition to remarks by NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins, this year's program will feature two presentations.
Contact: Darlene Pearson, NIH Acting American Indian Alaska Native Program Manager, at (301) 496-1552
Sponsor: NIH American Indian/Alaska Native Employee Council, and the NIH Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity Management
The IHS Directors Awards
November 9, 2009
National Museum of the American Indian
Washington D.C.
Abstract: The IHS Behavioral Health Workgroup and IHS Suicide Prevention Committee are a couple of groups that will be honored. The full listing of awardees is available online.
Sponsor: IHS
URL: http://www.ihs.gov/AdminMngrResources/NationalDirectorsAwards/
Annual National Survivors of Suicide Day
November 21, 2009, 1-2:30 p.m.
Abstract: This event provides an opportunity for the survivor community to come together for support, healing and information. Simultaneous conferences for survivors of suicide loss will take place throughout the U.S. and internationally. For those who don't live near a conference site or find it difficult to attend in person, the 90-minute broadcast will also be available live on the AFSP Web site from 1-2:30 pm, Eastern Standard Time, with a live online chat immediately following the program.
Sponsor: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
URL: http://www.afsp.org/survivorday