𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀’ 𝗗𝗮𝘆 (𝗜𝗣𝗗) - October 13 - is a time to celebrate the diverse and beautiful Indigenous communities across the globe. Since IPD was federally recognized, almost 29 states, including Washington DC, and 216 cities recognize IPD over Columbus Day.

🪶𝗩𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀.🪶 In the U.S. alone, routine childhood vaccinations have 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱: ✅ 508 million cases of illness ✅ 32 million hospitalizations ✅ 1 million deaths (for children born between 1994 and 2023) The evidence is strong, and the impact is real—𝙫𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨 𝙨𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙨. ❣️

Grandparents 🧓🏽 are special in all societies. In Indigenous cultures, they are our wisdom keepers, cultural guardians, and spiritual guides for our families and communities. They are the vital link to our heritage, passing down traditions, stories, and language that will carry on throughout time.

Ricing 🛶, the hand-harvesting of Manoomin (wild rice) 🌾, is profoundly significant in Anishinaabe culture. It reflects a deep spiritual connection to the land. In this photo, taken in 1982, Charlotte “Rosebud” Boulley is harvesting wild rice on the Bad River Band of a Lake Superior Ojibwe community.

International Day of World’s Indigenous Peoples 🌎 is a celebration of the rich cultures 🪶, histories, and contributions of our Relatives worldwide. Our Center’s programs reach 180+ tribal communities across 29 states and three countries (Canada, New Zealand, Australia). Learn more cih.jhu.edu

𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 🤗 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐃𝐫. 𝐊𝐞𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐚 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐠 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡! We look forward to sharing more about the work of the Center for Indigenous Health—our mission, and our vision of: ✨✨🪶 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲. ✨

This story was written by Lyle Harvey. His words carry the wisdom of generations. As the Oak Ridge Fire threatens our lands, our hearts are heavy with concern for our Relatives. Our prayers and songs are not just traditions—they are medicine.

🌟 In times of crisis, children turn to one powerful tool to cope: PLAY (naané). The Oak Ridge Fire on Navajo Nation remains at 0% containment, but we’re doing all we can to support our communities—starting with the children. Because even in the hardest times, PLAY brings HOPE.

This Memorial Day, the Center for Indigenous Health honors the memory of Keith M. Little, a Navajo Code Talker, through the eyes of his granddaughter, Ashley Thacker. Read the story cih.jhu.edu/keith-m-litt... #memorialday #navajocodetalkers #codetalkers #WWII #WorldWarII #CodeTalkers

Three of eleven awards from the Bloomberg American Health Initiative (BAHI) this Spring were awarded to our faculty.👏🏽 👏🏽 Awards from BAHI support faculty in investigating & advancing public health solutions that benefit communities across the country. Read more americanhealth.jhu.edu/.../bloomber....

Sending love to all the matriarchs who care for us and help shape our families and communities. We are thankful for your love, leadership, and resiliency every day. 💐🩷Happy Mother’s Day 🩷 💐 #HappyMothersDay #MothersDay #Indigenous #HappyMothersDay2025 #indigenouswomen #strongresilientindigenous

Mental and physical health are equally important—taking care of one supports the other. The Hózhǫ́ Horizons program/summer camps empower Native youth in health and wellness. Click the QR codes to find out more. #NativeVision #CIHHozhoVibes #Hózhǫ́Horizons #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

#Vaccines #VaccinesSaveLives #Measles #MMR #NativesDoingTheirPart #NativeAmericanHealth #IndigenousHealth #NativeAmerican #AmericanIndian #AlaskanNative #HealthyTribes #IndigenousPeople #NativeHealth #TribalHealth

We are excited for you to learn more about the Center for Indigenous Health. Join our monthly enewsletter mailing and read about our latest news. Sign up here jhu.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=... Share with your contacts!

Vaccines help us walk in balance—protecting our little ones, our elders, and each other. Two doses of the measles vaccine = strong bodies, strong spirits, strong communities. The #MMR vaccine is the best way to prevent measles. #Vaccines #VaccinesSaveLives #Measles #IndigenousHealth #NativeAmerican

The Indian Health Service health system provides care to approximately 2.6 million AI/AN people across 574 federally recognized Tribes. We hope that the pleas from our tribal members this week resonated with @secretarykennedy1.bsky.social and leads to meaningful support for IHS. bit.ly/RFKonNavajo.

Play is a magical combination of FUN 🦄 🛝 ⚾ & development of childhood well-being through cognitive, social, physical, creative, and problem-solving skills. Find out more about Reclaiming Indigenous Children’s Futures through Home-Visiting and Intergenerational Playspaces cih.jhu.edu/center-wins-...

