Call for Speaker and Poster Proposals

Join us for the 2026 Native Nations Nursing, Helpers, and Healers Summit, where we invite speakers and poster presenters to share their expertise in culturally congruent healthcare for Indigenous communities. This year’s Summit, tentatively scheduled for Friday, October 23, or Friday, October 30, 2026, will be hosted at the Oneida Hotel & Conference Center in Green Bay, WI.

The 2026 theme is Community as Medicine, with a focus on the healing power of coming together. We embrace the metaphor of weaving a tapestry: as individuals we may feel like we are "hanging by a single thread." But we are actually stronger when woven together as a collective whole.

The Summit provides a space for the interprofessional healthcare team - including nurses, physicians, social workers, psychologists, and dietitians - to share Indigenous wisdom and collaborative approaches to address the health and well-being of our relatives. We seek proposals that incorporate adult learning principles and address professional practice gaps in Indigenous health.

Students (undergraduate and graduate) in any healer profession program are highly encouraged to apply!

Themes and Topics of Interest

  • Maternal and child health
  • Urban Indigenous populations
  • Traditional healing and holistic health
  • Nutrition and food sovereignty
  • Self-care for the healthcare and helper community
  • Student success, mentorship, and safe learning spaces
  • Academic and community partnerships
  • Anything else related to health promotion, disease prevention, or global health

How To Submit Your Proposal

Submit your proposal by completing this online application. For questions regarding your submission, please contact Jeneile Luebke, PhD, RN at [email protected].

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2. Contact information: (If co-presenting, each presenter needs to complete this form)

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Not to exceed 200 words.
Please write 2-4 measurable learning objectives. Think of what you would like your audience to be able to do after experiencing your presentation or poster. For helpful suggestions, please visit: https://www.aamc.org/system/files?file=2019-07/learning-objectives.pdf
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Not to exceed 150 words.