Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Epidemiology Center a program of GLITC

06/18/2026

We're proud to see our team out in the community sharing knowledge, building connections, and supporting our relatives 💜

Recently, Kianna DuFault, Public Health Specialist, joined the Indian Health Board of Minneapolis Elder Group to talk about memory-related care, healthy aging, and played a round of bingo!

Way to represent, Kianna!

06/11/2026

Make Your Conference Stay Easy! 🏨

Attending the Great Lakes Area Tribal Public Health Conference this August in Oneida, Wisconsin? We’ve reserved a limited number of rooms at special conference rates to make planning your trip easier.

📍 Primary Hotel: Oneida Hotel (located right at the conference venue)

We recommend booking early to secure the conference rate.

Find more information about the room block and other logistics on our conference website: https://www.glitc.org/event/2026-great-lakes-area-tribal-public-health-conference/

06/10/2026

💜 Resource Spotlight

Looking to expand naloxone access in your community?

Wisconsin Voices For Recovery is currently offering FREE Nalox-ZONE boxes to organizations across Wisconsin.

We are happy to share this opportunity as an additional resource for communities working to strengthen overdose prevention efforts.

Learn more and request a box here: https://wisconsinvoicesforrecovery.org/naloxzone/

06/09/2026

Public health is stronger when we learn from one another. 🌿

Whether your work focuses on Indigenous wellness, behavioral health, data and technology, or building public health capacity, there's a place for you at .

Which track are you most excited about? 👇

📍Oneida, WI
📅 August 11–12, 2026

Visit our website for more information: https://www.glitc.org/event/2026-great-lakes-area-tribal-public-health-conference/

06/04/2026

💧 Protecting our waters is a shared responsibility. Join us for a discussion on aquatic invasive species and their impact on Tribal communities, natural resources, and environmental health.

We invite you to join us for an Environmental Health Community Discussion featuring guest speaker Ceci Weibert, Aquatic Invasive Species Program Coordinator with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. This discussion will provide an overview of Michigan's Aquatic Invasive Species Program, highlight species to watch for, and explore current prevention and management efforts.

🎤 Environmental Health Community Discussion
📅 Tuesday, June 9, 2026
⏰ 1–2 p.m. CT | 2–3 p.m. ET
💻 Virtual Event | Free to Attend

🎁 Attendees will be entered into a raffle and may choose from a FREE Brita faucet filter, cultural gift basket, or PFAS test and analysis for a home or workplace.

Register to join us virtually! https://glitc.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a2DyWiUTcXj0BjE

06/03/2026

Looking for an opportunity to grow your leadership skills while making a difference in Native communities?

Our partners at Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board are accepting applications for the 2026 We R Native Ambassador Program. This is a paid, one-year opportunity for Native young adults ages 18–25 to build skills in health literacy, storytelling, peer-to-peer support, and community outreach while promoting health and wellness in Native communities.

🔗 Learn more and apply: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WRNA2026
📅 Applications close June 4, 2026.

Please help spread the word to Native young adults who may be interested in this exciting opportunity.

05/29/2026

As American Wetlands Month comes to a close, we would like to acknowledge and encourage you to watch the new video highlighting the work of the Mole Lake Band of Lake Superior Chippewa (Sokaogon Chippewa Community) to protect their wetlands and watersheds.

The long-term landscape approach Tribes take to protect and manage water resources helps improve water quality, reduce flooding, and provide critical habitat. Caring for wetlands and watersheds also helps sustain culture, traditional ways of life, and connections to the land for future generations. Healthy natural environments create opportunities to hunt, fish, gather, and strengthen community relationships today and into the future.



Watch the full video series: https://www.wisconsinwetlands.org/updates/wisconsin-tribes-leading-the-way-in-protecting-and-restoring-wetlands-and-watersheds/

Tribes in Wisconsin are doing vital work to protect and restore wetlands and watersheds. A series of short videos highlights their stories to raise awareness of their important work.

05/26/2026

Who supports the people and systems doing the work?

Our Public Health Capacity track is an essential component of the upcoming Great Lakes Area Tribal Public Health Conference. This track is all about strengthening the workforce, systems, and services behind the mission.

This includes:

Workforce development
Systems strengthening & infrastructure
Service delivery & access
Burnout prevention & sustainability
Leadership & program growth
Tools for long-term impact

When we support the people, systems, and services, communities thrive.

Join us. Register today for the conference: https://www.glitc.org/event/2026-great-lakes-area-tribal-public-health-conference/

05/21/2026

💬 Communities across the country are continuing important conversations about va**ng, youth health, and the future of commercial to***co policy. We invite you to join us for an open discussion, led by guest speaker Colin Welker, Senior Policy Analyst at the Public Health Law Center. This event will focus on challenges, solutions, and community-driven strategies.

📣 Voices for Community Health
🗓 Thursday, May 28, 2026
⏰ 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. CT | 12 – 1 p.m. ET
💻 Virtual Event | Free to Attend

🎁 Attendees can be entered into a raffle for a self-care kit!

Register to join us virtually!
https://glitc.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_20kCGgp4wlR8Kai

05/20/2026

💚 Protecting our future starts with protecting our families.

Join tomorrow’s Contagious Wisdom Community Discussion! This event will talk about pregnancy, childhood vaccinations, and supporting healthy Native communities through culturally responsive care and education. Learn from guest speaker Dr. Tracie Newman about culturally responsive approaches to vaccine confidence, and ask her questions during a live Q&A.

⏰ 10 a.m. CT | 11 a.m. ET
💻 Free to Attend
✨ Raffle prize included
👉 Click the link to register and join us virtually!

https://glitc.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9MNv54jWIRGnhoW

We hope to see you there!