NCAI Policy Research Center

NCAI mourns the passing of Head Councilman Joe Garcia (Ohkay Owingeh) – a leader among leaders, a mentor to many, and a friend to all. His contributions and commitment to Indian Country will serve as inspiration for generations of leaders to come. bit.ly/3W0SK8L

Today, the Vatican announced the repudiation of its centuries-old Doctrine of Discovery, which was used to justify colonization and land theft across the globe. NCAI responded to the announcement. Read the full statement: buff.ly/3lOlXpX

Let me be clear—if you’re at least double-vaccination— you have -41% ⬇️ lower risk of getting #LongCOVID! Even lower if boosted. Don’t risk #COVID please. Get the new #Ba5 bivalent #booster today—it’s free! (come visit the US to get it now if foreigner) cidrap.umn.edu/news-perspecti…

Always remember, #TribalNations have the right to govern #research that occurs with their citizens, lands, resources, and communities with their own process to ensure it protects and benefits their communities. 📎 #ICYMI – view our FAQs: bit.ly/30mMQ9z

#ICYMI - Read the 2022 NCAI Mid Year Conference Magazine! #NCAIMY2022 🔗 bit.ly/3Pw2C5J

Another increase in #COVID19 cases this week in #IndianCountry per @IHSgov data. Remember these data are underestimates and could be 5-10x higher per some experts due to underreporting of home testing. Please be safe! 📊 View our weekly data update: bit.ly/2P8Xnu6

The increasing trend in new #COVID19 cases continues in #IndianCountry. While last week’s data were estimated due to no data from @IHSgov in the prior week, this week’s new cases are from actual data. Please be safe! 📊 View our latest data update: bit.ly/2P8Xnu6

A reminder during #Pride: A lack of consistent data about LGBTQI people hampers efforts to advance justice, equity & inclusion. Despite increasing visibility in communities & in private surveys, LGBTQI people far too often remain invisible in federal data.civilrights.org/blog/data-incl…

Latest population estimates from @uscensusbureau released today estimates the AI/AN alone and in combination population at 7.2 million in 2021, but this does not yet factor in the increase seen in the #2020Census results. bit.ly/3yvq25z

Interested in learning more about AI/AN Juvenile Justice Data Resources? View our new update: buff.ly/3Hmp9zc

Make sure to attend the census data breakout at #NCAIMY2022 where you can hear about how important this data is for Tribal Nations and actions to take now. View our analysis of #2020census data: buff.ly/3NYCkJ9

Our great NCAI Youth Commission Officers spoke today at #NCAIMY2022. They are our future and will help find solutions to current challenges. View our Youth Data Brief with a summary of data from our 2019 data resource book: buff.ly/3xR8lgz

Another increase in #COVID19 cases this week per @IHSgov data in Indian Country. Busy at #NCAIMY2022, no data report until next week. Please be safe!

Make sure to stop by the NCAI Policy Research Center Exhibit in the Marketplace to get some new research and data resources at #NCAIMY2022!

Yesterday, we held a research careers session with Native youth at #NCAIMY2022. We need more researchers to help ensure research benefits and doesn’t harm our communities. View our Tribal Research FAQs: buff.ly/3QxQL8S

Yesterday's #NativeVote session at #NCAIMY2022 was a success! View our new Native Vote update on AI/AN voter registration and turnout rates in the 2020 election: buff.ly/3xLHqmd

This week, @IHSgov data show an increase in #COVID19 cases in Indian Country compared to last week. 📊 View our weekly COVID19 data update: bit.ly/2P8Xnu6

Congratulations to Gwynne Evans-Lomayesva, PhD student and former @ncaiprc Researcher, on her appointment to the @censusbureau Census Scientific Advisory Committee (CSAC)! Read the release: buff.ly/3xbAX3P

Based on @IHSgov data, new #COVID19 cases increased since last week in #IndianCountry. Note that COVID19 data now are likely an undercount of the true cases since home testing now is often not reported. 📊 View our weekly COVID19 data update: bit.ly/2P8Xnu6

This week, @IHSgov data show a 96% increase in new #COVID19 cases compared to last week. 📊 View our weekly COVID19 data update: bit.ly/2P8Xnu6