The NATIVE Project

01/07/2026

01/07/2026

Congressional Leaders Release Three Bill Minibus for FY 2027 with Increases for Urban Indian Health and Advance Appropriations for Indian Health Service. https://ncuih.org/2026/01/06/congressional-leaders-release-three-bill-minibus-for-fy-2027-with-increases-for-urban-indian-health-and-advance-appropriations-for-indian-health-service/

01/07/2026

https://doh.wa.gov/newsroom/washington-state-department-health-statement-federal-changes-childhood-vaccine-recommendations

For immediate release: January 5, 2026 (26-002) Contact: DOH Communications

01/07/2026

Mark your calendars!

01/06/2026

2026 Community Wellness Nights kick-off tonight!
See you there!

01/06/2026

Health Care Hero!
Donna Burke, RN/CDE
Certified Diabetes Educator,
Member, Spokane Tribe

Happy Retirement!
For 25 years, you served the NATIVE Project and the Spokane community with humility, respect, and a deep commitment to Native health and wellness. Through your work in the special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI), you helped uplift our Native patients and community by education, honoring culture, connection, and balance of mind, body, and spirit. You saved lives. Thank you.

May the road ahead be gentle, your days be full of purpose, and your heart be at peace. Bless you for walking this good path with our community.
-NATIVE Project

01/05/2026

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, which means it's time for our Turquoise Thursday campaign! The purpose of Turquoise Thursday is to educate our relatives about cervical cancer prevention, screening, and the role of the HPV vaccine in prevention.

This month we're bringing you:
📚Resources
💻An amazing webinar with Native Gynecologic Oncologists
👕New merch
🤝Collabs
..and more!

Make sure you're following to stay up to date, and register for our January 15th webinar now! https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_52jKb39aTuSTHf63NlMiww #/registration

Visit our merch store: https://aicaf-store.printful.me/

View our Turquoise Thursday Toolkit:https://americanindiancancer.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-TT-Toolkit-1.pdf

01/03/2026

Have you gotten your flu shot this year?
Flu activity continues to increase across the country, and influenza can be serious. The good news—prevention is simple.
Everyone 6 months and older is encouraged to get a flu shot each year. Protect yourself, your family, and your community by getting vaccinated.
All individuals are encouraged to consult with their health care providers to understand their options regarding vaccinations.
Stay healthy. Stay well.
Call 509-483-7535 to schedule.

01/01/2026

We will be closed for New Year's Day on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
Please be safe and well! Happy New Year!!