Chapter 9: Indian and Alaska Native Population

What does American Indian and Alaska Native mean?

Persons belonging to the tribal nations of the continental US (American Indians) and the tribal nations and villages of Alaska (Alaska Natives)

What does Native American mean?

All Native people in the US and its trust territories

How many federal recognized AI/AN tribal nations are located in 35 states?

574 (own sovereignty, have three citizenships)

If all tribal nations were a state they would be the ___ largest state in the US.

4th

What are the American Family of Governments?

Tribal nations, States, and Federal Government

What is the largest American Indian tribal nations?

Cherokee, Navajo, Latin American Indian

What is the largest Alaska Native group?

Eskimo

What is the Indian Health Service (IHS)?

Provides a comprehensive health service deliver system for American Indians and Alaska Natives

• Agency within the Department of Health and Human Services.

•12 areas of the US

What is the mission of the Indian Health Service?

To raise the physical, mental, social, and spiritual health of American Indians and Alaska Natives to the highest level

What are the Strategic goals of the Indian Health Service?

• Culturally appropriate personal and public health services are available and accessible to AI/AN people

• promote health care excellence and quality

• strengthen IHS program management and operations

What leading cause of deaths is common for AI/AN unlike other races?

Chronic liver disease and cirrhosis (alcohol addictions) and Homicide