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American Indian Tobacco Education Network - USA

Submitted by dheimann on July 16, 1999 - 2:00am

The American Indian Tobacco Education Network (AITEN) consists of dedicated people and agencies seeking to enhance general health relating to tobacco use by American Indians. Their mission is to promote, support and protect the health, traditions and cultural values of American Indians as they related to sacred tobacco use and commercial tobacco abuse.
Communication Strategies: 



An educational campaign targets American Indian youth, communities are assisted in mobilising the elimination of tobacco, developing messages and activities through WITHEPATTS, a multicultural youth advocacy centre was established, collaboration with other ethnic networks allowed for a youth advocacy conference. Mini-grants are also provided for local tobacco control support programs.

Development Issues: 



Health, smoking, tobacco control, youth, education, ethnic communities

Key Points: 



Pro-tobacco influences are countered with educational campaigns aimed at American Indian youth, reducing youth access, and supporting other anti-smoking projects throughout California. AITEN encourages American Indian communities to be innovative in developing strategies that best reach their members, and promotes the AITEN mission of respecting the sacred use of tobacco and discouraging commercial tobacco use.

Partner Text: 



American Indian Tobacco Network, WITHEPATTS, California Department of Health Services, Tobacco Control Section.

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