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Native American Cancer Research Corporation

3022 South Nova Road

Pine, CO 80470

303-550-5181

Website: https://natamcancer.org/NACR-Overview

This website contains useful information from the Native American Cancer Information for Survivors program.

“Native American Cancer Research Corporation (NACR) was created in 1999 as a community-based, non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization. It is an independent, stand-alone entity operating out of Pine, CO with a board of directors and three key staff. NACR is recognized locally, regionally, nationally and internationally as a leader in providing culturally appropriate cancer education, navigation and support services to American Indians and Alaska Natives AI/ANs. It provides all services through partnerships with AI organizations in Denver, tribal communities (urban, rural and reservation), and national organizations (Mayo Clinic, Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, American Cancer Society). Local partners include the Denver Indian Health and Family Services (DIHFS) and the Denver Indian Center (DIC).”

Native American Cancer initiatives, Inc.

3022 South Nova Road

Pine, CO 80470

303-550-5181

“Native American Cancer Initiatives (NACI), Inc., is a small, minority (American Indian), woman-owned business with fewer than three full-time-equivalency employees. It is a for-profit company founded in 1998 (based in Colorado) to provide technical assistance to communities, patients, researchers, academicians, universities, research institutions, and professionals on Native Americans, cultural issues, program development and assessment and the full continuum of cancer (prevention through end-of-life care).”

History | Native American Cancer Initiatives, Inc. (NACI)

Center for Indigenous Cancer Research

Elm and Carlton Streets

Buffalo, New York 14263

716-845-4541

Email: CICRinfo@RoswellPark.org

Website: cicr-intro-brochure_web.pdf

“The Center for Indigenous Cancer Research aims to honor the values of Indigenous Knowledge, sovereignty, and respect for the environment through community-driven partnerships, collaborative research and education to reduce the impact of cancer on Indigenous communities regionally, nationally and internationally.”

“Launched in January 2020, the creation of the CICR honors, builds and supports meaningful relationships between sovereign nations, National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Centers and the federal government.”

We “work across borders and waters to strengthen partnerships with sovereign nations and urban and rural Indigenous communities to further research in these areas:

Cancer prevention, behavioral intervention and the environment
Clinical trials, colorectal cancer screening and the cancer care continuum
Summer research experience opportunities to engage students in Indigenous cancer research.”

The Talking Circle Podcast

Website: The Talking Circle Podcast | Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center - Buffalo, NY

“The Talking Circle was created by the Department of Indigenous Cancer Health at Roswell Park to highlight the many discussions and contributions to indigenous knowledge, science and research made by our team, as well as our partners and community leaders. We’re bringing the conversations about cancer and prevention from the laboratories, offices, and classrooms to our Indigenous communities.”

American Indian Cancer Foundation

612-484-9670

Email: Contact Us | American Indian Cancer Foundation

Website: Home | American Indian Cancer Foundation

“The American Indian Cancer Foundation (AICAF) is a national non-profit organization that was established to address the tremendous cancer inequities faced by Native communities. AICAF is Native-governed, and its board members and employees have an array of experience serving the health needs of our people.”

“Our mission is to eliminate the cancer burdens of Indigenous people through improved access to prevention, early detection, treatment, and survivor support.”

Native American Center for Cancer Health Excellence (NACCHE)

The University of Oklahoma Health Campus
1100 North Lindsay

Oklahoma City, OK 73104
Phone: 405-271-4000

Website: Native American Center of Cancer Health Excellence (NACCHE) > Home

“The mission of the Native American Center for Cancer Health Excellence (NACCHE) is to improve cancer prevention and survival in Native American populations through comprehensive approaches including research, outreach and education, training, clinical access, and policy development. Our efforts center on principles of bidirectionality and respect for Tribal sovereignty.”

“NCCHE achieves its goals through research, outreach and education, training, clinical access and policy development.”

Center for Native American Cancer Health Equity (C-NACHE)

Northern Arizona University

Applied Research and Development Building

1395 Knoles Drive

Flagstaff, AZ 86011

Phone: 928-523-4292

Email: cnache@nau.edu

Website: Center for Native American Cancer Health Equity - C-NACHE

“Improving cancer screening rates among Native Americans, increasing education about tribe-specific cancer trends, and addressing disproportionately high exposure to carcinogenic environmental contaminants are just a few aims of the Center for Native American Cancer Health Equity (C-NACHE).”