Project Firstline: Application Information Session for Year 2 UIO IPC System Champions and Graduate Fellows
2021-12-02 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
Join the NCUIH internal Project Firstline, the CDC’s National training collaborative, project team for the inside scoop of the application process for Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs) who are interested in becoming UIO IPC System Champions in year two of the training initiative. The team will provide context and an in-depth overview of the application process. The first half of the meeting will be focused on UIO IPC System Champions applications and will be followed by information on the Fellowship program (starting at 2:30 p.m.). Join us for one part of the information session, or both!
2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. EST | UIO IPC Champions Application Info Session
2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EST | Fellowship Program Application Info Session
Presenters:
• Dionne Apedjihoun, MS, CCRP, Senior Project Manager, NCUIH
• Aliyah Smith, Public Health Project Assistant, NCUIH
Objectives:
1. Introduce Project Firstline Year Two
2. Review application requirements, materials, and timelines
3. Provide forum for Q & A
Audience:
UIO Staff, Stakeholders, IPC Champions, Graduate Students in Final Year of Program
Register

Connecting Communities: Investing in Rural Prosperity: A Framework for Advancing Shared Economic Prosperity in Rural Communities across the United States
2021-12-02 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
“Connecting Communities: Investing in Rural Prosperity: A Framework for Advancing Shared Economic Prosperity in Rural Communities across the United States,” is a webinar on December 2, 2021, 3:00 PM EST. Join Connecting Communities, sponsored by the Federal Reserve System, for this webinar on the impact of COVID-19 on organizations serving low to moderate income communities. Register by clicking here.

The Gatherings - a book discussion with Shirley N. Hager and Wayne A. Newell
2021-12-02 18:00 | Virtual Event
Thirty years ago, a group of Indigenous and non-Indigenous individuals came together in Wabanaki territory to explore some of the questions at the heart of Truth and Healing efforts in the U.S. and Canada. “The Gatherings: Reimagining Indigenous-Settler Relations” tells the story of these meetings in the words of those participants.
Shirley N. Hager and Wayne A. Newell will discuss the book during a virtual talk on Thursday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. Eastern on Zoom, sponsored by the Jesup Memorial Library and the Acadia Friends (Quaker) Meeting.
Registration is required at jesuplibrary.org/events/gatherings or by email to kchagnon@jesuplibrary.org.

The Future of Public Health National Summit Series: Achieving a Diverse and Effective Public Health Workforce
2021-12-06 10:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
Monday, December 6, 2021
11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Eastern
Register
Space is limited. Register early. Registration closes December 3.
The CDC Foundation, in collaboration with the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, National Association of County and City Health Officials, and the Big Cities Health Coalition invites you to register for the first meeting in the four-part Lights, Camera, Action: The Future of Public Health National Summit Series.
Summit Series Meeting One:
ACHIEVING A DIVERSE AND EFFECTIVE
PUBLIC HEALTH WORKFORCE
This ACTION-ORIENTED Summit will focus on:
Speakers (additional speakers being added daily):

New resources for strengthening the public health workforce
Strategies and recommendations from recent initiatives:
Public Health 3.0; the new Essential Public Health Services;
Public Health Forward
How to build a diverse, inclusive and equitable public
health workforce
Shining lights and innovative approaches to build the workforce
from exemplars in the field.

Information Session on Certificate in Cultural Tourism & Tribal Enterprises
2021-12-06 11:00 | Virtual Event
SDSU/AIANTA Information Session on Certificate in Cultural Tourism & Tribal Enterprises
Date: Monday, December 6, 2021
Time: 10 a.m. (MST/New Mexico)
Register
In partnership with San Diego State University (SDSU) the L. Robert Payne School of Hospitality and Tourism Management and The Sycuan Institute on Tribal Gaming, AIANTA is offering the online Certificate in Cultural Tourism and Tribal Enterprises (“CTTE”). The for-credit certificate, taught by Eric S. Trevan, Ph.D. (Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians, Gun Lake Tribe), brings together academic and industry experts who will provide tools to help Native tourism planners develop tribally specific tourism strategies that sustain a balance between tribal and Native cultural environments, economic development, tourism promotion and recreational use. Students will learn global best practices in the effective organization of tribal and Native cultural sites, recreation and tourism programs and leisure-related tribal businesses, including tribal gaming, hospitality operations and sacred sites.

