Advocates for American Indian and Alaska Native Elders

What We Do

For over 35 years, the organization has provided service as the nation’s foremost advocate for American Indian and Alaska Native Elders. NICOA’s objectives include…

NICOA - What We Do

 

The mission of NICOA is to advocate for improved comprehensive health, social services and economic well-being for American Indian and Alaska Native Elders. To achieve this mission, NICOA works to:

 

1.  Enhance communications and cooperation with community service providers and other aging organizations that represent and advocate for American Indian and Alaskan Native (AI/AN) Elders.

 

2.  Provide information and technical assistance for AI/AN communities to improve health care for Elders.

 

3.  Network with appropriate agencies to maximize resources, and increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the service delivery systems for Elders.

 

4.  Provide information, reports and expert testimony requested by Tribal Nations and the US Congress.

 

5.  Provide a clearinghouse for information on issues affecting American Indian and Alaska Native Elders.