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WSU NAHS Graduation Honoring Ceremony

May 7th, 2024: CCRS

4:30p.m. – 5p.m.: Social & blessing of the meal

5p.m. – 6p.m.: Meal

5:30p.m. – 5:45p.m. to 7p.m.: Honoring Ceremony

Past Events

Join NAHS as we honor Native American Heritage Month!

Addressing WSU’s Land-Grant History and Appropriation of Native Lands: Exploring a more equitable future,

Presented by Zoe Higheagle Strong, PhD

November 6, 2023 | 3:00- 4:30 PM | Register via Zoom

Native American Health Sciences Lunch & Learn

Come enjoy traditional foods made with vegetables, wild rice, plants, and foods. Learn about the foods and plants used in the menu.

Monday, November 13, 2023 | 11:00 AM – 1: 00 PM in HERB 202

Plant Medicine Workshop

Come learn about plants in common essential oils through a presentation then stay after to make one of three types of “Rollerball” choices: migraine/headaches, stress, mental clarity + balance.

Tuesday, November 14, 2023 | 2:00- 4:00 PM in HERB 432

Movie Night: Indian Horse

Dinner and snacks are provided. Debrief about Boarding Schools with Jerry and Janelle.

Wednesday, November 15th, 2023 | 5:00 – 8:00 PM in HERB 432

Recent News

Western medicine meets Native know-how

When medical students or health care providers enter a simulation at the Center for Native American Health at Washington State University’s Spokane campus, they’re running through a situation that already happened to a Native American patient who faced real-world health consequences. In one case, a doctor might see a “patient” with high levels for liver […]

Native educators teach cultural competency and respect to end health care disparities

When medical students or health care providers enter a simulation at the Center for Native American Health on Washington State University’s Spokane campus, they’re running through a situation that already happened to a Native American patient who faced real-world health consequences. In one case, a doctor might see a “patient” with high levels for liver […]

A Native voice in their care

Working with a Native American “healers cohort,” the Washington State University Health Sciences campus in Spokane created dedicated spaces where Indigenous students can find fellowship and mentorship, community members can gather, and current and future healthcare professionals can learn more about caring for Indigenous patients.

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