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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Navajo Peacemaking: An Indigenous Restorative Justice Practice
The National AI/AN Childhood Trauma TSA, Category II, and National AI/AN MHTTC K-12 School Mental Health Program invite you to learn about the
Stories from the River: Umatilla Tribe
This event took place on March 15, 2023.
Stories from the River
This event took place on March 2, 2023.
Stories from the River: Umatilla Tribe
Join us for our event, Stories from the River: Umatilla Tribe. This event took place on March 8. 2023.
Stories from the River
Join us for our MHTTC event, Stories from the River. This event took place on February 16, 2023.
Fall 2022 Treating and Healing our Native Youth - School Mental Health Supplemental Grant Report
It is with great pleasure I share with you the School Mental Health Program Report. The National American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health
Handouts from Native Food is Medicine: Providing Emotional/ Resilient Support for AI/AN Youth through the Healing Power of Food Session 5
Slides from the session Native Food is Medicine: Providing Emotional/ Resilient Support for AI/AN Youth through the Healing Power of Food. Join
Native Food is Medicine: Providing Support for AI/AN Youth through the Healing Power of Food Session 5
Recording of Native Food is Medicine: Providing Support for AI/AN Youth through the Healing Power of Food. Join us as we share our cultural
Handouts for Native Food is Medicine: Providing Emotional/ Resilient Support for AI/AN Youth through the Healing Power of Food Session 4
Slides from the session Native Food is Medicine: Providing Emotional/ Resilient Support for AI/AN Youth through the Healing Power of Food. Join
Handouts for Native Food is Medicine: Providing Emotional/ Resilient Support for AI/AN Youth through the Healing Power of Food Session 2
Slides from the session Native Food is Medicine: Providing Emotional/ Resilient Support for AI/AN Youth through the Healing Power of Food. Join
Handouts for Native Medicine: Cultivating Mental Health Resilience and Deep Rooted Vitality for AI/AN Youth Session 4
Slides from the session Native Medicine: Cultivating Mental Health Resilience and Deep Rooted Vitality for AI/AN Youth. Join us to activate (y
Native Food is Medicine: Providing Emotional/ Resilient Support for AI/AN Youth through the Healing Power of Food Session 3
Recording of Native Food is Medicine: Providing Emotional/ Resilient Support for AI/AN Youth through the Healing Power of Food. Join us as we
Native Food is Medicine: Providing Emotional/Resilient Support for AI/AN Youth through the Healing Power of Food Session 4
Recording of Native Food is Medicine: Providing Emotional/Resilient Support for AI/AN Youth through the Healing Power of Food. Join us as we
Native Medicine: Cultivating Mental Health Resilience and Deep Rooted Vitality for AI/AN Youth Session 4
Recording of Native Medicine: Cultivating Mental Health Resilience and Deep Rooted Vitality for AI/AN Youth. Join us to activate (y)our full
Native Medicine: Cultivating Mental Health Resilience and Deep Rooted Vitality for AI/AN Youth Session 3
Recording of Native Medicine: Cultivating Mental Health Resilience and Deep Rooted Vitality for AI/AN Youth. Join us to activate (y)our full
Native Medicine: Cultivating Mental Health Resilience and Deep Rooted Vitality for AI/AN Youth Session 2
Recording of Native Medicine: Cultivating Mental Health Resilience and Deep Rooted Vitality for AI/AN Youth. Join us to activate (y)our full
Handouts for Native Food is Medicine: Providing Emotional/ Resilient Support for AI/AN Youth through the Healing Power of Food Session 3
Slides from the session Native Food is Medicine: Providing Emotional/ Resilient Support for AI/AN Youth through the Healing Power of Food. Join
Handouts from Native Medicine: Cultivating Mental Health Resilience and Deep Rooted Vitality for AI/AN Youth Session 3
Slides from the session Native Medicine: Cultivating Mental Health Resilience and Deep Rooted Vitality for AI/AN Youth. Join us to activate (y
Financial Literacy Booklet
Financial Literacy Booklet developed for School Mental Health Program
Native Food is Medicine: Providing Support for AI/AN Youth through the Healing Power of Food Part 2
Recording of Native Food is Medicine: Providing Support for AI/AN Youth through the Healing Power of Food Part 2. Join us as we share our
Native LGBTQ+/Two Spirit Youth Bullying
Did you know that 2 in 5 Native LGBTQ+/Two Spirit students experience both homophobic and racial harassment in school? Almost two-thirds of
Handouts for Native Medicine: Cultivating Mental Health Resilience and Deep Rooted Vitality for AI/AN Youth Session 2
Slides from the session Native Medicine: Cultivating Mental Health Resilience and Deep Rooted Vitality for AI/AN Youth. Join us to activate (y
Native Medicine: Cultivating Mental Health Resilience and Deep Rooted Vitality for AI/AN Youth
Recording of Native Medicine: Cultivating Mental Health Resilience and Deep Rooted Vitality for AI/AN Youth. Join us to activate (y)our full
Native Food is Medicine: Providing Support for AI/AN Youth through the Healing Power of Food
Recording of Native Food is Medicine: Providing Support for AI/AN Youth through the Healing Power of Food. Join us as we share our cultural
Handouts for Native Food is Medicine: Providing Emotional/ Resilient Support for AI/AN Youth through the Healing Power of Food
Slides from the session Native Food is Medicine: Providing Emotional/ Resilient Support for AI/AN Youth through the Healing Power of Food. Join
Handouts for Native Medicine: Cultivating Mental Health Resilience and Deep Rooted Vitality for AI/AN Youth.
