• Natives really face shorter life expectancy, higher infant mortality rates, and higher rates of injury and suicide. (cdc.gov)
  • Its membership includes 178 villages (both federally recognized tribes and village corporations), thirteen regional native corporations, and twelve regional nonprofit and tribal consortiums that contract and run federal and state programs. (wikipedia.org)
  • ANMC is the primary hospital for Alaska Natives residing in the Anchorage area and the statewide referral hospital for the Alaska Tribal Health System. (cdc.gov)
  • Robbed of ancestral lands, American Indian and Alaska Native tribal communities face an unparalleled housing crisis that pleads for national housing reforms. (consumershomeanalysis.com)
  • Federal support varies depending on tribal financial status, resources, and competition from bordering communities. (consumershomeanalysis.com)
  • This act provides guaranteed, inflation-adjusted funding to our nation's tribal communities. (consumershomeanalysis.com)
  • SAIGE is a non-profit organization supporting American Indians and Alaska Natives in the Tribal, State, Federal and local government workforce. (saige.org)
  • Tribal representatives told U.S. Attorney General William Barr that rural Alaska Natives suffer from multiple public safety problems, including no law enforcement presence in multiple villages, substance abuse and alarmingly high rates of violence and sexual assault. (kusi.com)
  • In Anchorage, Barr heard from tribal representatives Wednesday in an Alaska Native justice roundtable. (kusi.com)
  • Barr is in Alaska to meet with tribal leaders and other officials Wednesday about public safety challenges in the vast state. (kusi.com)
  • U.S. Attorney General William Barr is visiting Alaska to meet with tribal leaders and other officials about disproportionately high rates of violence and sexual assault in Native communities. (kusi.com)
  • The Alaska Native Heritage Center (ANHC) is a 26-acre campus in Anchorage that offers a unique experience to learn and explore these traditional ways of Alaska Native cultures. (loc.gov)
  • To determine whether methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) USA300 commonly caused infections among Alaska Natives, we examined clinical MRSA isolates from the Alaska Native Medical Center, Anchorage, during 2000-2006. (cdc.gov)
  • A randomly selected sample of 163 (28.7%) of the 567 isolates, stratified by year of isolation, was chosen for genotyping, including 20% of the isolates from Anchorage-region residents, 20% from residents of southwestern Alaska, and all isolates from residents of other regions ( Table 1 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Interior Secretary Deb Haaland stands during the opening ceremony of Interior's "Road to Healing" event Oct. 22 in Anchorage, Alaska. (eenews.net)
  • Investigations Program in Anchorage, Alaska. (cdc.gov)
  • A subsistence lifestyle - relying on fish, wildlife and berries - is essential in rural Alaska, including in many Native communities, where goods must be flown or barged in and costs for basic necessities can be exorbitant. (ksat.com)
  • When Alaska is at its coldest, census workers are more likely to find village residents, some of whom migrate to hunt and fish for subsistence or work, in their home communities. (ijpr.org)
  • Alaska Natives represent approximately 16 percent of Alaska's residents and make up a significant segment of the population of over 200 rural villages and communities. (loc.gov)
  • Annual distributions from Alaska native villages or village corporations can affect eligibility for SSI. (ssa.gov)
  • Warming temperatures and thawing permafrost are making it harder to get an accurate count for the 2020 census in some Alaska Native villages. (ijpr.org)
  • Since 1960, the Census Bureau has started the once-a-decade, constitutionally mandated head count in Alaska Native villages in January - months before the census rolls out to the rest of Alaska and other states by April - to take advantage of the frigid winter weather. (ijpr.org)
  • But as temperatures in Alaska climb faster than in any other state and twice as fast as the global average , counting in some communities has become more complicated - adding yet another layer to long-standing challenges, such as language barriers and distrust of the U.S. government, that have hindered the Census Bureau's ability to produce complete population counts of Alaska Native villages. (ijpr.org)
  • But in Alaska, where there is only one reservation , it's unclear exactly how accurate the bureau's counts are for Alaska Native villages, which have not been included in the bureau's undercount estimates. (ijpr.org)
  • For the 2020 count, the Census Bureau is currently planning to count the community as two villages with separate population counts. (ijpr.org)