Webinar for New Applicants: Domestic Violence Prevention (DVP) Technical Assistance
2021-12-06 12:00 | Virtual Event
Webinar for New Applicants: Domestic Violence Prevention (DVP) Technical Assistance
December 6, 2021 at 1:00 pm Eastern
The Indian Health Service (IHS) Division of Behavioral Health (DBH) will discuss the Domestic Violence Prevention (DVP) program notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) currently open for applications. This technical assistance (TA) webinar will address how to apply, an overview of the new funding cycle; application, submission, and proposal requirements; and, proposal templates and examples. The application submission deadline for Tribes, Tribal organizations, and Urban Indian organizations is February 2, 2022 via Grants.gov. The recording of the webinar will be listed on the SASP NOFO website.
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U.S. National List of Reportable Animal Diseases (NLRAD) Listening Session
2021-12-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) values its developing partnership with the Tribal Nations. We strive to keep Tribes informed of actions that could have an impact on Tribal members and resources. This letter informs you and other Tribal leaders of the pending action concerning building the Electronic Laboratory Reporting (ELR) of the National List of Reportable Animal Diseases (NLRAD) test results meant to improve the laboratory reporting of certain test results. APHIS invites you and your staff to participate in a Tribal Consultation Webinar for the NLRAD ELR on December 6, 2021, from 2:00-3:00 pm EST. Below is a registration link for the webinar and the web link to join Zoom.
Registration link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HRYT6FM
Web join URL: https://coreshield.zoomgov.com/wc/join/1603538355?pwd=[REDACTED]

Building Native Communities: Financial Skills for Families virtual Train-the-Trainer Workshop
2021-12-07 10:00 - 15:00, 2021-12-08 10:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
Building Native Communities: Financial Skills for Families virtual Train-the-Trainer Workshop
December 7-8, 2021 at 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Central each day
First Nations Development Institute and the Oklahoma Native Assets Coalition, Inc. are pleased to announce an upcoming Building Native Communities: Financial Skills for Families Virtual Train-the-Trainer Workshop on December 7th and 8th, 2021. Back by popular demand and generous support from the FINRA Investor Education Foundation and the Wells Fargo Foundation, this two-day financial education certification* workshop will feature in-depth instruction on the 5th Edition BNC Financial Skills for Families curriculum with an emphasis on strategies and solutions for both virtual and in-person settings. This training is a perfect fit for trainers, financial counselors, asset building specialists, and anyone else looking for one more financial education capacity building training to close out the year. Featured topics include: spending plans and goal setting, credit reports, fraud awareness, negotiating big ticket purchases, and much more. There is no cost to attend this training; however, space is limited so please reserve your spot today by registering here.
For more information, contact Shawn Spruce (agoyopi@gmail.com or 505-917-0709) or Christy Finsel (cfinsel@oknativeassets.org or 405-401-7873).
*Following the workshop participants will have until Friday, December 10th, 2021 to complete the online certification exam.

Clinical Investigator Training Course (CITC)
2021-12-07 12:00 - 16:00, 2021-12-08 12:00 - 15:30 | Virtual Event
Clinical Investigator Training Course (CITC) Update
December 7-8, 2021
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) announced that the Clinical Investigator Training Course (CITC) that were conducted in person for more than ten years, and unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic was postponed in 2020; this year also, it will be an abbreviated, virtual update rather than a full course. The agency is hopeful that the full course will resume in 2022.
This year virtual training will be:

Day 1: Tuesday, December 7, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET
Day 2: Wednesday, December 8, 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM ET

Register for this training webinar.

Northeastern Sister Tribes Continue Traditions: Virtual Round Table
2021-12-07 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual Event
As Indigenous peoples of the first contacted tribes in turtle island, we face continued paper genocide and erasure in our daily lives. Yet, despite these unfortunate experiences we are thriving and preserving our rich culture and heritage. Moskehtu Consulting a Native American owned cultural and heritage firm has invited sister tribal nations of the Northeastern region to join in a virtual round table discussion.
WHAT: Northeastern sister Tribes continue Traditions: Virtual Round Table
Topics will cover the pre-contact life, forced assimilation, and what we are individually doing to preserve the culture and be stewards of the land water and each other.
WHEN: Dec 7th @ 7:30 PM EST
WHY: To hear the story of the Northeastern Tribal communities directly from them, and hear how they are focus continuing our ancestors responsibility to the land and the water.
WHO: Each panelist significantly contributes to the collective wellness of indigenous people globally by using the oral Indigenous ecological knowledge that has been passed down from generation to generation through our sister tribal community.
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Rural Policy Summit
2021-12-08 | Virtual Event
The Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank is offering a Rural Policy Summit via Zoom on December 8, 2021. Participants will hear about strategies for recovery and revitalization in the wake of the pandemic from local and regional economic development leaders. Click here to register.

