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Daniel Skidmore

I am very glad to see the Native American people of our country stepping up to address the crisis within their own communities. Like the challenges of African Americans, overcoming the stigmas of cultural barriers and lifestyle issues is paramount to stopping the spread of HIV/AIDS. Beyond the affluence of tribes enriched by casino revenues, the majority of many tribal nations are still allienated by their distance and lack of access to proper medical care, education and preventitive medicine.

May 13, 2010 • Ocala, Fl

Michelle Enfield

I would like to add that 65-70% of Native Americans live in urban settings or do not reside on a reservation, so when national HIV/AIDS funding, programs and services are created, they should be adjusted to meet these urban Natives and not be entirely allocated to reservation Indian Health Services.

May 12, 2010 • Los Angeles