Managing Health Care Operations: Integrating Indigenous Knowledge in Project Management
2025-01-16 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
January 16, 2025 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET

Integrating Indigenous Knowledge in Project Management
Many Native American Tribes utilize oral history and teachings to transfer knowledge of their nation’s customs and operations. This method of transferring knowledge is integral in creating a framework that successfully ties Native ways of knowing with design, project management, and structure within the urban Indian health setting. Integrating Indigenous cultural knowledge systems into project management provides the necessary tools to create a seamless project design process. The presenter will share a model that curates an effective deployment method for development within Urban Indian Organizations and federally qualified health centers.
Presenter:

Ty J. Show (Blackfeet) Project Manager, NATIVE HEALTH Phoenix

Objectives:

Learn how to effectively integrate Native ways of knowing and project management within urban Indian health to streamline an efficient design process.
Develop organizational and project management skills to collaborate across health center departments on various design projects.
Acquire tools to support facility infrastructure, including designing and implementing technology and construction projects.

Audience:

UIO ED/CEOs
UIO Staff

What Medicaid Cuts Would Mean for Indian Country
2025-02-05 13:00 - 14:00
﻿February 5, 2025 | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET
The Georgetown University Center for Children and Families (CCF) and the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) are hosting a special webinar on the potential impacts of proposed federal Medicaid cuts on American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
This timely webinar will cover:

Key findings from Georgetown CCF’s January 2025 report on Medicaid’s role in rural areas and small towns, with emphasis on its importance for Native American communities.
An overview of the importance of Medicaid to Native communities.
Potential effects of proposed Medicaid cuts being considered by Congress.
Understanding the importance of Medicaid for Urban Indian health programs and how Medicaid cuts would impact these programs and the patients they serve.

Speakers:

Joan Alker, Executive Director of the Center for Children and Families and a Research Professor at the Georgetown McCourt School of Public Policy
Winn Davis, Congressional Relations Director, National Indian Health Board
Meredith Raimondi, Vice President of Policy and Communications, National Council of Urban Indian Health
Lisa James, Director of Development, Montana Consortium for Urban Indian Health

This webinar is open to the press, tribal leaders, health advocates, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding the intersection of Medicaid policy and Native American healthcare.

CANCELED: Culturally Sensitive Safety Screening Techniques for Relationship Violence
2025-02-13 14:00 - 15:00
This event has been canceled. Please visit ncuih.org/events for information on other upcoming webinars.
February 13, 2025 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET
Join NCUIH for “Culturally Sensitive Safety Screening Techniques for Relationship Violence,” a webinar to address the unique challenges of relationship violence within American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. This training provides health care professionals with trauma-informed, culturally responsive skills to conduct safety screenings effectively. Through presentation, peer discussions, and Q&A, participants will learn best practices for identifying and supporting survivors with compassion and cultural awareness. They will gain insights and tools to enhance patient trust and connect those affected by violence to essential resources within their community.
Presenter:

Nicole Stahlmann, MN, RN, SANE-A, AFN-BC, SANE-P, FNE-A/P, Forensic Nurse Consultant, Division of Nursing Services, IHS

Objectives:

Recognize the importance of trauma-informed, culturally sensitive safety screening.
Enhance screening and care quality through culturally sensitive approaches.
Apply best practices for culturally responsive screening in Urban Indian Organizations and with other safety net providers.

Audience:

UIO ED/CEOs
UIO Staff

Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)
Cardea 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:

Attending the entire CE activity
Completing the online evaluation
Submitting an online CE Request

Social Work Education (NASW)
This program is approved by the National Association of Social Workers (Approval # 886874323-6739) for 1.0 continuing education contact hours.

Understanding and Addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
2025-03-06 14:00 - 15:00
March 6, 2025 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET
This webinar will explore Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), which are potentially traumatic events occurring in childhood (ages 0-17) that can have long-term negative impacts on an individual’s health, opportunities, and overall well-being. One continuing nursing education (CNE) credit or social work education (NASW) credit is available.
Presenter:
Lacey Wind (Northern Cheyenne Tribe) MSc, LCSW, Interim Director of Public Health Policy and Programs, National Indian Health Board
Objectives:

Definition and types of ACEs
Long-term effects of ACEs on health and well-being
Screening methods for identifying ACEs
Prevention strategies and interventions
Building resilience in individuals and communities

The webinar aims to bridge the gap between knowledge and action in addressing ACEs. Attendees will gain insights into effective screening methods and prevention strategies that can be applied in various settings.
Join us to learn about this important topic and discover ways to support individuals who have experienced ACEs.
Audience:

UIO ED/CEOs
UIO Staff
Stakeholders
Tribes and Tribal Partners

Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)
Cardea 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:

Attending the entire CE activity
Completing the online evaluation
Submitting an online CE Request

Social Work Education (NASW)
This program is approved by the National Association of Social Workers (Approval # 886874323-6739) for 1.0 continuing education contact hours.

