Event Details

, ,     Event Title: Seventh Generation Native Americans: Developing an Understanding of Todays Native Peoples     Start Date Time: 05/04/2012 08:30 AM     End Date Time: 05/04/2012 04:00 PM     Location (facility name and address): Double Tree by Hilton | 5801 Southfield Rd. | Detroit, MI 48228     Event Description/Learning Objectives:  -- Increase understanding of Native culture including important issues such as identity, eye contact, use of traditional medicines and Medicine Wheel Teachings. -- Learn about the impact of boarding schools and other realities of historical trauma -- Understand key implications of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) -- Participate in a talking circle and /or other Native cultural experiences -- Challenge stereotypes and misconceptions about American Indian People -- Gain knowledge of Native focused issues and learn about services available statewide and regionally -- Learn strategies for providing quality programs and services with Native populations     Per Person Cost for Event: $10 (A $40 value made possible by a grant from the Administration for Native Americans)     For Questions about Attendance, please contact: Karen Pace     Phone Number: 517-432-7628     Email: pace1@msu.edu     For more information, you may add a weblink here: http://www.vceonline.org/resource/attach/1382/Cultural_Comp_Brochure.pdf     Training Category: Cultural Competencies Direct Care/Community Health Worker Other     Deadline for Registration: 4/23/2012     Disclaimer: Non-DWC trainings and conferences that appear on this website are created and delivered by third parties that are independent of the DWC (DWC). DWC is not responsible for the content of those trainings and conferences. Inclusion of a training or conference does not constitute endorsement by DWC or the party or parties associated with that training or conference.