November is National Native American Heritage Month! This annual observance celebrates the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities across the United States. It is also a time to continue to support healthy communities by promoting prevention and access to trusted information that can help people live longer, healthier lives.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority Health (OMH) is committed to enhancing the well-being of racial and ethnic minority populations and American Indians/Alaska Natives by prioritizing chronic disease prevention and supporting the Administration’s mission to Make America Healthy Again. During National Native American Heritage Month, HHS OMH encourages AI/AN communities to continue to prioritize their health by implementing healthy lifestyle choices like eating real, whole foods, limiting screentime, and staying physically active to prevent serious chronic health conditions.
The resources in our National Native American Heritage Month Toolkit are free to use and designed to help organizations, advocates, and individuals join the conversation around improving AI/AN health. Download, share, and customize the content in our National Native American Heritage Month Toolkit to meet the unique needs of your audiences.
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- American Indian and Alaska Native Population Profile
- RealFood.Gov
- GetActive.Gov
- IHS.Gov
- Ending the HIV/HCV/Syphilis Epidemics in Indian Country Project
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- American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities have and continue to contribute to the legacy of the United States. This National #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth we can support those enduring contributions by bettering their health and well-being with access to trusted information and resources focused on chronic disease prevention. Addressing factors like nutrition, physical activity, screen time, and access to care can amplify efforts to #PreventChronicDiseases among AI/AN communities and support lasting change.
The HHS Office of Minority Health has compiled trusted information and resources to better understand the health experiences of AI/AN communities. Use their toolkit to share resources during National Native American Heritage Month: https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/national-native-american-heritage-month-toolkit
- Healthy eating, regular physical activity, preventive care, and strong connections to family and community can support healthier futures for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. This National #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, learn about the factors impacting AI/AN health and use reliable information and health data to help communities make informed decisions about chronic disease prevention, screening, and healthy living.
The HHS Office of Minority Health has compiled resources to help individuals and organizations promote health and wellness this November. Use their AI/AN Population Profile to access health information, resources, and community-focused insights to aid your efforts to #PreventChronicDiseases in AI/AN communities. Explore the profile and share these resources with your networks: https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/american-indian-and-alaska-native-health
- The right resources can help communities take meaningful steps towards better long-term health and help prevent chronic diseases. This National #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, celebrate American Indian and Alaska Native communities while learning more about how conditions like obesity and diabetes challenge their health and wellness. The HHS Office of Minority Health has put together a toolkit to amplify guidance to #PreventChronicDiseases among AI/AN communities. Access the toolkit by visiting: https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/national-native-american-heritage-month-toolkit
- Community-level data is important to better understand the health realities of American Indians and Alaska Natives and the chronic diseases they face. This National #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth explore trusted AI/AN health data and tailor prevention efforts that address major issues impacting their well-being including diabetes, obesity, and other conditions. Use the American Indian and Alaska Native Population Profile from the HHS Office of Minority Health to learn about these and other health issues: https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/american-indian-and-alaska-native-health #PreventChronicDiseases
- Organizations, health professionals, educators, and community leaders observing National Native American Heritage Month also have an opportunity to inform communities about the chronic disease challenges impacting American Indians and Alaska Natives. Reliable data and health information is available to support your outreach and education efforts.
The HHS Office of Minority Health has gathered resources focused on the health of American Indians and Alaska Natives for you to explore this month and throughout the year. See what’s available and share it with your networks: https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/national-native-american-heritage-month-toolkit
For additional information services, visit their Resource Center and Knowledge Center to get help with customized searches related to American Indian and Alaska Native health: https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/office-minority-health-resource-center-and-knowledge-center
- Chronic disease prevention can vary across communities and community-level data can offer a great starting point for designing strategies tailored to a community’s needs. This National Native American Heritage Month, encourage your organization to explore health data to understand why American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities face greater rates of obesity-related deaths, obesity, and other health gaps compared to the general population overall.
Community-level data is available to support your intervention efforts. The HHS Office of Minority Health’s American Indian and Alaska Native Population Profile offers a comprehensive look at AI/AN health data: https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/american-indian-and-alaska-native-health
For additional information services, visit their Resource Center and Knowledge Center to get help with customized searches related to American Indian and Alaska Native health: https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/office-minority-health-resource-center-and-knowledge-center
- This #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, promote healthy habits and how to #PreventChronicDiseases among American Indian/Alaska Native communities. Learn more about #AIAN health and find trusted resources at @MinorityHealth: https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/national-native-american-heritage-month-toolkit
- Explore trusted information this #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth and access community-level data to support your efforts to #PreventChronicDiseases among American Indians/Alaska Natives. Visit @MinorityHealth: https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/american-indian-and-alaska-native-health
Date Last Reviewed: September 2026