Upcoming National Events
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The 7th World Indigenous Women and Wellness Conference

Past Events

Young Women's Tribal Health Summit
 June 2005

On June 16-18, 2005  the National Indian Women’s Health Resource Center held the Young Women's Tribal Health Summit, Health and Traditions:  Pathways for Life’s Journey in Two Worlds at St. Gregory's University in Shawnee, Oklahoma. 

Girls from across Oklahoma and from two tribes in Louisiana participated in three days of educational programming and activities to increase knowledge and awareness about teen health concerns. The objective of this conference was to promote health prevention activities and behavior change through the use of health education, mentoring and coaching to achieve health goals in teens 14 to 16 years of age.  

Upon our final evaluation, it was evident that the young women had taken the information they learned at the conference and were able to apply it to their everyday life.  The changes in their knowledge addressed many of the topics that were included in this conference.

World Indigenous Wellness Conference 
November 2004
*This event was not sponsored by NIWHRC

The National Indian Women’s Health Resource Center along with several consultants and board members attended the World Indigenous Wellness Conference in New Zealand. 

While there they participated in several traditional ceremonies and activities.  The conference was an opportunity for indigenous women worldwide to learn about how the Maori culture is incorporated into New Zealand health programs.  The presentations covered a wide range of subjects from traditional healing to childbirth. At the beginning and end of each of the presentations the Maori people sang a traditional song. 

The several members of the  staff at NIWHRC and a board member presented on the various programs NIWHRC is involved in. Pamela Iron, the Executive Director gave an overall summary of the various programs.  Carol Young discussed the Mentoring Program, while Lydia Hubbard-Pourier discussed the Breast and Cervical Cancer Program.  Kimberley Chaffin, Samantha Chaffin, and Janie Dibble, along with the rest of the attendees participated in a cultural exchange with the Maori people.

All those who attended the conference had a wonderful time and deeply  appreciated the Maori people for their great hospitality.

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