Prior to the 1950s, most American Indian/Alaska Natives (A.I./A.N.) resided on reservations, in nearby rural towns, or in tribal jurisdictional areas such as Oklahoma. In the era of the 1950s and 1960s, the federal government passed legislation to terminate its legal obligations to Indian tribes, resulting in policies/programs to assimilate Indian people into the mainstream of American society. More >>
Program Overview:
The Urban Indian Health Programs (UIHP) consist of 34 non-profit 501(3) (c) programs nationwide. The programs are funded through grants and contracts from the I.H.S., under Title V of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, PL 94-437, as amended. More >>
Biographies of Program Directors:
View the Program Directors detailed biographical information. More >>