Training – NATI

ICWA QEW Training

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 20:52:00 +0000

Become the Voice for Indigenous Children

Expert Witness Training for ICWA Cases

Step into a role where your voice makes a difference. This 3-day training empowers Tribally Affiliated individuals to become Qualified Expert Witnesses in Indian Child Welfare cases, ensuring proper representation in critical decisions affecting Native children and families.

According to the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA):

Regulation § 23.122: Qualified expert witnesses must be able to testify regarding whether the child’s continued custody by the parent or Indian custodian is likely to result in serious emotional or physical damage to the child. They must also be able to speak to the prevailing social and cultural standards of the Indian child’s Tribe.

Training Takeaways

The role of a Qualified Expert Witness

Gain a clear understanding of your duties and impact in ICWA cases.

ICWA law and its significance

Explore the foundational law safeguarding Native children and families.

Introduction to juvenile court proceedings

Learn the basics of how juvenile courts operate and handle cases.

Tribal customs, practices, and cultural insights

Dive into the rich traditions and values that shape Tribal communities.

The spirit of ICWA and its legacy

Embrace the meaning and enduring importance of ICWA principles.

Mastering the art of testifying in court

Develop confidence and skills to deliver compelling courtroom testimony.

For Those Outside the State

We also collaborate to develop personalized Tribal and State-specific QEW training programs. Together, we’ll design a three-day course tailored to your needs, combining replicable modules with localized customs and practices. This ensures every Tribe has the tools to create their own authorized QEW lists.

Invest in yourself

-and in the future of Native families. Be the advocate they need. Contact Dereck Stonefish, Training Coordinator to register or learn more.

DereckS@NativeInstitute.org

Cultural Capacity

Sat, 08 Dec 2018 17:21:15 +0000

A THREE-DIMENSIONAL View

Developing Cultural Capacity

Open the door to deeper understanding and more meaningful connections. This training is designed for professionals and paraprofessionals working in human services who want to build their cultural understanding and strengthen their ability to work effectively with Native American communities.

By exploring Indigenous culture, you’ll gain valuable insight into how community members view their world, their environment, and their roles within it. Understanding how cultural lenses shape perspectives doesn’t just help you relate better. These sessions transform the way you engage with others.

Create the Right Fit

We offer flexibility to meet your needs:

This training can be delivered in a single day or expanded up to three days, depending on your schedule and goals.

Build your foundational knowledge

What the Training Covers:

The Cross-Cultural Continuum

Understand the dynamics of cultural interactions.

Leading with Empathy

Develop a compassionate and effective approach.

The Help-Seeking Behavior Model

Learn how cultural norms influence help seeking.

Building Cultural Capacity

Strengthen your ability to work across cultures.

Let us help you and your team build bridges of understanding while honoring cultural differences. Ready to learn more?

Email us today to schedule your training and start the journey.

Extending Our Families Through Unity

Sat, 08 Dec 2018 16:34:18 +0000

One-of-a-Kind Program

Step into a rewarding journey with this uniquely designed, user friendly training program that celebrates the traditions and cultures of Indigenous America.

Everyday life as caregivers

Be part of this inspiring experience!

Built to address the real-life challenges shared by Native foster parents, this training equips caregivers with practical tools and insights to tackle everyday hurdles confidently. With its wide reach across the United States and Canada, it’s already making a positive impact!

Preparing Foster Parents

Cherishing First Nations Children

This training recognizes the special and unique needs of First Nations children. It prepares both current and future foster parents for the important and heartwarming role of nurturing these children. In Native cultures, children are cherished as sacred beings. This program is guided by the belief that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

What You’ll Explore

Dive into a ten-part series of engaging three-hour sessions, covering essential topics like:

Foster Parent Orientation

Understand the key principles and responsibilities of foster parenting

Human Growth and Development

Learn about stages of a child’s mental, physical, and emotional growth

Attachment and Loss

Explore the dynamics of building trust and coping with separation

Protecting, Nurturing, and Meeting Needs Through Discipline

Discover effective and compassionate discipline techniques

Historical Trauma and Intergenerational Grief

Examine how past trauma can affect families and children today

Effects of Addiction on Children

Gain insight into how addiction impacts children’s development and well-being

Child Abuse, Neglect, and Sexual Abuse

Understand the signs, consequences, and prevention of abuse

Promoting Permanency Outcomes

Support children in achieving stability and long-term placements

Kinship Care and Self-Esteem

Empower children through family connections and confidence-building strategies

Ready to make an impact?

Each session is thoughtfully crafted to inspire, educate, and empower caregivers to make a lasting difference in the lives of children.

Reach out to Dereck Stonefish, Training Coordinator, to discover how this transformative program can benefit you and how to get involved.

Connect with Dereck Today

Historical Trauma

Sat, 08 Dec 2018 02:22:46 +0000

Discover the Importance of Understanding and Healing

Gain essential insights for yourself and practical tools to effectively support positive growth within Indigenous American communities.

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Insightful. Compelling. Urgent.

Enhance Support for Native Youth and Families

Have you ever wondered why Native American children are over-represented in foster care? Or why so many Indigenous children find themselves in residential centers, treatment facilities, and group homes?

Have you questioned why First Nations people face challenges such as alcoholism, abuse, and violence? Or why the rates of suicide, school dropouts, depression, and incarceration are so high in Native communities?

One- or two-day sessions

Key Features of the Training

Historical Events

Learn how significant impacts contribute to challenges faced by Indigenous peoples.

Pendulum of Policies

Examine shifting policy affecting Natives and the current influence these shifts have.

Not-so-Historical Trauma

Learn how trauma affects Indigenous communities and effects of historical injustices.

Patterns of Trauma and Grief

Identify patterns and learn how they perpetuate cycles of suffering.

Cross-cultural Healing

Gain insight through a Native lens and explore ways to support healing across service systems and cultural lines

Unresolved Trauma and Grief

Explore why unresolved issues remain prevalent and how they can be addressed.

Trauma Healing Map

This tool will help you understand the stages and pathways to recovery.

Process of Healing

Discover effective strategies that can aid in the recovery and healing process.

Unlock the opportunity to empower you and your team with a knowledgebase and tools needed to address the unique challenges faced by Indigenous American communities, fostering impactful change.

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Wraparound Care: Tradition and Innovation

Sat, 08 Dec 2018 01:25:23 +0000

Circle of Care

The concept of wraparound holds a unique place in Indian Country, blending both traditional and modern approaches to providing support. While the wraparound process might seem like a fresh methodology for professionals addressing the needs of children and families in crisis, it is deeply rooted in the values and practices of Native communities.

Rooted in Heritage, Empowering the Future

For countless generations, Indigenous American families have relied on the strength of their kinship networks and the broader community to provide holistic care and assistance during times of need. This intrinsic sense of interconnectedness and communal responsibility resonates with the principles of wraparound care.

Supporting Families Culturally

The training module offered by the Native American Training Institute is an innovative adaptation of a nationally recognized framework. It is designed to integrate Indigenous cultural values, perspectives, and the rich tapestry of best practices that have been cultivated and shared across Tribal nations. By weaving these traditions into the training, participants gain a deeper understanding of how to honor cultural contexts while supporting families effectively.

Native Knowledge Integration

Over the course of this 3.5-day training, participants are equipped with the tools and knowledge needed to implement the wraparound process in a way that is both culturally relevant and impactful. Through hands-on learning, collaborative discussions, and culturally grounded materials, this training empowers professionals to engage with families and communities in a manner that upholds the integrity of Native traditions while embracing evidence-based approaches.

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“Whoever controls the education of our children controls the future.”