UNM Native American Budget and Policy Institute

10/12/2026

Join us tomorrow at Native American Studies - UNM! There is now also a virtual option if you can't make it in person.

10/11/2026

The NABPI Outreach Team was at the New Mexico Cancer Foundation today for free lung cancer screenings! Reach out to our team to sign up for the November screening!

10/05/2026

Ever wonder what impacts environmental pollution has on NM tribal lands? Come learn from Dr. Casuse as he demonstrates this new webtool. Lunch will be provided, plus a chance to win $200 or $300. See the flyer for more details.

A special thank you to Native American Studies - UNM for being such a generous host.

09/29/2026

The NABPI Team hard at work training for Adult & Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification 💪🏽

08/26/2026

The Institute of American Indian Art’s Wellness event was a success! Our outreach team tabled & spoke to many undergraduate students pursuing Indigenous Liberal Arts, Creative Writing & Cinematic Arts. We hope to recruit student interns who are passionate about helping their communities!

08/20/2026

NABPI Executive Director, Dr. Carmela Roybal presented at this year’s American Sociological Association in NY. The theme of this year’s convening was “Disrupting the Status Quo: putting Sociologists to work for a more equitable society.” NABPI was the proud host of IPNN.

06/16/2026

UNM NABPI & NMECTAC will be present— come say hello & check out this amazing event brought to you by ECECD! Plus- Eagle is the sweetest poster boy! 🦅

Save the Date!

Sacred Roots, Sovereign Futures will bring together Tribal leaders, educators, families, advocates, and community partners from across the Nations, Pueblos, and Tribes of New Mexico to strengthen Native early childhood systems for generations to come.

Rooted in sovereignty. Guided by community. Building futures together.

Join us as we celebrate partnership, elevate Indigenous knowledge systems, and create pathways for future generations of Native children, families, and communities to flourish.

📅 Save the Date: September 9-11, 2026

To learn more about the office of the Assistant Secretary for Native American Early Education and Care visit Government-to-Government | Early Childhood Education & Care Department

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06/02/2026

Join the NABPI team this Saturday, June 6th, for a free lung screening event✨Take control of your health with a NABPI navigator by your side!

04/22/2026

NMECTAC in Kewa today! We had a phenomenal meeting, enjoyed Earth Day celebrations & connected with Tribal Liaisons & the Assistant Secretary over yummy food! Thank you, Kewa Early Childhood Learning Center for hosting us! We even got to ride the school bus!

04/12/2026

NABPI Community Engagement Specialist Kamella Cruz is headed to the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation Grantee Summit this week. She & partners from Roswell Park, NY will be presenting on the Indigenous Cancer Patient Navigator program! ♥️
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