Native Nations Nursing, Helpers, and Healers Summit

Featured speakers: Lea S. Denny, Henning Garvin, and Jill Greendeer

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Medical College of Wisconsin 8701 Watertown Plank Rd. Milwaukee, WI 53226
@ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Reclaiming Traditional Knowledge and Practices to Promote Healing and Wellness in Indigenous Communities

The Native Nations Nursing, Helpers, and Healers Summit focuses on education for the interprofessional team about evidence-based approaches for optimal, culturally congruent health care for Native American people and communities.

Summit speakers highlight best practices for holistic care, interprofessional collaboration, whole-person care, and culturally-specific trauma-informed care. This year’s speakers are Lea S. Denny, MS, LPC, NCC, NMT, Hawaiian & Filipino; Henning Garvin, RN, Ho-Chunk Nation; and Jill Greendeer, Phd, MA, MS, Ho-Chunk Nation.

The event includes career advancement opportunities within nursing and continuing education for RNs, advanced practice nurses, physicians, psychologists, and social workers.

Two participants interact during a group exercise at the Native Nations Nursing Summit.