USET OERM Safe Drinking Water Act Regulatory Training Seminars
2021-12-08 09:00, 2021-12-15 09:00 | Virtual Event
USET Office of Environmental Resource Managements Presents
Safe Drinking Water Act Regulatory Training Seminars

Learn how to implement Safe Drinking Water Act regulations and obtain convenient help guides to achieve compliance excellence.
The various seminars will discuss items, such as:

How lead testing in schools and daycare centers is being offered through USET – learn about the program
New requirements by EPA for Lead and Copper monitoring – join us to develop your strategy
How the emerging pollutant PFAS will affect your utility – join us for an engaging conversation and then sign up for drinking water monitoring offered by USET to help you understand the levels of PFAS in your system and if new regulations may require increased treatment technologies to be applied.

Seminar Schedule:

Seminar 1: Update on Emerging Pollutant PFAS November 17, 2021 at 10:00 am Eastern
Seminar 2: Update on the New Lead and Copper Rule December 1, 2021 at 10:00 am Eastern
Seminar 3: Public Notification Rule and Easy to Use Templates December 8, 2021 at 10:00 am Eastern
Seminar 4: Stage 1 and Stage 2 Disinfection Byproduct Rule December 15, 2021 at 10:00 am Eastern

One CEU per seminar will be provided for USET member Tribal Nation staff.
Register
If you have any questions, please email Jennifer Bennett at jbennett@usetinc.org.

Webinar for New Applicants: Forensic Healthcare (FHC) Services Technical Assistance
2021-12-08 12:00 | Virtual Event
Webinar for New Applicants: Forensic Healthcare (FHC) Services Technical Assistance
December 8 at 1:00 pm Eastern
The Indian Health Service (IHS) Division of Behavioral Health (DBH) will discuss the Domestic Violence Prevention (DVP) Program’s new Forensic Healthcare (FHC) Services notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) currently open for applications. This technical assistance (TA) webinar will provide information on how to apply, including a brief overview of the new funding cycle; application and submission process requirements; application/proposal requirements; and a brief review of proposal templates and examples. The recording will be listed on the SASP NOFO website.
You can access the FHC Services NOFO here: https://bit.ly/3xcZTpU.
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2021 Tribal Energy Webinar Series: Utility-Scale Solar Development on Tribal Lands
2021-12-08 12:00 - 14:00
2021 Tribal Energy Webinar Series: Utility-Scale Solar Development on Tribal Lands
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
December 8, 2021

Broadband Data Collection Technical Assistance Workshop for Tribal Governments
2021-12-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
The FCC’s Broadband Data Task Force (Task Force), Office of Economics and Analytics (OEA), and Office of Native Affairs and Policy (ONAP) will host an initial online workshop to provide information about the Commission’s Broadband Data Collection program and technical assistance on the procedures that Tribes will use to submit primary broadband availability data. The FCC is currently implementing new methods and systems to collect and publish nationwide broadband availability data. This Broadband Data Collection will include a process through which Tribal governments may submit their own primary broadband availability data to assist the Commission in verifying the accuracy of the data it collects from service providers and for inclusion on the maps that the Commission will make available to the public. This process will enable Tribal entities (as well as federal, state, and local agencies) to help ensure that high-speed, reliable broadband service is available throughout the country.
During the virtual workshop, staff will provide an overview of the Commission’s Broadband Data Collection project and information on the tools and processes that will enable Tribes to submit broadband availability data directly to the FCC. FCC staff will also be available to answer participant questions. Tribal leaders, IT managers, and telecommunications regulators are particularly encouraged to attend. The FCC will conduct additional outreach to stakeholders as the systems and processes for the Broadband Data Collection are developed, finalized, and launched.
To register to participate remotely, interested parties should send an e-mail with their name, contact information, and Tribal affiliation to TribalBroadbandDataWorkshop@fcc.gov. Registered participants will be able to submit questions during the workshop through the WebEx platform. The workshop will be recorded and made available on the FCC’s website and YouTube channel following the event.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Call: Molecular Approaches for Clinical and Public Health Applications to Detect Influenza and SARS-CoV-2 Viruses
2021-12-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Call: Molecular Approaches for Clinical and Public Health Applications to Detect Influenza and SARS-CoV-2 Viruses
Thursday, December 9, 2021
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern Time
Join the Webinar
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will host a live webinar to review the latest guidance on clinical testing for influenza, including situations when influenza and SARS-CoV-2, a deadly virus that can lead to COVID-19, are co-circulating in a community. Presenters will discuss the meaning and potential use cases of Ct values for SARS-CoV-2 testing, the value of SARS-CoV-2 sequencing in public health compared to clinical practice, and the clinical test ordering and utilization for seasonal influenza in the context of SARS-CoV-2 co-circulation.

