Featured This Month
March — National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (March 20)
NCUIH recognizes National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NNHAAD) on March 20 and encourages awareness, testing, prevention, and culturally grounded care in Native communities. American Indian and Alaska Native communities continue to face disparities in HIV diagnosis rates, access to prevention services, and stigma surrounding testing and treatment.
HIV prevention and treatment are strengthened through education, routine testing, access to care, and community-driven outreach. By sharing accurate information and promoting regular screening, Urban Indian Organizations and community partners can help reduce stigma, support early detection, and improve long-term health outcomes for Native people.
Resources
To support UIOs and partners in your outreach, we have included draft copy for your networks and a downloadable graphic. By sharing this message and encouraging HIV testing, prevention strategies, and culturally informed care, Urban Indian Organizations and communities can help advance awareness and strengthen community wellness.
Newsletter/Social Copy
March 20 is National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Awareness, prevention, and regular testing play an important role in supporting community health. Encouraging open conversations, reducing stigma, and promoting access to culturally grounded care can help strengthen wellness for Native communities. Share this message to raise awareness and support HIV prevention efforts.
Why it matters: American Indian and Alaska Native communities continue to face disproportionate HIV impacts and barriers to prevention, testing, and treatment, making culturally grounded outreach and care essential to improving health outcomes.
