Celebrating NICOA’s 40th Anniversary and the Resilience of AI/AN Elders

Civic Engagement: Your Voice Matters!

This letter was originally published on the NICOA website on July 19, 2016. Read the original here. Dear Elder, Ya’at’eeh! I am reaching out to you to share about a timely opportunity that we have for your voice be heard by the Administration for Community Living and...
Celebrating NICOA’s 40th Anniversary and the Resilience of AI/AN Elders

Indigenous Foods: A Path to Healthy Living

by Christine Herman. Christine is the NCAREE Technical Communications Manager for the National Indian Council on Aging, Inc. (NICOA). Healthy eating in the modern world is not always easy. Fast food and prepackaged foods offer inexpensive and easy alternatives to...
Celebrating NICOA’s 40th Anniversary and the Resilience of AI/AN Elders

Exercise for a Healthy Life

by Christine Herman, NCAREE Technical Communications Manager for NICOA. This Post originally appeared on the NICOA blog. While there are many factors that contribute to good health, diet and exercise remain key. In the not so distant past, American Indians and Alaska...