CDC/ATSDR TCAC

The CDC/ATSDR Tribal Consultation Advisory Committee’s (TCAC) membership represents 12 geographic areas and is composed of 16 members (and designated alternates) who are either elected or appointed officials of Tribal Governments or representatives from national tribal organizations designated by Tribal leaders to act on their behalf. The TCAC meetings facilitate the exchange of views, information, and guidance concerning the intergovernmental responsibilities in the implementation and/or administration of CDC programs. NIHB facilitates the Biannual Tribal Consultation between the TCAC and the CDC. These Biannual Consultations enable many new contacts between CDC directors, program staff and Tribal leaders on critical information to the CDC on Tribal public health priorities.

The NIHB assists the TCAC with evaluating CDC program activities and providing key recommendations on how CDC can create and expand current program initiatives, hold state and academic institutions funded by CDC more accountable to assure CDC resources get to Tribal communities, and increase Tribal stakeholder’s access to CDC information including funding opportunities and technical assistance. The collaboration of the CDC, Area Tribal Health Boards and the TCAC is strengthened through the understanding, knowledge, and working relationship between the CDC and the established NIHB infrastructure to ensure that Tribal voices effectively inform priorities as they relate to contemporary public health issues facing Tribal communities.

Updated Information on CDC/ATSDR TCAC

Tribal Leaders, National Tribal Organizations, Regional Tribal Organizations, and Tribal Representatives

The CDC's Office of the Director will host a series of planning calls for the 4th Biannual CDC Tribal Consultation Session to be held on January 28, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. The planning calls will be held twice a month beginning on Friday, November 6, 2009 @ 3:00 EDT. The primary goal of these calls will be agenda development for the Consultation Session.

In order to keep pace with our many public health challenges, the CDC has been engaged in a focused organizational improvement effort designed to enhance the CDC′s effectiveness in protecting the health and promoting the quality of life through the prevention and control of disease, injury, and disability for all Americans. We look forward to sharing the outcomes of this process and affording the opportunity for Tribal leaders to consult with the CDC leadership about priority public health issues. We invite and request Tribal leaders from across Indian country to participate and the CDC encourages tribal leaders to submit written testimony prior to the Session.

Click here to download the Letter from Dr. Frieden to Tribal Leaders

Click here for the Save-the-date flyer for the 4th Biannual Tribal Consultation Session on January 28, 2010.

Click here for the Save-the-date flyer for the Tribal Consultation Advisory Committee (TCAC) Meeting on January 26-27, 2010.

Advisory Committee (TCAC) Meeting on January 26-27, 2010
Planning Conference Call Schedule:

• Friday November 6, @ 3:00 PM EST
• Friday November 20, 2009 @ 3:00 PM EST
• Friday December 4, 2009 @ 3:00 PM EST
• Friday December 18, 2009 @ 3:00 PM EST
• Friday January 8, 2010 @ 3:00 PM EST
• Friday January 15, 2010 @ 3:00 PM EST

Conference Call Number (for every call): Toll free Number: 877- 314-9621
Pass code: 339872

* The full minutes of the August 12, 2009 Consultation Session will be posted on the Office of Minority Health Disparities (OMHD) Webpage for Biannual Tribal Consultation Session Announcements & Documents by mid November for your review - http://www.cdc.gov/omhd/TCAC/BiannualSessions/BiannualSessions.html.

CDC/ATSDR TCAC Membership List (PDF)

CDC/ATSDR TCAC Charter

Tribal Consultation Policy

CDC/ASTDR Tribal Consultation Policy FAQ