Tribal Leaders Diabetes Committee (TLDC)

The IHS Director established the Tribal Leaders Diabetes Committee (TLDC) in 1998. The TLDC makes recommendations to the IHS Director on broad-based policy and advocacy priorities for diabetes and related chronic conditions as well as recommends a process for the distribution of Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) funds.

• One elected or duly-appointed Tribal Leader from each of the 12 IHS Areas serves as the primary representative.
  • Each Area also designates an alternate member to serve when the primary member is unavailable to do so.
  • TLDC elects one of its members to serve as the Tribal Co-Chair
• One federal representative, who serves as the Federal Co-Chair

One technical advisor from each of the following American Indian/Alaska Native organizations serves in an advisory (non-voting) capacity to the TLDC: Direct Service Tribes Advisory Committee, National Congress of American Indians, National Council of Urban Indian Health, National Indian Health Board, and Tribal Self-Governance Advisory Committee.

TLDC Meetings

The TLDC meets quarterly. Meetings are open to the public and information on upcoming meetings will be posted here.

Upcoming Meeting

Quarterly Meeting (In-person with virtual option to attend)
December 5 – 6, 2023

In-person Attendance Details

Location: Portland, OR
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Virtual Attendance Details

• December 5^th (full day) 10:45am – 5pm PT
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  Meeting Details

  Topic: TLDC December 2023 Quarterly Meeting - Day 01
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• December 6^th (half day) 9am – 12pm PT
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  Topic: TLDC December 2023 Quarterly Meeting - Day 02
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TLDC Members

Leadership

Tribal Leader Representatives

One primary member and one alternate from each IHS Area are selected by the respective IHS Area Director in consultation with Area Tribes.