Native American Heritage Month celebrates the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and history and acknowledges the important contributions of American Indians and Alaska Natives in the United States, including their work in public health. Throughout November, the HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH) will focus on raising awareness about health disparities impacting the American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) community and highlighting policies, programs, and practices aimed at advancing health equity for AI/AN populations.
Population of focus: American Indian and Alaska Native/Indigenous Communities
Links to resource:
- Visit the OMH webpage on the NAHM observance for downloadable materials, events, and health resources.
- View the OMH profile of the AI/AN community.
- Learn more about Native American Heritage Month.
- Check out the resource page on the NAHM from the University of New Mexico.
- Visit related NNEDshare posts:
- Honoring Health – Suicide Prevention Resources for Native Populations
- Sovereignty in Education: Creating Culturally-Based Charter Schools in Native Communities
- RISING SUN: Measuring Effectiveness of Suicide Prevention Rural & Tribal Communities
- Supporting Health Equity for LGTBQ and Two Spirit People
- Juvenile Justice Diversion for American Indian Youth
- NNED Virtual Roundtable: The Impact of Opioid Addiction in Diverse Communities
- Gathering of Native Americans Builds Resiliency Among Native Youth
- Resources for National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 2018 (March 20)
- Yup’ik Communities Turn to Indigenous Knowledge to Prevent Risk for Youth Suicide and Alcohol Abuse
- American Indian and Alaska Native Culture Card
- Best and Promising Practices for the Implementation of Zero Suicide in Indian Country
Date: 2018, updated 2023.