Center of American Indian and Minority Health

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IHEART, an Indigenous Taskforce, Hosts Spring Summit to Strengthen Native Health Workforce The Indigenous Health, Education, and Resources Taskforce (IHEART), a national collaborative working to address the shortage of American Indians and Alaska Natives in health professions, will host its Spring 2026 Virtual Summit later this month on March 24 and 25. The two-day conference aims to stre...

CAIMH is proud to co-sponsor this upcoming Ethics Grand Round!

Tune in to our upcoming Ethics Grand Rounds Webinar, "The Ethics of Access and Outcomes: Maternity Care in Rural US Communities" featuring Katy Backes Kozhimannil, PhD, MPA.

🗓️ Friday, March 27, 2026
⏱️ 12–1 p.m. (CDT)

This free webinar offers opportunities to earn IPE credits and certificates of attendance for CEUs.
Learn more and register: https://z.umn.edu/ax5e

*Courtesy Post!*

Iheart Northern Plains is seeking a creative, organized, and community-centered Social Media Manager to manage and develop digital content that amplifies Indigenous voices, promotes healthcare workforce and educational opportunities, and supports outreach for programs, events, and initiatives.

This role will strengthen IHEART’s online presence while honoring Tribal sovereignty, cultural values, and community priorities. This is a short-term, part-time position funded through a grant which is managed in part by the Association of American Indian Physicians. To learn more and apply, visit iheartnativeworkforce.org

Register here: https://bit.ly/4a6G07O

Today, the Center and our Indigenous Health Professions Alliance (IHPA) partners are at the College of Veterinary Medicine Student Initiative for Reservation Veterinary Services (SIRVS) Clinic and Wellness Event in Fond du Lac.

We’re grateful to be here in community, while holding care and concern for Minneapolis—where many of our colleagues traveled from. Showing up for our people, in all the ways we can.

Sharing this paid research opportunity from our colleagues at the UMN Clinical and Translation Science Institute!

Check out this webinar from NIHB: "Indian Health 101", info below!

The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) is excited to announce our 2026 Tribal Public Health Webinar Series! This series is part of our ongoing commitment to build capacity, share resources, and support Tribal Nations and the public health workforce across Indian Country.

NIHB will kick off the 2026 Tribal Public Health Webinar Series with:

Indian Health 101
Presented by NIHB CEO, A.C. Locklear, Lumbee Nation
When: January 8, 2026, at 3:00 PM EDT

This opening session introduces the foundations of the Indian health system: what it is, why it exists, and how it is tied to Tribal sovereignty and the federal trust responsibility. Indian Health 101 provides essential grounding for anyone working with or alongside Tribal Nations in public health.

What You Will Learn

Participants will gain:
A clear understanding of how the Indian health system works and why it is distinct
Insight into sovereignty, self-determination, and federal obligations
Awareness of how partnerships can support Tribal priorities
Guidance on how your role or organization fits within this landscape
Who Should Attend
Supporters of Indian Health
Federal agencies
Public health and healthcare professionals
Anyone seeking to understand the Indian health system and how to partner in ways that strengthen sovereignty
Tribal partners and state partners

Tribal Nations and Tribal organizations
This session launches a year of learning, connection, and shared commitment to strengthening Tribal public health.

Register here:

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Tribal Health Webinar Series: Indian Health 101. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. AC Locklear, CEO of the National Indian Health Board, will kick off our webinar series with Indian Health 101. He will ground us in what the Indian health system is, why it exists, and how it connects to Tribal sovereignty and the federal trust responsibility. What you will learn: You will gain a cl...

We are seeking only new winter gear for families and children.

We are looking for new hats, mittens, scarves, snow pants, wool socks, boots or coats.n

Drop off at AICHO: 202 West 2nd Street, Duluth, MN 55802