Director
Our Mission
Our mission at the Native American Training Institute is to empower individuals, families, and the community to create a safe and healthy environment so children and families can achieve their highest potential.
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
ND Indian Child Welfare & Wellness Conference
Advocate for Wellness
Join us as we honor and strengthen our shared commitment to protecting Native children, preserving culture, and fostering wellness at the 24th Annual North Dakota Indian Child Welfare & Wellness Conference.