Exploring Indigenous Ecologies of Love to Inform Health Care Partnerships in Research and Practice
Join The University of New Mexico College of Nursing and the Health Sciences Office for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for a reception and panel discussion featuring Dr. Lorenda Belone, Dr. Odette Best, Dr. John Lowe and Dr. Denise Wilson.
Friday, April 25, 2025
Reception 3:00-3:30 PM MT Presentation 3:30-5:00 PM MT College of Nursing and Public Health Excellence Building Room 2601 or via Zoom
Dr. Lorenda Belone, Diné (Navajo), Professor, UNM’s College of Population Health, Albuquerque, NM, USA.
Dr. Odette Best, Wakgun (clan) member of the Gorreng Gorreng Nation and holds a Boonthamurra Nation bloodline with adoption ties to the Koomumberri (clan), of the Yugambeh Nation; Currently Odette is a Professor and Pro Vice-Chancellor (First Nations Strategy)at the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ), Australia.
Dr. John Lowe, tribal member: Echota Cherokee and Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware. He is the Joseph Blades Centennial Memorial Professor and the Director of the Indigenous Nursing Research Enhancement (INRE) Post-Doctoral Fellowship Program, and Faculty Affiliate of the Native American and Indigenous Studies Program at the University of Texas at Austin, USA.
Dr. Denise Wilson, Tainui/Ngāti Porou ki Harataunga/Whakatōhea/Ngāti Oneone/Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Associate Dean of Māori Advancement and a Professor in Māori Health, Auckland University of Technology (AUT), Auckland, New Zealand.
Learning Objectives
Investigate the foundational elements of Indigenous ecologies of love and how these concepts influence health behaviors, practices, and community resilience in Indigenous populations.
Discuss guidelines and frameworks for ethical and participatory research that effectively incorporate Indigenous voices and perspectives, ensuring that research processes align with community values and priorities.
Explore ways to incorporate Indigenous knowledge systems, traditional healing practices, and holistic care approaches into global nursing and population health initiatives, aiming to improve health outcomes and foster cultural competence among healthcare professionals.
Continuing Education Hours Available
Continuing Nursing Education credit associated with this activity has been applied for with The University of New Mexico College of Nursing Approved Provider Unit. UNM College of Nursing is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by New Mexico Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credential Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
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