Dr. Nina R. Barbee, PhD
Halito and Welcome! I’m Dr. Nina Barbee, Citizen of the Choctaw Nation, and Director of the American Indian Institute (Aii) at University of Oklahoma Outreach. Aii has 74 years of service to and collaborations with American Indian, Alaska Native, and First Nations communities – Indigenous Peoples.
The Aii Community engages with individuals, groups, and organizations including:
Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples, tribal elders and partners, health organizations, public health and science researchers, allies, advocates, traditional healers and storytellers, social workers, counselors, educators, students, primary health care, behavioral health, public health, prevention, and community outreach professionals, wellness leaders, nutritionists, anthropologists, and many more!
We host some of the largest and most meaningful events across the country. Aii provides education, resources, networking opportunities, and connections for our communities. Our mission focuses on honoring Indigenous ways of knowing and being, health, wellness, and balanced living. We address contemporary issues in Indian Country and beyond while engaging, interacting, and inspiring each other as we learn together.
Yakoke (Thank you). Together We Thrive!
(405) 325-6362
nbarbee@ou.edu