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Learning Session Recording and  Follow-Up Materials  December 12, 2023   Learning Session Description Health and health equity are determined by the conditions in which the American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) population have been exposed to and continue to thrive in. This Learning Session will explore the common determinants of health that contribute to substance use among AI/AN populations. Further exploration of how common traditional AI/AN healing practices and approaches are integrated with substance use prevention programming will be discussed.     Learning Session Objectives By the end of this learning session, participants will be able to: Explain how Social Determinants of Health have contributed to substance use in AI/AN populations. Discuss the “Culture is Prevention” approach in the work of substance use prevention work. Identify common AI/AN cultural approaches and practices used in AI/AN healthcare systems addressing Substance Use and Abuse. Employ strategies to meaningfully and respectfully collaborate with tribal entities.   Learning Session Recording and Slides Prioritizing Equity in Prevention Recording Prioritizing Equity in Prevention Slide Deck (PDF)   Presenter Evelina Maho, MAdm.,  is a member of the Navajo tribe and resides in Northern Arizona. Holds a Master’s Degree in Administration with an emphasis in Health Sciences, Undergraduate Degree in Clinical Dietetics and Chemistry from Northern Arizona University; carries executive leadership and directorship experience in the healthcare arena. Evelina currently works with the National Council for Urban Indian Health (NCUIH). At NCUIH, supports over 41 Urban Indian Health Organizations in the US. Evelina’s experience involves working with AI/AN Health Systems through quality and systems change approach. Her career started and also continues to support Public Health in AI/AN healthcare systems. Part-owner and founder of YM Associates, LLC a newly established consulting business involved with public health projects. In addition, enjoys teaching as an Adjunct Faculty member at Falmouth Institute in her spare time.   Questions Contact Britany Wiele ([email protected]) if you have additional questions about the content related to this learning session.

The Great Lakes Current is the e-newsletter of the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC.   The November 2023 issue honors National Native American Heritage Month, National Homelessness Awareness Month, and a brand-new Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy intensive technical assistance opportunity. As always, you will also find links to all upcoming events and trainings hosted by the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC.   Make sure you're subscribed to our email contact list, so you never miss a month of The Great Lakes Current newsletter and thank you for reading!

This product is developed by Cheyenne Chee under the 2022-2023 Mountain Plains Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) Fellowship Program. This toolkit is designed to provide Native American parents/ guardians with valuable resources and information to prevent cannabis use among youth. By utilizing the PTTC Network and Gray Matters campaign as primary resources, this toolkit aims to empower parents/guardians in promoting healthy choices and supporting their children's well-being. Additional relevant resources are also included to enhance the effectiveness of prevention efforts. 

In this Issue:   Increasing Organizational Capacity by Hiring Prevention Certified Professionals Epi Corner: A Closer Look at Opioid-Related Mortality: A Focus on American Indians and Alaskan Natives What's Happening Around the Region? Welcome the SSW PTTC BOLD Fellow, Jalynn Stubbs Webinar: A Data Story: Visualizing with Purpose in Excel, January 26 New! Coalition Effectiveness Video: Goal Directedness Video: Happy Holidays from the South Southwest team! SAMHSA Prevention day, January 30 New SAMHSA Guide: Community Engagement: An Essential Component of an Effecteve and Equitable Substance Use Prevention System Credentialing Barriers, Poll Question Results Opportunities from Our Partners

