NCUIH

Understanding and Addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
2025-03-06 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
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.

Electronic Case Reporting (eCR) Office Hours
2025-04-01 14:00 - 15:00
April 1, 2025 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET
The National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) invites you to an Electronic Case Reporting (eCR) Office Hours session. This webinar will provide an overview of the eCR project, its impact on urban Indian organizations (UIOs), and an opportunity for attendees to ask questions about the application process.
Objectives:

Provide an overview of Electronic Case Reporting (eCR)
Demonstrate the benefits of eCR for urban American Indian/Alaska Native communities and UIOs
Review successes and challenges from past UIO sub-awardees
Answer questions regarding the eCR project, application process, timeline, and funding
Equip participants with the knowledge and resources to implement or enhance eCR

Presenters:

Tiffani Stark, MHA, NCUIH
Myca Grant Hunthrop, MPH, NCUIH

Audience:

UIO Executive Directors
UIO CEOs
UIO Staff

NCUIH 2025 Annual Conference
2025-04-22 - 2025-04-25 | The Westin Downtown, 999 9th St NW, Washington, DC, DC, 20001, United States
April 22-April 25, 2025 | Washington, D.C.

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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

NCUIH UIO Focus Groups: Setting Policy Priorities for 2026
2025-10-07 13:00 - 2025-10-09 14:00
October 7-9, 2025
We are excited to announce our upcoming virtual web series, “NCUIH UIO Focus Groups: Setting Policy Priorities for 2026.” This engaging event will offer a unique platform for collaborative dialogue between NCUIH staff and Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs). Together, we will delve into the heart of urban Native health initiatives, discussing the vital priorities shaping our efforts in 2026. The focus groups will also provide an invaluable opportunity to reflect on the achievements and challenges of 2025, fostering a deeper understanding of the progress made and the areas that require further attention. Participants will be encouraged to share their personal experiences, insights, and feedback, ensuring that the perspectives of our UIO partners play a pivotal role in shaping the path forward. This inclusive gathering promises to harness the collective wisdom of our community, driving impactful decisions that resonate across urban Indian health initiatives.

Presenter:

Jeremy Grabiner

Objectives:

Discuss policy priorities for 2026.
Review accomplishments and challenges in 2025.
Provide an opportunity to give candid feedback about any other experiences.

Date
Event

October 7, 2025

Full Ambulatory | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET

Outpatient and Residential | 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET

October 8, 2025

Limited Ambulatory | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET

Outreach and Referral | 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET

October 9, 2025
Make-Up Session | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET

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.

Native American Heritage Month
2025-11-01 - 2025-11-30
November 1-November 30, 2025
This November, NCUIH honors Native American Heritage Month by celebrating the strength and stories of Urban Native communities across the country. From clinic teams advancing health access to Elders carrying forward cultural care, this month recognizes the people shaping healthier Native futures every day. Join us in uplifting Urban Indian voices and honoring the heritage that continues to guide our work toward wellness and self-determination.

Prevention in Practice: Collaborating on Effective Immunization Strategies
2025-11-12 14:00 - 15:00
November 12, 2025 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET

Prevention in Practice: Collaborating on Effective Immunization Strategies
Join 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.
Participants will:

Review current immunizations and national guidelines
Hear UIO perspectives on successes and challenges in vaccine programming
Engage in an open discussion to share insights, strategies, and best practices

Presenter:

Alyssa Longee, MPH, BSN, RN, CPN (Assiniboine/Sioux – Fort Peck)
Public Health Program Manager, NCUIH

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

NCUIH 2026 Annual Conference
2026-04-27 - 2026-04-30 | The Westin Downtown, 999 9th St NW, Washington, DC, DC, 20001, United States
April 27-April 30, 2025 | Washington, D.C.

Save the Date for Next Year!

We will be back at The Westin Downtown.
Our room block is open now and space is limited! Please note that these rates are available until April 3, 2026. To make your reservation at the Westin Washington, DC Downtown use this link to access the room block.
We recommend booking your room early, as availability is limited, and the discounted rates are on a first-come, first-serve basis.
