NUENAS Partners
The Coalition on Urban Indian Aging is created by a partnership of organizations, all of which are invested in improving the health equity and quality of life for urban Native Elders.
AARP
AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and
older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence and nearly 38 million members,
AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to families: health security, financial
stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation’s largest circulation publications:
AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org or follow @AARP and @AARPadvocates on social media.
Administration for Community Living
ACL brings together the efforts and achievements of the Administration on Aging (AoA), the Administration on
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AIDD), and the HHS Office on Disability to serve as the Federal
agency responsible for increasing access to community supports, while focusing attention and resources on the
unique needs of older Americans and people with disabilities across the lifespan.
International Association for Indigenous Aging (IA2)
IA2 is an organization committed to enhancing the lives and well-being of American Indian and Alaska
Native (AIAN) Elders. IA2 has been a beacon of support for over two decades, serving as a trusted
resource for Tribal Nations, partners serving AIAN elders living off tribal land, aging organizations,
and policymakers. Specializing in culture-specific approaches to brain health, elder justice and tribal
adult protective services, and health equity, IA2 collaborates closely with Tribal communities,
Tribal-serving organizations, national partners, and government agencies. IA2’s mission is to foster
the development and refinement of culturally relevant methods and resources, empowering communities to
raise awareness, enact policy improvements, and build opportunities for Indigenous Elders.
National Council of Urban Indian Health
NCUIH is a National 501(c)(3) organization devoted to the support and development of quality,
accessible, and culturally-competent health services for American Indians (AI) and Alaska Natives (AN)
living in urban settings. NCUIH envisions a nation where comprehensive, culturally competent personal
and public health services are available in urban communities throughout the United States.
National Indian Council on Aging, Inc.
The National Indian Council on Aging, Inc. (NICOA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in
1976 by members of the National Tribal Chairmen’s Association who called for a national organization
focused on the needs of aging American Indian and Alaska Native elders. The mission of NICOA is to
advocate for improved comprehensive health, social services and economic wellbeing for American Indian
and Alaska Native elders.
National Resource Center on Native American Aging
The National Resource Center on Native American Aging (NRCNAA) is committed to identifying Native elder
health and social issues. Through education, training, and technical assistance, we assist in developing
community-based solutions to improve the quality of life and delivery of related support services to
the Native aging population.
University of North Dakota, Center for Rural Health
The Center for Rural Health connects resources and knowledge to strengthen the health of people in rural
and tribal communities. Our programs serve people within the state, region, and nation. Established in
1980, we are the federally designated State Office of Rural Health for North Dakota. We are a department
within the School of Medicine & Health Sciences at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, North
Dakota.