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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority Health is seeking feedback from Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) communities and organizations to help develop a new Center for Indigenous Innovation and Health Equity. This center aims to improve health outcomes by focusing on indigenous public health strategies for American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander populations. Feedback is requested by March 14, 2021, through the Federal eRulemaking Portal or via email. This is a request for information and does not involve a call for funding proposals or involve financial commitments from the government.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority Health (OMH) is seeking nominations for candidates to serve as primary and alternate delegates on the Center for Indigenous Innovation and Health Equity Tribal Advisory Committee (CIIHE TAC). This committee aims to address health disparities among American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander populations. To apply, tribal leaders must nominate candidates by January 17, 2024, although nominations will remain open until all positions are filled. The committee will consist of 16 delegates, and nominees must be either elected Tribal officials or designated representatives with authority to act on behalf of their Tribe.

The memorandum issued by the Executive Office of the President emphasizes the U.S. government's commitment to engaging with American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Nations. It instructs executive agencies to develop and submit detailed plans for consultation with Tribal leaders, following Executive Order 13175. Agencies must submit these plans and regular progress reports to ensure respectful and meaningful communication with Tribal governments. The overall goal is to honor Tribal sovereignty, strengthen Nation-to-Nation relationships, and improve federal policy affecting Tribal Nations.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority Health is requesting information from American Indian and Alaska Native tribes and organizations to help develop a new Center for Indigenous Innovation and Health Equity. The Center aims to improve health for these communities by focusing on research, education, services, and health policy development. Input is sought to shape the Center's objectives and ensure it effectively addresses health disparities. Responses are due by March 14, 2021, and can be submitted online or via email.

The Office on Violence Against Women within the U.S. Department of Justice announced the cancellation of a scheduled meeting for the Task Force on Research on Violence Against American Indian and Alaska Native Women. Originally set for February 10, 2025, the meeting will be rescheduled. The cancellation was noted in a previous Federal Register notice. For further details, individuals can contact Sherriann C. Moore or visit the agency's website links provided in the notice.