Navigating Behavioral Health Financing for Urban Indian Organizations
2025-07-23 14:00 - 15:00
July 23, 2025 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET
Event Goal:
The goal of this event is to introduce Urban Indian Organizations to the Investing in Wellness: Financing Behavioral Health toolkit and recruit participants for a new technical assistance initiative that supports the implementation of sustainable, culturally responsive behavioral health financing strategies.
This goal emphasizes both the educational and recruitment objectives of the session and familiarizing attendees with key strategies in the toolkit and encouraging them to engage in deeper, supported implementation through the this TA program.
Attendees will also learn about the new technical assistance initiative which includes stipends awarded to three UIOs and how to apply for tailored one-on-one support to strengthen implementation efforts and increase community impact.
Presenter:
Lyz Best, Manager of Technical Assistance
Objectives:

Recruit up to three Urban Indian Organizations to participate in a technical assistance initiative focused on advancing behavioral health financing strategies. Selected organizations will receive tailored one-on-one support and a stipend to aid implementation efforts.
Familiarize attendees with the key strategies outlined in the Investing in Wellness: Financing Behavioral Health toolkit, including Medicaid reimbursement optimization, integration of traditional healing practices, and sustainable program design.

IHS Division of Behavioral Health Listening Session
2025-08-04 14:00 - 15:00
August 4, 2025 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET
This one-hour virtual listening session, facilitated by the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH), is an opportunity for Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs) to engage directly with leadership from the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH). Dr. Glorinda Segay, representing DBH, will join the session to share updates, priorities, and opportunities under the new Administration, as well as to hear directly from UIOs about their needs, experiences, and recommendations. The session will include opening remarks, a brief presentation, and time for open dialogue and Q&A. This session is part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen collaboration and ensure UIO voices help shape future behavioral health initiatives.
Event Goal:
The purpose of this session is to foster open dialogue and mutual understanding between the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) and Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs). It aims to provide DBH leadership with an opportunity to share updates, priorities, and perspectives under the new Administration, while also hearing directly from UIOs about their needs, challenges, and priorities. The session is designed to support relationship-building, inform future collaboration, and help align efforts to improve behavioral health outcomes for urban Indian communities.
Presenter:

Rori Collins, NCUIH

Objectives:

Provide updates on DBH priorities and initiatives
To gather input from UIOs to inform future collaboration and behavioral health efforts

Voices of Resilience: Advancing COVID-19 Management Strategies for Providers
2025-08-12 14:00 - 15:00
August 12, 2025 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET
Join the National Council of Urban Indian Health for a presentation on early identification and management of COVID-19, particularly in patients with comorbidities. Tailored to support urban American Indian and Alaskan Native (AI/AN) health care providers, this webinar will share timely information and practical COVID-19 diagnosis and care strategies.
NCUIH Presenter:

Alyssa Smith-Longee, MPH, BSN, RN, CPN (Assiniboine/Sioux – Ft. Peck)

Objectives:

Increase provider knowledge of early COVID-19 diagnosis strategies;
Support COVID-19 management practices among urban AI/AN health care providers; and,
Share best practices for managing COVID-19 in patients with comorbidities.

Audience:

Urban Indian Organization staff
American Indian and Alaskan Native health care providers
Clinical staff

Pathway to Vaccine Confidence: Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy Through Motivational Interviewing
2025-09-16 14:00 - 15:00
September 16, 2025 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET
Join the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) for a 60-minute presentation designed to support Urban Indian Organization (UIO) healthcare providers in improving vaccine confidence for COVID-19 and other vaccinations among their patients and the communities they serve. This session will explore common reasons behind vaccine hesitancy in American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities, provide an overview of motivational interviewing techniques, and demonstrate how these techniques can support patient autonomy, foster patient-provider trust, and promote respectful vaccine conversations.
Presenters:

Alyssa Smith-Longee, MPH, BSN, RN, CPN (Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux), Public Health Program Manager, NCUIH
Jonathan Kratz, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Associate Professor, Anne & Henry Zarrow School of Social Work, Member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers

Objectives:

Identify common factors contributing to vaccine hesitancy in AI/AN communities.
Describe key motivational interviewing techniques, including open-ended questions, affirmations, reflective listening, and summaries (OARS).
Apply motivational interviewing strategies in clinical conversations about vaccinations.

Audience:

Urban Indian Organization staff
Healthcare Providers

Using Creative Arts Expression to Explore and Treat Trauma
2025-10-16 14:00 - 15:00
October 16, 2025 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET
Creative arts expression offers powerful pathways for healing in Urban Indian communities. This webinar will highlight ways for professionals to integrate culturally grounded arts practices into behavioral health programs that address conflict, suicide prevention, and addiction recovery.
What to Expect:

Gain insights from Daniel Domaguin, Program Manager with the Tribal Medication for Addiction Treatment project at the California Consortium for Urban Indian Health.
Leave with at least one practical technique to bring back to your community.

