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SUMMARY:Rethinking Nutrition: Why Traditional Foods Matter in Wellness and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:March 26\, 2026 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET\nDespite the critical role nutrition plays in preventing and managing chronic disease\, it is often inconsistently addressed in clinical care. This webinar explores how traditional foods and culturally grounded wellness practices can support whole-person health for American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Designed for healthcare teams and community-based providers\, the session highlights the connection between food as medicine\, cultural knowledge\, and improved health outcomes\, while offering practical\, respectful ways to integrate nutrition and holistic health conversations into clinical visits and community programs to promote healing\, connection\, and long-term wellness. \nPresenters: \n\nNahla Holland\, Senior Research Associate\, NCUIH\, Eastern Pequot Tribal Nation\nLyz Best\, Manager of Technical Assistance\, NCUIH\n\nObjectives: \n\nExplain the connection between traditional foods\, food as medicine\, and improved health outcomes.\nLearn practical ways to integrate nutrition conversations and traditional food practices into clinical visits and community programs. Holistic approaches to health conversations.\nIdentify approaches for using nutrition to strengthen community connection\, promote healing\, and support long-term wellness.\n\nAudience: \n\nUIO ED/CEOs\nUIO Staff\nTribal Partners and Tribes\n\n  \n\n \nContinuing Nursing Education (CNE) \nCardea Services is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.​​​ \nUpon successful completion of this activity 1.0 contact hours will be awarded. \n\nContinuing Medical Education (CME) \nThis activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the California Medical Association (CMA) through the joint providership of Cardea and National Council of Urban Indian Health. Cardea is accredited by the CMA to provide continuing medical education for physicians. \nCardea designates this live event for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. \nSuccessful completion of this continuing education activity includes the following: \n\nAttending the entire CE activity\nCompleting the online evaluation\nSubmitting an online CE Request
URL:https://ncuih.org/event/rethinking-nutrition-why-traditional-foods-matter-in-wellness-and-beyond/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Strengthening Vaccine Confidence in Native Communities: Peer-to-Peer Support Session
DESCRIPTION:April 15\, 2026 | 2:00 – 2:30 p.m. ET\n\nPeer-to-Peer Support Session\nNCUIH will host a Community of Learning session titled Strengthening Vaccine Confidence in Native Communities: Peer-to-Peer Support Session on April 15\, 2026\, from 2:00–2:30 PM ET. \nThis 30-minute interactive session will provide an open forum for Urban Indian Organization staff and immunization professionals to connect\, share updates\, and engage in peer-to-peer discussion about immunization practices. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss recent vaccine guidance\, exchange strategies for strengthening vaccine programs\, and share challenges and best practices with colleagues serving Native communities. Anonymous discussion submissions will also be available to encourage open dialogue and collaborative problem-solving. \nThe session will feature Alyssa Smith-Longee\, MPH\, BSN\, RN\, CPN (Assiniboine/Sioux – Fort Peck)\, who will help guide the discussion and facilitate peer exchange. \nParticipants will: \n\nDiscuss updates related to vaccines and immunization guidance\nEngage in peer dialogue around program challenges\, best practices\, and communication approaches\nShare resources that support vaccine programs serving Native communities\n\nUrban Indian Organization staff are encouraged to attend and participate in this collaborative discussion.
URL:https://ncuih.org/event/strengthening-vaccine-confidence-in-native-communities-peer-to-peer-support-session/
CATEGORIES:Community of Learning,Public Health,svcnc
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SUMMARY:NCUIH 2026 Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:April 27-April 30\, 2026 | Washington\, D.C.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2026 NCUIH Annual Conference: Celebrating 50 Years of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for the NCUIH Annual Conference on April 27 – April 30\, 2026 in Washington\, D.C. \nThis year’s conference will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA) and highlight five decades of progress\, collaboration\, and continued commitment to Native health. \nThe conference provides a vital platform for Urban Indian Organizations\, health care professionals\, policymakers\, community leaders\, and advocates to come together and discuss critical issues related to urban Indian health. \n\nMonday\, April 27: Training for Urban Indian Organization Boards of Directors\nTuesday and Wednesday\, April 28 – 29: Conference Programming\nThursday\, April 30: Hill Day\nNote: Hill Visits are for IHS UIOs only and will require pre-registration.\n\nRegister now to secure your spot\, and stay tuned for more information\, including the full conference agenda\, which will be shared soon. \nShould you have any questions or require additional information\, please do not hesitate to contact our conference organizers at conference@ncuih.org.
URL:https://ncuih.org/event/ncuih-2026-annual-conference/
LOCATION:The Westin Downtown\, 999 9th St NW\, Washington\, DC\, DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Conference
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