The Department of Health shall seek to assist tribal members in attaining an overall improved health status, including addressing social determinants of health and health equity in obtaining health services. In doing so, the Department shall safeguard the interests of the Tribe, enhance the sovereignty of the Tribe, exercise stewardship over those resources committed to it by the Tribe and strengthen the Tribe’s inherent culture, traditions, customs and values. (Res. 2023-30; Res. 2021-40; Res. 2014-32)