First-year MPH student Alayna Eagle Shield joins NDSU INBRE Project Manager Pearl Walker along with twenty-two other tribal citizens as part of the seventh cohort of Rebuilders. The seventh cohort of Rebuilders is part of the Native Nation Rebuilders Program funded by the Bush Foundation.

The seventh cohort of Rebuilders is a leadership development program for 

Native American leaders. They built the program for citizens of the 23 Native nations in the foundation's region who have put their talents and interests to work as community leaders and volunteers.

Twenty-four tribal citizens are invited to participate and represent 12 of the 23 regional tribes. There are 15 

Congratulations Alayna Eagle Shield and Pearl Walker on this prestigious honor. Visit the Bush Foundation site for more information on this program.women and 9 men who range in age from their 20s to 50s.