| Traditional Healing | Health & History | Meet the Board | Native Foods & Nutrition | Famous Native Health Advocates | Gen Z Slang |
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What is sage?
This plant, commonly used in smudging ceremonies, is believed to cleanse energy and drive away negativity.
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What is the Indian Removal Act?
In 1830, this act led to forced relocations and introduced numerous health challenges for Native populations.
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What is Valdez?
The Chairman hails from this Alaska Native Village.
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What are the Three Sisters?
This combination of squash, corn, and beans has been a traditional Native diet staple due to its balanced nutrition.
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Who is Susie Walking Bear Yellowtail?
This Lakota nurse and public health advocate was one of the first to emphasize the importance of culturally tailored healthcare in the 20th century.
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Ohio
When someone or something is incredibly cursed, or brings confusing or chaotic energy, they get referred to by which midwestern US state?
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Who are Medicine Men or Women?
These individuals are spiritual leaders and healers in many Tribal communities, often using herbs, prayers, and ceremonies.
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What is the Wounded Knee Occupation?
This event in 1973 highlighted health disparities on the Pine Ridge Reservation and sparked a push for better Native healthcare.
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Who is Janet Alkire?
An Air Force Veteran and Chairwoman of Standing Rock Sioux.
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What is maize (corn)?
Often called the "staff of life" for many Native American Tribes, this grain was a primary food source in the Great Plains.
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Who is Valerie Davidson?
A leader in the fight against diabetes, this Arapaho woman has been recognized for her work in public health education.
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What is the Sauce?
When someone’s style or energy is exceptional, you might say they have this “liquid food” quality.
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What is holistic healing?
This approach to wellness considers the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit, emphasizing balance and harmony.
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What is the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)?
Passed in 1978, this act allowed Native American children to remain with their families and Tribes, affecting their emotional and psychological health.
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Who is Jacqueline Platero?
The Secretary.
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What is bison?
This nutrient-rich meat, once nearly driven to extinction, is now central to many Native diets and health initiatives.
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Who is Dr. Yvette Roubideaux?
This Native American doctor is known for her groundbreaking research on heart disease in American Indian populations.
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What is a Glow Up?
When people see our rebrand, they will say NIHB has had one of these.
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What is a sweat lodge?
This ceremonial practice is used for purification, and promotes both physical and spiritual health.
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What are Urban Indian Health Centers?
During the 1960s and 1970s, Native health advocates fought for changes in urban healthcare access, leading to the creation of these.
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Beverly Cook
This Tribal Chief is also a Family Nurse Practitioner and serves on the NIH TAC and SAMHSA TTAC.
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What is the huckleberry?
This bright purple berry, found in the Pacific Northwest, is known for its antioxidant properties and role in Native health.
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Who is Dr. Donald Warne?
This Oglala Lakota physician is a leading expert in American Indian health disparities and served as the first Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine.
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What is Fire?
This term refers to something that’s excellent or very cool, often used to describe a song, fashion choice, or something the Comms Team has made.
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What is a healing circle?
This type of traditional healing involves the use of hand-woven blankets, songs, and storytelling for emotional and psychological well-being.
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What are Indian Boarding Schools?
In the 19th century, these were established by the federal government to de-indigenize and erase American Indian cultures.
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William Smith (Alaska Area)
Sam Moose (Bemidji Area) Marty Wafford (Oklahoma City Area) Jacqueline Platero (Albuquerque Area) Janet Alkire (Great Plains Area) Lee Spoonhunter (Billings Area) Arch Super (California Area) Beverly Cook (Nashville Area) Dr. Buu Nygren (Navajo Area) Aaron Hines (Portland Area) Jerome Kasey III (Phoenix Area) Pamela Benavidez (Tucson Area)
Name all 12 board members
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What is wild rice (manoomin)?
This wild grain, traditionally harvested by hand from lakes and rivers in the Great Lakes region, is a staple food for the Anishinaabe people.
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Who is Dr. Richard Carmona?
A champion of mental health and suicide prevention, this former Surgeon General is of Cherokee descent.
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What is Bussin'?
If something tastes or looks good, you might say it’s this Gen Z slang word that means “delicious.”
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What is the National Indian Health Conference?
At this landmark gathering held in Phoenix, Arizona, in 1976, Indigenous leaders came together to advocate for improved health care services and accountability, ultimately leading to the passage of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act.
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