National Council of Urban Indian Health

03/20/2026

The 2026 NCUIH Annual Conference is just over a month away. We look forward to gathering with Urban Indian Organization leaders, partners, advocates, and community members in Washington, D.C. Register and explore the conference here: https://buff.ly/aTOavN3

03/20/2026

Today is National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
Awareness, routine testing, and culturally grounded care help strengthen Native communities. Early detection and open conversations reduce stigma and improve long-term health outcomes.
Join us in supporting prevention, testing, and care rooted in community and culture.
Learn more: https://buff.ly/Wp38AWf

03/20/2026

Join NCUIH on March 26 from 2:00–3:00 p.m. ET for Rethinking Nutrition: Why Traditional Foods Matter in Wellness and Beyond.
Explore how traditional foods support whole-person health in American Indian and Alaska Native communities. 1 CNE or CME credit available. Register today. https://buff.ly/aOMmfoz

03/19/2026

Our work with Sanofi on RSV outreach has also helped support community education efforts in a meaningful way. Thank you to Sanofi, a Strong Ally Sponsor of the 2026 NCUIH Annual Conference. Their sponsorship helps uplift a gathering grounded in connection, shared learning, and the future of urban Native health. We are honored to have Sanofi as a partner for this year’s conference. https://buff.ly/2MDoaC1

03/17/2026

First Nations Community HealthSource is a Native-led organization providing comprehensive, community-centered care in New Mexico. Denver Indian Health & Family Services delivers integrated health and family services rooted in Native community priorities. Together, their work reflects the strength of urban Native health systems. Thank you to First Nations Community HealthSource and Denver Indian Health and Family Services for supporting the 2026 NCUIH Annual Conference as Health Warrior Sponsors.

03/17/2026

Native Americans for Community Action, Inc. (NACA) is based in Flagstaff, Arizona, and provides holistic health, behavioral health, and community services rooted in Indigenous values. Thank you to Native Americans for Community Action, Inc for supporting the 2026 NCUIH Annual Conference as our Coffee Break Sponsor. Their presence reflects the community-based leadership and service that continue to move Native health forward.

03/17/2026

House Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole was unequivocal today on advance funding for Native health care:

“This committee will not be eliminating advance funding. It’s just not going to happen. It’s a bipartisan commitment.”

Advance funding ensures that the Indian Health Service and Native health providers — including Tribes and UIOs— can continue operating without disruption, even when federal budgets are delayed. Congressman Tom Cole ’s statement reinforces strong, bipartisan support for protecting that stability.

03/17/2026

House Appropriations Chairman Mike Simpson made a clear statement today on the need to strengthen the stability of funding for Native health care. He emphasized that the Indian Health Service is the only federal health care program that does not have mandatory funding and that moving IHS to mandatory funding is necessary to provide long‑term stability and improve health outcomes.

His remarks reflect growing recognition that Native health care requires the same funding certainty other federal health programs rely on.

03/17/2026

3/17 NCUIH Newsletter: AARP Caregiver Guide, Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, Board Training Registration https://mailchi.mp/ncuih/317-ncuih-newsletter-aarp-caregiver-guide-native-hivaids-awareness-day-board-training-registration?e=565c3d3a11

03/17/2026

Hello Heart partners with organizations to support heart health through digital tools that empower people to better understand and manage cardiovascular risk. Thank you to Hello Heart for supporting the 2026 NCUIH Annual Conference as an Ally Sponsor. Their partnership helps support a gathering focused on healthier Native communities and stronger systems of care.

03/17/2026

The Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake provides culturally grounded health and community services to Native people in Utah. Thank you to The Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake for supporting the Annual Conference as a Culture Keepers Sponsor. Their presence reflects the lasting connection between Native health, community, and culture.

03/16/2026

NCUIH Submits Written Testimony Urging House to Protect Funding of Indian Health Service and Urban Indian Health

On March 11, 2026, the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) submitted written testimony to the House Appropriations Committee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies regarding Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 funding for Urban Indian Health.