The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) is committed to helping reduce the incidence and prevalence of HIV/AIDS in American Indian and Alaska Native communities. To that end, NIHB has put together a list of some resources and publications specifically on HIV in Indian Country. This list is not completely comprehensive, and NIHB recommends that you explore the websites of different Tribes, Tribal organizations, and federal agencies to find additional and the most up to date information and resources.
Trainings and Toolkits
NIHB, in partnership with JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. and with support from IHS and the Minority HIV/AIDS Fund, created two online and printable toolkits to increase capacity and support local, Tribal HIV prevention efforts.
NIHB, in partnership with Cardea Services, JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. and with support from IHS and the Minority HIV/AIDS Fund, produced two online e-Learning trainings based upon the Social Media and PrEP toolkits. Each course is self-paced.
Publications and Fact Sheets on HIV/AIDS:
Pages and Partners
There are currently 13 different national HIV/AIDS Awareness Days that serve to call attention to the impact that the epidemic has had in certain populations. Each day is a reminder that HIV is very much still a public health concern, and that without dedicated energy, resources, staff, and programming, the epidemic will continue to grow. It is also a day to honor those that have passed from AIDS related complications, are currently living with HIV, and those that spend their professional and personal time battling this disease.
For more information on all of the awareness days, please visit: https://www.hiv.gov/news-and-events/awareness-days
National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
March 20th is National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NNHAAD). March 20th is the first day of spring and marks a special time in the life of many Native peoples. It is this day that NNHAAD seeks to celebrate life by challenging Native people to create a greater awareness of HIV/AIDS in our communities. HIV rates continue to rise among American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian people, and community action has the best chance to reverse this trend. Use this day to create voice for you and your community. Visit the NNHAAD webpage to see what resources are available to support NNHAAD in your community, register your local event, and to see what events are taking place across the country.
Public Health Policy and Programs
National Indian Health Board