Northern Cheyenne Health and Housing Needs Assessment
Project logo designed by Alaina Buffalospirit for use during this Needs Assessment
Project Profile
Client:
Northern Cheyenne Tribal Housing Authority
Project Location:
Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation, Montana
Project Time Frame:
October 2023 - July 2025
Services:
Household Survey
Listening Sessions and Interviews
Analysis of Newly Collected Data
GIS Mapping
Needs Assessment
Areas of Focus:
Demographics
Housing Conditions, Needs, and Preferences
Education
Income and Finances
Health & Wellness
Economic Development
Project Informational Video
Project Description
The Northern Cheyenne Tribal Housing Authority (NCTHA) is the tribally designated housing entity that offers quality and affordable housing services to eligible Northern Cheyenne tribal families residing on tribal lands. With an extensive history serving the Northern Cheyenne community, NCTHA has constructed over 800 homes for tribal members and now concentrates on the upkeep and restoration of existing housing.
The Northern Cheyenne Health and Housing Needs Assessment project is one in a series of tribal needs assessments funded in part by the Montana Healthcare Foundation focused on the linkage between housing conditions and health outcomes in tribal communities in Montana. The thorough study was carried out to pinpoint the most urgent requirements of individuals living on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation.
The assessment collected feedback from Tribal members regarding their circumstances and obstacles in various areas of life, such as housing, health outcomes and healthcare access, education, employment, and community safety. Quantifying the community's needs through the Northern Cheyenne Health and Housing Needs Assessment is crucial for attaining a comprehensive grasp of the required resources and formulating strategies to address these needs. This initiative will assist leaders and policymakers in recognizing the essential resources and aid needed to effectively tackle these needs.
The household survey for this project surveyed a random selection of 749 tribal member households using an address list and housing unit map of all residential units on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation. Households that were selected to participate had three ways to complete the survey:
Online (via URL and unique survey code provided to households)
Paper form (upon request, for subsequent pick-up)
Door-to-door/in-person (tablet-based with local field staff)
Funding for this project is graciously provided through the Montana Healthcare Foundation and through Wells Fargo’s Invest Native Grant.
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