  • Rep.-elect Mary Peltola, D-Alaska, poses for a portrait at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022. (ksat.com)
  • WASHINGTON - Democrat Mary Peltola was sworn in Tuesday night to finish out the remaining months of the term of the late Rep. Don Young, making her the first Alaska Native to serve in Congress and the first woman to hold the seat. (ksat.com)
  • Alaska Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola also attended, they said. (eenews.net)
  • UAA is the premier university in the heart of Alaska's largest city with campuses throughout Southcentral Alaska. (alaska.edu)
  • The UAA Community & Technical College builds Alaska's workforce and fosters student success through quality education and technical training. (alaska.edu)
  • North Slope elected Iñupiat leaders spoke on Capitol Hill on Wednesday at a press conference alongside Alaska senators, where they accused the Biden administration of shirking its duties to consult with the tribes of Alaska's North Slope. (eenews.net)
  • Though they have many languages, creeds, and philosophies, Alaska Natives share common goals, values and the challenge to embrace modern changes in such a way that their peoples can be full participants in this modern era, yet not disrupt the traditional cycle of knowledge that has helped to perpetuate Native societies for thousands of generations. (loc.gov)
  • Peltola previously served as a state lawmaker for 10 years representing the rural hub community of Bethel, Alaska. (ksat.com)
  • Barr will wrap up the visit with the rural communities of Bethel, Galena and Napaskiak. (kusi.com)
  • CHATTERJEE: Manson directs the University of Colorado's Centers for American Indian and Alaska Native Health. (wvtf.org)
  • In total, based on the American Community Survey (ACS), about 1 percent of the U.S. population age 65 and over is American Indian or Alaskan Native, of whom about half report their race as solely American Indian or Alaska Native, and half report it in combination with another race. (kff.org)
  • Alaska Native or Native Alaskan people began as members of full sovereign nations and continue to enjoy a unique political relationship with the federal government. (wikipedia.org)
  • AFN will help Native Alaskan people survive and prosper as distinct ethnic and cultural groups who will participate fully as members of the overall society. (wikipedia.org)
  • Individuals who speak Native American and Alaskan native languages in Washington tend to have escalated rates of drug and alcohol abuse and addiction. (tapartnership.org)
  • Conversely, however, those who speak Native American and Alaskan native languages also tend to feel inclined to the need to get treated for their drug and alcohol addiction and substance abuse problems. (tapartnership.org)
  • Having said that, there is a need for a larger variety of drug and alcohol treatment types to address the mostly unique requirements and needs of individuals who speak Native American and Alaskan native languages - including but not limited to rehab facilities offered in native languages. (tapartnership.org)
  • For instance, few of them provide rehab services in Native American and Alaskan native languages. (tapartnership.org)
  • Luckily, several grants have been approved in the recent past to help with drug and alcohol rehabilitation for people who speak Native American and Alaskan Native languages. (tapartnership.org)
  • Fish are a staple in Alaskan life, and salmon holds particular cultural significance to Alaska Natives. (ksat.com)
  • The Alaska Federation of Natives was formed in October 1966, when Emil Notti called the gathering of 400 Alaska Natives representing 17 Native organizations gathered for a three-day conference to address Alaska Native aboriginal land rights. (wikipedia.org)
  • The most viable way of improving environmental conditions on American Indian and Alaska Native lands is through Congress and the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (S.2264). (consumershomeanalysis.com)
  • It is clear that oil and gas drilling is not compatible with the long-term survival of the Arctic and the communities and wildlife that rely on it," said Athan Manuel, director of Sierra Club's Lands Protection Program, in a statement Tuesday. (eenews.net)
  • AFN's convention is the largest representative annual gathering in the United States of any Native peoples. (wikipedia.org)
  • In Alaska, though, the terminology we use for peoples of indigenous ancestry is Alaska Native. (cdc.gov)
  • In remote regions of North American Arctic and Greenland and the Russian Federation, many of these indigenous peoples live in very small, isolated communities. (cdc.gov)
  • The federal government continues to make decisions about our ancestral homelands, now in the name of environmental justice, with little to no regard for the voices of our people," said Nagruk Harcharek, president of Voice of the Arctic Iñupiat, a nonprofit that represents Arctic Slope communities. (eenews.net)
