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Resources by Topic: Tribal communities

Report to Congress on the Outcome Evaluations of Administration for Native Americans Projects
Provides an overview of 2020 Administration for Native Americans (ANA) projects, with a focus on each project's goals, objectives, accomplishments, and relevant data. Summarizes 33 projects that aim to promote social/cultural, environmental, and economic health and sustainability in American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations, with several projects addressing population health in rural areas. Discusses the impacts of COVID-19 on ANA projects.
Date: 09/2023
Sponsoring organization: Administration for Children and Families
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10 Leading Causes of Death Among American Indians by Year, South Dakota, 2006–2022
Highlights the leading causes of death in American Indian communities in South Dakota from 2006 to 2022. Ranks causes, such as cancer, heart disease, and stroke, among others, by year.
Date: 08/2023
Sponsoring organization: South Dakota Department of Health
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Community Economic Development in Indian Country: Market Research Report
Explores existing research on community economic development in American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Aims to identify challenges, history, and available funding that shape community economic development in Native communities.
Author(s): Kevin Klingbeil, Chloe Adler, Harry Maher, et al.
Date: 08/2023
Sponsoring organizations: Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, U.S. Department of Treasury
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Sleep Time, Physical Activity, and Screen Time among Montana American Indian Youth
Presents a study on the correlation between sleep, physical activity, and screen time among American Indian youth in Montana. Breaks down data by sex, grade, and BMI, among other measures.
Author(s): Vernon Grant, Francine C. Gachupin
Citation: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(17), 6658
Date: 08/2023
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Teacher and Caregiver Perspectives on Water Is K'é: An Early Child Education Program to Promote Healthy Beverages among Navajo Children
Presents a study exploring the efficacy of the Water is K'é pilot program which is designed to increase water consumption among young children in the Navajo Nation. Evaluation draws on the perspective of teachers and caregivers who were interviewed about their children's water consumption.
Author(s): Carmella B. Kahn, Brianna John, Sonya S. Shin, et al.
Citation: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(17), 6696
Date: 08/2023
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Tribal Epidemiology Centers: At the Forefront of American Indian/Alaska Native Public Health
Discusses Tribal Epidemiology Centers (TECs) and their work with tribal partners to address challenges related to American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) data. Includes information on culturally sensitive data collection, the importance of TEC work, AI/AN data best practices, impacts of COVID-19, and more.
Author(s): Laura D. Cassidy, DenYelle Kenyon, Jamie Ritchey, et al.
Citation: Public Health Reports, 138(2 suppl)
Date: 08/2023
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SAMHSA Strategic Plan 2023-2026
Details the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's framework and funding priorities for 2023-2026. Discusses priorities such as strengthening the behavioral health workforce, suicide prevention, and behavioral health integration, among other issues. Highlights behavioral health equity measures that address rural communities.
Date: 08/2023
Sponsoring organization: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
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Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program: Feedback Should Be Provided to Applicants Receiving Equitable Distribution Grants
Provides an overview of the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP) and the grants awarded under the program through July 25, 2023. Summarizes findings from a review of program documents and interviews and surveys with program officials and eligible entities regarding whether applicants who received equitable distribution grants received constructive feedback to improve applications in subsequent rounds of funding.
Additional links: Full Report
Date: 08/2023
Sponsoring organization: Government Accountability Office
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Empowering Native Families: A Youth Cannabis Prevention Toolkit for Native American Parents
Report provides guidance for American Indian and Alaska Native communities on cannabis use among children and teens. Discusses the prevalence of cannabis use by native youth and highlights strategies for addressing it. Provides links to additional resources.
Date: 08/2023
Sponsoring organization: Mountain Plains Prevention Technology Transfer Center Network
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Discover My Tribal Area, a Tool to Quickly Find Data for Tribal Nation Reservations or Statistical Areas
Video explaining how to search for U.S. Census Bureau information in categories such as People, Jobs, Housing, Economy, and Education, using the Discover My Tribal Area tool.
Additional links: Transcript
Author(s): Eric Coyle
Date: 08/2023
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Census Bureau
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