Coalition on Urban Indian Aging
The Coalition on Urban Indian Aging was created to promote the Native Urban
Elder Needs Assessment Survey (NUENAS 1.0). This survey seeks to understand the needs of urban American
Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) Elders and raise awareness about this important population. Survey results
will be made available to organizations to support the health, wellness, and advocacy of urban Native Elders.
Native Urban Elder Needs Assessment Survey (NUENAS 1.0)
The survey is the result of years of partnership between research
organizations and those directly involved in urban Native Elder services. There are 137 questions covering topics
such as physical, social, emotional, and mental health service quality; overall quality of life; unidentified
needs; COVID-19 resources and care; and others. All of these questions are asked to provide data to support
improvement of health equity, quality of life, and overall cultural responsiveness.
NUENAS 1.0 Report and Research Forum
The Coalition on Urban Indian Aging’s Launch of NUENAS 1.0 Report and Research Forum was held October 17, 2023. This event covered the research on urban AI/AN Elders’ needs, experiences with fraud in AI/AN communities, and urban planning in AI/AN communities. The following video is a recording of the event.
Public Service Announcement Videos
These 30-second videos highlight some of the needs identified in the needs assessment survey.