Tribal Resolution Toolkit

“The Tribal Resolution Package” was developed by the International Association for Indigenous Aging (IA²) to address Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) in tribal communities. The sample resolution is a mechanism for a tribal governing body to address program and/or policy matters that affect the welfare of American Indian and Alaska Native governments and communities, specifically those affected by ADRD. The language of the resolution should reflect tribal governments’ preferred words and identification of their people. We encourage the tribal governing body to modify the sample resolution to tailor it for their community.

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“Tribal resolution means the formal manner in which the tribal government expresses its legislative will in accordance with its organic documents. In the absence of such organic documents, a written expression adopted pursuant to tribal practices will be acceptable.”1

1 Cornell Law School – Legal Information Institute. 24 CFR § 1003.4 – Definitions. https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/24/1003.4

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Cover Letter Explanation

This document provides a how-to guide on implementing a tribal resolution.

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Letter Template Request

This document allows a community member or tribal professional to reach out to the Tribal Governing Body and request action addressing Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) in their communities. The template provides several options for specific actions (e.g., adopt an Alzheimer’s action plan) that can be included within a tribal resolution.

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Sample Resolution

This document is meant for tribal communities to create a resolution addressing Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia’s. This document can be downloaded and edited to each communities needs.