We hope you will join us for our upcoming Panel Discussion on Cultural Connectedness and Trauma-Informed Care. This Online Learning Event will be hosted by the OJJDP Tribal Youth Resource Center.
DATE: Tuesday, October 19, 2021
TIME: 11am AKT/ 12am PT/ 1pm MT/ 2pm CT/ 3pm ET
LOCATION: Zoom
Session Description:
Cultural connectedness is one of the strongest protective factors for American Indian youth. A panel of experts from the National Native Children’s Trauma Center will discuss the essential role of cultural connectedness in providing trauma-informed care to Tribal youth.
Learning Objectives:
· Describe both Western and Indigenous-based evidence of cultural connectedness as a protective factor and source of healing for American Indian youth.
· Recognize the essential role of cultural connectedness in actualizing trauma-informed care for American Indian youth.
· Identify best and promising practices of cultural connectedness for American Indian youth that can be implemented in a Tribal Youth Program or Tribal Juvenile Healing to Wellness Court.
Session Facilitators:
Dr. Marilyn Zimmerman
Senior Director of Policy & Programs, National Native Children's Trauma Center
Kimee Wind-Hummingbird
Training and Technical Assistance Specialist, National Native Children's Trauma Center
Nona Main
Training and Technical Assistance Specialist, National Native Children's Trauma Center
Veronica Willeto DeCrane
Training and Technical Assistance Manager, National Native Children's Trauma Center