Northwest Native American Center of Excellence - NNACoE

11/20/2025

The Tilikum Summer Health Experience application is open now! ✨

Have questions about the program or your application? Join us December 1st from 3 - 4 PM PST or December 12th from 1 - 2 PM PST for our Tilikum webinars.

Apply to Tilikum and register for webinars here: https://www.nnacoe.org/tilikum-summer-health-experience

Portland State University Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) OHSU School of Medicine The Summer Health Professions Education Program - SHPEP AAMC

11/12/2025

The Wy’east Nursing Pathway application is open now! ✨

Apply and learn more: https://www.nnacoe.org/wyeast-nursing

“As an Indigenous nurse, you will bring experience and wisdom that will be invaluable to the patients you serve. We hope this pathway will create the sense of belonging you deserve to reach your fullest potential.” - Wy’east Nursing Directors Morgan Torris-Hedlund & Brianna Wing

Have questions? Please email us at wyeast@ohsu.edu.

OHSU School of Nursing We Are Healers On Track OHSU Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) Native American Nurses Association

11/10/2025

Michelle Strickler (Siletz – Rogue River Shasta & Applegate) grew up seeing the impacts of alcoholism and addiction in her family. When she became a mom at 18, she knew she wanted to create something different for her children.

Starting in entry-level roles at her tribal health organization, Michelle worked her way to becoming a licensed pharmacy technician at the Siletz Tribal Pharmacy—helping her community heal and thrive.

Her story reminds us it’s never too late to make a change and invest in yourself for the next generation of healers.

Directed, Filmed and Edited by Robert A. Cuadra
Production Assistant: Kace Hudson Productions
Produced by Mandy Yeahpau from We Are Healers for Northwest Native American Center of Excellence - NNACoE at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU)

Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians

11/10/2025

Join us for our fall Wy'east Medicine Webinar on December 4th from 1 - 2 PM PST ✨

Join us to learn more about the Wy’east Medicine Pathway, meet the Pathway Directors, and ask your questions to see if Wy’east would be a good fit for you!

Link to register: https://forms.gle/atEUZFuWutTNkcvz8

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) OHSU School of Medicine We Are Healers

11/06/2025

Join us for our first NNACoE Pharmacy Webinar, hosted by Dr. Claymore Kills First (Oglala Sioux Tribe and Mnicoujou Lakota) on November 18th from 5-6 PM PST ✨

The webinar will discuss pharmacy careers, pharmacy education, and the Early Assurance Program (EAP) at the OSU College of Pharmacy. Join us to hear from a Native pharmacist, ask questions, and see if a pharmacy career would be a good fit for you!

Link to register: https://forms.gle/aPy1TeymqtjTrrJJA

Oregon State University College of Pharmacy We Are Healers

11/01/2025

The Tilikum Summer Health Experience application is open now! ✨

Visit our website to learn more and apply: https://www.nnacoe.org/tilikum-summer-health-experience

Have questions about the program or your application? Join us November 10th from 4 - 5pm pst for our first Tilikum webinar!

Register here: https://ohsu.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bxEcLotXpQhHWnA

AAMC The Summer Health Professions Education Program - SHPEP Portland State University OHSU School of Medicine Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) On Track OHSU We Are Healers

10/29/2025

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10/23/2025

WE'RE HIRING! Join our NNACoE team✨

AI/AN Learning Coordinator
Type: Full-Time In-Person/Hybrid
Salary Range: $70,158 - $112,091
Location: Must live in the Portland, Oregon metro area

NNACoE is committed to supporting AI/AN students, residents, and faculty along their career paths. The AI/AN Learning Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all NNACoE efforts directed toward OHSU AI/AN learners, faculty, and candidates campus-wide. They will also support the development and implementation of learner rotations, courses, and culturally rooted curricula, and support the retention and engagement of a growing network of Native faculty at OHSU and beyond

Apply Here: https://www.nnacoe.org/careers

Apply today or help us by sharing this post with your network ✨

We Are Healers On Track OHSU

10/20/2025

The Wy’east Nursing Pathway application is open now! ✨

Apply and learn more here: https://www.nnacoe.org/wyeast-nursing

Have questions? Email us at wyeast@ohsu.edu.

OHSU School of Nursing On Track OHSU We Are Healers Native American Nurses Association

10/09/2025

Join us for our first NNACoE Pharmacy Webinar, hosted by Dr. Claymore Kills First (Oglala Sioux Tribe and Mnicoujou Lakota) on November 18th from 5-6 PM PST ✨

Link to register: https://forms.gle/aEJU5qbzBWJnRSkCA

Oregon State University College of Pharmacy

10/07/2025

Join us for our final fall Wy’east Nursing webinar on October 16th from 12- 1 PM PST ✨

Link to register: https://forms.gle/wZP4VPvwu6ybufmRA

OHSU School of Nursing

10/07/2025

🌟 Grace Bruschi (Karuk) saw a problem—and became the solution.

In her hometown, people travel 2+ hours just to see a physical therapist. Grace’s dream? To bring care home, so her community can stay strong and active into their 80s and beyond. 💪🏽✨



Directed, Filmed and Edited by Robert A. Cuadra
Produced by We Are Healers

Grace Bruschi (Karuk) saw a problem—and became the solution.In her hometown, people travel 2+ hours just to see a physical therapist. Grace’s dream? To bring...