Native Connections At Fort Belknap
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Native Connections At Fort Belknap
Serving Lodgepole, Hays, Dodson, Harlem Areas
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- DR. JUNE ELLESTAD, PHD PROJECT MANAGER
- HANNAH HAS EAGLE
- JEREMY RICHEY
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Native Connections
- A program that helps American Indian and Alaska Native communities identify and address the behavioral health needs of Native youth.
- The Native Connections grant program supports grantees in:
- Reducing suicidal behavior and substance use among Native youth up to age 24
- Easing the impacts of substance use, mental illness, and trauma in tribal communities
- Supporting youth as they transition into adulthood
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- A SAMHSA funded project
- Aims to plan and implement culturally competent activities
- Substance abuse and suicide prevention awareness
- Trauma reduction and mental health promotion services directed toward Native American Youth
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- How long has it been implemented and how is it implemented?
- What is the effectiveness of the program? (successes, challenges)
- Is it considered evidence-based?
- What is the cost of this programming?
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Implementation
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Talking Circles
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Seasonal Events
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Cultural Activities
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Healthy Living
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Social Opportunities
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Sucicide Prevention Workshops
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Youth Leadership Activities: Gathering of Native Americans (GONA)
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Creativity
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Partnerships
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ORT BELKNAP COMMUNITY COUNCIL
TAWAHE
NAKODA AAAHNIIIH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP.
NAKODA AAAHNIIIH CREDIT DEPARTMENT
FORT BELKNAP TERO
FORT BELKNAP CASINO
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Successes and Challenges
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ADAPTING TO THE PANDEMIC
- Zoom Workshops
- Virtual Talking Circle
- Motivational Monday On FaceBook page
- As the pandemic led up and We then started to adapt back to meeting in person
- Belt making workshops
- Cultural activities in the school
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Evidence Based?
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MENTAL HEALTH
SEEING BOTH SIDES OF THE PANDEMIC
VIRTUAL
IN PERSON
FACEBOOK ACTIVITIES WERE VERY SUCCESSFUL
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Questions?