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MFP Presents at NANAINA Summit XI - November, 2005

The National Alaska Native American Indian Nurses Association (NANAINA) held its Summit XI on November 17- 19, 2005 at the Holiday Inn Capitol in Washington, DC. More than 150 convention attendees participated in Summit XI. The theme was "Priorities in Indian Health" which was designed to increase awareness of the priority health care issues in American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations; promote the use of culturally appropriate AI/AN nursing interventions and leadership styles in addressing health priorities; and increase the numbers of successful AI/AN nurses through the development of formal and informal mentor/mentee relationships.

On Friday evening, Dr. Faye Gary presented on "The MFP: A Model for Educating Minority Nurses" (PowerPoint Presentation below) and staff distributed more than 100 informational packages at the MFP exhibit display. MFP Fellow Mary Black presented a poster presentation on "Depressive Symptoms among Native American caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s or Dementia" and post-doctoral Fellow Dr. Doris Hill presented a poster presentation on a "Sense of Belonging as Connectedness to Selected Areas of Health and Traditional Practices in American Indians." (PowerPoint Presentation below)

Also attending the Summit were MFP Fellows Barbara Dahlen and Donna Grandbois.

During the banquet Dr. Gary, assisted by MFP Advisory Committee Member Dr. Irma Ray, acknowledged the contributions of current Native American Fellows: Mary Black, Barbara Dahlen, Dr. Doris Hill, and Donna Grandbois. Also acknowledged were Native American Indian Advisory Committee Members, Alumni, and other supporters of the MFP. and the late Dr. Roxanne Struthers.

NANAINA Summit XI Photos

Dr. Faye Gary presents the MFP: A Model for Educating Minority Nurses during the NANAINA Summit XI, Nov. 17, 2005.

Dr. Faye Gary elaborates on an expanded view of minority health disparities.

Dr. Faye Gary introduces MFP Fellows, Advisory Committee Members and staff.

Dr. Faye Gary is presented with a token of appreciation at the conclusion of her presentation. .

Dr. Faye Gary responds to queries from NANAINA President, Ms. Deb Smith (right).

Dr. Faye Gary (right) acknowledges MFP Fellow Mary Black's (left) contributions to science and service.

MFP Fellow Donna Grandbois showcases the December 2006 speacial issue of Issues in Mental Health Nursing of which she is the author of one of the manuscripts featured.

Dr. Faye Gary (right) acknowledges MFP Alumni Dr. Lorrene Farris' contributions to the nursing profession and Native American Indians in particular.

MFP Advisory Committee member, Dr. Irma Ray, (left) brings greetings to the NANAINA Summit attendees.

MFP National Advisory Committee members celebrate with NANAINA on the success of Summit XI (left to right (Drs. Irma Ray, Martha Baker, Faye Gary, and John Lowe).

Dr. Faye Gary (right) acknowledges MFP Alumni Dr. Karine Crowe (left) on her contributions to the nursing profession.

Sandy Haldane, Chief Nurse, at the Indian Health Service (IHS) is acknowledged for her contributions to the nursing profession.

Beverly Patchell, incoming NANAINA president , welcomes the MFP to NANAINA Summit XI.

MFP staff Janet Jackson (center) greets NANAINA member Sandy Littlejohn (left) and Beverly Patchell (right) NANAINA President.

Dr. Faye Gary (left) and MFP Advisory Committee member, Dr. John Lowe (right), congratulate Beverly Patchell (center) as NANAINA President.

MFP Alumni Dr. Lee Ann Nichols participates in NANAINA Summit XI activities with her daughter.

Dr. John Lowe (right) acknowledges MFP Alumni Dr. Lee Ann Nichols' daughter (left) for her presentation on her experience during a summer camp headed by Dr. John Lowe.

Lisa Picote, nursing student, shows off her 3 month old daughter, Aloluwa Wapiya Win Kennedy, whose name means "Joy of her people."

NANAINA Member Kathy Buffalo Curley (left) congratulates Larry Thomas (right) NANAINA Summit XI event coordinator on the planning of a successful meeting.

Dr. Bette Keltner, former MFP Advisory Committee Member, and current Dean of the Georgetown University School of Nursing, welcomes the MFP to the NANAINA Summit XI.

Dr. Doris Hill, MFP post-doctoral Fellow, presents a poster presentation during the NANAINA Summit XI.

MFP Fellow Mary Black poses with her poster presentation during the NANAINA Summit XI.

MFP Alumni Dr. Karine Crow check on the status of her bid during the silent auction scholarship fundraiser.

The MFP share a table during the NANAINA Summit XI banquet (left to right) Dr. John Lowe, Dr. Faye Gary, Janet Jackson, Donna Grandbois, Barbara Dahlen, and Dr. Irma Ray.

(left to right) Drs. Martha Baker, Lee Ann Nichols, Bette Keltner, and Faye Gary greet and mingle during NANAINA Summit XI

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