Niganawenimaanaanig Indigenous Nursing Program

05/13/2024

https://www.kaxe.org/local-news/2024-05-13/bsu-graduation-hosts-largest-ever-class-of-indigenous-nursing-students?

Niganawenimaanaanig — a program designed to recruit and retain Indigenous students into nursing tracks at Bemidji State University — saw nine students graduate this year, a record class since the program's inception in 2017.

04/22/2024

The Nursing Dept at Bemidji State is hiring and we would LOVE to have you consider the position!

Please share within your networks and feel free to reach out to us with any questions that you might have.

Miigwech!

04/04/2024

Lovely awesomeness. Let’s go see Dewey Godwin’s artistry

03/26/2024

Wednesday March 27, 2024

01/25/2024

What an incredibly gracious investment in local healthcare students here at BSU! Aapiji go miigwech Miskwaagamiiwi-zaaga'iganiing/Red Lake Nation , Oshkiimaajitahdah, Martina Isham, Jerry Loud, and everyone else who made this thoughtful gift a possibility.

Red Lake Nation celebrated new Bemidji State University nursing students with a gift of hand-beaded stethoscopes. Jerry Loud Oshkiimaajitahdah Marci Maple

01/12/2024

The Association of Native American Medical Students (ANAMS) is a student organization representing Native American graduates, health professionals and students throughout the U.S. and Canada. Our goals include providing support and resources for all Native Americans currently enrolled in various allied health professions schools.

Association of Native American Medical StudentsThe Association of Native American Medical Students (ANAMS) is a student organization representing Native American graduates, health professionals and students throughout the U.S. and Canada. Our goals include providing support and resources for all Nat...

01/11/2024

Indigenous Health Special Collection: The Indigenous Health Educators Alliance (IHEAL) is partnering with Academic Medicine to develop a special collection for their journal that focuses on Indigenizing Healthcare. The collection will include articles on any of the following subjects: medical educat...

01/11/2024

🌟 We are so excited to announce that Mewinzha has received a grant to provide traditional Midwifery services to the American Indian community. This opportunity will be in collaboration with Rebecca Walker from Lunar Midwifery! We are proud to have Millicent Simenson, traditional midwife, at Mewinzha to partner with Rebecca as they support, educate, and empower women throughout the birthing process.

❗️Join Rebecca and Millicent on January 12th at Red Lake Casino (10200 MN-89, Red Lake) or on January 22nd at Eckles Township (9735 Cardinal Road, Bemidji). Both days will take place from 11am-2pm. A light lunch will be provided!

💜 The goal of these outreach events is to help women know their rights, and to stand in their own power to achieve the birth outcomes they desire with respectful care. Every woman and newborn should be treated with respect, care, and dignity. Millicent and Rebecca will provide you will valuable information and tools to ensure you have the best experience throughout your journey.

Miigwech and hope to see you there!

Contact info for questions:
Millicent (218) 556-1961
Rebecca (218) 360-0157

01/04/2024

Due Feb. 16th

Red Lake Nation Scholarship deadline is February 16, 2024.

- If you're a new applicant, you must submit an application with supporting documents.
- Returning students must submit grades from Fall 2023 semester along with a class schedule for the Spring 2024 semester.
- Transfer students must submit grades from previous semester, acceptance letter, updated FAFSA and a current class schedule for the Spring 2024 semester.

Give us a call if you have any questions!