The Indian Health Service (IHS) aims to elevate the physical, mental, social, and spiritual health of American Indians and Alaska Natives to the highest level. Its mission encompasses a commitment to improving health management capabilities and services within Tribal communities, emphasizing public health functions and resilience building.
The Tribal Self-Governance Negotiation Cooperative Agreement Program aims to support Tribes by providing resources that assist with the costs related to preparing for and engaging in Tribal Self-Governance Program (TSGP) negotiations. This includes a focus on the unique health care concerns and plans of each Tribe, highlighting the importance of a collaborative negotiation process between Tribal and Federal parties. The grant acknowledges the sovereignty of Tribal governments and their right to set their own priorities in managing Indian Health Service (IHS) Programs and Services Funding Agreements (PSFAs), emphasizing the government-to-government relationship and ensuring active participation from both Tribal and IHS representatives, including the Office of Tribal Self-Governance (OTSG).