American Indians and Alaska Natives serve in the Armed Forces at five times the national average and have served with distinction in every major
National Native American Heritage Month
National Native American Heritage Month is a time to recognize the histories, invaluable contributions and livelihood of American Indian and Alaska
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
NICOA Uses Wells Fargo Grant to Develop Strategic Plan
The National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA) has made great progress since it was awarded a national 501 (c) (3) Capacity Building grant by the Wells
Indigenous Peoples’ Day
In 2019, for the first time, Columbus Day was officially “Indigenous Peoples’ Day” in our nation’s capital. The District of Columbia joined Wisconsin,
Homeownership in Indian Country
Expanding affordable homeownership is a central component to sustainable economic and community development. Yet on many reservations, homeownership
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
