Doing Research in Indigenous Communities Conference

2022 Doing Research in Indigenous Communities Conference

The sixth annual Doing Research in Indigenous Communities conference took place on Friday, Dec. 16, 2022. The 2022 theme was Being a Good Relative in Research. Hosted by the Office of American Indian Initiatives and the College of Health Solutions at Arizona State University, this annual conference offers an opportunity to work collaboratively to address the research needs of our tribal communities.

All are encouraged to attend, and the conference is available at no cost both in person and via Zoom. Meals are provided for registered in-person attendees throughout the day.

Collaborating with Indigenous communities

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Conference storyboard

Visual notes were produced live during the 2022 conference by Hannah Murphy of Studio Stillwater. Download the image here.

Being a good ally in Indigenous research

"Indigenous research isn’t just about the collection of data or the academic study of a subject. It’s also about how to show proper respect and reciprocal relations to tribal nations and communities." Read coverage of the conference from ASU News.

ASU land acknowledgement

Indigenizing Science: Listening to Indigenous STEM students at ASU

Produced by Melissa K. Nelson and her Earthdiver Lab and GFL Indigenous Knowledges Focal Area. Directed by Bradley Smith, ASU art student. Funded by ASU Global Futures Laboratory.

2022 agenda

Friday, December 16, 2022 – Beus Center for Law and Society, Armstrong Hall

8–8:30 a.m.	Continental breakfast and check-in
8:30–9 a.m.	Opening blessing Cante Zephier, Miss Indigenous ASU Land acknowledgement Welcome Jacob Moore Associate vice president of tribal relations, ASU Office of Government and Community Engagement Deborah Helitzer Dean and professor, ASU College of Health Solutions Sally Morton Executive vice president and professor, ASU Knowledge Enterprise Watch the video
9–9:45 a.m.	Indigenous Genomics and Research: Policy into Practice Katrina Claw Assistant professor of biomedical informatics, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Walter Phelps Co-chair, Navajo Nation Genetic Policy Development Working Group and former Navajo Nation Council delegate Carissa Sherman Doctoral student of biomedical informatics, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Moderator: EJ John Watch the video
9:45–10 a.m.	Networking break
10–10:45 a.m.	Bridging Research, Advocacy and Policy to Address Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Kate Fox Professor and director of the Research on Violence Against American Indians Lab, ASU Alfred Urbina Pascua Yaqui attorney general Valaura Imus-Nahsonhoya Executive director, Honwungsi Consulting Services, LLC; and CEO, Omauw Resource Center Moderator: Chris Sharp Watch the video
10:45–11:30 a.m.	Indigenous Knowing, Being and Doing Stephanie Russo Carroll Assistant professor of public health and American Indian studies, University of Arizona Melissa Nelson Professor, ASU School of Sustainability Dr. Allison Kelliher Practice-based research network director, Research Affairs, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of North Dakota Moderator: Agnes Attakai Watch the video
11:30–11:45 a.m.	Break to get lunch
11:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m.	Lunch and expert panel — Threats to Tribal Sovereignty Trevor Reed Associate professor of law, ASU Rebecca Tsosie Regents Professor and Morris K. Udall Professor of Law, James E. Rogers College of Law, University of Arizona Dr. Don Warne Provost Fellow for Indigenous Health Policy, Johns Hopkins University Moderator: Angela Gonzales Watch the video
12:30–12:45 p.m.	Break before first breakout sessions
12:45–2 p.m.	Round one breakout sessions Indigenous Perspectives on Genomic Research Addressing Murdered and Missing Indigenous Peoples Indigenous Knowing, Being and Doing/Threats to Tribal Sovereignty
2–2:10 p.m.	Break before second breakout sessions
2:10–3:25 p.m.	Round two breakout sessions Indigenous Perspectives on Genomic Research Addressing Murdered and Missing Indigenous Peoples Indigenous Knowing, Being and Doing/Threats to Tribal Sovereignty
3:25–3:30 p.m.	Return to Beus Center for Law and Society, Armstrong Hall
3:30–4 p.m.	Call to action and closing remarks
4–5 p.m.	Evening reception and poster presentations

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Featured panelists, guest speakers and moderators

Katrina Claw, assistant professor, University of Colorado
Kate Fox, professor and director of the Research on Violence against American Indians Lab, Arizona State University
Deborah Helitzer, dean and professor, Arizona State University
E.J. John, policy and research analyst at the American Indian Policy Institute, Arizona State University
Valaura Imus-Nahsonhoya, executive director of Honwungsi Consulting Services, LLC; and CEO of Omauw Resource Center
Allison Kelliher, PBRN director, Research Affairs, University of North Dakota
Jacob Moore, associate vice president of tribal relations, Arizona State University
Sally Morton, executive vice president and professor, Arizona State University
Melissa Nelson, professor, Arizona State University
Walter Phelps, co-chair Navajo Nation Genetic Policy Development Working Group and former Navajo Nation Council delegate
Trevor Reed, associate professor, Arizona State University
Stephanie Russo Carroll, assistant professor, University of Arizona
Carissa Sherman, doctoral student, University of Colorado
Rebecca Tsosie, Regents Professor and Morris K. Udall Professor of Law, University of Arizona
Alfred Urbina, Pascua Yaqui attorney general
Donald Warne, Provost Fellow for Indigenous Health Policy, Johns Hopkins University
Cante Zephier, Miss Indigenous ASU

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Conference planning committee

The Office of American Indian Initiatives, in collaboration with the College of Health Solutions, would like to acknowledge the planning committee that has organized this dynamic event. We appreciate the dedication and commitment toward hosting this conference and are very grateful for the contributions made by each member of the committee.

Agnes Attaki, director of health disparities outreach and prevention education, University of Arizona
Annabell Bowen, director for the Office of American Indian Initiatives, Arizona State University
Bryan Brayboy, President’s Professor, senior advisor to the president, and vice president of social advancement, Arizona State University
Faye Farmer, executive director of research development, Arizona State University
Angela Gonzales, associate professor, Arizona State University
Sahmie Joshevama, coordinator for the Office of American Indian Initiatives, Arizona State University
Allison Kelliher, PBRN director, Research Affairs, University of North Dakota
Rachel La Vine, senior project manager, Arizona State University
Jacob Moore, associate vice president of tribal relations, Arizona State University
Traci Morris, executive director of the American Indian Policy Institute, Arizona State University
Myra Parker, associate professor, University of Washington
Christopher Sharp, clinical assistant professor and director of the Office of American Indian Projects, Arizona State University
Nate Wade, assistant research professor and executive director for strategic initiatives and innovation, Arizona State University

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