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It is estimated that more than half of the world’s #languages will become extinct by 2100. Celebrate #IndigenousPeoplesDay and find ways to help keep your #language alive! generations.asaging.org/effe… #NativeAmerican #NativeTwitter #NativeAmericans #INDIGENOUS #IndigenousPeoples

"My grandmother was a very strong #NativeAmerican elder. When it was gathering season, we would gather roots, plants and berries and she would tell me traditional stories as well as stories about her life. The time I spent with her was magical" bit.ly/3Wku8rk #INDIGENOUS

Our webinar, “What You Should Know About #SocialSecurity Benefits,” covers the new application for protective filing. @SocialSecurity debuts their tool to establish when you are eligible for #benefits. youtu.be/XYQI_K3yWyY #disability #income #Financial #aging #MONEY #Finance

In 2016, around 2,500 landowners with interests in @quinaultnation were offered $70M by @Interior as part of its Native Lands Buy-Back Program as part of the settlement of the Cobell v. Salazar class-action suit. The land was put into trust for the tribe. bit.ly/3wuutvL

"As the saying goes, ‘We are the First People of the land. We have to set an example not only for our children, grandchildren, and future generations to come, but we need to show all people that we are warriors and survivors for today and tomorrow." bit.ly/3Wku8rk #aging

Discover the deep cultural importance of family in #NativeAmerican traditions with NICOA Director Billie Tohee. Learn why nursing homes are a last resort for elders. Listen: tinyurl.com/y2szkskw Interested in making a difference? Donate here: nicoa.org/donate/ #aging

Visit NICOA's YouTube to find over 65 videos! Discover information about long-term care options and healthcare services for #NativeAmerican elders. Learn about Native #caregiving, the Older Americans Act, and #Alzheimers disease in Indian Country. youtube.com/@nationalindianc… #aging

As part of her work, NICOA board member Eileen Lujan said she and other members of the council will be conducting a needs assessment to get a better sense of where gaps may lie in services for elder populations on tribal lands. taosnews.com/news/health/tao… #NativeAmerican #Indigenous

Getting yearly #vaccinations is the best way to protect yourself, your loved ones and your community against serious illness! Sign up now to get a #COVID19 vaccine or flu shot at a #vaccine clinic. Learn more: yougotthis.usaging.org/ #NativeAmerican #aging #INDIGENOUS #Disability

Larry Curley, @NICOA_Aging director, said a great icebreaker is to start asking about the weather; see if your elders are staying warm this #winter. Ask about memories, bring up moments you shared or people you know. bit.ly/3IwVENT #NativeTwitter #Christmas #holidays

At @NICOA_Aging we help elders find work, develop new skills and talents, and build their financial security by taking advantage of the Senior Community Service #Employment Program (SCSEP). Learn more and apply: nicoa.org/programs/scsep/ #hiring #HIRINGNOW #HiringAlert #jobsearch

Learn about the impact of #Alzheimers on #NativeAmericans and how we’re working together to address it and other dementias in Indian Country. The webinar features NICOA Executive Director Larry Curley (Navajo). youtu.be/aBhAldMFTFw #dementia #DementiaCare #INDIGENOUS #elderly

During the 2020 census, #NativeAmerican leaders invested time and resources to make sure their members were tallied. But the data sets that resulted are more limited and less accurate than they were in the previous #Census — and not because of COVID-19. nicoa.org/tribal-nations-fac…

Elder Billie Tohee emphasizes the importance of comprehensive healthcare, including medical, vision, and dental for all, including #NativeAmericans. Tune in to learn more. Listen here: tinyurl.com/y2szkskw Interested in making a difference? Donate here: nicoa.org/donate/

"#NativeAmericans already have health disparities and large numbers of underlying health conditions," says NICOA's Desiree Lapahie. "There are people who are more prone to pass from #COVID_19, and we did see a high mortality rate across reservations." nextavenue.org/covid-motivat…

The @quinaultnation owns Quinault Pride Seafood, Land, and Timber Enterprises, and the Mercantile in Taholah, Washington. They run their own internal facilities and are one of the largest employers in Grays Harbor County. bit.ly/3wuutvL #NativeTwitter #NativeAmerican

Larry Curley (Diné) is the director for @NICOA_Aging. He said 70% of the population his organization works with lives with moments of depression. Letter writing and phone calls are important tools to nourish community, especially during the holiday season. bit.ly/3IwVENT

After WWII, Calvin McGhee, a descendant of @PoarchCreek founder Lynn McGhee, began organizing the members in #Alabama and #Florida to pursue land claims and other rights denied them as #NativeAmericans. Under McGhee, the group filed a lawsuit and won! nicoa.org/profile-the-poarch…

The Tribal Leaders Handbook on Homeownership is the essential guide to understanding a process that has so much potential but is still in infancy. The #handbook is your guide to the new #mortgage programs, lenders and energies transforming Indian #housing. bit.ly/3revLZ8

Check out our #NonprofitProfile (guidestar.org/profile/86-032…) to see the great work we do for #NativeAmerican communities. We want to make sure you have the progress updates you need to confidently support our work with trust and confidence. nicoa.org/donate/ #GivingTuesday