CRCAIH Tribal Partners Map
Click on a partner below to learn more
Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians/Tribal Nations Research Group
- CRCAIH Partnership established: Year 2 (Aug 2013)
- Website: http://www.tnrg.org/
- Importance of Research brochure
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Anita Frederick, MS
TNRG President
Community Liaison
Spirit Lake Nation/Cankdeska Cikana Community College
- CRCAIH Partnership established: Year 3 (Aug 2014)
- Website: http://www.littlehoop.edu/research.html
- Cultural Narrative of the Spirit Lake Nation 2015 Comprehensive Community Assessment
Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate
- CRCAIH Partnership established: Year 3 (Aug 2014)
- Website: http://www.swo-nsn.gov/?page_id=656
- Importance of Research brochure
- SWO Tribal Research Office Newsletter [Vol.1 Issue 1] [Issue 2] [Issue 3] [Issue 4] [Issue 5] [Issue 6] [Issue 7]
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Sherry Johnson, PhD
Education DirectorHeather Larsen, MEd
Research Specialist
Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe
- CRCAIH Partnership established: Year 1 (Sept 2012)
- Community Conference "Researching, Restoring and Rebuilding our Oyate for a Longer Life" held March 18, 2015
- MBIRI and other sponsors have hosted community conferences each year since
Oglala Sioux Tribe
- CRCAIH Partnership established: Year 1 (Sept 2012)
- Community Conference - "No Longer Dreaming: Your Role in Native American Research" held May 7, 2015
- Importance of Research brochure
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Kathryn Blindman
Data Research AssistantDelores Pourier, MSAS
Health Administrator/Director
Rosebud Sioux Tribe
- CRCAIH Partnership established: Year 4 (Aug 2015)
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Simone Bordeaux, LPN
(former) Tribal Research Coordinator
Tribal Health Administrator - Community Profile report
- Importance of Research brochure
- RST Heatlh Adminstration Tribal Research Newsletter [Issue 1] [Issue 2] [Issue 3]
Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
- CRCAIH Partnership established: Year 2 (Aug 2013)
- Importance of Research brochure
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Tonya Kjerland
Research SpecialistCrystal Greensky, MSHA
Quality Assurance Coordinator
Tribal Partner Retreat
The concept for a CRCAIH Tribal Partner Retreat originated in 2016 during conversations between the Community Engagement and Innovation Division and Tribal Partners. The objective for the Retreat was to provide a face-to-face meeting where liaisons from each Tribal Partner could connect to:
- Share expertise and learn from each other
- Get feedback on questions they have or challenges they may be facing
- Identify ways they can serve as resources for each other
- Foster their connections and plan for the future
March 25-26, 2019 | Prior Lake, MN
The 4th Tribal Partner Retreat was held at Mystic Lake Casino and Hotel. In attendance were 16 staff from CEID, RKC, Admin, CSBC, and all 5 tribal partners, including supervisors (e.g. health administrators, education directors). Having supervisors and liaisons present provided for rich discussion and planning. Discussion topics included the Data Management Toolkit updates, strategic planning for scope of work tasks, overview of Axiom Mentor, and future planning for the partnership. The tribal partners expressed interest in meeting with Sanford Research Leadership explore the future relationship between Sanford and tribes.
pictured left to right: Anita Frederick (TNRG), Sherry Johnson (SWO), Melissa Buffalo (CEID), Michaela Seiber (RKC), Crystal Greensky (FDL) Dr. Yvette Roubideaux (NCAI PRC, CRCAIH CSBC), Brooklyn Barney (FDL), Gwynne Evans-Lomayesva (NCAI PRC, CRCAIH CSBC), Katie Blindman (OST), Jessica Heinzmann (Admin), Erin Garrison (TNRG), Heather Larsen (SWO), Delores Pourier (OST), Simone Bordeaux (RST), Damon Leader Charge (RST), Skyla Fasthorse (RST)
June 26-27, 2018 | Pierre, SD
The 3rd Tribal Partner Retreat was held again in Pierre, SD, with Melissa Buffalo of CEID leading the coordination. This time, staff representing all 5 CRCAIH Cores and Divisions were able to join the meeting with 4 CRCAIH Tribal Partners. Two summer interns with the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) program also attended. After introductions and an overview for newer staff, discussions focused on data management, strategic planning for Year 7, and evaluation, including an engaging River of Life group activity. It was a good opportunity to discuss what everyone wanted accomplish in the upcoming grant year as well as plan for the future.
pictured left to right: Dr. Yvette Roubideaux (NCAI PRC, CRCAIH CSBC), Julianna (SURE intern), Heather Larsen (SWO), Jolene House (TNRG), Katie Blindman (OST), Michaela Seiber (RKC), Jessica Heinzmann (Admin), DenYelle Kenyon (Admin), Melissa Buffalo (CEID), Gianna (SURE intern), Simone Bordeaux (RST), Tess Weber (MC)
River of Life Activity
July 11-12, 2017 | Sisseton, SD
CRCAIH Tribal Partners came together for a 2nd Tribal Partner Retreat in Sisseton, SD on July 11-12, 2017. The retreat started with a traditional meal and cultural presentation from Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate elder Darell Decoteau. The Day 2 agenda included a presentation from SURE intern Carolina Garcia on Data Sovereignty and Governance. Katie Blindman (Oglala Sioux Tribe) and Michaela Seiber (Regulatory Knowledge Core) provided an overview/discussion of the Axiom Mentor software for online IRB submissions. The group finished the afternoon discussing sustainability, accomplishments and strategic planning with one another led by Dr. Victoria Grey Owl and Melissa Buffalo of the CRCAIH.
(pictured left to right: Michaela Seiber (CRCAIH staff), Patti Dufault, Heather Larsen, Simone Bordeaux, Ashley Parisien, Kathryn Blindman, Victoria Grey Owl (CRCAIH staff), Carolina Garcia (SURE intern), Melissa Buffalo (CRCAIH staff), Kylie Keplin)
October 4, 2016 | Pierre, SD
The 1st Tribal Partner Retreat was coordinated by the Community Engagement and Innovation Division (CEID). The retreat began with introductions and a prayer. Attendees were then given the opportunity to choose from a list of 9 topics to discuss. The topics they chose focused on (1) building relationships with your tribal college and Tribal Council, (2) time management and setting priorities and (3) professional development. CEID provided various handouts useful in community engagement and relationship building. CEID also discussed a tribal partner perspective manuscript and next steps.
(pictured left to right: Simone Bordeaux, Melissa Buffalo (CRCAIH staff), Kathryn Blindman, Jessica Heinzmann (CRCAIH staff), Chelsea Randall, Ashley Parisien, Victoria Grey Owl (CRCAIH staff), and Heather Larsen)