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The 25th Navajo Nation Council commenced the 2024 Fall Session with two impactful awareness walks, demonstrating its strong commitment to addressing pressing challenges in the Navajo community—domestic violence and disability employment. These events highlighted the Council's dedication to advocacy and its ongoing efforts to promote safety, dignity, and inclusivity throughout the Navajo Nation.
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Last month, the Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health opened a new hub in Rapid City, S.D., to bring Native-focused health care to the region.
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As the nation contends with the fourth wave of the opioid crisis, shortcomings in data collection continue to paint an incomplete picture of overdoses in Indian Country. But, a new bill introduced last month would fund tribes, state and local governments, and law enforcement task forces to collect near real-time data on overdoses, potentially filling the gaps to direct help where it is needed most — and saving lives.
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is a cancer that develops from breast tissue. It is one of the most common types of cancer in women, but it can also affect men. Breast cancer is the second leading cancer among women, slightly behind skin cancer.
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“If you don’t ask, the answer is always no.” A catchy phrase penned by romance novelist Nora Roberts, this adage encourages each of us to ponder why things are the way they are, to ask questions when we see injustices and for University of California San Diego School of Medicine student Alec Calac, Ph.D. to ask “why can’t we” with regards to training a workforce reflective of and committed to promoting health and wellness among communities with unmet needs.
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The Native American Health Center (NAHC) is excited to announce the final Indigenous Red Market of 2024, taking place on Sunday, October 6th, from 11 AM to 4 PM at 1443 Derby Ave., in Oakland’s vibrant Fruitvale neighborhood. This free community event will feature a rich mix of cultural performances, community resources, and over 35 Indigenous marketplace vendors offering handmade goods.
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October is National Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. The leading national Native American group, National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC), is joining with advocates and organizations nationwide to launch Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) 2024.
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National Women’s Health and Fitness Day is celebrated every year on the last Wednesday of September, falling on September 25 this year, 2024. It’s a special day to promote the importance of excellent health and fitness for all women. Here are significant topics to focus on going into 2025:
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The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) apologized for its role and the role of the medical profession in past and ongoing harms to First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples in the health system.
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Native News Online Senior Editor Elyse Wild was honored this week at the America Honors Recovery Gala Dinner in Washington, D.C., for her reporting on the overdose crisis in Indian Country.
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