2023 and 2024 Massachusetts Tribal and Indigenous Health Summits
Overview
The inaugural Massachusetts Tribal and Indigenous Health Summit was held at the University of Massachusetts Boston on September 28, 2023. The Summit marked a new beginning in bringing people across the state’s public health and health care spectrum together for the betterment of Tribes, Indigenous people, and the organizations that serve Native American populations in Massachusetts. In 2024, a second summit was held.
Among the over 150 attendees at each summit were Tribal leaders and community members from Tribes in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New York, as well as staff from Tribal and Indigenous People Serving Organizations (TIPSOs). Representatives from federal and state agencies were present to learn and discuss Tribal and Indigenous culture, health priorities, and best practices from the COVID-19 pandemic.
A more detailed summary of each summit can be found in the documents linked below.
Summary of the 2024 Tribal and Indigenous Health Summit
Summary of the 2023 Tribal and Indigenous Health Summit
2023 Summit Report references the event program and two presentations
- 2023 tribal and indigenous health summit program (PDF) | (Word)
- How tribal and indigenous peoples serving organizations (TIPSOs) promote wellness through culture and partnership
- COVID-19 Pandemic in Indian country (PDF) | (Word)