The Census that is conducted every 10 years is the only complete count of the U.S. population, and results in data for the nation as a whole and for
Falls Cause Most Injury Deaths Among American Indian Elders
Celebrate Centenarians
Did you know that only one in 10,000 people will live to be 100-years-old? It is estimated that the number of people over 100 years old will reach
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
American Indian Suicide Rate Increases
The U.S. suicide rate is up 33 percent since 1999, but for American Indian and Alaska Native women and men, the increase is even greater: 139 percent
July 2019 Newsletter
NICOA's July 2019 Newsletter is out! The National Indian Council on Aging's summer newsletter has the latest in Native news and events, including
2020 Census Especially Important for Tribes
American Indian and Alaska Natives are the ethnic group with the highest undercount of any defined by the Census Bureau. According to the 2010 Census,
Emergency Preparedness in Indian Country
Preparing for an emergency before it happens ensures that plans are in place, equipment is available and ready to use, and personnel are properly
Seeking Participants for Caregiving Focus Group
Are you providing physical, emotional or financial support for an aging loved one? The National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA) is currently
