ADA, Okla. - The Lowak Sho'li (Carry the Fire) First American Humanities Forum will take place 6 p.m., Nov. 18, at the Chickasaw NationAdaCommunityCenter, 700 N. Mississippi Ave.
This year’s theme is “First Americans in Medicine.” Four panelists in the medical field will be exploring their contributions within the First American community, as well as their work in medicine at large.
This year’s panelists will include Dr. John Krueger, Dr. Brandon Postoak, Dr. Judy Goforth Parker and Dr. Jesicah Gilmore. Ethan Cox will serve as moderator.
Community members are invited to learn more about health field careers, experiences and the state of medicine in Indian Country and how it will impact the future.
“The Lowak Sho'li First American Humanities Forum has taken place annually since 2012,” Ethan Cox, Chickasaw Nation Creative Arts Manager, said. “Our panelists bring individual, unique experiences in serving First Americans in the areas of medicine. They have a shared understanding of the importance of First American representation in these areas. This representation is not only important to today’s patients, it is vital to the future First Americans in medicine.”
As physicians serving the First American population, the panel will explore how First Americans can pursue a career in medicine, the rewards of the profession and how medical personnel stay current in research and practices. Resources and professional advice will be shared during the forum.
Presented in a Q&A format, Lowak Sho'li features scholars as they share insights about Chickasaw language, philosophy, history, cultureandliterature,among other topics including medicine. Scholars will also cover important current initiatives and challenges facing the First American population, cross-culturalunderstanding and cooperation.
Lowak Sho'li gives local First American youth and college students the opportunity to meet with and learn from experts in various fields of study.
The event is open to the public at no charge.
Visit Chickasaw.net/ Lowak to register.
For more information, contact the Chickasaw Nation Literary Arts Division at (580) 272-9236 or CreativeArts@ Chickasaw.net.