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SUMMARY:Enhancing Culturally Responsive Sexual Health Communication in Urban Indian Care Settings
DESCRIPTION:August 29\, 2023 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT\nDiscover a new dimension of culturally responsive sexual health communication in urban Indian care settings at the upcoming virtual event hosted by the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH). Join us for insights from expert Mattee Jim of First Nations Community Healthsource\, as healthcare providers and public health professionals from Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs) gather to learn about impactful recommendations and resources. Let’s strengthen the dialogue around sexual health\, fostering understanding and healthier communities. \nObjectives: \n\nTo improve knowledge of recommendations and strategies for enhancing cultural humility in sexual health communication\nTo increase awareness of resources and tools for culturally responsive sexual health communication\nTo foster collaboration and connections between stakeholders involved in Urban Indian sexual health service provision\n\nPresenter: \n\nMattee Jim (Dine)\nFirst Nations Community Healthsource\n\nAudience: \n\nUIO ED/CEOs\nUIO Staff\nTribal Partners and Tribes\n\nNCUIH Contact: Mattie Curry\, Public Health Program Manager\, mcurry@ncuih.org
URL:https://ncuih.org/event/enhancing-culturally-responsive-sexual-health-communication-in-urban-indian-care-settings/
CATEGORIES:Community of Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T130000
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SUMMARY:Navigating Marketplace Enrollment: Pathways to Healthcare Coverage
DESCRIPTION:September 12\, 2023 | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. EDT\nUnderstanding healthcare coverage can be complicated\, but it doesn’t have to be. Join our upcoming webinar where you will gain insights and practical strategies for navigating ACA enrollment for community members with confidence. Learn how to help your community members gain valuable insights selecting the right healthcare plans\, understanding options\, and maintaining continuing coverage. Secure your spot now\, this webinar is not to be missed. \nObjectives: \n\nUnderstand ACA Enrollment: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and its significance in providing healthcare coverage for individuals and family.\nNavigate Enrollment Options: Learn how to help your community members navigate the various ACA enrollment options\, including Health Insurance Marketplaces and Medicaid to find the option that best suit community member needs.\nMaster Enrollment Process: Acquire practical knowledge on the step-by-step process of enrolling\, including key dates\, documentation needed\, and assistance resources available to ensure a successful enrollment experience.\n\nPresenter: \n\nKristin Bitsuie\, Tribal Health Care Reform Outreach and Education Policy Coordinator\, Nation Indian Health Board (NIHB)\n\nAudience: \n\nUIO ED/CEOs\nUIO Staff
URL:https://ncuih.org/event/navigating-marketplace-enrollment-pathways-to-healthcare-coverage/
CATEGORIES:Community of Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T203309
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SUMMARY:Integrated Healthcare Through an Indigenous Approach
DESCRIPTION:October 26\, 2023 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT\nJoin NCUIH on October 26 for the second program in our series “Strengthening Wellness in Indigenous Communities using the Medicine Wheel.” This webinar will feature presenters from Denver Indian Health and Family Services (DIHFS) on the topic of “Integrated Healthcare Through an Indigenous Approach.” During this webinar attendees can expect to gain knowledge of the Indigenous medicine wheel and learn ways to integrate inclusive principles into their healthcare design. \nObjectives: \n\nGain a basic understanding of the Indigenous medicine wheel.\nUnderstand the importance of culturally relevant design for building trust and inclusivity in Integrated health care design for adults and elders.\nLearn promising practices for embracing inclusive principles in integrated health care design.\n\nPresenters: \n\nFrom Denver Indian Health and Family Serivces (DIHFS):\n\nDaryle Conquering Bear\, Crow\, Oglala Lakota\, NWC\nRoselyn Small-Farley MA\, LPCC\, LAC Diné (she/hers)\nSarah Maestas\, Director of Health and Wellness\n\n\n\nAudience: \n\nUIO ED/CEOs\nUIO Staff\nTribal Partners and Tribes\nIPC Champions\nIPC Fellows
URL:https://ncuih.org/event/integrated-healthcare-through-an-indigenous-approach/
CATEGORIES:Community of Learning,DBH
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T151500
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SUMMARY:Culturally Responsive Care for Sexual Assault Survivors