  • In 2019, an estimated 20% of American Indian and Alaska Native people lived in poverty compared to an 11% national poverty rate. (consumershomeanalysis.com)
  • Some of Newtok's residents moved into 21 newly constructed homes in Mertarvik, Alaska, in October 2019. (ijpr.org)
  • Today, as a result of poor housing conditions, American Indians and Alaska Natives struggle from environmental ills that include lead exposure, asthma from poor ventilation, infectious diseases due to contaminated water, sanitation issues, and overcrowding. (consumershomeanalysis.com)
  • Did you know that Alaska is home to 229 federally recognized tribes, or 40 percent of all federally recognized tribes nationwide? (usda.gov)
  • Women comprise a little more than half (56%) of the elderly American Indian and Alaska Native population-a rate that mirrors the overall U.S. population age 65 and over. (kff.org)
  • Specifically, 9 percent of American Indians and Alaska Natives are age 65 and older, compared with 14 percent in the overall U.S. population. (kff.org)
  • 1 By 2060, the number of American Indians and Alaska Natives age 65 and older is projected to more than quadruple, growing to about 2 million-a rate that is nearly two times greater than the overall U.S. population age 65 and older. (kff.org)
  • Approximately 4 percent of American Indians and Alaska Natives under age 65 are enrolled in Medicare-similar to the 3 percent observed in the overall U.S. population. (kff.org)
  • The Household Component of NMES-2 is based on a national probability sample of the civilian, noninstitutionalized population living in the community. (cdc.gov)
  • The drowning rate in Alaska during 2000-2006 was 8.9 drowning deaths per 100,000 population. (cdc.gov)
  • Five traditional village exhibits representing the Alaska Native cultures are nestled around a lake and walking trail offering a glimpse of each culture's traditional crafts and lifestyles. (loc.gov)
  • Passed from generation to generation, their dances ensure that the many distinct Native cultures across Alaska remain connected to their origins. (wikipedia.org)
  • In contrast, in 1996, 2000, and 2004-2006, in rural southwestern Alaska, we found that USA300 was rarely isolated, although community-associated MRSA SSTIs were common. (cdc.gov)
  • During 2000-2006, 402 unintentional drowning deaths, 108 of them occupational, occurred in Alaska , with an average annual fatality rate of 8.9 deaths per 100,000 Alaskans. (cdc.gov)
  • To find relief from their drug addiction, therefore, most Alaskans and American Indians typically have to consult with administrators in the mental health and drug rehab services sector as well as elders in their communities to figure out their options for treatment. (tapartnership.org)
  • But I am just always reminding people that I'm not here to represent just the 16% of Alaskans who are Alaska Natives. (ksat.com)
  • The Alaska Native leaders said the Biden administration is refusing to meaningfully engage with them on what the Alaskans view as flawed oil and gas policies in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A) and the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). (eenews.net)
  • From self-reported data in the ACS and other surveys, it is difficult to determine the number of non-elderly American Indians and Alaska Natives living with long-term disabilities who might meet the requirements for Social Security Disability Insurance, but are otherwise not enrolled in Medicare. (kff.org)
  • These estimates may be low because cancer registries often report Native Americans as members of other races. (cdc.gov)
  • Native Americans also often have trouble getting high-quality cancer care. (cdc.gov)
  • Program awardees use culturally appropriate ways to teach Native Americans how to prevent and control cancer. (cdc.gov)
  • Support from family, friends, and community members can help direct Native Americans with cancer to medical systems. (cdc.gov)
  • Half of Native Americans also said they're facing serious financial problems, with a quarter saying they've lost all savings during the pandemic. (wvtf.org)
  • We do not expect these two [census-designated places] to be merged for the 2020 Census, but we will not know with absolute certainty until the summer," the bureau said in a written statement to NPR, noting that the bureau is waiting for final input from the state of Alaska. (ijpr.org)
  • In the early- and mid-1970s, AFN provided technical assistance to help Alaska Natives implement ANCSA and set up the corporations mandated by the Act. (wikipedia.org)
  • USDA Rural Development places a high value on our relationship with American Indians and Alaska Natives, and we are committed to expanding outreach and services throughout Indian Country and Alaska. (usda.gov)
