TO: State, Territorial and Tribal Agencies Administering or Supervising the Administration of the Foster Care, Adoption Assistance and Guardianship Assistance programs under Title IV-E of the Social Security Act, Indian Tribes, Tribal Organizations and Tribal...
Understanding the mind body spirit connection, using its power and accessing its’ benefits is the basis of holistic healing. The concept of mind body spirit has been rooted in the culture and traditions of Indigenous peoples for thousands of years and is central...
“This issue brief explores the prevalence of racial disproportionality and disparity in the child welfare system. It also describes strategies that can assist child welfare administrators, program managers, and policymakers with addressing these issues in...
This video features an amazing bright spot, the Alkali Lake Band. It is an inspiring story about how the tribal community went from an extremely high rate of alcohol abuse to almost alcohol-free. Resource Link: Honor of All Alkali Lake, BC Author: N/A...
Recommendations from tribal leaders, tribal child welfare staff, and knowledgeable ICWA experts on actions that tribal leadership can take towards ensuring compliance with ICWA. Our Children, Our Sovereignty, Our Culture, Our Choice Resource Link: ICWA Guide for...
Introduction: “Suicide is the second leading cause of death among youth under the age of 25 in the United States (Drapeau & McIntosh, 2015). Across all ages, American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/ AN) populations experience particularly high risk for suicide,...
Abstract: “Developed through the Tribal Training and Technical Assistance Center of SAMHSA, the Community Readiness Manual was revised in 2014 to focus on the issue of suicide prevention. The Tribal TTA center aims to provide training to the participating tribal...
Abstract: “The authors examined health disparities among American Indian men and boys within the framework of historical trauma. They describe two historical trauma-informed interventions used with Lakota men and Southwestern American Indian boys and offer...
Abstract: “This fact sheet encourages disaster response workers to find out the best way to offer response assistance for the tribe with which they are working. Historical trauma and its effects are briefly discussed, along with tips on how to prepare to respond...
