National Council of Urban Indian Health

NCUIH is excited to announce that our CEO, Francys Crevier, will be presenting at the 2026 Grantmakers In Health Annual Conference in Baltimore!

Join Francys, Colin Pekruhn of Grantmakers In Health, and Alaina McBournie of The Pew Charitable Trusts Wednesday, June 10, from 9:35–10:35 AM ET for “Life, Liberty, and Health: Philanthropy’s Role in Strengthening Native Health Systems.”

This session will focus on how philanthropy can help protect Native health systems during a time of rapid policy change and political uncertainty.

Urban Native communities deserve behavioral health systems that are strong, sustainable, and culturally grounded. NCUIH's Behavioral Health Strategy Guides cover everything from Medicaid reimbursement and traditional healing to workforce development and funding opportunities — five comprehensive guides to help strengthen behavioral health in Native communities. Access all guides today: buff.ly/WJQdnfi

NCUIH CEO Francys Crevier, JD shares her vision for health, sovereignty, and culturally grounded care for Native communities in a new feature by .

"When federal policy honors Tribal sovereignty and the trust responsibility, Tribes and UIOs are properly resourced and better positioned to deliver culturally grounded care to their communities." — Francys Crevier, JD · NCUIH CEO (Algonquin)

Read the full conversation on health, sovereignty, and the infrastructure of care https://buff.ly/QRUy9Sb

House Advances FY 2027 Interior Bill with Increases for IHS and Advance Appropriations for FY 2028. Read more https://mailchi.mp/ncuih/house-advances-fy-2027-interior-bill-with-increases-for-ihs-and-advance-appropriations-for-fy-2028?e=565c3d3a11

6/3/26 NCUIH Events Update: Register now for our last vaccine confidence webinar and explore Men’s Health Month resources. Read more and subscribe https://buff.ly/3xitrc9

Trump Submits Nomination of Mark Cruz for Director of the Indian Health Service. Read more https://buff.ly/71PaErm

What does longterm leadership look like in urban Indian health? In this episode of the NCUIH Native Healthcast, Robyn Sunday-Allen (Cherokee Nation), NCUIH Board President, shares her journey from a new nurse to CEO of the Oklahoma City Indian Clinic—and what it takes to build continuity of care and community trust over time.
Listen: https://buff.ly/9WUq7z9

Who delivers behavioral health care matters just as much as how it's delivered. NCUIH's Strategy Guide 5 highlights proven approaches to building, expanding, and sustaining a behavioral health workforce rooted in Native community values — from apprenticeships and mentorship programs to telehealth and continuous training. Download the full guide and start strengthening your workforce today: https://buff.ly/WJQdnfi

National Council of Urban Indian Health Announces 2026-2028 Board of Directors Leadership https://buff.ly/86522K2

5/27 NCUIH Newsletter: Men’s Health Month, NCUIH 2026-2027 Policy Priorities, IHS Funding Updates, and Upcoming Vaccine Confidence Webinar https://buff.ly/O6qbfDK