Welcome to the
Southeastern American Indian Cancer health Equity Partnership
Understanding and addressing the cancer-related health needs of American Indian communities in our catchment area and beyond.
Check out our 1st published paper from Lisa Spees and the SAICEP Team:
Characterizing Cancer Burden in the American Indian Population in North Carolina.
Published in the Cancer Epidemiology, biomarkers, and Prevention Journal.
SAICEP Stories
Video from the V-foundation, showcases work being done by SAICEP
Video showcasing community member Sonya K Brewington on the Coharie tribe sharing her cancer journey.
Upcoming events
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59th Annual Haliwa-Saponi Indian Tribe Powwow
4/18-20/2025
The Haliwa-Saponi Indian Tribe hosts its annual “Blooming of the Dogwood Pow-Wow” on the third weekend of April. This event commemorates the tribe’s official recognition by the North Carolina General Assembly in 1965 and celebrates their rich cultural heritage
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Waccamaw Siouan Health Fair
4/26/2025
The Waccamaw Siouan Tribe will host its 2nd Annual Health Fair and Cultural Event on April 26 in Bolton, featuring free food, PowWow dancing, traditional medicine, local vendors, and health screenings for conditions like diabetes and heart disease.
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Haliwa Saponi Data Walk
4/26/2025
The Haliwa-Saponi “data walk” is a school improvement process that involves weekly classroom observations and analysis of student performance data, including EVAAS, to guide decisions that enhance learning and instruction.