DESCRIPTION:November 30\, 2023 | 2:00 – 3:15 p.m. EST\n\nThe Strengthening Wellness in Indigenous Communities Using the Medicine Wheel Behavioral Health Community of Learning Series aims to equip Urban Indian Organizations to explore the practical applications of the Medicine Wheel’s directional approaches\, such as positive renewal\, relationship building\, respect\, caring\, and healing. “Culturally Responsive Care for Sexual Assault Survivors” is the final presentation in the series. For the first two presentations\, click here for “Utilizing Culture in Grant Writing and Programming” and here for “Integrated Healthcare Through an Indigenous Approach.” \nIn this presentation\, participants will discuss the challenges survivors of assault face and how culturally sensitive care can reduce stigma and address barriers. Presenters from the Indian Health Service Division of Nursing Services will provide an understanding of the high rates of violence and sexual violence against American Indian/ Alaska Native (AI/AN) women and share how to implement efficient ways to build\, monitor\, and evaluate forensic health care programs working with missing and murdered Indigenous women/ people (MMIW/P) cases. \n\n\nSpeakers from Indian Health Service Headquarters Division of Nursing Services \n\nNicole Stahlmann\, MN\, RN\, SANE-A\, AFN-BC\, FNE-A/P\, Forensic Nurse Consultant\nBillie Jo Brown\, MN\, MEd\, BSN\, BA\, RN\, Aaniiih (Gros Ventre) & Nakoda (Assiniboine)\, Fort Belknap Indian Community\, Forensic Nurse Coordinator\n\nObjectives: \n\nGain a basic understanding of the Indigenous medicine wheel center direction of healing.\nProvide insight and understanding of the high rates of violence and sexual violence against AI/AN women.\nUnderstand the importance of expanding culture and culturally sensitive\, emotional\, and mental health services to sexual assault survivors to reduce stigma and address barriers.\nLearn how to implement efficient ways to build\, monitor\, and evaluate forensic health care programs working with MMIW/P cases.\nEstablish best practices for care coordination using a multidisciplinary team approach.\n\nAudience: \n\nUIO ED/CEOs\nUIO Staff\nTribes and Tribal Partners
URL:https://ncuih.org/event/culturally-responsive-care-for-sexual-assault-survivors/
CATEGORIES:Community of Learning,DBH,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T140000
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SUMMARY:Building Trust\, Enhancing Care: Cultural Humility in Health Care
DESCRIPTION:March 7\, 2024 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EST\n\nBuilding Trust\, Enhancing Care: Cultural Humility in Health Care\nJoin the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) for the first “Building a Culture-Inclusive Workforce” series presentation. In this webinar\, NCUIH speakers aim to equip health care professionals with the knowledge and sensitivity to bridge practice gaps\, ensuring culturally sensitive and respectful care delivery to diverse patient populations. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your cultural competence\, contributing to a more equitable\, patient-centered health care approach. Continuing education credits are available for nursing and social work professionals.* \nObjectives: \n\nRecognize Health Care Disparities: Participants will develop an awareness of the unique health care disparities faced by American Indian and Alaska Native communities\, including historical\, geographical\, and socioeconomic factors.​\nDefine and Identify Components of Cultural Humility: Participants will learn the definition of cultural humility and differentiate it from cultural competence\, showcasing an understanding of its core principles.​ Speakers will describe key components of cultural humility\, including self-awareness\, respectful communication\, lifelong learning\, and tailored care​.\nApply Cultural Humility Principles: Participants will actively engage in real-world case studies and interactive discussions with peers to apply cultural humility principles in practical health care scenarios\, fostering a deeper understanding of cultural sensitivity.\n\nNCUIH Presenters: \n\nLyz Best\, MA\, MPH\, Manager of Technical Assistance\nMolly Siegel\, MPH\, Public Health Associate\n\nAudience: \nUrban Indian Organizations \n   \n\n \n*Continuing Education: \n\nContinuing Nursing Education (CNE)\nCardea Services is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Montana Nurses Association\, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.​​​Upon successful completion of this activity\, 1.0 contact hours will be awarded. Successful completion of this continuing education activity includes the following: \n\nAttending the entire CE activity\nCompleting the online evaluation\nSubmitting an online CE Request\n\n\nSocial Work Education (NASW)\nThis program is approved by the National Association of Social Workers (Approval # 886874323-6739) for one (1) continuing education contact hours.
