In an effort to strengthen the involvement of American
Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) in federal program and policy
decisions, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and
its sister agency, the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease
Registry (ATSDR), are adopting a new policy that requires CDC and
ATSDR programs to consult with Tribal governments when developing
programs and activities that will affect Indian populations. As
sovereign nations, AI/AN tribes exercise inherent sovereign powers
over their members, territory, and lands. As a federal agency, CDC
recognizes its special obligations to, and unique relationship with,
the AI/AN population, and is committed to fulfilling its critical
role in assuring that AI/AN communities are safer and healthier. |
AI/AN governments, organizations, and communities
share with the federal government the goals of eliminating the
health disparities faced by AI/AN people, assuring that their access
to critical healthcare and public health services is maximized, and
achieving health equity for all AI/AN people and communities. To
achieve these shared goals, it is essential that AI/AN
representatives and federal agencies engage in open, continuous, and
meaningful consultation. |
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TRIBAL
CONSULTATION POLICY |
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CDC/ATSDR Tribal Consultation Policy
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Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Tribal Consultation Policy
For more information, see
HHS Office of Tribal Affairs, Tribal Consultation Policy & Plans |
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SENIOR TRIBAL LIAISON
ROLES |
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Senior Tribal Liaison Roles
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CDC / ATSDR / TCAC
BIANNUAL TRIBAL CONSULTATION SESSIONS |
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Save The Date!
CDC/ATSDR/TCAC 3rd Biannual
Tribal Consultation Session
Late May / Early June, 2009
Atlanta, Georgia |
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CDC/ATSDR/TCAC 2nd Biannual
Tribal Consultation Session
November 18-20, 2008
Tohono O'odham Nation
Tucson, Arizona
Letter to Tribal Leaders
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CDC/ATSDR/TCAC 1st Biannual
Tribal Consultation Session
February 26-28, 2008
Atlanta, Georgia
Federal Register Notice
Meeting Minutes
Meeting Summary
Meeting
Recommendations
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FOR
MORE INFORMATION |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) |
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CDC/ATSDR Tribal Consultation Policy Questions & Answers
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Press / Media |
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CDC/ATSDR Press
Release, 2006
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Letters to Tribal Leaders |
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2nd Biannual Tribal Consultation Session 10/08
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About the Tribal Consultation Policy
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Partner & Public Engagement Meeting 9/29/06
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Tribal Consultation Advisory Committee
(TCAC) 5/9/06
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Federal Quarantine Regulations 9/30/05
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Tribal Consultation Advisory
Committee (TCAC) |
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TCAC Nomination Form
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TCAC Member Recruitment
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Agency Advisory Committee |
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TCAC |
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Government Resources |
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Agency for Toxic
Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) |
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Office of
Tribal Affairs |
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Indian Health Service (IHS) |
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CDC's Office of Minority Health & Health
Disparities (OMHD) |
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American Indian (AI/AN)
Populations |
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Regional Tribal Health
Boards |
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Tribal Epidemiology
Centers |
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CDC Programs for Indian Country
Presentation
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Indian 101
Fact Sheet
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Tribal Consultation Budget Reports |
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2007 CDC Report
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2007
ATSDR Report
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2006 CDC Report
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2006
ATSDR Report
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2005 Report
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2004 Report
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Other Resources |
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American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC) |
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Working Together Unlimited Things can happen CDC, Tribes , Colleges,
Strive to Improve Native Health Ron Selden
Tribal College Journal, V 16, N 1, p18-19, Fall 2004 |
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National Council of Urban Indian Health |
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National Indian Health Board (NIHB) |