  • While about 40 percent of American Indians and Alaska Natives live in rural areas, only 22 percent currently live on reservations or land trusts. (kff.org)
  • The cultural revival has certainly exploded across rural Alaska, and Quyana Alaska is now a treasured highlight of each and every Convention. (wikipedia.org)
  • Another 200,000 American Indians and Alaska Natives under the age of 65 are living with a long-term disability (for which they receive Social Security Disability Insurance benefits) or a health condition, such as end stage renal disease, which qualifies them for Medicare. (kff.org)
  • 5 (Data specific to the share of elderly American Indians and Alaska Natives living on reservations are difficult to verify, but as described later in this paper, about a third of Medicare beneficiaries report IHS as a source of health coverage, which may reflect their proximity to reservations and land trusts. (kff.org)
  • When American Indians and Alaska Natives live far from reservations, they may have little to no access to IHS-funded services, given the comparatively small scope of the Urban Indian Health Program described later in this issue brief. (kff.org)
  • Despite the United States' promise to assume responsibility for housing and health for American Indians and Alaska Natives in exchange for billions of acres in conceded land, little has been done to achieve positive change. (consumershomeanalysis.com)
  • He says while people on the reservation have followed public health guidelines, masking and vaccines have been controversial in the community outside. (wvtf.org)
  • A Survey of American Indians and Alaska Natives includes a separate sample of American Indians and Alaska Natives living on or near Federal reservations and eligible to receive care provided or supported by the Indian Health Service. (cdc.gov)
  • It's really amazing today, in this day and age, that about one-third of Alaska Natives have no in-home water or sewage service and of course, this really impacts human health in these regions in a big way. (cdc.gov)
  • Natives facing greater health challenges. (cdc.gov)
  • And we hope by focusing on some of these health problems, we can improve life for Alaska Natives. (cdc.gov)
  • To address mental health and emotional well-being of at-risk populations to improve resilience at the individual community levels. (cdc.gov)
  • On this page, you'll find links to health issues that affect American Indians and Alaska Natives. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The AFN's highest honor for people of non-native ancestry is named after the state's (and continent's) highest mountain. (wikipedia.org)
  • Regardless of age, some American Indians and Alaska Natives belong to a federally-recognized tribe, some belong to a state-recognized tribe, and others are not members of a tribe. (kff.org)
  • 3,000 to 4,000 people attend each year, including 1,000 voting delegates from across the state and the proceedings are broadcast live via television, radio and webcast reaching Alaska Natives and non-Natives alike from Russia, Utqiaġvik, Ketchikan, and from the Aleutian Chain to the Canada-US border. (wikipedia.org)
  • During the convention, the entire state of Alaska is blanketed with discussion on current events and issues. (wikipedia.org)
  • To date, over 200 different dance groups have performed at Native gatherings across the state. (wikipedia.org)
  • State-of-the-art classroom instruction and hands-on learning collide in UAA's innovative academic programs, which feature unique courses that train students to lead Alaska into the future. (alaska.edu)
  • Barr is scheduled to participate in an Alaska Native justice roundtable and visit the state crime lab as Congress and advocates have renewed a focus on violence against Native American women. (kusi.com)
  • The purpose of this study is to evaluate and describe the current problem of drowning in Alaska , measure changes in the rates since earlier studies have been done and compare occupational and non-occupational drowning characteristics. (cdc.gov)
  • Since about 1950, life expectancy for Alaska Natives has actually increased by more than 20 years to about 69, and we've done a good job in decreasing the number of deaths due to infections. (cdc.gov)
  • Infections caused about half of Alaska Native deaths in 1950, but by 1990 accounted for about only 1.2 percent of deaths. (cdc.gov)
  • Housing that is old, in poor repair, or crisscrossed with physical barriers may not be accessible for many people, preventing them from living independently within their homes and participating fully in community life. (consumershomeanalysis.com)
  • He says the pandemic has exacerbated longstanding stresses and strains on the lives of Native people due to historic inequities. (wvtf.org)
