National Council of Urban Indian Health
1 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Suite 800-D
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202.544.0344
Indigenous Wellness: Helping Our Veterans Heal
April 13, 2023
This webinar will increase awareness and hands on strategies on behavioral health issues which are important and unique to Native Veterans. Insights and expertise will be shared by Mary Milsaps and Zeke Vanderpool of Operation Angel Wing, a non-profit that targets the individual needs of American veterans/first responders and their families suffering from the devastating effects of Post-Traumatic Stress.
Objectives:
- Understand the effects of trauma on the individual and their family.
- Identify the unique challenges that urban AI/AN veteran’s face as they reenter civilian life
- Explore the Whole-Health Approach in providing Native veterans culturally competent mental health resources and preventative care.
Presenters:
- Mary Milsaps, Co-founder of Operation Angel Wing
- Zeke Vanderpool, Co-founder of Operation Angel Wing
Boarding Schools: Healing Lessons for Tomorrow
April 6, 2023
This hour-long webinar will explore the impacts of boarding schools on the emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being of American Indian and Alaska Native children and their families. Key components of “Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policy Act” will be explored. Culturally based approaches to trauma informed care will be shared to promote healing and resiliency for youth, adults and families.
Objectives:
- Through the exploration of first person narratives, understand the history and impacts of residential schools on the mental, physical and spiritual well-being of American Indian and Alaska Native children and families.
- Summarize key components of “Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policy Act” and apply knowledge and understanding in future healing initiatives.
- Identify key principles and opportunities for implementing a trauma informed care approach at your facility that builds trust and strengthens relationships with patients.
Presenters:
- J. Carlos Rivera, CEO and Founder of Generation Red Road
- Jeremy Grabiner, Congressional Relations Policy Manager, National Council of Urban Indian Health
- Alexandra Payan, JD, Federal Relations Manager, National Council of Urban Indian Health