Urban Indian Health Hill Day 2026: Urban Indian Leaders Make Their Voices Heard

On April 30, 2026, NCUIH and Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs) leaders from across the country gathered in Washington, D.C. for a Capitol Hill Day. UIO leaders, staff, and members of the community participated in NCUIH’s in-person Training ahead of Hill Day, arriving prepared and equipped to increase awareness of urban Indian health needs and carried those messages directly to Capitol Hill.

This year’s Hill Day came at a critical moment. Budget conversations are actively underway in Congress, making the timing of these meetings essential to ensuring that the health needs of American Indian and Alaska Native people living in urban areas are not overlooked in policy discussions. As Congress moves forward with the appropriations process, NCUIH will build on the momentum of Hill Day by continuing to educate policymakers and raise awareness about urban Indian health needs.