Building partnerships to improve health education for Native American communities
Official title: Great Lakes NARCH - Expanding Community Partnerships
Funded at Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, INC. · NIH-10927447 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about improving health education and support for American Indian and Alaska Native communities in the Great Lakes area by working with local colleges to create helpful resources that focus on their unique culture and connection to the land.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lac Du Flambeau, United States) |
| Project start | September 19, 2022 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $189,205 |
| NIH project number | 5S06GM146126-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10927447 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include American Indian and Alaska Native individuals, particularly students and community members engaged in health education.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as American Indian or Alaska Native may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing health education and training for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations in the Great Lakes region. It aims to create a network of resources and support for AI/AN programs by collaborating with Tribal Colleges and Universities. The initiative includes culturally responsive education and training that emphasizes holistic health and wellness, connecting participants to their land and natural resources. Additionally, it seeks to improve research networks and resource sharing to better serve these communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve health education and resources for Native American communities, leading to better health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives focusing on culturally responsive education for Native American populations have shown promise, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, INC.
Lac Du Flambeau, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Laverdure, Adrienne — Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, INC.
- Study coordinator: Laverdure, Adrienne
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.