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Nina Sivertsen is an Associate Professor at UiT The Arctic University of Norway with a specialization in Sami nursing education in Kautokeino. She also holds a position at Flinders University in Adelaide, Australia. As an Indigenous Sámi woman living and working on Kaurna Lands in Australia, her academic work focuses on cultural responsiveness in curriculum design and implementation to positively engage students in learning about First Nations health.
Her educational background includes RN, BNg (Hons First Class), Grad Cert Ed (Higher Ed), and PhD from Flinders University.
Dr. Sivertsen's research centers on community and health systems research in partnership with First Peoples, with a focus on restorative policy and practice, particularly around women's health within the socio-political context of assimilation and colonization. She works in inter-Indigenous settings with First Nations health professionals globally to improve healthcare and health outcomes for all First Nations people. Her specific research interests include:
- First Nations health
- Cultural safety
- Restorative health policy
- Culturally responsive curriculum design
- First Nations women's and children's health
- Health experiences within health systems
- Nursing research
- Aboriginal Australian cultures
- Sámi nursing and midwifery
Her publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to Indigenous health research, particularly examining the intersections between Sámi and Aboriginal Australian health experiences, vaccine decision-making, culturally safe healthcare, and the impacts of housing instability on healthcare access. Her research often involves collaborative approaches with Indigenous communities and focuses on developing culturally appropriate healthcare models.
Dr. Sivertsen has received numerous prestigious awards recognizing her contributions to teaching and innovation:
- 2021 Women in Innovation SA Award
- 2021 National Finalist AFR Teaching Excellence Award
- 2021 Vice-Chancellor's Award for Innovation in Teaching
- 2020 CNHS Excellence in Teaching Award
- 2019 International Women's Day Irene Bell Award
- 2018 Roger Wurm Award
She has successfully secured multiple research grants including Flinders Foundation grants, Hospital Research Foundation funding, Arts in Health grants, and international collaborations through organizations like the Canadian Institute of Health Research. Her grant work focuses on women's and children's health, particularly addressing the needs of marginalized communities.
Dr. Sivertsen is an active member of community organizations and academic committees, providing space for Indigenous voices within strategic planning, governance, and curriculum development. She supervises research higher degree students, helping to build capacity and create new knowledge in Indigenous health research.
