NAEJI News
Event Highlight: 2025 Tribal Elder Abuse Code Summit
On August 13, 2025, IA2 and AARP Oklahoma co-hosted the 2025 Tribal Elder Abuse Code Summit at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Catoosa, OK. This one-day event brought...
Native Elder Protection Team Toolkit:
A step-by-step guide for developing a successful model for addressing Elder abuse in Indian Country. The Toolkit is designed to help you identify and implement a tribal Elder protection team....
Elder Abuse Warning Signs
Most cases of Elder abuse are undetected, under reported, and unresolved resulting in injury, financial decimation, and even death. The National Indigenous Elder Justice Initiative (NIEJI) was created to address...
Medication Misuse and Abuse Among Native Americans
Listen to Dr. Jacque Gray talk about medication issues in Indian Country.
A Conversation with the Native American Elder Justice Initiative
In this podcast, Jennifer Spoeri, APS TARC Subject Matter Expert, will speak with Bill Benson and Peggy Jo Archer from the Native American Elder Justice Initiative (NAEJI). We will learn...
The OGs of Elder Justice
In this installment of “The OGs of Elder Justice,” Bill Benson and Iris Freeman reflect on their inspiring careers in elder justice. They share insightful anecdotes from their work, discuss...
American Indian and Alaska Native Patients & Medical Forensic Examination...
The purpose of this guidebook is to enhance care delivery to American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) patients, families, and communities affected by violence by providing resources and support to...
My Advance Care Plan and Guide for Native Americans
This guide assists Indigenous people in planning for health issues, end-of-life decisions, and being able to share their wishes with loved ones.
Factsheet: Elder Justice in Tribal Communities
Elder Justice in tribal communities refers to the protection and advocacy of the right, dignity, and well-being of older adults within Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and unrecognized tribal...
Factsheet: Jurisdictional Issues Concerning Elder Abuse in Tribes
The Tribal Code is the law of the tribe and gives cultural and legal guidance about how to form the response to an elder abuse matter
Article Highlight: Enhancing Communication with Native American Elders for Nurses
This article by Elder Justice Associate Danelle Woodman offers essential guidance for nurses on providing culturally sensitive and respectful care to Native American elders. It highlights key practices to build...
Booklet: Evidence-Based Practices in Elder Abuse
Discover our newest resource, Evidence-Based Practices in Elder Abuse! This booklet breaks down what “evidence-based” means, how it differs from other approaches, and highlights four proven models and tools for...
NAEJI at the WEAAD
Peggy Jo, Director of Elder Justice Initiatives, presented at the 7th Annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) Conference on June 16, 2025, hosted by the Arizona Department of Economic Security, Division...
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Building Strong Support for Elders
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Building Strong Support for Elders World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) offers an opportunity to bring awareness to elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation in our...
Service – National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center
The National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center is dedicated to restoring sovereignty and safeguarding Native Women and Children. The National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center, Inc. (NIWRC) is a Native-led nonprofit organization dedicated to...
Resource – Activity manual to honor Alaska Native cultures and...
This manual was written by Don Thibedeau, Social Worker (Denakké, Fairbanks) and Jordan P. Lewis, Ph.D., MSW, CPG (Aleut/Unangan, Village of Naknek). This training manual was developed with the hope...
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Building Strong Support for Native...
Take One Action Today to Support WEAAD 2022 The International Association for Indigenous Aging (IA²) joins elder advocates worldwide in acknowledging World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). Bringing more than...
ACL Awards Native American Elder Justice Initiative Resource Center
January 20, 2023 ACL awarded a new cooperative agreement to the International Association for Indigenous Aging (IA2) to operate ACL’s Native American Elder Justice Initiative National Resource Center. IA2 will...
IA² Attends the 2023 National Title VI Training & Technical...
A first-of-its-kind gathering of tribes that receive federal funding to work on brain health and dementia was recently held in Washington, DC. The National Title VI Training and Technical Assistance...
IA2 Attends 11th Annual Taking A Stand Against Elder Abuse...
Over 400 people traveled to the Shoshone-Bannock Reservation for the 11th Annual Taking A Stand Against Elder Abuse Conference hosted by Marcia Hall with the Shoshone-Bannock Elder & Adult Protection...
Hidden: Elder Abuse in Aboriginal Communities
June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Elder abuse is an alarming form of mistreatment not easily recognized. This BearPaw Media production focuses on how elder abuse hurts individuals and...