South Dakota — Center for Global Health Equity

Range of bison with a person on horseback

Access and Engagement

Global community partnerships in South Dakota center UVA's longstanding partnership with the SWO tribal leadership in the Lake Traverse Reservation. Led by faculty in Global Studies, undergraduate, graduate, and M1 students have been involved in critical research relevant to the SWO community. We encourage you to work directly with a CGHE Advisor to explore engagement and funding strategies based on your interests.

Current opportunities

Research opportunities supported by the CGHE University Scholar Award for undergraduate, graduate, and M1 students

Past Projects

Supporting biocultural conservation efforts based in Indigenous knowledge and empowerment of Native youth
Improving community health outcomes through Dakota land recovery

Partnering Organizations

Lake Traverse Reservation