Slides from the session Native Medicine: Cultivating Mental Health Resilience and Deep Rooted Vitality for AI/AN Youth. Join us to activate (y
A Native Youth Round Table
Recording of A Native Youth Round Table. Hurt People Hurt People: Transforming Lateral Violence in AI/AN Communities. The Leadership Academy
Handouts for A Native Youth Round Table
Slides from the session A Native Youth Round Table. Hurt People Hurt People: Transforming Lateral Violence in AI/AN Communities. The Leadership
Handouts for Culture as Prevention: Cultivating Health and Wellness in K-12 Lives Daily
This event took place on May 20th, 2022. We will spend time together reflecting on Native people reconnecting to culture through health and
Culture as Prevention: Cultivating Health and Wellness in K-12 Lives Daily
We will spend time together reflecting on Native people reconnecting to culture through health and wellness. Through our keynote presenter
K-12 Newsletter Spring 2022
Check out our new newsletter from the NAIAN MHTTC K-12 School Mental Health Program: CULTIVATE: Rooted in Culture, Destined to Grow!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
School Mental Health: Mindful Movement Series
Recording of School Mental Health: Mindful Movement Series. This event took place on November 2, 2021. Mindful Movement is a 30 minute
Bullying & Native Youth
This guide gives helpful data on bullying and the particular experiences of Native youth.
Youth Substance Use Prevention and Awareness in Native Communities: Pocket Guide
When considering substance use and misuse, it is important to take into consideration the diversity of Native American and Alaska Native people
Fact Sheets: Serious Emotional Disturbance and Serious Mental Illness Among Native Populations
The K-12 Program created fact sheets for both Serious Mental Illness (SMI) and Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) to educate individuals on the
School Mental Health: Mindful Movement Series
Recording of School Mental Health: Mindful Movement Series. This event took place on October 26th, 2021. Mindful Movement is a 30 minute
Red Ribbon Week Resources
The annual Red Ribbon Week is a week-long campaign to support and promote a drug-free life. This week is a great opportunity to raise awareness
School Mental Health: Mindful Movement Series
Recording of School Mental Health: Mindful Movement Series. This event took place on October 19th, 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 October 12, 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 October 5th, 2021. Mindful Movement is a 30 minute
"Fatherhood is Sacred, Motherhood is Sacred"
Certified Facilitator Training Info Session We are partnering with Native American Fatherhood and Families Association (NAFFA) to offer their
School Mental Health: Mindful Movement Series
Recording of School Mental Health: Mindful Movement Series. This event took place on September 28th, 2021. Mindful Movement is a 30 minute
Suicide Prevention Month: Facts and Resources on Suicide Among Native People
The National American Indian and Alaska Native School Mental Health Program would like to share with you this fact sheet which includes data on
School Mental Health: Mindful Movement Series
Recording of School Mental Health: Mindful Movement Series. This event took place on September 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 September 14th, 2021. Mindful Movement is a 30 minute
School Mental Health: Mindful Movement Series
This event took place on September 7th, 2021. Mindful Movement is a 30 minute meditation space for individuals to ground themselves, release any
School Mental Health: Mindful Movement Series
Recording of School Mental Health: Mindful Movement Series. This event took place on August 31st, 2021. Mindful Movement is a 30 minute
Navigating the New Normal: American Indian and Alaska Native School Communities Reopening in 2021/22
Thursday, August 19 3-4:30 ET . 2-3:30 CT . 1-2:30 MT . 12-1:30 PT . 11-12:30 AKT Learning Objectives: 1. Define Social Emotional Learning
Trauma Informed Therapy: Part 5
This event took place on June 9th, 2021. About our Speaker: Avis Garcia, PhD, NCC, LPC, LAT Avis Garcia is an enrolled member of the Northern
Handouts for Navigating the New Normal: AI/AN School Communities Reopening in 2021-2022
Thursday, August 19 3-4:30 ET . 2-3:30 CT . 1-2:30 MT . 12-1:30 PT . 11-12:30 AKT Learning Objectives: 1. Define Social Emotional Learning
School Mental Health: Mindful Movement Series
Recording of School Mental Health: Mindful Movement Series. This event took place on August 17th, 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 August 10th, 2021. Mindful Movement is a 30 minute
Navigating the New Normal: AI and AN School Communities Reopening in 2021-2022
In this series for K-12 professionals, we will host a panel discussion on key topics of planning for reopening, social emotional learning (SEL)
Handouts for Navigating the New Normal: AI/AN School Communities Reopening in 2021-2022
In this series for K-12 professionals, we will host a panel discussion on key topics of planning for reopening, social emotional learning (SEL)
School Mental Health: Mindful Movement Series
Recording of School Mental Health: Mindful Movement Series. This event took place on August 3rd, 2021. Mindful Movement is a 30 minute
From Longhouse to Schoolhouse: AI/AN School Communities Coming Together
Recording of From Longhouse to Schoolhouse: AI/AN School Communities Coming Together. This event took place on July 8th, 2021. From Longhouse to
Handouts for From Longhouse to Schoolhouse: AI/AN School Communities Coming Together
Slides from the session From Longhouse to Schoolhouse: AI/AN School Communities Coming Together. This event occurred on July 8th, 2021. From
From Longhouse to Schoolhouse: AI/AN School Communities Coming Together
Recording of From Longhouse to Schoolhouse: AI/AN School Communities Coming Together. This event took place on June 25th, 2021. From Longhouse
Handouts for From Longhouse to Schoolhouse: AI/AN School Communities Coming Together.
