Cardiac Surgery
Helpfulness and effectiveness of the Indian Health Service and its contract procedures
James Hena
About James Hena
James Hena is a past president of the Association on American Indian Affairs, and a six-time governor of Tesuque Pueblo. Mr. Hena points out that many reservation lands are devoid of natural resources or other employment options that might bring economic gain to Native people, creating an ongoing need for funds from the U.S. government.
Tribal Affiliation
Tesuque Pueblo
Hometown
New Mexico
Region
Southwest
VIDEO CLIPS
Casino Gambling
Casinos are good because often they are the only source of revenue for a tribe
Contracting Services
Contracting federal health programs as a means to Indian independence
Diabetes
His wife’s attitude prevented her from taking care of her diabetes
Investments
Many Indian tribes lack the experience to invest their money well
LBJ
The War on Poverty and the first time Indians were given an opportunity to manage money themselves
Reservations
Reservations were created from the poorest land