Director
Our Mission
The Native American Training Institute is dedicated to fostering empowerment among individuals, families, and the broader community. Our mission is to create a nurturing and secure environment where children and families can thrive. By providing comprehensive support and resources, we aim to help everyone reach their fullest potential. We believe that a healthy and safe community is the foundation for achieving personal and collective growth, and we are committed to making this vision a reality.
Our Trainings
Cultural Competency and Communications
A skills-based training engineered to help you better serve Native American communities by better understanding our cultural backgrounds.
Extending Our Families Through Unity
An extensive training for foster parents of First Nations you to help you better understand their needs and promote positive development.
Historical Trauma in Native American Communities
An in-depth examination of historical trauma and inter-generational grief designed to equip you with strategies for healing and growth.
Wraparound in Indian Country
This module adapts a national program, blending Indigenous perspectives with centuries-old knowledge from Tribal Nations.
News & Events
ICWA Qualified Expert Witness Training
ICWA Hour Monthly
2025 North Dakota Indian Child Welfare & Wellness Conference Registration
SAVE THE DATE! Join Us for the 24th Annual Indian Child Welfare & Wellness Conference!
Our Team
Gillian Plenty Chief
Jessi Leneaugh
IFP Program Director
Dereck Stonefish
Training Coordinator
Sloan Henry
ICWA Capacity Builder
Leah McCloud
ICWA Family Preservationist
Brittnee Foote
ICWA Family Preservationist
Lonnie Wise Spirit
Cultural Connections Coordinator
Jill Doernbach
ICWA Family Preservationist
Bobbie Kastner
ICWA Family Preservationist
Devon Headdress
ICWA Family Preservationist
Advocate for Wellness
