The University of Oklahoma hosted the Oklahoma Tribal Clean Energy Summit and Symposium, an event convened by State Senator Mary Boren (SD-16) and the first of its kind a...t the university. The Native Nations Center proudly supported this event in partnership with the OU Office of the Associate Vice President for Tribal Relations and the OU Institute for Resilient Environmental and Energy Systems.

The summit and symposium served as a significant platform where tribal officials, federal representatives, academics, and corporate interests converged to explore how tribes can harness clean energy to enhance their energy sovereignty, address climate resilience, and bolster their economies. These events not only showcased the Native Nations Center's active and visionary role in supporting tribal energy initiatives and its commitment to providing a vital space for networking opportunities for tribal representatives, but also highlighted the University of Oklahoma's extensive expertise in clean energy through poster sessions, laboratory tours, one-on-one engagement.

A takeaway from the summit for the Native Nations Center is the significance of forging enduring, reciprocal partnerships to overcome challenges and barriers on the path to tribal energy sovereignty.

Today, we honor and celebrate the rich history, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples from around the world. It's a day to recognize their resilience, wisdom,... and enduring connection to the land.

Let's take a moment to learn about and appreciate the diverse Indigenous cultures that have shaped our world.

The Native Nations Center is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for an Associate Director of Research to join our team! We are currently seeking internal OU fac...ulty applicants. To see a full job description or to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/125233

OKLAHOMA CITY — In Oklahoma and across the United States, Indigenous women have the highest rates of death and health complications during and following pregnancy. Howeve...r, data shows that more than 90% of those deaths are preventable and that contributing factors like hemorrhage and mental health conditions can be better addressed.

The Chickasaw Nation Medical Center was recognized as an Outstanding Premier Medical Education Hub, and Rikki Scoggin, M.D., was honored as a Distinguished Family Medicin...e Preceptor. The awards were presented by the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine at the OU College of Medicine in Oklahoma City. The department is establishing partnerships with Oklahoma community hospitals like the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center to provide third- and fourth-year OU College of Medicine students with patient care experiences in small cities and tribal settings.

Research Consortia Leaders will guide seven areas of strength in research at OU, charting a path forward for the Imprint’s development and implementation. Tribal community engagement is... the foundational principle of each area and is facilitated in close coordination with OU Associate Vice President of Tribal Relations Tana Fitzpatrick.

An expansion of the Native Nations Center was approved. According to the agenda, the expansion will add 30,000 to 35,000 square feet for faculty and staff office spaces, meeting areas,... classrooms, a small library, exhibit space and a space to honor Oklahoma’s 39 federally-recognized sovereign nations.