Tribal Health Research Office > NIH Tribal Consultation June 2017

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10:00AM-12:00 PM Alaska Time/2:00-4:00 PM Eastern Time

Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center
600 W. 7th Avenue
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
Tikahtnu Ballroom Section E

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ScheduleTopicPresenter/Facilitator
10:00-10:05 amTribal Opening
10:05-10:15 amWelcome and IntroductionsOpening Remarks Introductions Consultation ProceduresDavid R. Wilson, Ph.D.
Director, NIH Tribal Health Research Office

Walter Phelps
Council Delegate, Navajo Nation Navajo Area Delegate, NIH Tribal Advisory Committee (TAC)
10:15-10:35 amThe Structure, Mission and General Functions of the NIH in Leading Biomedical ResearchDavid R. Wilson, Ph.D.

Juliana M. Blome, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Chief of Staff, Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO)
10:35-11:00 am Denise A. Dillard, Ph.D.
Director of Research, Southcentral Foundation
Alaska Area Delegate, NIH TAC
11:00-11:50 amPerspectives and Recommendations from Participating Tribal Members about Priorities or Guiding Principles for the Tribal Health Research Office
This session is designed for consultation participants to provide perspectives and recommendations from participating tribal members on:How to improve all aspects of how NIH and Tribal Nations work together Key topics that the NIH Tribal Health Research Office should prioritize for the next 5 years NIH will adhere to the Tribal Consultation Policy which established a presentation/speaker protocol. This ensures that the highest ranking official from each respective tribe is given the opportunity to address the session first, followed by other elected or appointed officials, those designated by their elected official to represent Indian Tribes, and representatives of Indian/Tribal Organizations.
The order in which we will follow is:
Tribal President/Chairperson/Governor Tribal Vice-President/Vice-Chairperson/Lt. Governor Elected or Appointed Tribal Official Designated Tribal Official (Official letter from the Indian Tribe designating a representative must be presented to NIH before the session begins) If you have written testimony, please submit it for the record in-person or via email at:
NIHTribalCommittee@od.nih.gov



Tribal Participants
11:50-11:55 amWrap Up and Next StepsDavid R. Wilson, Ph.D.

Walter Phelps
11:55-12:00 pmClosing Prayer