NE-HEALING Project

The Nebraska Health, Education, Advocacy and Leadership across Indigenous and Native Generations Project (NE-HEALING) in the College of Public Health at the University of Nebraska Medical Center supports both tribal and urban American Indian and Alaska Native communities by promoting ways of knowing, being and doing that align with indigenous knowledge, practices and approaches to health and wellness.  

This initiative is committed to supporting the revitalization of AI/AN public health through culturally relevant and innovative practice, research, teaching and service that: 

Documentary: Conquering Chronic Disease with Olympian Billy Mills

Olympic legend and Native American hero Billy Mills proved that no matter how many odds are stacked against you, all you need are courage and fortitude to win. 



Regional Native Events

Chief Standing Bear Scholarship.
Please see the portal listed below for application form and requirements. The Lincoln Community Foundation scholarship portal is https://lcf.academicworks.com/
Applicants should read directions carefully and submit a general application. After they submit their general application, they will then see a list of scholarships for which they may be eligible, including the Chief Standing Bear Scholarships. Click “Apply” to answer an additional essay question about Chief Standing Bear and upload their tribal affiliation card/documentation. The deadline to apply is March 15th.

New opportunity for American Indian/Alaska Native Hight School Students Interested in Dentistry
The S.M.I.L.E. (Student Mentoring with Immersive Learning and Enrichment) Healthcare Pathway Program
Application Deadline: March 15th, 2024
Questions about this opportunity? Email saidentistry@gmail.com or call Janice Morrow at 505-307-1188

Summer Health Professions Education Program, Youth Enjoy Science (YES), Weeklong Institute for Students in High School (WISH).
If you or someone you know is a high school student with Native American ancestry that is currently enrolled in 10th -12th grade and interested in pursuing a health science career, this is a great opportunity for you. UNMC has spots for up to 12 high school students in a FREE weeklong summer enrichment program. All application materials are due by Friday, April 5th 2024 at 11:59PM CST


April 2024 - The Nebraska Indian Child Welfare Coalition, Inc. Presents: In the Sweetgrass, with Misty Flowers.
In April 2023, the Nebraska Indian Child Welfare Coalition, Inc. created In the Sweetgrass, a video podcast in which NICWC Executive Director Misty Flowers interviews special guests on some very important topics in Indian Country. To view this and other previously recorded video podcasts visit the NICWC YouTube page.
For more information about the In the Sweetgrass video podcast, please contact Sami Magpie at sami@nicwc.org or at 855-280-2526.

Saturday, April 6 - Gather Round for Healing Community Round Dance
1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Creighton University


April 20 - UNITE UNL honoring of the graduates powwow
SAVE THE DATE ! ! UNITE would like to welcome you to the Annual Honoring of the Graduates Pow Wow on April 20th, 2024 on the Union Green Space at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln; 602-604 N 15th St, Lincoln, NE.


April 27 - UNO Wambli Memorial powwow
Grand entry at 1 p.m.


May 29-31, 2024 - Native American Fatherhood & Families Assocation
Fatherhood/Motherhood is Sacred Conference 2024
WinnaVegas Casino & Resort Conference Center
For Registration information: Please contact, ladholstein@yahoo.com

Submit your event to healing@unmc.edu.


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