USET COVID-19 Project ECHO Session
2021-12-10 11:00 | Virtual Event
Every second Friday of the month: USET COVID-19 ECHO
The session will include updates related to Indian Country, updates on the status of COVID-19 in the USET region, and an opportunity to ask questions and receive expert advice.
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Central/12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern (join)
Join by phone only at any of the following numbers using meeting ID 918 0885 1929:
646-558-8656; 253-215-8782; 301-715-8592; 346-248-7799. Press *6 to mute your line.
**Continuing education credits are NOW available for these sessions.**

Animal Biotechnology Listening Session
2021-12-13 12:00 | Virtual Event
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) greatly value our partnerships with Tribal Nations and communities. Earlier this year, APHIS wrote to inform you of a public review and comment period for an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) regarding whether to establish regulation for the movement of certain animals modified or developed using genetic engineering. We invite you and your staff members to participate in an Animal Biotechnology Listening Session on Monday, December 13, 2021, at 1:00 pm EST. Below is the webinar link for the meeting and registration link. If you have any questions, reach out to (denise.salvetti@usda.gov) or Dr. Terry Clark (terry.w.clark@usda.gov).

Registration link provided: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7KRHSMF
Join through the Web: https://coreshield.zoomgov.com/wc/join/1612971484?pwd=[REDACTED]

Cultural Heritage Tourism Certificate Program Info Session
2021-12-14 11:00 - 11:30 | Virtual Event
Join AIANTA for a 30-minute information session on the Professional Certificate in Cultural Heritage Tourism offered by the George Washington University International Institute of Tourism Studies (GW) in partnership with AIANTA. This 7-week online program provides tourism entrepreneurs and community leaders with the tools to identify and develop tourism assets.
During this information session, GW Program Manager, Anna Barrera, will provide an overview of program content, structure and time commitment. Session participants will have the opportunity to hear from one of the program instructors, Talia Salem, who teaches the Tourism Marketing course. Ms. Salem will provide a case study showcasing how an Indigenous tourism department pivoted their marketing efforts during the pandemic as well as a preview of the Tourism Marketing course topics and learning objectives. There will be an opportunity for Q&A following the presentation.
Register

Webinar for New Applicants: Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention (SPIP) Technical Assistance
2021-12-14 12:00 | Virtual Event
Webinar for New Applicants: Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention (SPIP) Technical Assistance
December 14 at 1:00 pm Eastern
The Indian Health Service (IHS) Division of Behavioral Health (DBH) will discuss the Substance Abuse and Suicide Prevention Program’s new Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention (SPIP) notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) currently open for applications. This technical assistance (TA) webinar will provide information how to apply, including a brief overview of the new funding cycle; application, submission process, and proposal requirements; and a brief review of proposal templates and examples. You can access the SPIP NOFO to view all application submission requirements at their website. The application submission deadline for Tribes, Tribal organizations, and Urban Indian organizations is February 2, 2022 via Grants.gov. The recording will be listed on the SASP NOFO website.
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IHS Tribal Consultation Re: ARPA, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and Build Back Better Act Funding
2021-12-14 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
IHS Tribal Consultation Re: ARPA, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and Build Back Better Act Funding
Dear Tribal Leader Letter

DATE:
Tuesday, December 14, 2021

TIME:
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (EST)

TELEPHONE:
(833)568-8864 Toll-free
Meeting ID: 160 802 7268

ZOOM INFORMATION:
Join the Zoomgov Meeting at:
https://ihs-gov.zoomgov.com/j/1608027268

Exploring the Anchor Economy - virtual event
2021-12-14 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual Event
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia is hosting “Exploring the Anchor Economy,” a virtual event on December 14, 2021, 3:00-4:30 PM EST, exploring the impacts of higher education and healthcare on local and regional economies. Higher education and hospitals often serve as both major employers and real estate developers, as well as broad consumers of local goods and services. The financial health of many local communities is often directly tied to the success of these institutions in the region. Click here for more information and to register.

