American Indian Health Commission
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We are a Tribal-driven non-profit focusing on American Indian and Alaska Native health in Washington state.
We are Resilient. Our ways are Resilient.
We are Resilient. Our ways are Resilient.
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AIHC in the News - Tribal Representatives on Local Boards of Health - American Indian Health Commission
DOWNLOAD PDF Vicki Lowe, AIHC’s Executive Director, speaks on a new law that clarifies the role of Washington State Tribes in local boards of health. Click here to read or listen to the story.
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October 8, 2025 at 12:21 AM
AIHC in the News - aihc-wa.com/blog/aihc-in...
Join the next session in our Food Sovereignty Speaker Series on Monday, 9/25 at 12:30 pm to hear from Linda and Luke Black Elk.
Visit our website for more information on how to register, and to watch past sessions.
aihc-wa.com/programs-and...
#foodsovereignty #indigenousfoodsovereignty
Visit our website for more information on how to register, and to watch past sessions.
aihc-wa.com/programs-and...
#foodsovereignty #indigenousfoodsovereignty
September 19, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Join the next session in our Food Sovereignty Speaker Series on Monday, 9/25 at 12:30 pm to hear from Linda and Luke Black Elk.
Visit our website for more information on how to register, and to watch past sessions.
aihc-wa.com/programs-and...
#foodsovereignty #indigenousfoodsovereignty
Visit our website for more information on how to register, and to watch past sessions.
aihc-wa.com/programs-and...
#foodsovereignty #indigenousfoodsovereignty
Join us for the next conversation in our 2025 Food Sovereignty Speaker Series. Our theme this year is A Native Dream - Reconnecting Through Ancestral Teachings.
Register here to join us on June 9, 2025 and 3:40 pm: lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/2szx6...
Register here to join us on June 9, 2025 and 3:40 pm: lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/2szx6...
June 2, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Join us for the next conversation in our 2025 Food Sovereignty Speaker Series. Our theme this year is A Native Dream - Reconnecting Through Ancestral Teachings.
Register here to join us on June 9, 2025 and 3:40 pm: lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/2szx6...
Register here to join us on June 9, 2025 and 3:40 pm: lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/2szx6...
Tribal Summit Addresses Opioid and Fentanyl Impact Across Tribes in Washington State - Third Annual Washington State Tribal Opioid Fentanyl Taskforce Summit held at the Cowlitz Indian Tribe during the week of May 19, 2025.
Read our full summary here: aihc-wa.com/blog/wa-trib...
Read our full summary here: aihc-wa.com/blog/wa-trib...
May 30, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Tribal Summit Addresses Opioid and Fentanyl Impact Across Tribes in Washington State - Third Annual Washington State Tribal Opioid Fentanyl Taskforce Summit held at the Cowlitz Indian Tribe during the week of May 19, 2025.
Read our full summary here: aihc-wa.com/blog/wa-trib...
Read our full summary here: aihc-wa.com/blog/wa-trib...
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Applications open soon! More grants for level 2 EV charging stations will be available this summer. Public and private entities can apply between July 8 and August 21. Learn more: ecology.wa.gov/about-us/pay...
May 12, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Applications open soon! More grants for level 2 EV charging stations will be available this summer. Public and private entities can apply between July 8 and August 21. Learn more: ecology.wa.gov/about-us/pay...
Happy Mother’s Day
May 11, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Happy Mother’s Day
We're glad you're here; your story isn't over yet.
If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, Native counselors and the Native and Strong Lifeline are there 24/7 to help.
Call 988 and press 4
#worldsemicolonday #yourstoryisntoveryet #cultureisprevention
If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, Native counselors and the Native and Strong Lifeline are there 24/7 to help.
Call 988 and press 4
#worldsemicolonday #yourstoryisntoveryet #cultureisprevention
April 17, 2025 at 12:28 AM
We're glad you're here; your story isn't over yet.
If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, Native counselors and the Native and Strong Lifeline are there 24/7 to help.
Call 988 and press 4
#worldsemicolonday #yourstoryisntoveryet #cultureisprevention
If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, Native counselors and the Native and Strong Lifeline are there 24/7 to help.
Call 988 and press 4
#worldsemicolonday #yourstoryisntoveryet #cultureisprevention
On-time vaccination is critical to protect and prevent adolescents and young adults from getting sick. Need more info? Click here for a chart from the CDC or talk to your tribal health clinic or provider for more information.
www.cdc.gov/vaccines/imz...
www.cdc.gov/vaccines/imz...
April 8, 2025 at 4:48 PM
On-time vaccination is critical to protect and prevent adolescents and young adults from getting sick. Need more info? Click here for a chart from the CDC or talk to your tribal health clinic or provider for more information.
www.cdc.gov/vaccines/imz...
www.cdc.gov/vaccines/imz...
