American Indians and Alaska Natives serve in the Armed Forces at five times the national average and have served with distinction in every major
Fall 2019 Newsletter
The National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA) has just released its Fall 2019 newsletter. NICOA's quarterly newsletter includes aging information,
Profile: NICOA Board Member Lucia Trujillo
Board Member Lucia Trujillo resides in Sandia Pueblo, New Mexico, and manages the Southwest region. She decided to join the National Indian Council on
Profile: NICOA Board Member James DeLa Cruz, Sr.
James DeLa Cruz, Sr. of Quinault Indian Nation in Taholah, Washington, has been serving on the National Indian Council on Aging's (NICOA) board of
Falls Cause Most Injury Deaths Among American Indian Elders
2020 Census Overlooks Caregivers
The 2020 Census fails to ask two important questions that affect more than 43.5 million Americans. The missing questions address whether a U.S.
Pay Gap Worse for Native Women
Equal Pay Day for all women should be on December 31, but it's not. The average woman must work far into the next year to earn what the average white
Older Americans Act Expires
This year the Older Americans Act (OAA) was up for Congress’ periodic reauthorization. Whether they know it or not, older adults across the U.S. rely
2020-2021 Membership Now Available for Purchase
You are invited to attend the National Indian Council on Aging’s 23rd conference on aging in Indian Country. Our 2020 American Indian Elders
