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

The training module is an adaptation of a national training which incorporates Native American perspectives and best practices learned by tribes.

News & Events

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2025 North Dakota Indian Child Welfare & Wellness Conference Registration

Please note EARLY BIRD Registration ends February 25th 2025!!! Exhibitor Registration ...
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24th Annual North Dakota Indian Child Welfare & Wellness Conference Save The Date

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Our Staff

Gillian Plenty Chief

Director

gillianp@nativeinstitute.org

Jessi Leneaugh

IFP Program Director

jessil@nativeinstitute.org

Dereck Stonefish

Training Coordinator

derecks@nativeinstitute.org

Sloan Henry

ICWA Capacity Builder

sloanh@nativeinstitute.org

Leah McCloud

ICWA Family Preservationist

leahm@nativeinstitute.org

Brittnee Foote

ICWA Family Preservationist

brittneef@nativeinstitute.org

Lonnie Wise Spirit

Cultural Connections Coordinator

lonnieW@nativeinstitute.org

Jill Wilkie

ICWA Family Preservationist

JillW@nativeinstitute.org

Bobbie Kastner

ICWA Family Preservationist

BobbieK@nativeinstitute.org

Devon Headdress

ICWA Family Preservationist

Devonh@nativeinstitute.org