        What LGBTQIA2S+ BIPOC want Prevention Professionals to Know? The Central East PTTC, Central East ATTC, National American Indian & Alaska Natives PTTC, and the National Hispanic and Latino PTTC joined efforts to proudly present a 4-part virtual learning series titled ‘What LGBTQIA2S+ BIPOC want Prevention Professionals to Know?’ In case you missed these events, and you would like to access the sessions, please see below: Understanding the historical information behind the challenges and the risk factors of the LGBTQIA2S+ BIPOC (Part 1) Enhancing the protective factors for the LGBTQIA2S+ BIPOC (Part 2) Moving the needle: How to improve the current behavioral health system to increase engagement and retention of LGBTQIA2S+ BIPOC? (Part 3) How can we transform this information into actionable and practical steps to enhance service delivery to the LGBTQIA2S+ BIPOC and make a difference? (Part 4)   During each session, panelists shared their experiences as subject matter experts and/or lived experiences. The sessions were very well received by the participants. Our community asked us to provide additional resources around LGBTQIA2S+ BIPOC populations. As a result of this request, our team put together an extensive list of articles, trainings, websites, materials and you can access the information and share it with your family, friends and colleagues. Please click each image to view the corresponding resources. Click Images Below To View Resources                  Disclaimer The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by SAMHSA/HHS, or the U.S. Government, the Central East ATTC and PTTC, The Danya Institute, the National American Indian and Alaska Native PTTC, the National Hispanic and Latino Prevention Technology Transfer Center or National Latino Behavioral Health Association (NLBHA). Funding for this learning series was made possible by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). 1H79SP081018 HHS Region 3 Central East PTTC: The Danya Institute, 1H79TI080210 HHS Region 3 Central East ATTC The Danya Institute, 1U79SP023012 National Hispanic and Latino PTTC: The National Latino Behavioral Health Association (NLBHA), 5H79SP081032 National American Indian and Alaska Native PTTC. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services, nor does the mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the by the U.S. Government, The Central East ATTC and PTTC, The Danya Institute, the National American Indian and Alaska Native PTTC, the National Hispanic and Latino Prevention Technology Transfer Center or The National Latino Behavioral Health Association (NLBHA).  

Addressing Social Determinants of Health Through Prevention Planning Recording   If you missed the first session of the Great Lakes PTTC's health equity training series, Why Health Equity Matters in Prevention by Nicole Augustine, you can watch the recording and download the training materials using the link above. Substance misuse prevention planning crosses many disciplines. We are natural collaborators, especially when engaging in environmental strategies. As we continue to plan and work towards improving the overall wellness of the communities we serve, it is important that we understand the social determinants of health (SDOH) and how our work intersects with them. The SDOH are the conditions in the environments where people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age that affect a wide range of health, functioning, and quality-of-life outcomes and risks. Join me as we examine the SDOH and how prevention professionals can use this framework in developing innovative prevention strategies.   LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Define social determinants of health (SDOH) Describe how prevention planning can be embedded into the 5 domains of SDOH Identify opportunities for innovative collaboration     PRESENTERS: Nicole M Augustine is the Founder and CEO of RIZE Consultants, LLC, a strategic consulting firm founded in January 2015. Nicole is an entrepreneur, public health professional, and social justice advocate. Her journey in public health began at Cornell University when after graduating she worked for three years as a BASICS counselor for Cornell's campus harm reduction initiative.  From there, Nicole transitioned into the George Washington University School of Public Health before experiencing a rapid career progression from providing prevention education to providing training and technical assistance to communities, professionals, and state agencies. Nicole has served as the Project Coordinator for the Southeast PTTC, the Project Director of the NC Behavioral Health Equity Initiative, and the Prevention Director for the Addiction Professionals of NC. Nicole currently serves as an Advanced Implementation Specialist with the Opioid Response Network. This network is building trust across justice, corrections, and medical systems to address the opioid and stimulants crisis.

On-the-Spot Discussion Panel on Behavioral Health Equity and Prevention   December 15, 2021   Description During this On-the-Spot Discussion Panel, regional prevention practitioners and presenters from our fall series on Behavioral Health Equity and Prevention shared examples to further our conversation on the importance of narrative in advocating for prevention, integrating issues of race and equity in comprehensive planning, and focusing on using the power of culture to promote wellness.   Objectives By the end of the discussion panel, participants will have: Identified strategies for building equity and advocating for better health outcomes. Explored regional examples that build equity into behavioral health prevention initiatives.   Facilitator Nicole Augustine, Founder and CEO of RIZE Consultants   Panelists Gary L. Ferguson II, ND, serves as Faculty and Director of Outreach & Engagement at Washington State University’s Institute for Research and Education to Advance Community Health (IREACH) located in the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine. Kailey Erickson, Tanana Chiefs Conference Wellness Warrior Project   On-the-Spot Recording and Slides View On-the-Spot Discussion Panel Recording Download On-the-Spot Discussion Panel Slide-deck   Additional Resource Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI)   Questions? Contact Clarissa Lam Yuen ([email protected]) if you have additional questions about the content related to this On-the-Spot Discussion Panel.

Northwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center's Webinar Culture As Medicine: Healing Through Connection   December 8, 2021   Webinar Description Culture is truly medicine when it comes to mind, body, and spiritual well-being. Powerful transformation can take place, as we (re)connect to our roots. The traditions, values, and stories from our ancestors create a terrain for inter-generational healing. In this webinar, we will visit cultural healing ways and the opportunity for holistic wellness.   Objectives By the end of the webinar participants will be able to:  Discuss how research shows that cultural connections are important on the road to well-being – especially in indigenous populations. Promote ideas to integrate culture as a key component in health promotion and disease prevention programs. Define the concept of Cultural Humility.   Presenter Gary L. Ferguson II, ND, serves as Faculty and Director of Outreach & Engagement at Washington State University’s Institute for Research and Education to Advance Community Health (IREACH) located in the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine. Formally trained as a Naturopathic Physician, he has a passion for promoting healthy communities with a population health approach. He is Aleut/Unangax, originally from the Shumagin Islands community of Sand Point, Alaska. Dr. Ferguson’s past positions include providing clinical services to his home region at Eastern Aleutian Tribes, serving at the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium as Wellness & Prevention Director and Senior Director of Community Health Services and as Chief Executive Officer at the Rural Alaska Community Action Program. His volunteer work includes serving as Chair/Board Director for the American Indian Cancer Foundation, Board Director for the Aleut Corporation, Board Director on the Alaska Addiction Professionals Association, member of the SDWG Arctic Human Health Expert Group (AHHEG) on behalf of Aleut International Association, and member of University of Alaska’s MPH Advisory Committee.   Webinar Recording and Slides View Webinar Recording Download Webinar Slide-deck   Questions Contact Clarissa Lam Yuen ([email protected]) if you have additional questions about the content related to this webinar.

  The National American Indian and Alaska Native Prevention Technology Transfer Center would like to share with you Volume 2, Issue 3 of our newsletter, Prevention in our Native American Communities for Fall 2021: Technology Supporting Mental Health. Please take a few moments to explore this issue. It is available at the link below to download.

Monthly e-newsletter of the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC. The November 2021 issue features the Counselor's Corner blog series, a complete calendar of events, Native American Heritage Month, and new products from SAMHSA. 

The November 2021 Dialogue contains articles on: Addiction: Native Americans & the Opioid Crisis | Mental Health: World Kindness Day | Prevention: Veterans and Substance Use Prevention | ORN: Mobile Clinics Reach Rural Areas | Spotlight: Center for Health Equity Additional sections include upcoming training and webinar events, behavioral health observances, new resources, and Region 3 news. The Dialogue is designed to inform behavioral and mental health professionals of news and upcoming events in the Central East states. This electronic newsletter is disseminated on the first Tuesday of each month. You are encouraged to provide us with any feedback or submit articles and topics for discussion in future issues of the newsletter.  Sign up to receive the Dialogue in your mailbox.       

