Native Voices: Native Peoples’ Concepts of
Health and Illness explores the interconnectedness of wellness,
illness, and cultural life for Native Americans, Alaska Natives, and
Native Hawaiians. Visitors will discover how Native concepts of health and
illness are closely tied to the concepts of community, spirit, and the
land.
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Strengthening the Circle: Including Children and Young Adults with Disabilities Confere... - 0 views
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Each year the National Native American Parent Center presents an annual conference for Native American family members, tribal leaders, health professionals, mental health professionals, tribal, public school professionals, and others who are interested in ensuring the special education needs for Native American students who are ages 0 - 26. This year's conference will be held in Portland Oregon in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Workshops focus on strategies and methods to increase outcomes for Native American students with disabilities, and increase parent involvement in the special education process. We offer information on best practices working with Native American students with disabilities to produce successful educational outcomes. This conference will provide information on: successful strategies that promote collaborative relationships between tribes, schools, and families; successful methods in positive behavioral interventions, the latest research and data on effective classroom practices and strategies for Native American students. When/Where:
January 29-30 2012
Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel
8235 Northeast Airport Way
Portland, Oregon 97220 If you have any questions call:
503-249-7606
Culture-Based Mental Health Perceptions of Native Americans within the Montana Correcti... - 0 views
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Click here to register for this event Who this conference is designed for: Mental Health Professionals American Indian Cultural Leaders Law Enforcement Anyone who works with American Indian people Knowledge of the problems and solutions that facilitate mental health services to Native American Conference participants will gain: A clear picture of the private/public mental health system in Montana and its work at improving cultural care to Native Americans. Knowledge of a unique approach to mental crisis events with cultural adaptations. Increased awareness and understanding of Native American cultural beliefs/values and the diverse cultural components in working with Native Americans with mental illness in Montana. A greater appreciation of the social and health disparities that manifest from trauma present with today's culture of Native American people and how that applies to treating Native Americans with mental illness. Knowledge of the problems and solutions that facilitate mental health services to Native American When: May 24 & 25, 2012 Where: Holiday Inn Downtown 200 South Pattee Street Missoula, MT 59802
NIPIC's Strengthening the Circle: Including Children and Young Adults with Disabilities... - 0 views
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This year's conference will focus on methods to increase the families' participation in the special education process. We offer information on best practices working with Native American students with disabilities. Also addressed will be: successful strategies that promote collaborative relationships between tribes, schools and families; successful methods in positive behavioral interventions, and the latest research on effective classroom practices for Native American Students. Who Should Attend: Native American family members, Tribal leaders, Heath professionals, Mental health workers, Tribal and public school administers, Teachers, BIE and IHS staff, Elders and Others who are interested in ensuring the special education needs for Native American students who are ages 0-26. When/Where:
August 14 & 15, 2012
Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel
8235 Northeast Airport Way
Portland, Oregon
HHS, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services Announces Funding To Enroll Eligible Am... - 0 views
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) today announced grants to 41 health programs operated by the Indian Health Service; tribes and tribal organizations; and urban Indian organizations. The grants will help improve outreach and enrollment of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) uninsured children eligible for, but not enrolled in, their state’s Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Programs (CHIP).
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Blackfeet Tribe, Po'Ka ProjectMontana$300,000Indian Health Board of Billings, Inc.Montana$300,000
Fact Sheet: The Affordable Care Act and American Indian and Alaska Native People | HHS.... - 0 views
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The Affordable Care Act will help make health insurance coverage more affordable and accessible for millions of Americans. For American Indians and Alaska Natives, the law will address inequities and increase access to quality, affordable health coverage, invest in prevention and wellness, and give First American individuals and families more control over their care.
The Wellstone Fellowship - Scholarship - Deadline: Jan. 31, 2011 - 0 views
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The Wellstone Fellowship for Social Justice is designed to foster the advancement of social justice through participation in health care advocacy work that focuses on the unique challenges facing many low-income and minority communities. Through this fellowship, Families USA hopes to expand the pool of talented social justice advocates from underrepresented economic, racial, and ethnic minority groups, including from the American Indian and Alaska Native, Asian American, Black/African American, Latino, and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities. The Wellstone Fellow plays an integral role in the work of Families USA’s Field and Minority Health Initiatives Departments.
Indian Health Care Improvement Act Made Permanent - 0 views
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The Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA), the cornerstone legal authority for the provision of health care to American Indians and Alaska Natives, was made permanent when President Obama signed the bill on March 23, as part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The authorization of appropriations for the IHCIA had expired in 2000, and while various versions of the bill were considered by Congress since then, the act now has no expiration date.
The 4th Annual Childrens Mental Health Conference - Great Falls - March 16-17, 2012 - 0 views
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Click here to view the flyer!What:This conference features Marilyn Bruguier Zimmerman - Director of Nation Native Childrens' Trauma Center. Marilyn is the directr of NNTC which is affiliated with the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) and is housed at the University of Montana. She provides training across the country on trauma and the impact to children and communities.It also features Jamie Walton - The Founder and President of the Wayne Foundation to Prevent Child Prostitution. Jamie initiated the foundation as part of her "breaking the silence" as a former victim of child prostitution. Human trafficking, domestic trafficking, and child prostitution are crimes that can befall any child, anywhere, and at anytime. Jamie provides inspirational and take action now presentations across the country. When:March 16-17, 2012Where:MSU-College of TechnologyGreat Falls, MTContact:Phone: 877-927-6642Email: info@mhaofmt.org
Suicide Prevention Training - Billings - Oct. 21, 2011 - 0 views
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What: The Suicide Prevention Coalition of Yellowstone Valley (SPC-YV) is supported by survivors, teachers, healthcare professionals, Native American leadership, clergy and community. With the generosity of a grant awarded through the Montana Mental Health Settlement Trust, we are hosting a Suicide Prevention Training on Friday, October 21, 2011 at the Mansfield Education Center in Billings, Montana. This is OPI approved and School District 2 has approved it for 7 hours toward MEA Trade Days. We plan to apply for Social Work, Councelor and Law CEUs as well. In addition, the training reaches out to the grassroots welcoming parents and other community members for their first time training on this issue. We are confident this will be an informative and crucial way to address the challenges of suicide in our greater community. When: Friday, October 21, 2011 Where: Mansfield Education Center Billings, Montana. Contact: Mike Yakawich spcoalitionyv@gmail.com 406-254-2445
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Each year the National Native American Parent Center presents an annual conference for Native American family members, tribal leaders, health professionals, mental health professionals, tribal, public school professionals, and others who are interested in ensuring the special education needs for Native American students who are ages 0 - 26.
Workshops focus on strategies and methods to increase outcomes for Native American students with disabilities, and increase parent involvement in the special education process. We offer information on best practices working with Native American students with disabilities to produce successful educational outcomes. This conference will provide information on: successful strategies that promote collaborative relationships between tribes, schools, and families; successful methods in positive behavioral interventions, the latest research and data on effective classroom practices and strategies for Native American students.
Conference Goals: Families will gain skills to increase their ability to advocate for their child in the special education process. Families will learn stress reduction techniques. Professionals and parents will gain knowledge about: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Tips for participation in the IEP & IFSP process Positive Behavioral interventions Parent leadership skills Successful strategies for improved educational outcomes for children with disabilities When/Where:
January 29-30, 2013
Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel
8235 Northeast Airport Way
Portland, Oregon