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Here is a list of links related to quality of life, health, and wellness for indigenous peoples.

Nike Air Native Nike Air Native N7, a unique athletic performance shoe designed specifically for Native Americans.

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium -- “Non-profit health organization, owned and controlled by Alaska Native tribal governments and their regional health organizations, providing comprehensive statewide Native health services.”

American Indian Health -- Sponsored by the National Library of Medicine, this site provides health and medical resources including policies, consumer health information, and research. Includes links to documents, databases, and other resources.

American Indian Disability Technical Assistance Center (AIDTAC)

Association of American Indian Physicians -- AAIP's mission is to pursue excellence in Native American health care by promoting education in the medical disciplines, honoring traditional healing practices and restoring the balance of mind, body, and spirit.
 
Association of Native American Medical Students -- ANAMS is a student organization representing Native American graduate health professions students throughout North America. Membership comprises Native American students enrolled in medical school or in the allied health professions of dentistry, veterinary medicine, optometry, podiatry, and pharmacy.

GLBT Native / Two-Spirit Artists and Artwork  

GLBT Native / Two-Spirit Entertainers

GLBT Native / Two-Spirit Writings

Grandmothers Council
The official site for The International Council of 13 Indigenous Grandmothers.

Health A to Z

Indian Health Service -- Primary federal health care provider and advocate for American Indians and Alaska Natives who belong to more than 550 federally recognized tribes in 35 states. Its stated goal is to ensure the availability of comprehensive, culturally-acceptable personal and public health services.

Intertribal Deaf Council (IDC)

Minority Women’s Health -- Link to American Indian/ Alaska Native health issues and concerns. Offers information on various diseases, relevant publications, and helpful resources.

NMED, Indians into Medicine --An education program to assist Indigenous students in preparing for health careers. Located at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences in Grand Forks.

National Council of Urban Indian Health -- Supports and develops quality accessible healthcare programs for all American Indian and Alaska Natives living in urban communities through advocacy, training, education and leadership development.

National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP)

National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA)

National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA)

National Indian Education Association (NIEA)

National Indian Health Board (NIHB)

National Native American AIDS Prevention Center (NNAAPC)

National Indian Council on Aging, Inc. -- Founded in 1976 by members of the National Tribal Chairmen’s Association. Serves as an advocacy group for improved, comprehensive health and social services to American Indian and Alaska Native Elders.

National Indian Health Board -- Works to ensure that health care needs of all Tribal Governments are met with broad-based advocacy, cutting edge research, policy analysis, training and technical assistance.

National Indian Women’s Health Resource Center -- A national non-profit organization “to assist American Indian and Alaska Native women achieve optimal health and well being throughout their lifetime.” Initially organized as a steering committee for the IHS, its members include health providers, health planners, health administrators, and elected tribal leaders that exhibit a common concern for Indigenous women’s health.

Native American Cancer Research -- A community based, American Indian, non-profit resource. We seek to help reduce cancer incidence and mortality in Native Americans.

Native American Child Health – Committee within the American Academy of Pediatrics. Includes links to resources and publications.

Native American Diabetes Project --Goal is to work with Native American communities to help people eat healthy foods and increase exercise.

Native American GLBT Orgs / Two Spirit Societies  

Native Hawaiian LGBT Links  

Native American LGBT Listservs

Native Circle – Resources affiliated with the Mayo Clinic that offers information regarding cancer treatments for Indigenous peoples.

Native American Sports Council -- Promotes athletic excellence and wellness in American Indian communities through sports.

Native Health Databases -- Citations and abstracts for health related articles, reports, surveys and other relevant documents provided by the University of New Mexico library.

Native Recipes -- Recipes sorted according to type such as wild rice, corn, and teas.

Native Shop -- This project seeks to fund Native American Women's Health Education Resource Center based in South Dakota. Participates in national and international programs to improve Indigenous women’s health awareness.

Native Village
An educational and current events resource for Native youth, teens, families, educators, and friends.

Native Way Cookbook -- Over 250 recipes indexed by tribe and type of dish.

Native Web Resources for Indigenous Cultures around the World

Oklahoma Indian Affairs Commission

Shenandoah Films Shenandoah Films is an Indian Owned Enterprise specializing in the Production and Distribution of Native American Videos and DVD's.

Tribal Connections --Community health and information resource project. Provides relevant news, publications, links to health information, and resources for community health awareness. 

www.whitebison.org -Is an American Indian non profit organization based in Colorado Springs,Colorado

www.atniedc.com - Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians (ATNI)

www.chemawa.bia.edu - Chemawa Indian School

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