History & Goals
History:
Since the Fall of 2000, the National Tribal Tobacco Prevention Network (NTTPN) has successfully implemented a full-scale project to facilitate the reduction of tobacco abuse among American Indians and Alaska Natives. Focusing a Nation-wide effort on tobacco prevention and control among American Indian and Alaska Natives, the NTTPN has afforded more than 1000 people, representing hundreds of Tribes, Tribal organizations, Villages, and Alaska Native groups, opportunities to:
- Network with other Native health professionals
- Build and expand capacity on tobacco prevention issues unique to American Indians and Alaska Natives
- Identify and discuss tobacco prevention and control issues unique to Native populations
- Learn about culturally competent strategies for tobacco prevention and control in Native communities
- Access resources and support in the development, operation, and administration of tobacco-related initiatives serving American Indian and Alaska Native populations
- Develop relationships with State partners, regional and national agencies, and potential funders
- Identify best and promising practices and evidence-based tobacco prevention programs in Indian Country
Goals:
- Grow and strengthen the National Tribal Tobacco Prevention Network.
- Increase the capacity and infrastructure of Indian and Tribal organizations to implement culturally-relevant tobacco control efforts.
- Foster culturally competent tobacco control, best and promising practices, and evidence-based prevention programs among AI/AN communities
