Mission Statement:
The National American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health TTC K-12 School Initiative is committed to provide culturally informed, evidence based and experienced based programs and services to support Native students' spiritual and emotional wellbeing. We provide a forward-thinking approach that gives respect to their identity, culture and sovereignty.
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Hope and Resilience of American Indian/Alaska Native Youth
Recording of Hope and Resilience of American Indian/Alaska Native Youth. May is Mental Health Awareness month. Join us to focus on the mental
Handouts for Addressing Depression with Youth and Cultural Considerations
This event took place on May 11, 2022 at 12:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Please join us for our monthly MHTTC webinar series featuring
Addressing Depression with Youth and Cultural Considerations
This event took place on May 11, 2022 at 12:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Please join us for our monthly MHTTC webinar series featuring
Summer Across Indian Country with Native Youth and Their Families
Summer camp is beneficial for youth in many ways, including the development of important social, emotional, and cognitive skills. Moreover
Handouts for Pathway to Crisis, Recovery, and Resiliency
Slides from the session Pathway to Crisis, Recovery, and Resiliency. The National American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Technology
Pathway to Crisis, Recovery, and Resiliency
Recording of Pathway to Crisis, Recovery, and Resiliency. The National American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Technology Center, the K
K-12 Program Guide - April 2022
National American Indian & Alaska Native MHTTC School of Mental Health - K-12 Program guide.
Handouts for An American Indian in the Classroom: Culturally and Identity Safe School for Native Youth
Slides from the session An American Indian in the Classroom: Culturally and Identity Safe School for Native Youth. There are many factors
An American Indian in the Classroom: Culturally and Identity Safe School for Native Youth
Recording of An American Indian in the Classroom: Culturally and Identity Safe School for Native Youth. There are many factors effecting
Handouts for An American Indian in the Classroom: Overcoming Trauma in Education for Native Youth
Slides from the session An American Indian in the Classroom: Overcoming Trauma in Education for Native Youth. American Indians have a unique
Women's History Month Posters
Download posters here Annie Dodge Wauneka Buffalo Calf Road Woman Deb Haaland Elizabeth Wanamaker Peratrovich Eliza "Lyda" Burton Conley Maria
An American Indian in the Classroom: Overcoming Trauma in Education for Native Youth
American Indians have a unique relationship with the education system in the U.S. As a result of the boarding school era and the miseducation of
Handouts for Being Brave: Grounding Ourselves in Our Ancestors' Resilience
Slides from the session, Being Brave: Grounding Ourselves in Our Ancestors' Resilience. What does it mean to be "brave?" How do we incorporate
Being Brave: Grounding Ourselves in Our Ancestors' Resilience
Recording of Being Brave: Grounding Ourselves in Our Ancestors' Resilience. This event took place on January 20th, 2022. What does it mean to be
School Mental Health: Mindful Movement Series
Recording of School Mental Health: Mindful Movement Series. This event took place on December 21, 2021. Mindful Movement is a 30 minute
School Mental Health: Mindful Movement Series
Recording of School Mental Health: Mindful Movement Series. This event took place on December 21, 2021. Mindful Movement is a 30 minute
School Mental Health: Mindful Movement Series
Recording of School Mental Health: Mindful Movement Series. This event took place on December 14, 2021. Mindful Movement is a 30 minute
School Mental Health: Mindful Movement Series
Recording of School Mental Health: Mindful Movement Series. This event took place on December 7, 2021. Mindful Movement is a 30 minute
School Mental Health: Mindful Movement Series
Recording of School Mental Health: Mindful Movement Series. This event took place on November 30th, 2021. Mindful Movement is a 30 minute
School Mental Health: Mindful Movement Series
Recording of School Mental Health: Mindful Movement Series. This event took place on November 23rd, 2021. Mindful Movement is a 30 minute
Celebrating Native American Heritage Month Statement
Although the United States of America recognizes November as Native American Heritage Month, we acknowledge along with our people across Indian
School Mental Health: Mindful Movement Series
Recording of School Mental Health: Mindful Movement Series. This event took place on November 16th, 2021. Mindful Movement is a 30 minute
School Mental Health: Mindful Movement Series
Recording of School Mental Health: Mindful Movement Series. This event took place on November 9th, 2021. Mindful Movement is a 30 minute
Native Youth Mental Health and Suicide Awareness Video
This video shares information on traumas and risk of suicide among Native American youth, as well as resources for getting help.
Resources
NEW: COVID-19 Native Youth Toolkit
Guidance for COVID-19 Prevention in K-12 Schools
MI Blueprint for Comprehensive Student Recovery
Strengthening Resilience: Promoting Positive School Mental Health Among Indigenous Youth
Johns Hopkins Center for American Indian Health COVID-19 Resources
CDC School Reopening Guidance Links for School Administrators, Child Care Programs and K-12 Schools
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Example of digital story created by a student of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation for Native American Heritage Month: