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We look to give light to the voices and vision of AI/AN populations in health data centered around Indigenous data sovereignty practices.</p></div>  </div>  </div> <div class="field__item">     <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--page-section paragraph--view-mode--full" id="videos">     <h3 class="page-section-title" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #d7d7d7;"> Videos </h3>      <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-section-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p id="videos"><a href="https://videocast.nih.gov/Summary.asp?file=35224">NIH Indigenous Data Sovereignty Meeting</a> <br>The Tribal Health Research Office conducted a subject matter experts meeting for the development of an NIH Indigenous Data Sovereignty Policy, which included subject matter experts on Tribal Sovereignty, Indigenous data protections and Indigenous research. The Tribal Health Research Office is leading efforts to develop a comprehensive policy, applicable to NIH research programs, that recognizes Indigenous Data Sovereignty. The NIH Indigenous Data Sovereignty policy aims to uphold Tribal sovereignty regarding the collection, ownership, stewardship, access, transfer and use and re-use of data.</p><p id="videos"><a href="https://nci.rev.vbrick.com/#/videos/92b42c0e-44da-4720-be35-e2271bd1b2de">Beyond Survivance: Thrivance Among American Indian and Alaska Native Cancer Survivors</a> <br>Dr. Karina Walters, the NIH Tribal Health Research Director, presents on surviving and thriving for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) cancer survivors. Dr. Walters highlights the cancer burden in the AI/AN population and discusses the challenges of screening, diagnosis, and treatment in the AI/AN population in the context of historical trauma and indigenous traditions and beliefs. </p><p id="videos"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTS7qrXWyd0">Watering the Seeds of AI/AN Ancestral Love and Wisdom to Create Healthful Families and Generations</a><br>Dr. Karina Walters, director of the NIH Tribal Health Research Office presents “Watering the Seeds of AI/AN Ancestral Love and Wisdom to Create Healthful Families and Generations” as well as conducting a fireside chat with ANA Commissioner Partice Kunesh on areas of mutual interest and collaboration between ANA and NIH.</p><p id="videos"><em>April 22, 2022</em><br><a href="https://www.niams.nih.gov/newsroom/featured/discussing-bone-muscle-skin-autoimmune-diseases-info-american-indians-alaska" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tribal Health Research and Resources Related to Bone, Muscle, Skin, and Autoimmune Diseases</a><br>Dr. David R. Wilson, director of THRO, and Dr. Lindsey A. Criswell, director of NIH’s National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, talk about bone, muscle, skin, and autoimmune diseases; their impact on AI/AN people; and related research and resources.</p><p><em>November 29, 2021</em><br><a href="https://www.drugabuse.gov/videos/conversation-about-drug-use-addiction-american-indians-alaska-natives" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Drug Use and Addiction</a><br>Dr. David R. Wilson, director of THRO, and Dr. Nora Volkow, director of NIH’s National Institute on Drug Abuse, talk about current issues related to drug use and addiction, including the impacts of COVID-19, the importance of cultural strengths, and NIH research.</p><p><em>November 23, 2021</em><br><a href="https://videocast.nih.gov/watch=44044" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Event Recording: The Interconnectedness of Culture and Science</a><br>THRO hosted a virtual guest lecture with Dr. Donald Warne, of the University of North Dakota, about the interconnectedness of culture and science to celebrate Native American Heritage Month and Native ingenuity and culture.</p><p><em>July 15, 2021</em><br><a href="https://www.nimh.nih.gov/news/media/2021/mental-health-in-american-indian-and-alaska-native-communities" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mental Health</a><br>Dr. David R. Wilson, director of THRO, and Dr. Joshua Gordon, director of NIH’s National Institute of Mental Health, discuss current issues related to mental health in AI/AN communities, including the impacts of COVID-19, the importance of suicide prevention, and NIH research and resources.</p><p><em>December 15, 2020</em><br><a href="https://www.facebook.com/nih.gov/videos/187155926446875" target="_blank" rel="noopener">COVID-19 Research and Vaccines</a><br>Dr. David R. Wilson, director of THRO, and Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of NIH’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, address important questions surrounding COVID-19 research, clinical trials, and vaccines within American Indian and Alaska Native communities.</p><p><em>March 6, 2017</em><br><a href="/thro/storytellingchallengewinners">Storytelling Challenge: Health and Wellness in American Indian and Alaska Native Communities</a><br>THRO sponsored a video storytelling challenge to create awareness around American Indian and Alaska Native culture and how it supports health and well-being in Native communities. <a href="/thro/storytellingchallengewinners">View the selected videos</a>.</p></div>  </div>  </div> <div class="field__item">     <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--page-section paragraph--view-mode--full" id="student_resources">     <h3 class="page-section-title" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #d7d7d7;"> Student Resources </h3>      <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-section-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p id="student_resources"><a href="https://dpcpsi.nih.gov/thro/student-spotlight-leah-nez">Student Spotlight with Leah Nez</a><br>Leah Nez conducted research with NIH as an undergraduate student and post baccalaureate fellow. 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