AMERICAN INDIAN/ALASKA NATIVE SUPPORT FOR TOBACCO PROGRAMS

Funding Source: Center for Disease Control and Prevention
September 30, 2000 to September 29, 2005
Contract amount $179,465 per year

PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

This Grant is a cooperative agreement with tribes, tribal organizations for the developing or improving tobacco related resource networks and outreach to AI/AN tribes. This project is for the development of a regional support center for tribal tobacco programs. The development of the resource networks will enable tribal communities to address and impact the high rates of tobacco used in this population. Assistance will consist of training and technical assistance, networking and partnership building, and promoting collaboration with other tribes, national organizations, states and the Federal government.

PROGRAMS INVOLVED:

1. M.A.C.T. Health Board, Inc.
2. Shingle Srings Tribal Health
3. Sonoma County Indian Health Project
4. Toiyabe Indian Health Project
5. Tule River Indian Health Center, Inc.
6. United Indian Health Services, Inc.
7. Warner Mountain Indian Health Program

CRIHB STAFF:

Family and Community Health:
Assistant Department Director/Nutritionist
AITEN Manager
Health Education Technician

AMERICAN INDIAN TOBACCO EDUCATION NETWORK (AITEN)

California Department of Health Services; Tobacco Control Section Contract No. 94-20985-03
Contract originally dated January 1, 1995 through December 31, 2000
Currently in performance year 5, $489,721

PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

AITEN is a statewide program to promote, support, protect, the health, traditions, and cultural values of American Indians as they relate to sacred tobacco use and commercial tobacco abuse. We urge American Indians to recommit to the traditional sacred use of tobacco, while investigating addictions to commercial tobacco and the harm it causes to American Indian peoples.
AITEN will accomplish these objectives:

Reduce exposure to Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) in rural and urban areas by establishing policies to eliminate second hand smoke exposure.
Conduct educational campaigns against the tobacco industry targeting our youths.
Assist our communities in mobilizing to eliminate, prohibit commercial tobacco products, promotions, and assist in addressing the misuse of American Indian icons, imagery, or exploit the sacred purpose of tobacco.

ACTIVITIES/TRAININGS/CONFERENCES ASSOCIATED:

Dissemination of surveys and conducting focus group sessions.
Production of a video focusing on second hand smoke exposure & its health effects.
Development and distribution of educational materials, brochures, and posters.
Develop messages through WITHEPATTTS (Working Inclusively to Help Educate and Promote Awareness Toward Tobacco Sacredness), a youth subcommittee established to counter pro-tobacco influences.
Provide public service announcements, training, technical assistance, conferences, and workshops to the American Indian population.

CRIHB STAFF:

Family and Community Health Department:
Department Director
AITEN Program Manager
Health Education Specialist
Health Education Technician

AMERICAN INDIAN YOUTH LEADERSHIP/PREVENTION INSTITUTE AND TOBACCO CESSATION PROGRAM

Funding Source: American Legacy Foundation
October 1, 2000 to September 30, 2005
contract amount $500,000

PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

This specific targeted funding is for prevention and for smoking cessation in Kellogg "Community Voices" grantee communities. The Family and Community Health department has further targeted the prevention activities on Indian youth through a youth leadership institute and on development of smoking cessation treatment systems in CRIHB tribal health programs.

PROGRAMS INVOLVED:

1. M.A.C.T. Health Board, Inc.
2. Shingle Springs Tribal Health
3. Sonoma County Indian Health Project
4. Toiyabe Indian Health Project
5. Tule River Indian Health Center, Inc.
6. United Indian Health Services, Inc.
7. Warner Mountain Indian Health Program

CRIHB STAFF:

Family and Community Health Department:
Assistant Department Director
AITEN Manager

American Youth Against Tobacco Exploitation

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