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HHS research agencies pledge tribal data support, pilot programs and Indigenous data sovereignty work

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Tribal Consultation on Indian Health · April 28, 2026
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Summary

NIH, CDC, AHRQ and ARPA‑H outlined tribal-oriented research investments — from tribal IRB and training programs to clinical trial networks and mobile hospital pilots — and committed to work on tribal data access and an indigenous data‑sovereignty policy.

NIH, CDC, AHRQ and ARPA‑H officials used the HHS tribal consultation to outline research and data investments aimed at Indian country and to pledge a stepped-up focus on tribal data access and sovereignty.

Speaking for both NIH and CDC, an agency leader highlighted long‑running programs such as the Native American Research Center for Health (NARCH), a tribal IRB enhancement program, and new training investments (TURTLE) for tribal researchers. The official said NIH has initiated listening sessions…

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