Award
NIH Reporter #5S06GM159349-02
Towards Becoming Data Sovereign
Recipient
Fort Belknap Indian Community
Award Amount
$279,101.00
Ceiling
$279,101.00
Awarded
August 26, 2026
Identifier
5S06GM159349-02
Award to Fort Belknap Indian Community for a project aimed at enhancing tribal data sovereignty and governance to improve public health outcomes among Native American tribes.
Description
This project focuses on developing and strengthening tribal data systems with an emphasis on tribal data sovereignty, governance, and capacity building within the Native American tribes, specifically the Aaniiih and Nakoda Nations. It involves establishing a Tribal Advisory Board, developing research codes, and creating data governance strategies to improve public health decision-making and address health disparities.