• U.S. Secretary Sebelius attends NIHB Conference

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  The NIHB Board met with Secretary Sebelius prior to her keynote address at the 26th Annual NIHB Consumer Conference in September 2009.

  

• NIHB Conference draws both tribal and federal leadership

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  Jodi Gillette, Margaret Baha-Walker, Kimberly Teehee, Reno Keoni Franklin, L. Jace Killsback, Dr, Yvette Roubideaux, and Stacey L. Ecoffey attended the NIHB in September 2009.

• Just Move It Walk in Washington, D.C.

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  Walkers joined to promote physical activity for American Indians and Alaska Natives at the nation’s capital in September 2009.

• Veterans take part in NIHB Annual Consumer Conference

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  American Indians and Alaska Natives have the highest record of service per capita when compared to other ethnic groups carrying on a proud warrior tradition.

• USET tribes host Culture Night during NIHB Conference

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  The United South & Eastern Tribes, Inc. welcomed all tribes to Washington DC on culture night, sharing food, stories, songs, and dances.

• Dr. Donald Warne speaks at NIHB conference

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  Donald Warne, MD, MPH Executive Director , Aberdeen Area Tribal Chairman’s Health Board delivers address during plenary session of NIHB conference in September 2009.

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Indian Health Should Be Part of Health Reform Bill

Minnesota’s senators are urging Democratic leaders to include American Indian health provisions in Senate health reform...

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SWENSON, Brad (2009) Indian health should be a part of health reform bill. [online] Article from the Bemidji Pioneer last accessed 20 Nov 2009 at http://www.bemidjipioneer.com

Tester Bill to Aid Rural Veterans Passes Senate on Unanimous Vote

A bill written by Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., passed the Senate on a unanimous vote Thursday, keeping what he described as ...

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KIDSTON, Martin J. (2009) Tester bill to aid rural veterans passes Senate on a unanimous vote. [online] Article from Missoulian last accessed on 20 Nov 2009 at http://www.missoulian.com

Cautious Days Ahead for IHCIA in Senate

Late on the evening of Nov. 7, the reauthorization of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act overcame a major hurdle, passing the U.S. House of ...

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CAPRICCIOSO, Rob (2009) Cautious days ahead for IHCIA in Senate. [online] Article from Indian Country Today last accessed on 20 Nov 2009 at http://www.indiancountrytoday.com

The Health Care America Refuses to Provide

What no one is talking about right now is how the most blighted class of people in this country, the most marginalized group of people ...

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SMECKER, Frank Joseph. (2009) The health care America refuses to provide. [online] Article from Dissident Voice last accessed on 20 Nov 2009 at http://dissidentvoice.org

Leader Laments Loss of Indian Traditions

American Indians need their cultural roots for strength and identity, but many tribes are losing their language and religious ...

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COCHRAN, Diane. (2009) Leader laments loss of Indian traditions. [online] Article from Billings Gazette last accessed on 20 Nov 2009 at http://billingsgazette.com

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