You're invited to attend an engaging Lunch & Learn panel discussion as part of the Ethical Tribal Engagement (ETE) Series, hosted in partnership with the Native Nations Center for Tribal Policy Research, Tribal Relations, and the Center for Faculty Excellence:
- Tuesday, June 17, 2025
- 12:00 – 1:30 PM (CST)
- Bird Library – Inasmuch Foundation Atrium Room
- Also available via Zoom
- Register here to attend in person or virtually.
Sacred Science: A Conversation about Traditional Healing and Research with Tribal Nations
Join a powerful lineup of Tribal leaders, researchers, and traditional healers — including Muscogee (Creek) Nation Principal Chief David Hill and Traditional Healer Chris Tall Bear — for a meaningful discussion on bridging tribal and institutional perspectives in health care, research, and traditional healing. This is a unique opportunity to explore the importance of respect, collaboration, and sovereignty in Indigenous research partnerships.
Speakers Include:
- Vanessa Hiratsuka (Diné/Winnemem Wintu) - Senior Researcher/Co-Director, National Resource Center for Alaska Native Elders, South Central Foundation Research Department
- David Hill (Muscogee [Creek]) - Principal Chief, Muscogee [Creek] Nation
- Chris Tall Bear (Southern Cheyenne) - Tribal Public Health Advisor & Traditional Healer
Mark Doescher - OUHSC Researcher & Professor; Associate Director, Community Outreach & Engagement, Stephenson Cancer Center
