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On May 13, the NIEHS Office of Science Education and Diversity (OSED) welcomed Caroline Goon, who discussed her efforts related to recruitment, retention, and advancement of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders…

For immediate release: March 18, 2024   (24-031) Contact: DOH Communications A total of $400,000 in funding support is available to the selected Tribal or Urban Native community OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health…

Name Image Life Ethnicityor tribe Party Offices held Albert P. Adams 1942–2012 Inupiaq Democratic State representative 1981–1989, state senator 1989–2001 Billy Akers 1947– Republican State representative 1977–1979 Charles G.…

BOTHELL, Wash. – FEMA has awarded $6,768,114.23 for the Native Village of Newtok in Alaska as part of their efforts to relocate their entire village to a new site. This grant will allow the village to acquire 36 homes and provide…

1. IntroductionJapanese encephalitis virus (JEV) is a mosquito-transmitted flavivirus that affects approximately 68,000 persons annually worldwide . JEV infections occur throughout the temperate and tropical regions of Asia, the western…

AUSTIN, TX – Austin Water’s Wildland Conservation division plans to conduct a prescribed burn on approximately 230 acres of the Water Quality Protection Lands on Tues., March 19.  Smoke may be visible in the vicinity of south State…

Growing up in East Greenbush, New York, Kevin Smith had a choice. The Albany suburb is roughly equidistant to New York City and Boston. That means the town’s allegiances are split between two bitter enemies. “Half the neighborhood was…

On-demand beauty and home service provider Urban Company has collaborated with Blinkit to offer delivery services for its newly launched water purifiers, Native M1 and M2, to customers.In a recent post on X, Albinder Dhindsa,…

Sharing ideas—and power The federal government is encouraging tribes to take the lead in climate change planning, says Cris Stainbrook, a member of the Oglala Lakota and the president of the Indian Land Tenure Foundation, which…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A new study of people who speak many languages has found that there is something special about how the…

A new study of people who speak many languages has found that there is something special about how the brain processes their native language. In the brains of these polyglots — people who speak five or more…

Sustainability, Vol. 16, Pages 2215: A Comparison of the Chronologies of Introduced versus Native Coniferous Tree Species Growing in Northwestern Poland during the Period of Global Warming Sustainability doi: 10.3390/su16052215…

This is an early access version, the complete PDF, HTML, and XML versions will be available soon. Open AccessArticle by 1,* and 2 1 School of Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand,…

Safdie Brothers collaborator Buddy Duress, who starred in “Good Time” and “Heaven Knows What,” died suddenly late last year. He was 38. The Queens native, born Michael Stathis, died in November as a result of “cardiac arrest from a drug…

NEWS FEED Controlled Burn at Brandywine Creek State Park Aims to Boost Native Wildlife and Plant GrowthDate Posted: February 27, 2024 Four-Legged Assistant Helps Change Lives Canine Companions…

While 404 individuals were enrolled in the Native CHOICES intervention, a subgroup of n = 40 completed the qualitative interviews. Our results are organized by the major foci of our evaluation, namely: reach, acceptability, and…

In 2020, overdose death rates (number of drug overdose deaths per 100,000 people) increased 44 percent for Black* people and 39 percent for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) people compared with 2019, according to a new CDC Vital…

The NIEHS Diversity Speaker Series recognized Native American Heritage Month with a Nov. 30 webinar featuring Ashley Wells, principal strategist for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Special Emphasis Portfolio for Native…

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This year, Wawa will be opening 250 new stores across eight Wawa-less states. Previously, the Philadelphia-based chain was limited to about 1,000 mid-Atlantic east coast locations, mostly concentrated in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, but…

Ground pink, or Linanthus dianthiflorus, is known to bloom in higher abundance following a fire and rain. Credit: Justin Valliere/UC Davis…

1. IntroductionThe harmonious coexistence between humans and nature poses a significant challenge on a global scale. Among the ecosystems most profoundly impacted by human intervention, cities stand out, and green spaces, as integral…

The persistence of dissatisfaction rates among patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) despite numerous advancements in orthopedics has prompted a reevaluation of the conventional mechanical alignment paradigm . Recent…

1. IntroductionFor decades, the fibular free flap (FFF) has been considered the gold standard for osseous, and if necessary, the soft tissue reconstruction of large mandibular defects . The long tubular bone represents an ideal…

4.1. Crossing SystemThe mating system of the faveira-benguê tree provides valuable insights into the genetic dynamics and reproductive strategies of this species. These findings reveal significant details about mating preferences and…

The NIEHS Partnerships for Environmental Public Health (PEPH) network hosted a webinar highlighting organizations that train American Indian and Alaska Native workers and communities in hazardous materials safety, with funding from the…

1. IntroductionIn the eastern Baltic region, the projected changes in tree species abundance are giving rise to concerns about the sustainability of Norway spruce Picea abies Karst. , which is an economically important species . The…

Native Hawaiian graduate student surveys reef. Credit: Todd Glaser In Hawaiʻi and across much of Oceania, Pacific Islanders celebrate the…

NIEHS-funded researchers recently installed filtration systems in Native American communities to reduce exposure to and the health effects of arsenic-contaminated drinking water. Led by the Columbia University Northern Plains Superfund…

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The lives of American Indian/Alaska Natives (AI/ANs) are a mystery to many. This is largely the result of stereotypes about their look or whereabouts and overall neglect in American society, as evidenced by Tribal citizens being the most…

Start Preamble Announcement Type: New and Competing Continuation. Funding Announcement Number: HHS-2021-IHS-EPI-0001.…

Summary What is already known about this topic? Suicide is preventable. It disproportionately affects American Indian or Alaska Native (AI/AN) persons. Previous studies have examined suicide characteristics and circumstances among…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A relatively low-budget project has received a $57,000 state grant to restore sand dunes and native plants…

 It’s easy to pass by November as just another month. Another month of holiday prep, getting ready for finals, and drowning in tasks. But, this month isn’t just another month — it’s an opportunity for us to celebrate the stories of…

Oklahoma City (OKC) might not be famous for its public transportation – yet – but two OKC communities are gearing up for major transformation thanks to investments in public transportation. The City of Oklahoma City’s transit department…

Summary What is already known about this topic? Non-Hispanic Asian and non-Hispanic Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) persons represent a growing segment of the U.S. population, and are often aggregated in analyses. What is…

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  05/09/2018 - Finland should offer labour-market-oriented integration support to all migrants, strengthen efforts to identify and address early vulnerabilities, and work more closely with employers according to…

  05/09/2018 - Finland should offer labour-market-oriented integration support to all migrants, strengthen efforts to identify and address early vulnerabilities, and work more closely with employers according to…

By Elizabeth Moore November 2017 In a 1985 column for the New York Times, indigenous author Louise Erdrich asks “f not a shared sense of place, what is it then that currently…

This National Minority Health Monthexternal icon focuses on being active and healthy. Find out what you and your family can do to be more active from home. Being physically active is one of the most important things you can do to…

<!--Try it--> <!-- --> SAGE Development Authority Launches Crowdfunding Initiative Seeking Critical Phase One Support for New 235-Megawatt Wind Farm to Benefit the Standing Rock Sioux…

Twin sisters Dani and Dezy are using punk rock music to combat suicide and substance abuse among Native American youth. For Dani and Dezy, music was a safe haven and form of expression while growing up on the Fort Berthold Reservation as…