Improving health in the Blackfeet Nation through cultural interventions
Official title: Blackfeet Community College Center for Culture as Medicine, Administrative Core
Funded at Blackfeet Community College · NIH-10928196 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about improving the health and well-being of the Blackfeet Nation by creating a special center at Blackfeet Community College that will focus on using cultural practices to support both mental and physical health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Blackfeet Community College NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Browning, United States) |
| Project start | September 21, 2021 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $68,906 |
| NIH project number | 5S06GM141660-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10928196 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation are members of the Blackfeet Nation who are interested in improving their health and well-being.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the Blackfeet Nation or those not engaged in health improvement initiatives may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the mental and physical health of the Blackfeet Nation by establishing the Blackfeet Community College Center for Culture as Medicine. The center will implement health interventions based on previous research findings and gather new data to address health concerns specific to the Blackfeet community. It will also focus on building research capacity in health equity at the college, ensuring that various projects work collaboratively to achieve the center's goals.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and greater health equity for the Blackfeet Nation.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in culturally informed health interventions, indicating potential for positive outcomes in this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Blackfeet Community College
Browning, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bird, Karla — Blackfeet Community College
- Study coordinator: Bird, Karla
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.