Cultural connectedness is one of the strongest protective factors for American Indian youth. A panel of experts from the National Native Children’s Trauma Center will discuss the essential role of cultural connectedness in providing trauma-informed care to Tribal youth. Learning Objectives: Describe both Western and Indigenous-based evidence of cultural connectedness as a protective factor and
Compassion fatigue is a broadly defined concept that can include emotional, physical, and spiritual distress in those providing care to another. It is associated with caregiving where individuals are experiencing significant emotional or physical pain and suffering. This session seeks to utilize GONA to support tribal youth serving staff. Learning Objectives: Attendees will learn to
Date: January 26, 2022 Time: 10am PT/ 11am MT/ 12pm CT/ 1pm ET Description: An orientation webinar to see the new and improved lessons, resources, and activities. Click HERE to Register!
Date: Wednesday, February 16, 2022 Time: 11am AKT/ 12pm PT/ 1pm MT/ 2pm CT/ 3pm ET Description: In recognition of National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM), the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC) is inviting you to join this webinar to learn about what “teen dating" violence is, why it happens and where to go for help
Date: Wednesday, February 23, 2022 Time: 11:00 am PST | 12:00 pm MST | 1:00 pm CST | 2:00 pm EST Description: Indigenous people across the country have sounded the alarm for years about the disturbing and disproportionate rates of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls in the United States. It is only in
Description: A three-day youth-led annual event held every February in Phoenix-metro, Arizona designed to empower Native youth and adults. Sharing the YOUth Can! curriculum and challenging youth to come up with youth-led community service projects as a way to address social issues in their communities. Registration Link: https://events.american-tradeshow.com/UNITYmidyear22?mc_cid=6f3e572cd0&mc_eid=fffd53568f
Session 1: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Questioning (LGBQ) Participants in Treatment Court Hosted by the National Association of Drug Court Professionals Thursday, March 10, 2022 11:00 am PST | 12:00 pm MST | 1:00 pm CST | 2:00 pm EST This module will address cultural competency through the development of health literacy skills in speaking about
Date: March 22, 2022 Time: 10am AKT/ 11am PT/ 12pm MT/ 1pm CT/ 2pm ET The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) will host a virtual tribal leader town hall on the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) on March 22, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. EDT. VAWA, which passed the Senate on March 10, 2022, includes
Date: Wednesday, March 22, 2022 Time: 12pm PT/ 1pm MT/ 2pm CT/ 3pm ET World Water Day has been held every year since 1993 on March 22nd. World Water Day celebrates the importance of accessible fresh water and brings awareness to the 2 billion people living on this planet without access to safe water. World Water
Note: This is a grantees only event. Time: 11am PT/ 12pm MT/ 1pm CT/ 2pm ET Facilitators: Gerry RainingBird, David Carson, & Teresa Nord from the Tribal Youth Resource Center Register HERE
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