"Indigenous people and researchers: building collaborative partnerships and the importance of responsibilities, ethics, and values of research on the Navajo Nation"

The goals of the NNIRB 2009 conference are:

• To disseminate Navajo research findings to the Navajo Nation government, Navajo Nation communities, tribal departments and service providers of the Navajo public.
• To disseminate and facilitate the implementation of research findings within governmental agencies such as the Indian Health Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and others located on the Navajo Nation.
• To facilitate the use of research findings to inform clinical and public health practice to public and private providers on the Navajo Nation.
• To provide a venue for discussions about collaboration between providers, tribal health leaders, and researchers.
• To facilitate the use of research findings to fund programs.
• To further the use of research for prevention and to enhance services with a better cultural understanding.
• To prioritize tribal concerns regarding research needs.

Continuing Education credits will be made available. For more information, please contact Mark Bauer at: mcbauer@dinecollege.edu or (505)368-3589.

• Pre-Register for the Conference
• Registration Fees
     Both Days: $100
     One Day: $50