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National Council of Urban Indian Health
1 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Suite 800-D
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202.544.0344
Community of Learning
Strengthening Wellness in Indigenous Communities Using the Medicine Wheel
Culturally Responsive Care for Sexual Assault Survivors
November 30, 2023 | 2:00 – 3:15 p.m. EST
The 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.”
In 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.
Speakers from Indian Health Service Headquarters Division of Nursing Services
- Nicole Stahlmann, MN, RN, SANE-A, AFN-BC, FNE-A/P, Forensic Nurse Consultant
- Billie Jo Brown, MN, MEd, BSN, BA, RN, Aaniiih (Gros Ventre) & Nakoda (Assiniboine), Fort Belknap Indian Community, Forensic Nurse Coordinator
Objectives:
- Gain a basic understanding of the Indigenous medicine wheel center direction of healing.
- Provide insight and understanding of the high rates of violence and sexual violence against AI/AN women.
- Understand the importance of expanding culture and culturally sensitive, emotional, and mental health services to sexual assault survivors to reduce stigma and address barriers.
- Learn how to implement efficient ways to build, monitor, and evaluate forensic health care programs working with MMIW/P cases.
- Establish best practices for care coordination using a multidisciplinary team approach.
Audience:
- UIO ED/CEOs
- UIO Staff
- Tribes and Tribal Partners
Integrated Healthcare Through an Indigenous Approach
October 26, 2023 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT
Join 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.
Objectives:
- Gain a basic understanding of the Indigenous medicine wheel.
- Understand the importance of culturally relevant design for building trust and inclusivity in Integrated health care design for adults and elders.
- Learn promising practices for embracing inclusive principles in integrated health care design.
Presenters:
- From Denver Indian Health and Family Serivces (DIHFS):
- Daryle Conquering Bear, Crow, Oglala Lakota, NWC
- Roselyn Small-Farley MA, LPCC, LAC Diné (she/hers)
- Sarah Maestas, Director of Health and Wellness
Audience:
- UIO ED/CEOs
- UIO Staff
- Tribal Partners and Tribes
- IPC Champions
- IPC Fellows
Utilizing Culture in Grant Writing and Programming
September 28, 2023 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT
Discover the path to grant success with Shane Lopez-Johnston! Join us for an enlightening session with Shane Lopez-Johnston (Tolowa), the prevention and special projects director at the Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest. In this captivating virtual event, you’ll gain valuable insights into grant writing strategies tailored for urban Indian programs, strategic planning to define grant funding scope and goals, and master best practices for grant reporting, data tracking/evaluation, and budgeting. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to empower your community and elevate your grant game!
Objectives:
- Gain a basic understanding of the Indigenous medicine wheel and the east and south direction of positive renewal and relationships.
- Gain a basic understanding of strategies in writing grants as an urban Indian program.
- Gain a basic understanding of strategic planning to establish scope and goals for grant funding.
- Learn best practices and tools for grant reporting, data tracking/evaluation, and grant budgeting.
- Gain a basic understanding of utilizing the Community Advisory/Elder Cultural Keeper approach to help incorporate traditional youth services in grant programming.
Presenter:
- Shane Lopez-Johnston (Tolowa), Prevention and Special Projects Director, Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest, Inc.
Audience:
- UIO ED/CEOs
- UIO Staff
- Tribal Partners and Tribes
- IPC Champions
- IPC Fellows