Slides from the session From Longhouse to Schoolhouse: AI/AN School Communities Coming Together. This event took place on June 25th, 2021. From
Handouts for From Longhouse to Schoolhouse: AI/AN School Communities Coming Together
Handouts for the session From Longhouse to Schoolhouse: AI/AN School Communities Coming Together on 06/10/2021. From Longhouse to Schoolhouse
From Longhouse to Schoolhouse: AI/AN School Communities Coming Together
Recording of From Longhouse to Schoolhouse: AI/AN School Communities Coming Together. This event took place June 10th, 2021. From Longhouse to
From Longhouse to Schoolhouse: AI/AN School Communities Coming Together
Recording of From Longhouse to Schoolhouse: AI/AN School Communities Coming Together. This event took place May 28th, 2021. From Longhouse to
From Longhouse to Schoolhouse: AI/AN School Communities Coming Together
Recording of From Longhouse to Schoolhouse: AI/AN School Communities Coming Together. This took place on May 13th, 2021. From Longhouse to
Collaborating and Communicating Effectively with Parents
This event took place on April 23rd, 2021 and is brought to you by our MHTTC From Longhouse to Schoolhouse: AI/AN School Communities Coming
Handouts for Collaborating and Communicating Effectively with Parents
This event took place on April 23rd, 202a and is brought to you by our MHTTC From Longhouse to Schoolhouse: AI/AN School Communities Coming
Overcoming the Storm: Special Bi-Monthly Training for AI/AN School Communities in the COVID-19 Pandemic
Recording of Overcoming the Storm: Special Bi-Monthly Training for AI/AN School Communities in the COVID-19 Pandemic. "With the new day comes
Mental Health in Our Native American Communities Volume 2 Issue 2 Fall 2020
The National American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Technology Transfer Center would like to share with you Volume 2, Issue 2 of our
K-12 COVID Best Practices Poster
This poster, created with Native students in mind, can be used in schools to help promote best practices for reducing the spread of COVID-19. It
Special Weekly Series for Tribal Schools as they Reopen Amidst COVID-19 #4
Click here to view the recording for the session for Tribal Schools as they Reopen Amidst COVID-19 #4 on 9/10/2020.
Special Weekly Series for Tribal Schools as they Reopen Amidst COVID-19 #4 Handouts
Click here to download the handouts of the presentation on 9/10/2020 for the session for Tribal Schools as they Reopen Amidst COVID-19 #4
Resources For K-12 School Initiatives during COVID-19
This is a list of resources that has been compiled (and continues to be updated) during the National American Indian and Alaska Native MHTTC's
K-12 Weekly Series for Tribal Schools as they Reopen Amidst COVID 19 #3
Click here to view the recording for the session that took place on September 3rd, 2020 on Tribal Schools as they Reopen Amidst COVID 19 Part 3.
K-12 Weekly Series for Tribal Schools as they Reopen Amidst COVID 19 #3 Handouts
Click here to view the handouts for the session on September 3rd, 2020 for the K-12 Session for Tribal Schools as they Reopen Amidst COVID 19 #3
K-12 COVID Weekly Series flyer
This flyer gives information on our weekly series for helping schools serving Native American and Alaska Native schools during COVID.
Part 2 of the Tribal School Support Series for Reopening Amidst the COVID 19 Pandemic
Click here to view the second session on Tribal School Support for Reopening Amidst the COVID 19 Pandemic!
Tribal School Support for Reopening Amidst the COVID 19 Pandemic
This is a link to the recording for the session presented by our MHTTC K-12 Grant on Tribal School Support for Reopening Amidst the COVID 19
Handouts for Understanding Suicide (session one)
This is a PDF version of the slides shared in this presentation!
Native Youth Telehealth Initiative - Webinar
This is a recording of the Native Youth Telehealth Initiative Webinar, which took place on May 14, 2020. The recording begins at slide 12 of the
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: