American Indians and Alaska Natives
Suicide rates are higher among American Indians and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations than among any other racial or ethnic group in the United States (see Scope of the Problem section). Community control or autonomy, cultural identification, spirituality, and family connectedness are all important protective factors in preventing suicide among AI/AN populations. Suicide prevention programs should be based on an understanding of the specific issues affecting each group of interest, be culturally competent, involve the most appropriate gatekeepers, and consider factors such as attitudes toward mental health problems and help-seeking.
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- See our page on American Indian/Alaska Native settings.
- See All Resources Related to American Indians and Alaska Natives (below) for a full list of materials, programs, trainings, and other information available from SPRC. Use the filters on the left to narrow your results.
- For more on other groups and settings, see our Populations and Settings pages.

All Resources Related to American Indians and Alaska Natives
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988 Mental Health Line Receives Over Two Million Calls and Texts in Six Months
2023
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2012 Garrett Lee Smith State and Tribal Suicide Prevention Grantee Meeting
2023
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2011 Garrett Lee Smith State and Tribal Suicide Prevention Grantee Meeting
2023
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2010 Garrett Lee Smith State and Tribal Suicide Prevention Grantee Meeting
2023
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“I Want to Help My People”: Tribal Nations in Oklahoma Focus on Mental Health Treatment
2022
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Gun-Related Suicides and Killings Continued to Rise in 2021, CDC Reports
2022
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Reviving Traditions to Bring About Balance- Cultural Based Programming
2022
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Tribal Suicide Prevention Codes: A Community Based Approach (Tribal Learning Collaborative)
2022
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AI/AN Suicide Prevention Programs - Lessons Learned with White Mountain Apache & Johns Hopkins University
2022
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Drawing on Local Wisdom and Personal Relationships to Prevent Indigenous Youth Suicide and Promote Wellness
2022
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Garrett Lee Smith State and Tribal Suicide Prevention Welcome to the Community Orientation Webinar
2022
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Garrett Lee Smith Cohort 10 Tribal Grantee Training Series: Finding data to demonstrate your success
2022
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Suicide Surveillance Strategies for American Indian and Alaska Native Communities
2022
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Jumpstarting Your Garrett Lee Smith State/Tribal Suicide Prevention Grant for Cohort 13
2022
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New State/Tribal GLS Grantee (Cohort 13) Training: Overview of Required SPARS Indicators and Setting/Entering Annual Goals and Budget Estimates
2022
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Jumpstarting Your Garrett Lee Smith State/Tribal Suicide Prevention Grant for Cohort 14
2022
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New State/Tribal GLS Grantee (Cohort 14) Training: Overview of Required SPARS Indicators and Setting/Entering Annual Goals and Budget Estimates
2022
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WASHINGTON: A First-in-the-Nation 988 Line for Native People Goes Live in WA
2022
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Joint Statement from the Suicide Prevention Resource Center and National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention about New Federal Report on Use of Indian Boarding Schools
2022
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Suicide Rates Declined Again in 2020, but Not for All Groups, CDC Report Shows
2021
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INTERNATIONAL: The Effects of COVID-19 on the Mental Health of Indigenous Communities
2020
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MINNESOTA: Minnesota Youth Unpack Their Trauma: "We Don't Have to Be Stuck in These Emotions"
2019
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The Qasgiq Model for Alaska Native Suicide and Alcohol Abuse Prevention
2019
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Honoring Indigenous Voices: Suicide Surveillance from a Tribal Perspective
2018
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CANADA: New Suicide Prevention Project Targets High-Risk Nunavut Residents
2018
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Suicide Risk among Pacific Islander, American Indian, and Multiracial Youth
2018
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ALASKA: Research Highlights Northwest Alaska's Suicide Prevention Work
2018
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ALASKA: Alaska Native Youth Find Strength, Resilience in Ancient Traditions
2018
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MONTANA: Arlee’s “Warrior Movement” Brings Suicide Prevention to Great Falls
2018
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Suicide Risk after Intentional Self-Harm in Adolescents and Young Adults
2018
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MONTANA: Governor and Tribal Governments Uniting to Reduce and Prevent American Indian Youth Suicide
2017
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MONTANA: Millions More Available to Tribes for Preventive Health Care, Suicide Prevention
2017
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CANADA: Searching for an Indigenous-Driven Approach to Suicide Prevention
2017
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ARIZONA: Community Prevention Plan Slashes Apache Tribe’s Suicide Rate
2016
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CANADA: Inuit-Led Suicide Prevention Strategy to Focus on Mental Wellness, Social Equity
2016
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Indian Health Service Releases New Methamphetamine and Suicide Prevention Initiative Funding Opportunity Announcements
2016
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