Native People for Cancer Control

03/26/2024

American Indian and Alaska Native people experience grave cancer-related disparities both nationally and in Washington State. They also face barriers in accessing cancer treatment that can result in later stage diagnosis, more complications, and worse prognosis.
INROADS (Increasing Native Radiation Oncology Access: Disparities & Solutions) a research collaboration between Washington State University & the University of Washington is hoping to understand and address barriers to accessing cancer care, specifically radiation treatment for American Indian and Alaska Native communities in Washington.
INROADS is inviting three groups of folks to participate in a 30-minute survey to help with their research: American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) patients with a cancer diagnosis where radiation therapy was/is a treatment option, radiation oncology providers, professionals, and staff who work with AI/AN patients, and referring providers, professionals, and staff that refer AI/AN patients to outside cancer care.
See flyer for information on how to get in touch with our research team, if this applies to you. A great opportunity to give back to our Native community and help improve cancer care.
See flyer for details to reach out via email, phone or QR code!

02/20/2024

We must care for one another better. This systematic review confirms Indigenous Women’s Experiences of Lateral Violence. Now is the time to hold one another up!!!!

The purpose of this systematic literature review (SLR) was to methodically integrate peer-reviewed findings regarding lateral violence within Indigenous communities, with particular attention to the experiences of Indigenous women. Lateral violence describes ...

06/07/2023

Exciting news for parents and caregivers!
Learn how to prepare nutrient-rich meals for your little ones using traditional ingredients and methods this Friday, June 9 at 5 p.m. Please join us for this fun and nutritious opportunity!

Register today at: http://ow.ly/PMl450OEmR8
Questions? Contact jennie.brixey@multco.us

07/11/2022

Food sovereignty -- the ability to access traditional foods from salmon to roots berries and shellfish -- is at the core of tribal health, wellness and culture.

03/31/2021

Indigenous leadership is different that way. Seattle City Councilmember Deborah Juarez (Blackfeet), who talked with me alongside Lucero, echoed her words. The leadership she sees in Indian Country isn’t the same when compared with what she’s seen within Anglo systems.

“The leader isn't at the front of the pack,” Juarez said. “In Indian Country, a leader is in the back with the children and the elders, and they're making sure that they're [safe]. That’s who we are.”
For me, these successes only make it more obvious that non-Native governments could take a page from Native models of kinship when making plans for the future.
Because, while this model is often described as simply “community based,” Juarez told me that it’s deeper than that: “Whether we're talking about the environment, whether we're talking about health, whether we're talking about economic development, we aren't going to use up the Earth, Mother Earth, and its resources and energy for ourselves. We are borrowing it from our children, and we have more than a responsibility and a duty to move all of this forward.”

Reporter Manola Secaira reflects on what Native communities can teach us about a healthier future for all.

07/06/2017

Hot off the press!!! How Nettle Saved The People! Pick up a copy at the sea fair powwow Friday July 14th ❤️

08/10/2016

Are you a cancer survivor? Check out our Staying in the Circle of Life curriculum.
http://www.p4nh.org/education-outreach/cancer-survivorship-curriculum/

02/26/2016

Are you or someone you know looking for an exciting job in health research? Our Seattle office has an opening for a research coordinator, check it out!

02/25/2016

spice mixes are a great way to cut fat and sugar from you diet!

Spices have a number of health benefits, and you can make your own spice blend to add some flavor to family meal night.

02/23/2016

“Learning about our medicines, means learning about our culture, which means learning about our people,” says Cat Criger. There is always more knowledge to gain, and if you are curious to find out more about Native American spirituality it is recommended that you seek guidance from a traditional elder." healing

In today’s world, we are all invested in sharing our culture and our stories with each other to make for greater understanding and bridging cultural divides. I am often asked about smudging, what i…

02/18/2016

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