  2021 RESEARCH & DESIGN (RAD)PRODUCTS: New research-based substance misuse prevention tools supporting Diversity & Intentional Inclusion in Prevention, in New England.   CANNABIS IN THE UNITED STATES A TOOLKIT FOR NON-CITIZENS IN MAINE The toolkit provides education for immigrants, refugees, asylum seekers, and green card holders about cannabis, which some states have legalized but remains federally illicit. The toolkit (including a fact sheet) is translated into eight languages identified as priorities by community partners in Maine. The toolkit aims to support non-citizens in making informed decisions about working in the cannabis industry or how using cannabis may impact legal standing as a non-citizen. Read more and download.                RESTORATIVE PREVENTION: HOW CENTERING EQUITY IN PRIMARY PREVENTION CAN BUILD HEALTHY COMMUNITIES AND PREVENT SUBSTANCE MISUSE  A guide for local and regional substance misuse prevention efforts seeks to improve community health by building relationships and a sense of connectedness while paying close attention to those that are often excluded. Read more and download.         SUBSTANCE MISUSE PREVENTION WITH LGBTQIA+ YOUTH: A HEALTH EDUCATOR'S GUIDE A self-guided and reflective tool that is inclusive of evidence-based practices, risk, and protective factors, and coping skills specific to LGBTQ+ youth for educators to utilize when developing and evaluating their own curriculum and informational products, to ensure they are being intentional with their inclusion and support of LGBTQIA+ youth. Read more and download.                  QUEER-INCLUSIVE PROGRAMMING: AN ALLY’S GUIDE TO PREVENTION A resource for prevention providers that showcases the importance of working with the LGBTQ+ community, how to launch queer-inclusive programming in a meaningful way, and collect inclusive data around sexual orientation and gender identity. The guidance document includes state-specific infographics for all of New England. Read more and download.         AMERICAN INDIAN: SUBSTANCE MISUSE PREVENTION WITH NEW ENGLAND NATIVE POPULATIONS A toolkit to provide Prevention Specialists who work with Native American communities the ability to better understand the culture, use data for future funding specific to Native communities, and carry out the implementation of evidence-based programs that are inclusive of their culture. It addresses and provides guidance on health disparities within the Native American Tribes. Read more and download.                    TRENDING DATA NOW: A GUIDE TO CONDUCTING YOUR OWN VIRTUAL RISK BEHAVIOR SURVEY This guide is designed to help schools administer a shortened youth risk behavior survey more frequently. This shortened survey focuses on mental health, substance use, perceptions, and assets. Many of the questions are identical to those from the full survey, which allows schools and health officials to draw comparisons between already existing longitudinal data. This shortened survey is also available through SurveyMonkey, a user-friendly digital format that allows students to complete the survey using school-provided computers or tablets. Read more and download.       View the 2022 products.

Handouts from the October 14, 2021 session, "Slides for Indigenous Resiliency: Indigenous Ways of Knowing for Thriving Prevention Programs". This webinar's purpose is to introduce resiliency through a sustainable framework, articulate area to consider, and share successes and challenges.   Handouts include: 1. Building Your Case for Support 2. Internal Support 3. Mapping Your Sustainability Model 4. Blocks and Solutions 5. Building the Path Forward

Slides from the October 14, 2021 session, "Slides for Indigenous Resiliency: Indigenous Ways of Knowing for Thriving Prevention Programs". This webinar's purpose is to introduce resiliency through a sustainable framework, articulate area to consider, and share successes and challenges.

This series of posters is designed to help you promote awareness of your programs and services in your community! They can be customized by adding your logo, information, and adding a translation of the message in your own language.  These were designed by Jessamine Jackson from JBS International, a partner of the National American Indian and Alaska Native PTTC.