In these challenging times, let's brighten the world by sharing the things we love. During our weekly check-in, our staff and consultants shared items that bring us joy. We'd love to hear from you; share something that brings you joy or a picture of you wearing something meaningful in the comments.
February 26, 2025 at 11:55 PM
In these challenging times, let's brighten the world by sharing the things we love. During our weekly check-in, our staff and consultants shared items that bring us joy. We'd love to hear from you; share something that brings you joy or a picture of you wearing something meaningful in the comments.
WA State Legislature - Appropriations Committee has a public hearing today at 1:30 pm where HB 1583 (Traditional Indian Medicines) will be heard. Click here to watch:
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House Appropriations - TVW
Public Hearing: SHB 1273: Improving student access to dual credit programs. SHB 1557: Establishing the Washington guaranteed admissions program and requiring
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February 26, 2025 at 8:38 PM
WA State Legislature - Appropriations Committee has a public hearing today at 1:30 pm where HB 1583 (Traditional Indian Medicines) will be heard. Click here to watch:
tvw.org/video/house-...
tvw.org/video/house-...
AIHC is seeking an artist to design a new logo for our Tribal Assisters program.
Deadline to submit is Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Questions and submissions should be sent to info@aihc-wa.com.
#nativeart #nativeartist #indigenousart #indigenousartist
Deadline to submit is Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Questions and submissions should be sent to info@aihc-wa.com.
#nativeart #nativeartist #indigenousart #indigenousartist
February 25, 2025 at 5:45 PM
AIHC is seeking an artist to design a new logo for our Tribal Assisters program.
Deadline to submit is Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Questions and submissions should be sent to info@aihc-wa.com.
#nativeart #nativeartist #indigenousart #indigenousartist
Deadline to submit is Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Questions and submissions should be sent to info@aihc-wa.com.
#nativeart #nativeartist #indigenousart #indigenousartist
Vicki Lowe, AIHC Executive Director and Maria Ness, AIHC Legislative Liaison attended the 2025 Members of Color Caucus reception last week.
February 16, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Vicki Lowe, AIHC Executive Director and Maria Ness, AIHC Legislative Liaison attended the 2025 Members of Color Caucus reception last week.
RACIST MASCOTS HAVE NO PLACE IN THE NFL!
The Chiefs' mascot is just the tip of the iceberg. We demand the league take action to ban all racist mascots and change the name of the Kansas City Chiefs. Anything less is racism. loom.ly/QCkhMqs
#TheTimeIsNow #ChangetheName
The Chiefs' mascot is just the tip of the iceberg. We demand the league take action to ban all racist mascots and change the name of the Kansas City Chiefs. Anything less is racism. loom.ly/QCkhMqs
#TheTimeIsNow #ChangetheName
February 10, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Starting at 1:30 today, the House Healthcare and Wellness Committee Public Hearting will be available to watch at this link: www.tvw.org/watch/?event...
On the agenda is HB 1583 - Concerning Medicaid coverage for Traditional healthcare practices.
On the agenda is HB 1583 - Concerning Medicaid coverage for Traditional healthcare practices.
House Health Care & Wellness - TVW
Public Hearing: HB 1425: Requiring coverage of pharmacogenomic testing for psychotropic medications. HB 1427: Concerning certified peer support specialists.
www.tvw.org
February 4, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Starting at 1:30 today, the House Healthcare and Wellness Committee Public Hearting will be available to watch at this link: www.tvw.org/watch/?event...
On the agenda is HB 1583 - Concerning Medicaid coverage for Traditional healthcare practices.
On the agenda is HB 1583 - Concerning Medicaid coverage for Traditional healthcare practices.
Missing Elder:
Name: Besalynn M. James
Case # 20100487
Date Last Seen: 01/21/2025
Report is filed w/the Lummi Police Department
Please call 911 to report information
Name: Besalynn M. James
Case # 20100487
Date Last Seen: 01/21/2025
Report is filed w/the Lummi Police Department
Please call 911 to report information
January 30, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Missing Elder:
Name: Besalynn M. James
Case # 20100487
Date Last Seen: 01/21/2025
Report is filed w/the Lummi Police Department
Please call 911 to report information
Name: Besalynn M. James
Case # 20100487
Date Last Seen: 01/21/2025
Report is filed w/the Lummi Police Department
Please call 911 to report information
Check out our website for information about the American Indian Health Commission (AIHC) - aihc-wa.com/about/
About the American Indian Health Commission in WA State
The American Indian Health Commission's goal is to bring wellness to American Indian and Alaska Native communities in Washington State.
aihc-wa.com
January 28, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Check out our website for information about the American Indian Health Commission (AIHC) - aihc-wa.com/about/