Presenter:

Daniel Domaguin (he/him, isú) is a second-generation Ilokano settler born and raised in unceded Tiipai territory. He is the Program Manager with the Tribal Medication for Addiction Treatment project at the California Consortium for Urban Indian Health. Daniel is a licensed clinical social worker who has been serving California’s Tribal and urban American Indian/Alaska Native communities since 2009, providing youth leadership development, mental health therapy, clinical supervision, and training/technical assistance for suicide, substance use, opioid overdose and violence prevention to staff and community members.

Objectives:

Understand the benefits of creative arts expression in behavioral health treatment.
Identify and implement at least one creative arts practice or technique in treatment settings.

An Introduction to Narrative Therapy: Storytelling as a Path to Healing
2025-11-20 14:00 - 15:00
November 20, 2025 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET
This 60 minute webinar explores how Narrative Therapy uses the power of storytelling to support healing. Participants will learn how centering personal and community stories fosters resilience and well-being, with a focus on culturally responsive applications for American Indian and Alaska Native communities. This session is designed for Urban Indian Organizations and anyone interested in integrating storytelling and narrative practices into behavioral health services.
Objectives:

Understand the foundations of Narrative Therapy and how it supports behavioral health by centering personal and community stories in the healing process.
Recognize culturally responsive applications of Narrative Therapy for American Indian and Alaska Native communities, including the role of tradition, identity, and resilience.
Identify practical strategies and resources for integrating storytelling and narrative practices into behavioral health services at Urban Indian Organizations and other care settings.

Using SMART Objectives and Logic Models to Drive Innovation
2025-12-11 14:00 - 14:45
December 11, 2025 | 2:00 – 2:45 p.m. ET

Using SMART Objectives and Logic Models to Drive Innovation
Innovative ideas in healthcare need a roadmap. This session introduces SMART objectives and logic models as essential tools for Urban Indian Organizations to design, implement, and measure new approaches for grant program planning. Drawing from a public health framework, participants will learn how to connect vision to action, align innovation with community priorities, and demonstrate meaningful impact to funders, partners, and stakeholders.
Presenter:

Lyz Best, MPH, MA, Manager of Technical Assistance, NCUIH

Objectives:

Turn innovative healthcare ideas into actionable strategies through key public health tools.
Design SMART goals to transform innovative concepts into specific and measurable steps that guide program design.
Understand how to use logic models to develop effective programs for patients and communities.

Audience:

UIO ED/CEOs
UIO Staff

Smart Health Access: The Rise of Wellness Vending Machines
2026-01-29 14:00 - 14:45
January 29, 2026 | 2:00 – 2:45 p.m. ET

Smart Health Access: The Rise of Wellness Vending Machines
What if getting Narcan or a hygiene kit was as simple as using an ATM?
With American Indian and Alaska Native people experiencing one of the highest drug overdose death rates in the U.S., Urban Indian communities are installing Wellness Vending Machines that provide free, anonymous access to Narcan, fentanyl test strips, condoms, hygiene kits, smudge kits, Plan B, and needle exchange supplies. These machines expand access, reduce stigma, and empower individuals to manage their health on their own terms bridging service gaps and promoting safer, healthier outcomes for all.
Presenters:

Johnny Delgado, BAIHP
Dr. Ashleigh Herrera, Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work, California State University, Bakersfield

Objectives:

Learn how medical vending machines work and how they’re being used to expand access to care, reduce stigma, and serve as tools for prevention.
Identify the steps and partnerships to implement this model in urban Indigenous communities
Discuss how low-barrier innovations like vending machines can support prevention, wellness, and outreach efforts.

Audience:

UIO ED/CEOs
UIO Staff
Tribal Partners and Tribes

Innovating Through Storytelling: Health Campaigns in the Digital Age
2026-02-26 14:00 - 14:45
February 26, 2026 | 2:00 – 2:45 p.m. ET

Innovating Through Storytelling: Health Campaigns in the Digital Age
This session is the final learning opportunity in our Community of Learning (COL) Series: Navigating the Future of Health Care. Grounded in innovation and community-centered practice, this session explores how storytelling can be used to co-create health campaigns with community rather than delivering messages to them. Participants will gain practical strategies for meaningfully engaging community voices throughout campaign design and implementation, and learn how to select digital platforms and impact measures that prioritize trust, engagement, and real-world impact over one-way information sharing.
Presenters:

Lyz Best, Manager of Technical Assistance, NCUIH
River Carroll, Policy and Communications Associate, NCUIH

Learning Objectives:

Use story mapping to co-create health campaigns with community members, centering lived experience and cultural values.
Identify practical strategies for meaningfully involving community voices throughout the design and implementation of health campaigns.
Select appropriate digital platforms and impact measures that reflect community engagement, trust, and real-world outcomes.

Audience:

UIO ED/CEOs
UIO Staff
Tribal Partners and Tribes
