Papa Ola Lokahi

Events & Happenings
Hawai'i Nei

May 2-6, 2008
Pediatric Academic Societies & Asian Society for Pediatric Research Joint Meeting
Hawai‘i Convention Center, Honolulu
Up to 46.5 continuing education credits
Info:  e-mail or call 281.419.0052
Presented by American Pediatric Society , Society for Pediatric Research , Ambulatory Pediatric Association , American Academy of Pediatrics

May 8-9, 2008

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Queen Lili‘uokalani Children’s Center, Kūlana ‘Ōiwi, Moloka‘i
Register:  808.734.9138
Sponsored by Hawai‘i Department of Health, Injury Prevention & Control Program & others

May 16, 2008
Telling the Nonprofit Story: How Strategic Messages Inspire Engagement & Support, 2008 HANO Conference

Ko‘olau Golf Club Conference Center, Kane‘ohe
Info: online
Presented by HANO

May 19-21, 2008
10th Biennial Governor’s Pacific Rim Health & Safety Conference
Hawai‘i Prince Hotel Waikīkī
Info:  see website
Presented by Hawai‘i Occupational Safety & Health Office

May 21-22, 2008
Annual Hawai‘i Public Health Conference:  Pūlama i ke Ola
UH Hilo
Info:  forthcoming
Presented by Hawai‘i Public Health Association & Pūlama i ke Ola

May 29-30, 2008
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Tokai University, 2241 Kapi‘olani Avenue, 8th floor, Honolulu
Register:  808.734.9138
Sponsored by Hawai‘i Department of Health, Injury Prevention & Control Program & others

June 10-15, 2008
Pacific Region Indigenous Doctors’ Congress (PRIDoC) 2008  *
Waimea Plantation Cottages, Waimea, Kaua‘i
Info:  forthcoming
Hosted by ‘Ahahui o nā Kauka; PRIDoC partners include TeORA, AIDA, AAIP, PBMA and more

June 19-20, 2008
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Princess Nahi‘ena‘ena School, Lahaina, Maui
Register:  808.734.9138
Sponsored by Hawai‘i Department of Health, Injury Prevention & Control Program & others

August 6-9, 2008
Emergency Medicine:  Update 2008
Maunalani Bay Hotel & Bungalows, Kohala, Hawai‘i island
Up to 16.5 CME
Info:  call 1-866-CME4EDU (263-4338) or see website
Presented by UC Davis Office of Continuing Education & Dept of Emergency Medicine

September 29 – October 2, 2008
Annual Native Hawaiian Convention
Hawai‘i Convention Center, Honolulu
Info: e-mail or call 808.596.8155 or (toll-free) 800.709.2642
Presented by Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement & many corporate sponsors

October 31-November 1, 2008
HMA’s Annual Meeting & Ola Pono ‘Ike

Hilton Hawaiian Village
Info: e-mail or call April Troutman at 808.536.7702 x101.
Sponsored by Hawaii Medical Association

November 3-4, 2008
Kamehameha Schools’ 2008 Research Conference on Hawaiian Well-being
Ko‘olau Golf Club, Kane‘ohe
Info: E-mail or call Elizabeth Aulsebrook at 808-534-8006
Sponsored by the Kamehameha Schools

Continental U.S. & Canada

April 21-May 2, 2008
Seventh Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
United Nations Headquarters, New York City, NY
Info: see website
Presented by Inter-Agency Support Group on Indigenous Issues (IASG)

May 5-8, 2008            ABSTRACT DEADLINE HAS PASSED: SEPT 24
2008 CDC Diabetes Conference
Wyndham Orlando Hotel, 8001 International Drive, Orlando, Florida
Info:  online
Presented by CDC Division of Diabetes Translation

May 5-7, 2008
Women Are Sacred Conference
Four Points by Sheraton Phoenix Metrocenter, Phoenix, AZ
Ka‘iana Haili of Hilo is a presenter
Info: e-mail or call 1-877-RED-ROAD (733-7623)
Presented by Sacred Circle, with support from Tribal Law & Policy Institute & others

May 7-10, 2008
31st Annual Rural Health Conference
New Orleans, LA
Info:  Register online or e-mail  
Presented by National Rural Health Association

May 15-17, 2008
9th Annual CAPACD Convention:  Vision, Voices, Votes:  Standing Together for Justice & Equity
Sheraton Park Hotel at Anaheim Resort, Anaheim, CA
Info:  e-mail, call 202.223.2442, or visit website
Sponsored by National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development (CAPACD)

