Accomplishments

Since the Fall of 2000, the National Tribal Tobacco Prevention Network (NTTPN) has successfully implemented a national project to facilitate the reduction of tobacco abuse among American Indians and Alaska Natives nation-wide.  The NTTPN has reached more than 1000 people representing hundreds of Tribes, Tribal organizations, Villages, and Alaska Native groups, with opportunities to:

• Network with other Native health professionals and tobacco prevention advocates
• Build and expand capacity in American Indians and Alaska Natives tobacco programming
• Identify and discuss tobacco prevention and control issues unique to Native populations
• Learn about culturally competent strategies for tobacco prevention and control in Native communities
• Access resources and support in the development, operation, and administration of tobacco-related initiatives serving American Indian and Alaska Native populations
• Develop relationships with State partners, regional and national agencies, and potential funders
• Identify best and promising practices and evidence-based tobacco prevention programs in Indian Country