Center for Native American Cancer Health Equity

08/11/2026

🔖 Save the Date: 2026 Cancer Care Symposium 🌾

Join us in Phoenix, Arizona on November 9 & 10, 2026 for our annual intertribal cancer health equity gathering - this year, in collaboration with the Indian Health Service and other trusted partners working to advance cancer health equity for tribal communities.

📍More information coming soon! Stay connected here: https://in.nau.edu/native-american-cancer-health-equity/conferences/

07/16/2026

📢 There is still time to register for Dr. Monica Yellowhair's Indigenous Health Topics presentation: "Addressing Cancer Health Equity for Arizona’s Tribal Communities" 🌾

Good Morning,

Please join us for Indigenous Health Topics on Friday, July 17, 2026, at 11 am to noon (Arizona time) with Dr. Monica Yellowhair's presentation: Addressing Cancer Health Equity for Arizona’s Tribal Communities

Dr. Yellowhair is of the Towering House people (Kinyaa’áanii), born for the Red House people (Kinłichii'nii); her maternal grandfather is the Manygoats clan (Tł’izílání); and lastly, her paternal grandfather is the Reed people clan (Lók'aa' Díne’é). Her research demonstrates her commitment to addressing critical issues, such as the impact of depleted uranium on DNA and the need to increase colorectal cancer screening rates among American Indians in Arizona.

Please register using the link https://mc-meet.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JG9m_QiyRayud3-X9K6cYQ

07/09/2026

📢 Join the Upcoming Native Research Network Webinar 📢

C-NACHE's very own, Dr. Teufel-Shone and Chassity Begay, MPH, will be discussing our community-engaged strategies to advance cancer health equity among Native Americans in Arizona. 📋

📅 Friday, July 10, 2026
🕙 1:00 PM MST-AZ
💻 Via Zoom
🔗 Register here: https://www.nativeresearchnetwork.org/events

Please use the link above to register and share with your networks. We hope to see you there! 📍

06/15/2026

📢 Join this month’s Tribal Collaborative on Cancer Speaker Series! 📢

Tomorrow, C-NACHE researchers Darold Joseph, PhD and Julie Armin, PhD with the ACS funded "My Health My Choice" project will speak about a cancer screening education program for Native women with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

📋 Gain insight into how this project seeks to improve reproductive health knowledge among women with IDD and to understand how caregiver and institutional settings affect access to cancer screenings.

📅 Tuesday, June 16, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM MST-AZ
💻 Via Zoom
🔗Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/iVN4GsxDQ_euatBVZwzesw

Please use the link above to register and feel free to share with your network. We hope to see you there! 📍

06/09/2026

📣 In case you missed the June C-NACHE Webinar, watch now! 👀

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our C-NACHE Webinar, “Legacy Mining & Kidney Cancer: Environmental Exposures as a Social Determinant of Health”, featuring Tasha Nez, M.S. (Diné) from the Center for Community Health and Engaged Research at Northern Arizona University.

If you were not able to attend or want to watch it again, the recording of the entire webinar is now available on YouTube! 🎥

🔗 Watch here to hear Tasha’s presentation: https://youtu.be/6G0xxgCvFJQ?si=cBuYWYjPElYkB4Wz

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06/02/2026

🚨 Don’t forget to register for the C-NACHE Webinar! 🚨

“Legacy Mining & Kidney Cancer: Environmental Exposures as a Social Determinant of Health” ⛏️

Join us to hear from Tasha Nez, M.S (Diné) from Northern Arizona University.

🗓️This Thursday, June 4, 2026 @9:00-10:00 AM MST-AZ

📍Register today by using this link: https://rb.gy/oo0kqa

📸 Join us for the C-NACHE Webinar: “Legacy Mining & Kidney Cancer: Environmental Exposures as a Social Determinant of Health”

We’re honored to host Tasha Nez, M.S., (Diné), Research Coordinator for the Center for Community Health and Engaged Research at Northern Arizona University.

🗓 Date: June 4, 2026
🕘 Time: 9:00-10:00 AM MST-AZ
📍 Location: Zoom (register below)
🎤 Speaker: Tasha Nez, M.S.

In this presentation, Tasha will share how legacy mining and environmental exposures continue to impact Native communities and contribute to kidney cancer and other health disparities. This webinar will explore environmental exposures as a social determinant of health, while highlighting the lasting effects on Indigenous communities, current research efforts, and the importance of culturally grounded approaches to cancer health equity.

Register here: https://rb.gy/oo0kqa
Questions? Contact [email protected]

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from Tasha’s journey and insights on advancing cancer health equity for tribal communities!

05/29/2026

🖤 May is Skin Cancer & Melanoma Awareness Month🖤

Before May ends and as the summer months continue, we’re raising awareness about skin cancer and melanoma. At C-NACHE, we want to highlight the importance of early detection and continue supporting healthier outcomes for all communities, especially those who have historically faced barriers to care 🎗️

An easy way to check for early signs of skin cancer and melanoma is by looking for changes in your skin using the ABCDE method. This tool helps identify warning signs early, so you know when it may be time to seek care. 🌞

👒 There are also simple ways to help prevent skin cancer and melanoma, such as wearing sunscreen, covering up in the sun, and using hats and sunglasses. These habits can help reduce risk and support long-term skin health. 👓

05/29/2026

📸 Join us for the C-NACHE Webinar: “Legacy Mining & Kidney Cancer: Environmental Exposures as a Social Determinant of Health”

We’re honored to host Tasha Nez, M.S., (Diné), Research Coordinator for the Center for Community Health and Engaged Research at Northern Arizona University.

🗓 Date: June 4, 2026
🕘 Time: 9:00-10:00 AM MST-AZ
📍 Location: Zoom (register below)
🎤 Speaker: Tasha Nez, M.S.

In this presentation, Tasha will share how legacy mining and environmental exposures continue to impact Native communities and contribute to kidney cancer and other health disparities. This webinar will explore environmental exposures as a social determinant of health, while highlighting the lasting effects on Indigenous communities, current research efforts, and the importance of culturally grounded approaches to cancer health equity.

Register here: https://rb.gy/oo0kqa
Questions? Contact [email protected]

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from Tasha’s journey and insights on advancing cancer health equity for tribal communities!

05/09/2026

🎓✨ Celebrating Aiyana Chávez! ✨🎓

Please join us in congratulating Aiyana Chávez on graduating today from NAU with her Bachelor of Science in Business Management! 👏💙💛

During her time as C-NACHE’s Media Specialist, Aiyana made a tremendous impact through her dedication to learning about cancer among Native communities and her creativity in developing educational materials and resources for our online community. Her hard work and thoughtful contributions helped strengthen our outreach efforts and will leave a lasting impact on our team and audience. 💻🩺✨

While we will greatly miss Aiyana at C-NACHE, we are excited to see all that she will accomplish as she continues her educational journey this fall in the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at the University of New Mexico. 🐺📚

We are incredibly proud of you, Aiyana, and wish you continued success in this next chapter! 🌟

🎉 Congratulations to the Class of 2026! 🎉

05/06/2026

📍Join the Technical Assistance and Resource Center (TARC) 2026 Spring Webinar Series that NICOA is hosting 🤗

Life’s Final Journey: Hospice and Palliative Care for Indigenous Communities, presented by Katie Nelson, PhD, Assistant Scientist, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health 🎤

📅 Wednesday, May 13, 2026
⏰ 10:00-11:00AM (MT)
👉 Registration is required, register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6eqxQe37R6-CiUgmG86-Mw #/registration

Elders and caregivers often face difficult decisions when it comes to end-of-life care.

Join us May 13th, 2026 at 10 AM (MT) for a thoughtful conversation on hospice care in Indigenous communities with Dr. Katie Nelson.

Zoom Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6eqxQe37R6-CiUgmG86-Mw