2016 CNAH Convocation for American Indian Health Sciences Graduates held on May 11, 2016 from 6-9pm at the Sheraton-Uptown. Honoring the UNM Health Sciences Center American Indian students for their dedication and commitment in pursuing a career in the Health Professions.
The 2016 CNAH Convocation was held at the Sheraton Uptown
Julian & Jaron - Our awesome MCs. Julian is a fourth year medical student from the Pueblo of Isleta & Kewa. Jaron is a 1st year medical student from the Navajo Nation.
Julian, Dr. Parker & Jaron - Pre-convocation pictures.
CNAH Staff - Pre-convocation pictures. Dr. Parker, Jessica & Nathania.
CNAH Director & Assoc. Director - Pre-convocation pictures. Nathania, Assoc. Director & Dr. Parker, Director.
Dr. Ballejos & Norman - Pre-convocation pictures. Dr. Ballejos, Assistant Dean of Admission and CNAH Staff member/Graduate Norman Cooeyate.
Andrew Thomas is a contemporary Dine (Navajo Nation) flute player. Mr. Thomas provided the honor song and opening entertainment.
NACA students - The students from NACA's Zuni Language Class with teacher Kellen Shelendewa provided the opening and closing prayer.
Master of Ceremonies - Jaron Kee and Julian Benavidez.
Reanna Draper - Ms. Draper was nominated by her fellow graduates to be the Student Speaker.
Nicolle Gonzales - Nicolle is a Nurse-Midwife and provided the alumni address. She graduated from the UNM Nurse-Midwifery Masters Program in 2011.
Rep. Georgine Louis was this years Keynote Speaker.4
Robing Ceremony - Aprilshandiin Curley-Sherer - Each graduate received a Pendleton blanket from CNAH to honor and recognize the hard work and accomplishment in their respective health discipline.
Robing Ceremony - Benjamin Dodge - Each graduate received a Pendleton blanket from CNAH to honor and recognize the hard work and accomplishment in their respective health discipline.
Robing Ceremony - Danielle Tsingine Chang - Each graduate received a Pendleton blanket from CNAH to honor and recognize the hard work and accomplishment in their respective health discipline.
Robing Ceremony - Candace Watts - Each graduate received a Pendleton blanket from CNAH to honor and recognize the hard work and accomplishment in their respective health discipline.
Robing Ceremony - Jordan Murphy - Each graduate received a Pendleton blanket from CNAH to honor and recognize the hard work and accomplishment in their respective health discipline.
Robing Ceremony - Norman Cooeyate - Each graduate received a Pendleton blanket from CNAH to honor and recognize the hard work and accomplishment in their respective health discipline.
Robing Ceremony - Reanna Draper - Each graduate received a Pendleton blanket from CNAH to honor and recognize the hard work and accomplishment in their respective health discipline.
Robing Ceremony - Ariel Hautzinger - Each graduate received a Pendleton blanket from CNAH to honor and recognize the hard work and accomplishment in their respective health discipline.
Robing Ceremony - Mason Silversmith - Each graduate received a Pendleton blanket from CNAH to honor and recognize the hard work and accomplishment in their respective health discipline.
Honor Song Line Up - Graduates Lines up for Honor Song.
2016 Native Health Professions Graduates.
2016 Native Health Professions Graduates - Rep. Georgene Louis and NM Cabinet Secretary Kelly Zuni.
2016 Native Health Professions Graduates.
2016 Native Health Professions Graduates.
Aprilshandiin Curley-Sheer, MD & Family - Aprilshandiin (Navajo Nation) received a Doctor of Medicine.
Benjamin Doge, MD & Family - Benjamin (Navajo Nation) received a Doctor of Medicine.
Danielle Tsingine Chang, MD & Family - (Navajo Nation) received a Doctor of Medicine.
Candace Watts, MD & Family - Candace (Navajo Nation) received a Doctor of Medicine.
Norman Cooeyate, BA & Family - Norman (Pueblo of Zuni) received a Bachelor of Arts in Native American Studies.
Ariel Hautzinger, BSN & Family - Ariel (Navajo Nation) received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Reanna Draper, BSN & Family - Reanna (Navajo Nation) received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Reanna Draper and Joseph Sanchez.
Mason Silversmith, BS & Family - Mason (Navajo Nation) received a Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences.
2016 CNAH Staff - Back row (left to right): Norman Cooeyate, Yvette Ammerman, Tia Benally, Dr. Tassy Parker, Kyle Smith, Micah Clark. Front row (left to right): Nathania Tsosie and Jessica Ahiyite.