May 27-31, 2008
35th International Conference on Global Health
Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington DC
Info:  go online, e-mail or call 802-649-1340
Presented by Global Health Council and corporate sponsors

May 28- June 1, 2008
25th Annual National Diversity Leadership Development Institute, “Envisioning the Future: Cultural Identity in the Global Age”

The Westin Alexandria, in Alexandria, VA
Info: e-mail or call Laura Huerta Migus at 202-483-0700, ext. 232
Presented by National MultiCultural Institute

May 30-June 1, 2008
Healing from the Center Conference
Presenters include Babette Galang & Kauila Clark, both of Hawai‘i
University of Alaska Anchorage, Arts Building
Info:  see website
Presented by Dinlisha, Behavioral Health Research and Services, Univ of Alaska Anchorage Dept of Psychology, Alaska Providence Family Practice Residency

June 4-6, 2008
The Third Annual Medicaid Congress
Renaissance Washington DC Hotel, Washington, DC
Info: e-mail or call toll-free: 800-684-4549
Presented by Harvard Health Policy Review & others

June 4-7, 2007
19th Annual IHS Research Conference:  Multiple Perspectives on Research Policy in Indian Country
Sheraton Crescent Hotel, Phoenix, AZ
Info:  see website
Presented by Indian Health Service

June 9-11, 2007
Keeping the Circle Strong:  Celebrating Native Women’s Health and Well-being
Albuquerque Marriott, Albuquerque NM
Info:  see website or register online
Sponsored by NIWHRC, IHS, CDC, ANA and many others

June 9-27, 2008
Summer Research Training Institute for Native American & Alaska Native Health Professionals

Portland, OR
Info: e-mail or call 503-228-4185
Presented by Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board

June 28-July 1, 2008
NAO 2008 Conference: Moving Mountains to Overcome Health Disparities

Sheraton Denver Hotel, Denver CO
Info: call 888-412-7424 or register online
Presented by National AHEC Organization

July 22-24, 2008
Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Cancer Survivorship Conference: Dispelling Myths, Reducing Disparities, Providing Hope

Sheraton Gateway San Francisco Hotel, Burlingame, CA
Info: e-mail Mavis Nitta
Presented by Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF)

July 24-29, 2008
Association of American Indian Physicians 27th Annual Meeting & National Health Conference
Coeur D’Alene Resort Hotel, Worley, ID
Info:  see website or email Anita Cox
Sponsored by Association of American Indian Physicians (AAIP)

August 11-15, 2008
17th Annual Summer Institute for Public Health Practice

University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Info: email or call Trudy San Jose White at 206.685.2931
Presented by University of Washington

August 14-17, 2008       ABSTRACT DEADLINE HAS PASSED:  DEC 4, 2007
American Psychological Association
Boston, MA
Info:  see website
Presented by American Psychological Association

August 25-28, 2008 ABSTRACT DEADLINE: MAY 15, 2008
20th Annual Native Health Research Conference: Exploring the Interface between Science & Tradition in Native Health Research

Red Lion Hotel on the River – Jantzen Beach, Portland, OR
Info: e-mail or call Joseph P. Gone at(734) 255-1420
Presented by Indian Health Service, the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board, and the Native Research Network, Inc.

October 25-29, 2008
APHA 136th Annual Public Health Meeting & Expo:  Public Health Without Borders
San Diego, CA
Info: online
Presented by American Public Health Association

December 11-12, 2008
Minority and Multicultural Health Conference
Albuquerque, NM
Info:  Register online or e-mail  
Presented by National Rural Health Association

Around the Globe

May 8-9, 2008
Pacific Spirit Conference 2008

Centra Auckland Airport Hotel Center, Kirkbride and Ascot Roads, Mangere, Auckland, New Zealand
Info: Enquiries to Metua Faasisila
Sponsored by Alcohol Advisory Council of New Zealand

August 5-9, 2008
Garma Festival: Indigenous Knowledge: Caring for country and culture

Gulkula, North East Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia
Many sponsors including Government of Australia and Northern Territory Government

August 18-20, 2008 ABSTRACTS DUE JUNE 15, 2008
13th Annual PBMA: Human resources: An Impending Crisis for Pacific Health

State of Yap, Federated States of Micronesia
Info: E-mail or fax Dr. Thane Hancock at 691-350-3444
Presented by Pacific Basin Medical Association, hosted by Yap Medical Association

December 7-11, 2008
World Indigenous Education Conference 2008 (WIPCE)

Kulin Nation, Melbourne, Australia
Info: see website
Sponsored by Koorie Heritage Trust

 

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