American Indian Research Center for Health

04/22/2024

04/18/2024

Meet our 2024-2025 Miss Native American University of Arizona contestants💐

The 41st annual Miss Native American University of Arizona Pageant is Friday April 19th at 6 PM. The location is the ENR2 building room # N120. We hope to see you there❤️

04/11/2024

Hey NAU! Let's talk partnerships 🤝

Building relationships with community partners can be challenging. The Community-Campus Partnership Support Program was designed by the Southwest Health Equity Research Collaborative Community Engagement Core (SHERC-CEC) to provide funding for partnership building activities and help you better conduct your research with the community.

The CCPS Program is grounded in principles of community-based participatory research that engage community leaders and members throughout the research process.

Application opens at the end of April!

Learn more about the program and eligibility requirements: https://ow.ly/7rYr50RcLLh

04/03/2024

Still need a graduation photo? Didn’t register for NASA Convocation yet or have questions about the ceremony? Don’t worry! We will be hosting a Native Gradfest! Come out and register for NASA Convocation and get your photo taken! Traditionalwear/regalia welcome! (Must be registered for NASA Convocation)

We have gowns and stoles available for folks that need them for photos!

Photography provided by:
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03/28/2024

The University of Arizona Sonoran Center for Excellence in Disabilities has partnered with Arizona Vocational Rehabilitation to offer an opportunity for students to participate in a paid summer work experience.

Students will receive training and support on the job while earning a paycheck and gaining valuable experience.

Summer work is offered in Maricopa, Pima, Pinal, Cochise, Santa Cruz and Navajo Nation-Apache Counties
We are seeking students in Maricopa County and Navajo Nation-WR
Paid work is up to 20 hours/week.

Eligibility:
students with disabilities between the ages of 16-22
students who are Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) clients or are VR eligible

Note:
Applications will be accepted until April 5th.
Completing this application does not guarantee summer employment
Link to application http://bit.ly/summerworkapplication
Flyer to circulate is attached

Link to Summer Work Program-Sonoran Center for Excellence in Disabilities, University of Arizona
https://sonorancenter.arizona.edu/community-programs/employment/summer-work-program

Questions, please contact Kelsey Montano, Project Coordinator, kmontano1@arizona.edu

03/28/2024

Webinar of interest from the Inter Tribal Council of AZ Maternal Health and Innovation

Epigenetics and Indigenous Maternal-Infant Wellness
Tuesday April 2, 10-11 MST

Presenter: Sidney Olivia Garcia, Certified Epigenetics Lifestyle Coach

Objectives:
Introductory overview and insight into the world of epigenetics
Learn to generate wellness through the field of epigenetics
Add contributive education and perspective on adverse childhood experiences from an epigenetics standpoint
Showcase how a broad, actionable approach for birthing persons can support and incorporate traditional practices and cultural values.

Register: bit.ly/3Tl5u9h

03/27/2024

Walking Like Warriors: Introduction to Self-Defence with Alana Cook and Keanan Kellar.
UBC Learning Circle | Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health

Date: Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024 (PST)
Time: 10 a.m. to 11:30 am
Where: Free Online via Zoom

Professional MMA Fighters Alana Cook and Keanan Kellar will take you through an interactive, informative, and inspiring ninety-minute lesson on basic self-defence.

This workshop includes martial arts demos, situational awareness, body language, street safety, and practical self-defence tools that everyone should know.

Learn how to prevent conflict, protect yourself, and escape from unsafe situations.

This course is for people of all ages, sizes, and athletic ability.

Alana Cook is a professional MMA fighter from Maple Ridge, BC, and a member of Métis Nation British Columbia. The founder of Walking Like Warriors, Alana is extremely passionate about empowering Indigenous women and youth to protect themselves, and believes that self-defence is a human right for all.

Keanan Kellar is a professional MMA fighter from Terrace, BC. A former amateur kickboxing champion and a brown belt in Brazilian-Jiu-jitsu, Keanan has experience coaching folks of all fitness levels and ages, and loves watching people fall in love with the martial arts.

Professional MMA Fighters Alana Cook and Keanan Kellar will take you through an interactive, informative, and inspiring ninety-minute lesson on basic self-defence. This workshop includes martial arts demos, situational awareness, body language, street safety, and practical self-defence tools that ev...

03/27/2024

Looking for volunteers for a Community Advisor Council on a Data Ecosystem project.

03/25/2024

The 4th Annual American Indian Youth Disability Summit will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2024, online via Zoom.

The youth summit highlights voices of American Indian youth with disabilities and focuses on aspects of American Indian life, history, culture and heritage that can help you address today's challenges.

This year's theme is "Strength in Numbers: A Celebration of Indigenous Youth Resilience."

REGISTER TODAY: bit.ly/youthsummit24

Presented by Ability360, Banner University Health Plans, Diverse Ability Incorporated, Arizona Department of Economic Security Division of Developmental Disabilities, Raising Special Kids, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, and the University of Arizona Sonoran Center for Excellence in Disabilities

https://sonorancenter.arizona.edu/events/4th-annual-american-indian-youth-disability-summit

03/22/2024

Next week!

03/16/2024

We are announcing the Miss Native American University of Arizona pageant tentative timeline❗️

If you are interested in running for the title, volunteering, and/or being a part of the club please attend our meetings🙌🏼 Any questions or comments can be sent to amberlaughing@arizona.edu and missnativeua@gmail.com or via DM. Stay tuned for more information!

03/14/2024

Save the Date! The 4th Annual American Indian Youth Disability Summit will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2024, online via Zoom.

The youth summit highlights voices of American Indian youth with disabilities and focuses on aspects of American Indian life, history, culture and heritage that can help you address today's challenges.

This year's theme is "Strength in Numbers: A Celebration of Indigenous Youth Resilience."

REGISTER TODAY: bit.ly/youthsummit24

Presented by Ability360, Banner University Health Plans, Diverse Ability Incorporated, Arizona Department of Economic Security Division of Developmental Disabilities, Raising Special Kids, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, and the University of Arizona Sonoran Center for Excellence in Disabilities.

Event web page: https://sonorancenter.arizona.edu/events/4th-annual-american-indian-youth-disability-summit

"Strength in Numbers: A Celebration of Indigenous Youth Resilience"