Webinar for New Applicants: Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment, and Aftercare (SAPTA) Technical Assistance
2021-12-15 12:00 | Virtual Event
Webinar for New Applicants: Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment, and Aftercare (SAPTA) Technical Assistance
December 15 at 1:00 pm Eastern
The Indian Health Service (IHS) Division of Behavioral Health (DBH) will discuss the Substance Abuse and Suicide Prevention Program’s new Substance Abuse, Prevention, Treatment and Aftercare (SAPTA) notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) currently open for applications. This technical assistance (TA) webinar will provide information on how to apply, include a brief overview of the new funding cycle; application and submission process requirements; application/proposal requirements; and a brief review of proposal templates and examples. You can access the SAPTA NOFO to view all application submission requirements at the SASP website. The application submission deadline for Tribes, Tribal organizations, and Urban Indian organizations is February 2, 2022 via Grants.gov. For questions and Technical Assistance email IHSTele-Education@ihs.gov. The recording will be listed on the SASP NOFO website.
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RESCHEDULED: NIHB - Health Information Technology (IT) Summit
2021-12-16 11:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Event
National Indian Health Board
Health Information Technology (IT) Summit
The Rise of Technology to Revolutionize Indian Country
Tuesday, December 14 at 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm Eastern
Presented by Leidos, The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) is excited to announce the rescheduled Health Information Technology (IT) Summit. The Summit will be held Tuesday, December 14, 2021, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM ET and is free of charge.
Join virtually via Zoom for the free Health IT Summit and explore the wants of Tribal Nations and what is required to modernize Health IT in Indian Country! Let’s talk funding, programs, and the future of Health IT.
To register, please click the link below. During the week of the Summit, registered attendees will receive an email containing the Zoom information for the Summit. A draft agenda is forthcoming.
REGISTER
Visit the Summit Website

Whitetail Deer Surveillance on Tribal Lands Listening Session
2021-12-16 12:00 | Virtual Event
Whitetail Deer Surveillance on Tribal Lands Listening Session
In 2021, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) monitoring found that approximately 40% of white-tailed deer (WTD; Odocoileus virginianus) serum samples collected in 4 states (Michigan, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and New York) contained SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. Since this APHIS finding, other studies identified SARS-CoV-2 in deer in other states, including Oklahoma, West Virginia, Ohio, and others. SARS-CoV-2 is the virus that causes COVID-19 in humans. The presence of antibodies in WTD means the deer were previously infected with this virus. Knowing this, along with findings that WTD can be infected with SARS-CoV-2 and transmit the virus to other deer, more research would help understand how this might affect human and animal health. APHIS and its partners will conduct a phased, multi-year study to understand the impacts of SARS-CoV-2 in WTD to human and animal health.
All Tribal Nations are invited to a Webinar, Whitetail Deer Surveillance on Tribal Lands, Thursday, December 16, 2021, at 1:00 PM Eastern, hosted by Wildlife Services (WS) to provide additional information on this project. They look forward to hearing your comments, concerns, and potential ideas for conducting SARS-CoV-2 sampling in WTD on Tribal Lands. Below is the registration link and webinar link as well.
Registration: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HCB98SR
Web Join URL: https://coreshield.zoomgov.com/wc/join/1616718956?pwd=[REDACTED]

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Listening Session – Session 1: Purchased Referred Care
2021-12-16 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual Event
Date: Thursday, December 16, 2021
Time: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm (ET)
Virtual Meeting Link: https://vacctraining.adobeconnect.com/PRC-and-agreement-refresh-listening-sessions/

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration will host two listening sessions regarding our collaborative efforts to administer VA’s Indian Health Service/Tribal Health Program (IHS/THP) Reimbursement Agreement Program (RAP) and implement Public Law 116-311, Proper and Reimbursed Care for Native Veterans Act. Inclusion of PRC into the program will require adopting a new agreement template. A tribal consultation will be held at a future date that incorporates information obtained from these sessions. Public Law 116-311 amends Section 405(c) of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (25 U.S.C. 1645) by clarifying the authority to reimburse for services regardless of whether they are provided directly by the Service, an Indian tribe, or tribal organization, through purchased/referred care, or through a contract for travel described in section 213(b).
Written comments may also be submitted to tribalgovernmentconsultation@va.gov before February 13, 2022. For questions regarding these efforts, please contact Kara Hawthorne at Tribal.Agreements@va.gov. Program information can be found on the VA Office of Community Care’s website: https://www.va.gov/COMMUNITYCARE/providers/info_IHS-THP.asp, and the Office of Tribal Government Relations Web site: http://www.va.gov/tribalgovernment.
Who Should Attend: Tribal Leaders

Webinar Series: Connecting Prevention Specialists to Native Communities
2021-12-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
The National American Indian & Alaska Native PTTC, in collaboration with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Tribal Training and Technical Assistance Center, is holding virtual trainings for prevention specialists to support Native communities. These monthly trainings will cover topics such as crisis response, creating safe spaces to heal, sexual assault awareness, youth engagement, food sovereignty and will share resources and encourage peer support among participants. Read more here.