Get ready for an incredible summer experience! 🌞 You’re invited to register for the Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health #SummerInstitute 2025! 🎉 Scan the QR code for more info. Apply for scholarships bit.ly/4ecCNUi Questions?Reach out to Ashley White, [email protected]. #indigenousknowledge

We are thrilled to announce that we have received a generous grant of $563,632 from The Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts (FORE) to customize our Lakota Equine-Assisted Therapy program for Indigenous adolescents and young adults at risk for or recovering from opioid use disorder. bit.ly/41OdEfV

In #Ojibwe culture, #SugarBushSeason (early Spring) is when communities gather to harvest and process maple sap into syrup and sugar. This week, all members of our CIRCLE Community Leadership Council received a #sugarcake and learned how Makwa (bear) taught the People the skill of harvesting maple.

Recent news about the removal of federal information on Navajo Code Talkers and Indigenous service members’ contributions during WWII deeply disturbs many of us. As Indigenous Peoples, we will prevail, we will speak our truths, and we will always honor our veteran warriors. bit.ly/NavCodeTalkers

➡️This Wednesday, March 12th “Multilevel Interventions with Indigenous Populations” with Dr. Valarie Blue Bird Jernigan.– 4:00-5:00 pm ET. Register now with the QR code or jh.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

johnshopkinscih The Center for Indigenous Health deeply mourns the loss of Emily Pike. We stand together with our Relatives in Indigenous communities, the San Carlos Apache Tribe, and MMIW organizations throughout the US to honor Emily’s name. bit.ly/3DDwQ6A #mmiw #emilypike #protectyourchildren

This #WomensHistoryMonth, we honor, celebrate, and remember Nihimá (our mother), Annie Dodge Wauneka (Diné), a pioneer in eradicating tuberculosis and champion for public health on Navajo Nation. Get inspired with Annie’s biography: www.amazon.com/Ill-Go-Do-Mo... #Navajo #NavajoNation

@jhucih.bsky.social is thrilled to connect with you. Baltimore is our home, with sites in the Southwest, Great Plains, and Great Lakes regions. We strive to share successes with Indigenous communities worldwide as we build respectful, collaborative partnerships in public health. cih.jhu.edu.

If you are an Indigenous high school senior, have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and plan to attend college in the fall, you may be eligible for 1 of 4 $5,000 scholarships from NativeVision. ⭐ Click the QR code or apply at bit.ly/NVScholarshi... by 5/16/25.

If you are interested in health policy, consider taking "Legal and Historical Basis for American Indian Healthcare and Policy" at @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social. Register by March 16th with the QR code or publichealth.jhu.edu/course/41941. #indigenouseducation #indigenouseducators

The Family Spirit Home Visiting Program, with funding from Share Our Strength’s @nokidhungry.org Campaign, launched the FOOD Project to understand barriers and solutions to food access for Native American households with children aged 0-5. Read the key findings from a recent survey: bit.ly/4gVRrRu

There’s a lot of noise surrounding vaccines. The @publichealthpod.bsky.social podcast looks at the basics of vaccines and vaccination—including how they work, the science behind safety, the systems built to ensure children are immunized against life-threatening diseases, and more.

🎉 🎓On February 14th, we celebrated the achievements of our Indigenous doctoral candidates who passed their School-wide preliminary oral exams! Congratulations to Sumayya Beekun (Hunkpapa Sioux) & Hariata Tai Rakena (Māori). We wish you both success in the next chapter of your academic journeys!

The webinar “Supporting the Well-Being of Indigenous Mothers and Babies with a Culturally Affirming Evidence-Based Program” scheduled for tomorrow, 2/11, has been postponed. We apologize for this inconvenience, and will let you know when we have rescheduled a new date!

American Indian/Alaskan Native medical school applications dropped 22% between 2024-2025. The sharp decline may be due to the Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action in admissions. Dr. Donald Warne, Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health, calls it a “ticking time bomb.” bit.ly/3WyqCeD

Please join us on February 11, from 12-1 pm EST, for a webinar highlighting the work of the Family Spirit Home Visiting program. This webinar is part of the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s "Leading With Evidence series". Register here bit.ly/FSWebinar2-11.

Exciting News!! 🙌🏽 🎉 We are thrilled to partner with the @ShakopeeDakota Sioux Community on the IndigeFit Kids campaign! 😁 This $6 million, three-year initiative aims to improve the physical fitness and mental wellness of Native youth in Minnesota. bit.ly/3BYoaXW

“My colleagues are the backbone of a lot of this work. Many of them have worked in their communities for decades trying to stem the tide on this issue, and I was really inspired by that work.", said Dr. Emily Haroz, Associate Professor at Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health. bit.ly/4jf04bT.