We are honored to present a 4-part virtual learning series as a collaboration between the Central East PTTC, Central East ATTC, National American Indian & Alaska Natives PTTC, and the National Hispanic and Latino PTTC.  Together, we will connect you with subject matter experts from various diverse cultural backgrounds.  This will provide a perspective of what LGBTQIA2S+ BIPOC individuals would like Prevention Professionals to know when serving the population.   We will start by interpreting acronyms associated with LGBTQIA2S+ communities:  LGTBQIA2S+ is an acronym for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and/or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, Two-Spirit, and countless affirmative ways in which people choose to self-identify. BIPOC refers to Black, Indigenous, and people of color.  People of color is an umbrella term generalized to all people who aren’t white.   Please join us for a roundtable discussion.  Participants will have an opportunity to learn from subject matter experts, as well individuals whom identify as BIPOC and/or LGBTQIA2S+.  Cultural aspects and specifics of each culture represented in the series will be discussed, as well as what historical data are behind the challenges faced by each group.   Participants will also learn about the specific risk and protective factors, difficulties the communities are experiencing with current Behavioral Health Systems, how to enhance the strengths of each system to increase engagement and retention, as well as many other critical topics.   By the end of the series, participants will leave with knowledge and tangible actions to help make a difference, as an important part of our role as prevention professionals.  What can we do to educate ourselves and serve the population better and with respect and humility?    Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions for our presenters during the live event.  Series Overall Learning Objectives Participants will deep dive into the cultural aspects and specifics of each culture represented in this panel discussion. They will also learn about the risk factors and historical data behind the challenges from each culture.  Participants will learn how to identify and - more importantly – how to increase the Protective Factors, highlighting the differences between different people and cultures, celebrating the strengthens across the communities, and finding ways to thrive together.   Participants will get an overview of the challenges and strengths of the current behavioral health system, how to improve it, and moving the needle toward increasing engagement and retention.  Call to Action: Participants will gain from panelists, what lessons are learned, and what to do next? What are the tools and resources you need to start or enhance your efforts towards diversity and inclusion?   Additional Resources Presentation Slides About the Panelists Anna Mable-Jones CPRS, NCPRSS Anna Mable-Jones CPRS, NCPRSS Anna Mable-Jones CPRS, NCPRSS is an Oxford House Resource Coordinator in DC and Maryland, a nonprofit network of 2,684 (internationally) self-help recovery homes. She assisted in opening 43 DC/MD Oxford Houses. She is a woman in long-term recovery who has been in recovery since 1999 and has worked with Oxford House, Inc. since 2000, recipient of the 2005 Oxford House Founders Award. Anna is a true ambassador for women in recovery. She radiates the power of recovery and transformation every day. Anna is a trainer in Wellness Recovery Action Plan Facilitator and CCAR Recovery Coaching Trainer. Anna is in here 4th year training to become a Core Energetics Practitioner. She has had many opportunities to work with community organizations and leaders to promote the societal benefits of prevention, treatment and recovery for substance abuse and mental illness. One of Anna’s passions in life is to be a continuous educator of hope and persistence and shares her experiences freely. Along with devoting her spirited knowledge to Oxford House, she has also created a successful 12-Step bible study called Life Recovery at her local church. Anna is also a Reiki Master Teacher and a founding member of District of Columbia Recovery Community Alliance (DCRCA) a Peer Operated Center. Demetrie Garner Demetrie Garner is a Peer Recovery Specialist at the Emergency Department. This has given him the vantage point to encounter minority disparities. A lack of health communication targeted to African-Americans, and other minorities help further this disparity. As a Peer Recovery Specialist, the visible cracks of systemic inadequacies in health care and its access garners attention and policy changes in patients with substance use disorders. The experience in active addiction abusing opiates, cocaine, and alcohol for 26 years with countless relapses fostered the expertise needed to help others in active addiction. Finding recovery over the last 2 and 1/2 years while working in the recovery field has given Demetrie a unique perspective on recidivism and retention throughout the process of recovery. With the help of the God of his understanding (Jesus Christ), Narcotics Anonymous, and healthy relationships, the pathway of a daily reprieve from active addiction is now possible. Continuous work through pastoral licensed counseling has unlocked the acceptance of childhood molestation and recovery from trauma. Demetrie is currently a Pre-McNair Scholar with ambitions to attend the UMBC School of Public Policy M.P.P Program in spring of 2022 after obtaining his Bachelor’s degree in Public Health. Matt Ignacio (Tohono O’odham), PhD, MSSW Dr. Ignacio is currently an Assistant Professor at Arizona State University’s School of Social Work located in the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions. He has previously worked with the National American Indian and Alaska Native ATTC as a Research Manager and as a Senior Behavioral Health Consultant. Matt has also worked for the National Native American AIDS Prevention Center (NNAAPC) overseeing HIV education and capacity-building assistance programs. Prior to NNAAPC, Matt worked in the Michael Palm Center for AIDS Care and Support at Gay Men’s Health Crisis (GMHC), the world's first and largest AIDS service organization located in New York City. His responsibilities included developing, implementing and evaluating GMHC’s first sterile syringe access program and providing harm reduction-based alcohol and drug counseling. Matt received his Doctorate of Philosophy in Social Welfare at the University of Washington School of Social Work, his Master of Science in Social Work from Columbia University School of Social Work, and his Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of California in Santa Barbara. Mr. Humberto Orozco Mr. Humberto Orozco grew up in Gainesville, Georgia and comes from a humble, hardworking family with roots in Mexico. At eight years of age, his family moved to the U.S., where he went on to become a first-generation college graduate. As a person of queer, immigrant experience, Humberto became aware of the injeñustices faces by people of marginalized identities and, as a result, equity and liberation guided him to involved in community activism. Humberto earned a B.A. at the University of Georgia and has remained involved as a volunteer with organizations whose mission aligns with his personal mission of empowering people and centering equity at all levels. Humberto currently leads Latino LinQ’s Board of Directors and is a community educator at the Emory University School of Medicine.

