Native Research Network (NRN)

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Multiple Perspectives on American Indian and Alaska Native Research Policy Conference sponsored by the Indian Health Service

The dates for the conference are June 4-7, 2007.

The conference will be held in Phoenix, Arizona.

“Multiple Perspectives on Research Policy in Indian Country”
The 19th Annual IHS Research Conference Announcement
with Registration Form

Vision Statement - A leadership community of American Indian, Alaska Native, Kanaka Maoli, and Canadian Aboriginal persons promoting integrity and excellence in research.

Mission - To provide a pro-active network of American Indian, Alaska Native, Kanaka Maoli, and Canadian Aboriginal persons to promote and advocate for high quality research that is collaborative, supportive and builds capacity, and to promote an environment for research that operates on the principles of integrity, respect, trust, ethics, cooperation and open communication in multidisciplinary fields.

Activities - The Native Research Network (NRN) provides networking and mentoring opportunities, a forum to share research expertise, sponsorship of research events, assistance to communities and tribes, and enhanced research communication. The NRN places a special emphasis on ensuring that research with Indigenous people is conducted in a culturally sensitive and respectful manner.

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Introduction

The Native Research Network (NRN) began in 1997 as an informal network and is now a 501 (c) 3 organization. The NRN is administratively located at the Association of American Indian Physicians, 1225 Sovereign Row, Suite 103 , Oklahoma City , OK 73108 . Funding for the NRN is provided through a grant from the Office of Minority Health, Department of Health and Human Services, membership dues, and in-kind contributions from members. Membership is open to Native researchers and students, as well as a membership category for Non-Native persons who have conducted research in Native communities. An annual membership meeting is held at least once per year, usually in conjunction with the Indian Health Service Research Conference. Communication is on-going with a listserv and newsletters.

Past Projects

NRN members have presented Continuing Education Institutes at the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting entitled, "Conducting Research in Native Communities."

The NRN has been a partner in planning and conducting the annual Indian Health Service Research Conference.

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Governence

Native Research Network Board of Directors

CO-CHAIRS:

Doris Cook, MPH (Akwesasne Mohawk), Manager, Aboriginal/Ethics Policy Development, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Ethics Office

Donald K. Warne MD, MPH, CDE, (Oglala Lakota), Clinical Professor, American Indian Health Policy, Arizona State University, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Tempe, Arizona.

CO-CHAIRS ELECT:

Teshia G. Arambula Solomon, PhD, (Choctaw), Director, Southern Plains Inter-Tribal Epidemiology Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

IMMEDIATE PAST CO-CHAIRS:

Tassy Parker PhD, RN, (Seneca), Assistant Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Co-Director, Mental & Behavioral Health, Center for Native American Health, The University of New Mexico, Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico

TREASURER:

Yvette D. Roubideaux MD, MPH, (Rosebud Sioux), Assistant Professor, University of Arizona, College of Medicine, Tucson, Arizona

BOARD MEMBERS AT LARGE:

Alison Ball, PhD, (Colville Confederated Tribes), Research Associate, University of Oregon, Child and Family Center, Eugene, Oregon

Marla N. Pardilla MPH, MSW, (Navajo), Research Scientist, Prevention Research Center, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Leslie L. Randall RN, MPH, (Nez Perce), MCH Epidemiologist, CDC Assignee to Northwest Portland Area, Indian Health Board, Lake Oswego, Oregon

Delight E. Satter, MPH, (Umpqua/Klickitat of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde), Director, American Indian and Alaska Native Reseach Program, UCLA Center for Health Policy Research, Los Angeles, California

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Eligibility Criteria for Membership

Full Membership - Any self-identified American Indian, Alaska Native or Aboriginal person native to the Americas, who is involved in research in any of the basic sciences, public health, interventions, survey administration, bench science, including program/intervention efforts. These members would be fully paid active members of the Full Member cagetory. The five sub-categories are: Student (i.e. full-time, working on a degree program), Fellow/Intern/Post-doc, Community Health Representative (CHR), Elder, or Professional. Full Members are voting members. Only Full Members may hold the position of Chair or Co-chair.

Affiliate - Any indigenous person involved in research from Somoa, and other Pacific Islands, Australia, New Zealand, and Siberia. These members would be fully paid active members of the Affiliate category. Affiliates are non-voting members.

Treasured Friend - Any non-indigenous member involved in research in American Indian, Alaska Native or Aboriginal communities/populations native to the Americas. These members would be fully paid active members of the Treasured Friend category. Treasured Friends are non-voting members. To join as a Treasured Friend the applicant is required to have sponsorship by a Full Member in good standing, AND a letter of support from an American Indian, Alaska Native or Aboriginal community in which they have worked.

Member Benefits

Native Research Network members have access to an electronic listserv in which job opportunites, grant announcements, and items of interest may be posted.
Members are encouraged to network with one another, learning from and sharing information with other members as we all conduct our research in Native communities and beyond.
Mentoring Opportunities

Process for Membership Application

Each person seeking membership would fill out an application form; self-identify for the appropriate membership category; and submit their membership dues. The Membership Committee will review and approve each application and submit a recommendation to the Board of Directors for approval. Applications will be reviewed and approved on an on-going basis.