  • MANSON: American Alaska Native people - we are very social and collective in our understanding of who we are, how we reaffirm this sense of personhood and self. (wvtf.org)
  • The 2010 census counted 354 people living in Newtok, and the community has used that number to get its share of an estimated $1.5 trillion a year in federal funding that's guided by census data. (ijpr.org)
  • and Promote and advocate for programs and systems which instill pride and confidence in individual Alaska Natives. (wikipedia.org)
  • However, most American Indians and Alaska natives are faced with obstacles in the sense that they might not have direct access to the effective rehabilitation facilities and programs they require. (tapartnership.org)
  • Salmon runs have sustained generations in small fishing communities along the Alaska Peninsula. (wbur.org)
  • Older American Indians and Alaska Natives live throughout the country, but are concentrated in certain geographic areas. (kff.org)
  • More than a third (35%) of all American Indians or Alaska Natives age 65 and older live in four states (California, Oklahoma, Texas and Arizona), and about half live in 8 states ( Figure 1) (Appendix Tables 1-2). (kff.org)
  • but the Eskimo comprise of various groups including the Inuit of Greenland, northern Canada and northern Alaska and we have the Yupik of western Alaska and the eastern coastal regions of the Russian Federation and we have the Aleut which live along the Aleutian Chain. (cdc.gov)
  • Poverty, low education levels, and harsh conditions mean that many American Indians and Alaska Natives lack the foundation for basic survival: stable, secure, adequate, affordable housing. (consumershomeanalysis.com)
  • For over 20 years, Alaska Natives have come together in dance to celebrate Quyana Alaska during AFN's Annual Convention. (wikipedia.org)
  • The kicker is that 50 years ago, right before Peltola was born, her parents worked on Young's first campaign for the only congressional seat in Alaska. (ksat.com)
  • At the same time, many communities that for years have been isolated are now really just a plane ride away from major cities. (cdc.gov)
  • Current students and community members are welcome to sign up for these course. (alaska.edu)
  • SPERO MANSON: American and Alaska Native communities and our members have been hit quite hard by the pandemic. (wvtf.org)
  • But in October, after decades of planning and fundraising, about a third of Newtok's residents packed their belongings into boats and relocated to 21 new homes on higher ground across the river in Mertarvik , Alaska - a replacement village about 9 miles southeast of Newtok. (ijpr.org)
  • First introduced at the 1982 Convention, Quyana Alaska was designed to restore the traditional dances and ensure that they were passed on to the future generations. (wikipedia.org)
  • International observers are present at most meetings, both exchanging information and learning from the Alaska Native experience. (wikipedia.org)
  • We are collaborating and partnering with tribes to realize a brighter future for families, children, and communities. (usda.gov)
  • 4 The proportion of American Indians and Alaska Natives living away from reservations has grown steadily over time and this demographic shift is expected to continue. (kff.org)
  • The natives of Alaska in addition to American Indians have historically had a high likelihood of abusing drugs- more so than other ethnic and racial groups. (tapartnership.org)
  • Preventing baby bottle tooth decay in American Indian and Alaska native communities: a model for planning. (cdc.gov)
  • And to provide a national forum for issues and topics affecting American Indian and Alaska Native government employees. (saige.org)
  • Many Alaska Natives have retained their customs, languages, hunting and fishing practices from time immemorial. (loc.gov)
  • The mission of AFN is to enhance and promote the cultural, economic and political voice of the entire Alaska native community. (wikipedia.org)
  • Will my distributions from an Alaska native village or village corporation affect my eligibility for SSI or SSDI cash benefits? (ssa.gov)
  • We've seen landmasses just disappear overnight," says Romy Cadiente, a local official for Newtok, a village in southwest Alaska where erosion has been eating away an average of 70 feet a year, forcing many residents to flee for firmer ground . (ijpr.org)
  • The newly elected congresswoman's time in the Alaska Legislature overlapped with Palin's time as governor, and the women have remained cordial. (ksat.com)
  • Their traditional dances remain the lifeblood of their culture and their communities: they sustain them and connect them with their rich cultural history. (wikipedia.org)
  • She says a sense of cultural identity and collective responsibility has also motivated communities. (wvtf.org)