COURSE DESCRIPTION Preventing Trauma and Its Consequences A Five-Part Webinar Series by the South Southwest PTTC Session 3: Ten Guiding Principles to Address Trauma in Prevention Work and Self-care for Prevention Professionals Prevention professionals commonly encounter clients and communities with a history of trauma and potentially traumatizing experiences in the field. Being unprepared or unaware of potential exposure to triggers and how to recognize, address and treat trauma symptoms can contribute to professional secondary traumatic stress. In addition, not using a trauma-informed approach to navigate individuals, families and systems can risk re-traumatization and hinder effective prevention of negative health outcomes for those already impacted by and vulnerable to trauma.   This presentation explores five principles of trauma-informed care: safety, choice, collaboration, trustworthiness and empowerment and five principles of self-care that help professionals in the field of prevention to promote the necessary state of wellness and health for themselves while skillfully and sensitively empowering communities.  Select the View Resource button above to watch the recording. Below is the PowerPoint for session three. PowerPoint Additional Resources   PRESENTER Fabricia Prado is a trilingual (Portuguese/Spanish/English) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Georgia. Fabricia has obtained certification as an ACE Interface Master Trainer through the National Hispanic and Latino PTTC and is working to increase community awareness of the prevalence of ACEs and its public health impact utilizing evidence-based approaches for building resiliency in the Hispanic and Latino organizations and communities.  She obtained her master's degree in social work from Kennesaw State University in 2012 and finished bachelor’s and master’s degrees in psychology from Pontifical Catholic University of Goiás, PUC-GO, Brazil in 2007. Fabricia is a Certified Child and Adolescent Trauma Professional (CATP) and has received intensive training in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, Eye Movement Desentization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, and other trauma-sensitive approaches.     

Slides from the May 26, 2021 session, " Families and Relationships - Part 3". This session featured Avis Garcia, PhD, LAT, LPC, NCC, Northern Arapaho.

Slides from the March 24, 2021 session, "Handouts for Families and Relationships - Part 1", featuring Avis Garcia, PhD, LAT, LPC, NCC, Northern Arapaho.

  The Development of Culturally Grounded, Trauma-Informed Prevention Programs in Indigenous Communities   Webinar Date: February 25, 2021   Webinar Description Prevention of the behavioral health inequities faced by many Indigenous communities can be strengthened by centering Indigenous ways of knowing in the development and adaptation of prevention programs designed to mitigate the impact of intergenerational trauma on health. This webinar will provide insight into the importance of culturally-based, trauma-informed early intervention for families, an introduction to a culturally grounded prevention program developed within one tribal community, and an opportunity to reflect on how a decolonizing approach can be applied to prevention science in Indian country.   Objectives By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to: Discuss how revitalization of tribal traditional practices/beliefs serves as a conduit for healing trauma in the family and serves as prevention and intervention for mental health problems and substance (mis)use within the family. Describe the development of the stim̓ aspuʔús program, a culturally grounded trauma-informed preventive intervention. Explore the tensions involved in culturally grounded prevention research and the role of (de)colonization in this work.   Presenters Alvina Marris, PhD, is an enrolled member of the Colville Tribe and a clinical psychologist working in the outpatient Colville Tribe Behavioral Health Program. She has interests in the incorporation of traditional teachings, cultural practices, and beliefs of Native people into the treatment and prevention of mental health disorders. Dr. Marris is committed to developing therapy models grounded in traditional Native practices and beliefs and examining the effectiveness of current “evidence based treatments” for adaptation if needed.       Sara Waters, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Human Development and member of the Prevention Science faculty at Washington State University. Dr. Waters brings her expertise in the child-caregiver attachment relationship and the impacts of toxic stress and trauma in early life to the development, evaluation, and implementation of interventions that leverage early relationships to ameliorate experiences of early trauma. Over the past 5 years Dr. Waters has built relationships with members of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and collaborated on several funded projects focused on the development of culturally grounded caregiving interventions in that community.      Webinar Recording View Webinar   Webinar Slides Download Slides - The Development of Culturally Grounded, Trauma-Informed Prevention Programs in Indigenous Communities   Other Resources Native Land Digital All My Relations podcast episode Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack of Settler Privilege

