Mental Health First Aid for Tribal Communities
An Overview of North Carolina’s Tribal Recognition Process
This session will provide an overview of North Carolina’s tribal recognition process, including coverage of the NC General Statutes (143B-406) pertaining to the Commission of Indian Affairs administration
Building Intertribal Approaches and Resilience to Climate Impact
The compound climate hazards of extreme heat, increasing intensity of storms, and flooding impact public health, natural resources, and cultural practices among Tribal communities.
Native UNC: Tribal & University Collaborations
Through meaningful tribal outreach, the American Indian Center (AIC) aspires to make the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill a leading public university for American Indian scholarship and scholars.
Fighting Lung Cancer Together: Advancing Health Equity in NC
Sexual Violence in Indigenous Communities
Historically, rape and sexual assault have been a tool that was used to keep Native Women subservient by European men to dehumanize them.
​NC Commission of Indian Affairs Programs & Project
The purpose of this workshop is to present the 2024 State Advisory Council on Indian Education (SACIE) Report to all attending stakeholders.
Law Enforcement Overdose Victim Support in Native Communities
This workshop examines the critical role law enforcement plays in reporting, following up, and referring overdose victims in American Indian communities to mental health and substance abuse services.
2024 SACIE Report: Our Children, Our Data, Our Legacy
Data shows that American Indian children are disproportionately represented in all areas of the Child Welfare System. NCDSS continues to use that data to evaluate it’s work with American Indian children.
Using Data to Better Serve American Indian Children and Families
The NC Commission of Indian Affairs was established in 1971 to deal fairly and effectively with Indian affairs, utilize local, state, and federal resources to provide aid and protection for Indians as needs are demonstrated
Listening to Voices: Cancer Disparities in NC Tribal Communities
Lung cancer is a leading cause of cancer deaths among American Indians in North Carolina. If detected early, lung cancer can be treated to improve survival.
This workshop will focus on sharing key findings from a series of talking circles held in various tribal communities, exploring the impact of cancer within Native communities.
This session will provide an overview of the National Certification Training provided by Mental Health First
Aid for Tribal Communities and Indigenous Peoples
Building Pathways to Homeownership: USDA Rural Development
This workshop will provide an in-depth look at USDA Rural Development programs that promote sustainable housing opportunities for American Indian communities in North Carolina.
AIHC Oral Histories
Capturing Our Stories: Documenting Stories Today for the Future Generations
Telling the story of American Indians in North Carolina is best told in their own voices. The North Carolina American Indian Heritage Commission has been documenting the lived experience of American Indians in tribal communities across the state almost from the time of its establishment.