Empower Tribal Nations to Reclaim Sacred Tobacco and Protect Community Health!
Join the Reclaim Sacred Tobacco Coalition to empower tribes in revitalizing sacred tobacco practices and advancing smoke-free tribal policies.
JOIN OUR COALITION
Tribal Funding Program
Access direct funding for tribal tobacco control and prevention initiatives
Knowledge Sharing Networks
Join monthly gatherings with 160+ tribal representatives and health advocates
Cultural Resource Hub
Access toolkits, signage & educational materials to drive awareness
Don’t lose heritage, empower sacred tobacco traditions.
Commercial tobacco is destroying our sacred traditions and killing our people. Native Americans have the highest smoking rates of any racial/ethnic group in the U.S., with 32% of adults using commercial tobacco products* - more than double the national average. While our ancestors used traditional tobacco for prayer and healing, today's youth are inhaling addiction instead of wisdom.
*Source: CDC National Health Interview Survey, 2019-2021
Preserving Traditions While Building Healthier Communities
Cultural Preservation & Education
Cultural Educational Resources: Access culturally-appropriate materials developed with traditional healers in Native languages.
Inter-Tribal Knowledge Sharing: Connect with 160+ tribal representatives sharing successful preservation strategies.
Restoration of Sacred Practices: Receive guidance for traditional tobacco growing and ceremonial integration from respected elders.
Implementation & Funding Support
Community Development Funding: Access your share of $200,000 in grant funding for tribal initiatives.
Policy Implementation Support: Use proven templates from successful programs like the Air is Life Act.
Comprehensive Tribal Toolkits: Access step-by-step guides designed for tribal implementation.
Community Empowerment & Networking
Tribal Tobacco Control: Protect sacred practices while regulating commercial tobacco use.
Public Health Networking: Connect with health professionals and funding organizations.
Regular Collaborative Gatherings: Join bi-monthly virtual meetings featuring successful program leaders.
Walking Together on This Journey
We understand the challenge of protecting both public health and sacred traditions. Like you, we've witnessed how commercial tobacco has impacted our communities while seeking to preserve our cultural practices. Building on the success of programs like SNTEPP and the Air is Life Act, our coalition brings together expertise from the Black Hills Center for American Indian Health, American Non-Smokers Rights Foundation, and tribal leaders nationwide.
Three Simple Steps to Join Our Movement
1. Connect:
Join our monthly virtual gatherings
2. Learn:
Access our tribal toolkit and resources
3. Act:
Apply for funding to support your initiatives
JOIN OUR COALITION
About Reclaim Sacred Tobacco Coalition
The Reclaim Sacred Tobacco Coalition unites tribes nationwide in preserving traditional tobacco practices while addressing commercial tobacco abuse. We provide direct funding, proven strategies, and a supportive network for tribes seeking to protect both their health and cultural heritage. Our growing coalition shares resources, knowledge, and success stories, creating a movement that honors our traditions while building healthier communities. Through in-person and virtual gatherings, cultural education, and direct community support, we're helping tribes reclaim their sacred relationship with traditional tobacco while implementing effective policies to address commercial tobacco use.
