2020 SSOM INMED Graduates are Sean Condon from Laurel, MT and Carol Whitman, from Mission, SD. Dr. Sean Condon is with the Health Partners Institute-MN, Emergency Medicine in St. Paul MN. Dr. Carol Whitman is with the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine, Psychiatry in Sioux Falls, SD. Congratulations to them both!
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Native American Healthcare Scholars Program |
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The Native American Healthcare Scholars Program (NAHSP) had two scholars participate in the Summer Programs of the Indian University of North America (IUNA) at Crazy Horse Memorial in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Cante' Skuya Stover and Wicahpi Chaddelsone-Yankton are 2020 graduates of Red Cloud Indian School.
The IUNA Summer Programs shares a unique partnership with the Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation and the University of South Dakota offering an 8 week first-year program. Accepted students complete their first semester of college by enrolling in courses such as English, computer applications, general psychology, fundamentals of speech, college success strategies, Native art history and a paid internship at the Crazy Horse Memorial.
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Outreach & Trainings
The SSOM Office of Diversity & Inclusion outreach planned for the 2020-2021 academic year will include the AISES Native Financial Cents curriculum, the NAHSP Scholars attending the AISES National Conference virtually. Activities will be scheduled for the upcoming 2020-2021 academic year, and informational materials are being placed online. Visits to the high schools in the Sioux Falls and Vermillion school districts will be done online/virtual.
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Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 - October 15, 2020
The idea for Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated throughout the latter half of September and first half of October, began as a way to promote the history, culture and contributions of Hispanic-Americans. Specifically — those whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Communities mark the achievements of Hispanic and Latino Americans with festivals and educational activities.
Native American Day/Native History Month
Native American Day - October 12, 2020; Native History Month - November
This will be the 30th year that South Dakotans will celebrate Native American Day instead of Columbus Day. The late Governor George Mickelson, along with tribal leaders and others, worked together to proclaim 1990 the Year of Reconciliation. The decision to change Columbus Day to Native American Day was made during the Year of Reconciliation by the state legislature as a way to honor the deep history of the tribal people who have long called this land their home.
Readings:
The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee, David Treuer
Neither Wolf Nor Dog, Kent Nerburn
There, There, Tommy Orange
Water Lily, Ella Cara Deloria
Veteran's Day - November 11, 2020
Native American men and women have served and continue to serve in all branches of the military.
The Lakota Women Warriors color guard was just an idea in 2012. In October of 2014, the dream became a reality. The Lakota Women Warriors have many goals in mind but most importantly inspiring youth, especially young Native American Women.
Each member of the Lakota Women Warriors has her own story, she represents her individual service branch and the era in which she has served. All different but in many ways the same.
Women in Medicine Month | Rock Your Mocs 2020
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Women in Medicine Month
The AAMC Group on Women in Medicine and Science (GWIMS) is proud to celebrate Women in Medicine Month! Each week in the month of September we will feature spotlights and leadership lessons from women in educator, scientist, physician, and leadership roles.
Join GWIMS Today
Join on Social Media
To show your support for women in medicine month (#WiMmonth), please consider sharing the suggested tweet below (or RT from @AAMCtoday’s account:
I support women in medicine. RT if you do, too. #WIMmonth #GWIMS
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Dates: November 15th – 21st
Official hashtags:
Indigenous people stand united through our tribal individuality, symbolically wear our moccasins, honor our ancestors, and indigenous peoples worldwide, during Rock Your Mocs and National Native American Heritage Month. Wear your moccasins or a turquoise Awareness Ribbon or T-shirt
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Election Day November 3, 2020 |
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SSOM Diversity Dialogues
have hosted a variety of Native American speakers:
Lakota Language and Cultural Wholeness
Jerome Kills Small
4th Annual Distinguished Lecture
Recognizing Privilege to Honor Indigenous Sacrifices
Dr. Jennifer Giroux
Tribal Healthcare of the Ihanktowan Nation
Mr. Robert Flying Hawk, Yankton Sioux Tribal Chairman
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The SSOM Office of Diversity and Inclusion plays a key role in directing efforts to enhance the diversity of the Sanford School of Medicine. We promote a welcoming and inclusive environment for our students, faculty, and staff. We do this through a variety of direct programming, formulating and carrying out strategic plans, and by serving as a resource for consultation and support of the students, faculty, and staff. We work collaboratively with USD departments to promote inclusive excellence across campus. |
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DenYelle Baete Kenyon, PhD
Associate Dean
Diversity and Inclusion
Program Director, MPH
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Donis D. Drappeau, MPAS
(Ihanktonwan Nakota)
Diversity Pipeline Coordinator
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Damon P. Leader Charge
(Sicangu Oglala Lakota)
Director of Tribal Relations
Asst. Program Coordinator
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