Lakota Well-Being Project

04/11/2026

During , NIHB is proud to support the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Tribal Technical Advisory Group's strategic planning, which brings together Tribal leaders and federal partners to improve CMS policies and programs impacting American Indians and Alaska Natives served by CMS programs. TTAG's advice enhances the government-to-government relationship and improves understanding between CMS and Tribes. Learn more about TTAG and other Technical Advisory Groups at nihb.org.

04/09/2026

It's Sexual Assault Awareness Month, join us for SWIWC's webinar series including, "A Talk With Male Survivors" on April 21st. You can attend one or all webinar series here: https://swiwc.coalitionmanager.org/eventmanager/trainingevent/seriesdetails/17

This is a FREE webinar. Anyone can attend.

Questions, reach out to SWIWC. Thank you

04/07/2026

It is that time of the year again. Although it’s called Parent Daughter Dance, Sons are welcome to join too. We hope to see everyone there. ❤️

Flyer credit: Emmanuel Emnace

04/07/2026

Women’s Talking circle 6pm today.

04/07/2026

Recent weather cancellation has led to combining of these events. Thank you

04/07/2026

04/04/2026

04/04/2026

Indigenous communities have long upheld cultural practices and values that support holistic wellbeing. Despite centuries of systemic inequities in healthcare, communities continue to call for strengths-based research and for broader recognition of Indigenous cultural factors as essential to health and wellness.

Together, our co-director, Dr. Melissa Walls and several other faculty from CIH co-authored a recent publication that highlights the importance of community-led approaches to measuring Indigenous cultural strengths. Read the full review here: https://rdcu.be/fajpx



Chinle - Center for Indigenous Health Azhe’é Bidziil - Strong Fathers Family Spirit Home Visiting Program Johns Hopkins Center For Indigenous Health - Great Lakes Hub Shiprock - Center for Indigenous Health Returning to the Land - E wahw nik otah Ahskik CIH Great Plains Hub

04/03/2026

Be part of something meaningful on April 7 at SBC. The Red Sand Event is a simple yet powerful way to raise awareness about human trafficking in our communities.

Stop by the SBC Science & Technology building at noon, pour red sand, and help shine a light on those who are too often unseen.

Together, we can turn awareness into action.

04/03/2026

Why Do People Damage Property? Let’s Talk About It.

When we see vandalism or destruction in our community, it can feel frustrating and disrespectful. But often, these actions come from deeper struggles not just “bad behavior.”

💭 Sometimes it’s anger, stress, or feeling unheard
💭 Sometimes it’s disconnection from community or identity
💭 Sometimes it’s influenced by peers or substance use

In behavioral health, this can relate to concepts like deindividuation when people in groups feel less accountable for their actions.

But in our tribal communities, we know something stronger than that…

🌿 Connection is prevention.
When people feel seen, valued, and connected to culture, land, and each other they are more likely to protect what we all share.

🪶 Our teachings remind us:
Respect for the land, our spaces, and one another is part of who we are.

✨ Let’s build each other up:
• Check in on our youth and relatives
• Create safe spaces to express emotions
• Strengthen cultural connections and pride
• Lead by example in caring for our community

💬 Healing communities protect their spaces.

04/02/2026

04/02/2026

After the annual session ends in March, legislative leaders typically identify a few issues to delve into as “summer studies” before the next session in January. This year, lawmakers adopted legislation creating a committee and two task forces, and the legislative Executive Board decided Monday against creating any additional summer study committees.