URL:https://ncuih.org/event/building-trust-enhancing-care-cultural-humility-in-health-care/
CATEGORIES:Community of Learning,Culturally Inclusive Workforce,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T150000
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SUMMARY:Prevention in Practice: Collaborating on Effective Immunization Strategies
DESCRIPTION:November 12\, 2025 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET\n\nPrevention in Practice: Collaborating on Effective Immunization Strategies\nJoin the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) and health professionals serving Native communities for an engaging virtual session on effective vaccine practices. This discussion will highlight common immunizations\, the latest clinical recommendations\, and the experiences of Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs) leading immunization efforts in their communities. \nParticipants will: \n\nReview current immunizations and national guidelines\nHear UIO perspectives on successes and challenges in vaccine programming\nEngage in an open discussion to share insights\, strategies\, and best practices\n\nPresenter: \n\nAlyssa Longee\, MPH\, BSN\, RN\, CPN (Assiniboine/Sioux – Fort Peck)\nPublic Health Program Manager\, NCUIH
URL:https://ncuih.org/event/prevention-in-practice-collaborating-on-effective-immunization-strategies/
CATEGORIES:Community of Learning,Public Health,svcnc
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T144000
DTSTAMP:20260419T203309
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SUMMARY:Strengthening Vaccine Confidence in Native Communities: Mass Media and Outreach Strategies
DESCRIPTION:January 21\, 2026 | 2:00 – 2:40 p.m. ET\n\nMass Media and Outreach Strategies\nThis session is the second event in NCUIH’s Strengthening Vaccine Confidence in Native Communities Community of Learning series. Healthcare workers serving American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities will explore how mass media\, digital outreach\, and trusted messengers can support informed vaccine decision-making and community wellness. The discussion will focus on shared clinical decision-making\, effective communication approaches\, and practical outreach strategies. Participants will also hear examples from Urban Indian Organizations demonstrating successful digital vaccine promotion efforts.
URL:https://ncuih.org/event/strengthening-vaccine-confidence-in-native-communities-mass-media-and-outreach-strategies/
CATEGORIES:Community of Learning,Public Health,svcnc
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T143000
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CREATED:20260310T134403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T222710Z
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SUMMARY:Strengthening Vaccine Confidence in Native Communities: Peer-to-Peer Support Session
DESCRIPTION:April 15\, 2026 | 2:00 – 2:30 p.m. ET\n\nPeer-to-Peer Support Session\nNCUIH will host a Community of Learning session titled Strengthening Vaccine Confidence in Native Communities: Peer-to-Peer Support Session on April 15\, 2026\, from 2:00–2:30 PM ET. \nThis 30-minute interactive session will provide an open forum for Urban Indian Organization staff and immunization professionals to connect\, share updates\, and engage in peer-to-peer discussion about immunization practices. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss recent vaccine guidance\, exchange strategies for strengthening vaccine programs\, and share challenges and best practices with colleagues serving Native communities. Anonymous discussion submissions will also be available to encourage open dialogue and collaborative problem-solving. \nThe session will feature Alyssa Smith-Longee\, MPH\, BSN\, RN\, CPN (Assiniboine/Sioux – Fort Peck)\, who will help guide the discussion and facilitate peer exchange. \nParticipants will: \n\nDiscuss updates related to vaccines and immunization guidance\nEngage in peer dialogue around program challenges\, best practices\, and communication approaches\nShare resources that support vaccine programs serving Native communities\n\nUrban Indian Organization staff are encouraged to attend and participate in this collaborative discussion.
URL:https://ncuih.org/event/strengthening-vaccine-confidence-in-native-communities-peer-to-peer-support-session/
CATEGORIES:Community of Learning,Public Health,svcnc
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