2019, In Review...

This year was another busy and productive year for AIHREA. In case you missed any of the exciting things that happened this, we've compiled our "greatest hits" below. Keep reading to catch up!
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​AIHREA Events

Our events in 2019 continued to be as successful as previous events. This year we hosted two powwows, our fourth annual culture day, and a Native health exhibit at the KU Medical Center. We also participated in a variety of events in the local community including the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Health and Wellness Fair, the Kickapoo Nation Health Fair, and the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Empowerment Festival.

Native Reads

In March, in honor of Read Across America Day, AIHREA team members compiled a list of books by Native authors. We hope you enjoyed our suggestions. Be on the lookout for another list i a few months!

AIHREA Doctoral Students

Another milestone for our staff members included having four doctoral students on the team! This is the most we have ever had on the team at any one time! We are all exceptionally proud of all the hard work they do for us and in their studies. Learn all about them by checking out our August newsletter!

​AIHREA Christmas Drive for the Cheyenne River Sioux Community

This holiday season AIHREA also collected toys and other gifts for youth from the Cheyenne River Sioux Nation. Nearly 200 gifts were sent up to the community along with funds to sponsor a dinner for the community!

Native Research Ambassador Program

Of the many projects we worked on throughout the year, we were very excited to start our Native Research Ambassador Program. This program is designed to train Native community members in grant writing and management. We are excited to have 20 community members from all over the country participating in the program and can't wait to see the projects they develop!

Thank you for your support this year and we'll see you in the New Year!