  Using GONA Principles to Implement the SPF in Native and Indigenous Communities   Webinar Date: February 9, 2021   Webinar Description This webinar will provide an overview of a training designed for Tribal communities to strengthen their ability to engage and sustain community stakeholder participation in the implementation of the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) using Gathering of Native Americans (GONA) principles at the tribal/village level. This training was developed to build the capacity of tribal prevention advocates who have little or no experience with the SPF and have voiced their need for more culturally appropriate strategies for SPF implementation. This effort strives to make the connection between GONA and the SPF and to ensure that the content is reflective of the core principle “Culture is Prevention” as evidenced by the focus on how traditional native culture sustainability strategies organically include the 5 steps of the SPF, while adhering to the core teachings of the GONA. The training uses the GONA curriculum as a lens to review the essential elements of the SPF: its benefits, its effectiveness, and especially, its cultural relevance. This webinar will take participants through the training itself, including the four phases of the GONA, while simultaneously introducing the appropriate step of the SPF that aligns with each phase. The last 15 minutes of this webinar will be dedicated to open discussion and Q&A with the presenter about accessing this training in the future.   Presenter Gerry RainingBird is an enrolled member of the Chippewa-Cree Tribe of Rocky Boy. Gerry has been involved with American Indian/Alaska Native education, health, and wellness promotion for nearly 30 years. His professional experience includes community mobilization and capacity building, positive youth development, cultural competency, group facilitation, strategic planning, and program development. He has worked with over 200 native communities across Indian Country and the Pacific Islands. In his most recent roles, he has served as Senior Tribal Prevention Specialist for the Suicide Prevention Resource Center, and Training and Technical Assistance Specialist for the Tribal Youth Program and the 7th Generation National Mentoring Project.      Webinar Recording View Webinar   Webinar Slides Download Slides - Using GONA Principles to Implement the SPF in Native and Indigenous Communities   Other Resources Gathering of Native Americans Fact Sheet The Strategic Prevention Framework Summary

  The Roles of Culture and Collaboration in Preventing Suicide and Substance Misuse in Indigenous Communities   Webinar Date: January 21, 2021   Webinar Description Both suicide and substance misuse continue to be significant issues within indigenous communities, but effective solutions are available and within our reach. Through local community partnerships and cultural practices, we can successfully reduce the multiple, shared factors that impact many health issues, including behavioral health challenges. This webinar will provide an overview of the connections between suicide and substance misuse, the necessity of community partnerships, and ways in which culture can prevent suicide and substance misuse.   Presenter Gerry RainingBird is an enrolled member of the Chippewa-Cree Tribe of Rocky Boy. Gerry has been involved with American Indian/Alaska Native education, health, and wellness promotion for nearly 30 years. His professional experience includes community mobilization and capacity building, positive youth development, cultural competency, group facilitation, strategic planning, and program development. He has worked with over 200 native communities across Indian Country and the Pacific Islands. In his most recent roles, he has served as Senior Tribal Prevention Specialist for the Suicide Prevention Resource Center, and Training and Technical Assistance Specialist for the Tribal Youth Program and the 7th Generation National Mentoring Project.      Webinar Recording View Webinar   Webinar Slides Download Slides - The Roles of Culture and Collaboration in Preventing Suicide and Substance Misuse in Indigenous Communities

This issue explores "Prevention in the Midst of Crisis," and how Native American communities are responding during the current pandemic. 

In this Issue: Culture is Community Additional Resources What's Happening Around the Region? Epi Corner: Humility, Respect, Understanding, and Inclusion: Working with Indigenous Peoples