PPT-Cultural Considerations when working with Native American Families

Cultural Considerations when working with Native American Families NAPTAC 2014 introduction The racial ethnic and cultural diversity of our nation continues to rapidly increase as we move into the next century The growth of culturally distinct groups in the United States presents many challenges for health care human services and education professionals Language differences are an obvious barrier to effective communication between families and provides However provides also encounter differences in family structures values beliefs customs and communication styles To achieve healthy outcomes providers must continually learn how to communicate and work with children and families of diverse cultures. -Suffered greatest drop in population. -Eradication of many languages and cultural customs. -Were the last group of people to earn the right to vote as citizens in the US 1925. 2000 CENSUS. 1.5% of U.S. population. Ms. Nicole. CIS Lit. Perspectives on Cultural Continuance . “[Stories] aren’t just entertainment.. Don’t be fooled.. They are all we have, you see,. All we have to fight off illness and death” . By Hailee Roberts. Rock art. rock art. is human-made markings placed on natural stone; it is largely synonymous with . parietal art. . A global phenomenon, rock art is found in many culturally diverse regions of the world. It has been produced in many contexts throughout human history, although the majority of rock art that has been ethnographically recorded has been produced as a part of . Statement of Research. Specia. l Thanks To: The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, Edwin J. Wilber, Dr. Patricia Turner, Dr. . Selika. . Ducksworth. -Lawton, Dr. Johnny . Trutor. , the History Department, and Phi Alpha Theta. Plenary A: . What Does Academia Tell Us About American Indian Resilience? . Manley A. . Begay. , Jr.. Desert Diamond Conference Center. Tucson, Arizona. August 7 – 8, 2013. What is Resiliency?. Most . What comes to your mind when you think of Native Americans?. “Wild Savages” (Blood Thirsty, Untrustworthy, Always at War, Rapists). Poor. Lazy . Brave, Honest, “Noble Savage”. Gamblers. Alcoholic. The cultivation of the soul . or . mind. The . full “expression” of the unique “authentic” self.. A Heritage Rich in Culture. Columbus led the way. The European colonization of the Americas forever changed the lives and cultures of the Native Americans. In the 15th to 19th centuries, their populations were ravaged, by the privations of displacement, by disease, and in many cases by warfare with European groups and enslavement by them. The first Native American group encountered by Columbus, the 250,000 Arawaks of Haiti, were enslaved. Only 500 survived by the year 1550, and the group was extinct before 1650.. What is culture?. Culture. - all of the shared products of human groups - - . products people create. Material culture. – physical objects that people create (cars, clothes, books, buildings). Nonmaterial culture . A . Systematic Review of Indigenous Pathways to Resilience . Sheena Brown PhD MPH. Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health. University of Arizona, Tucson AZ. Background. “. The experts talk . By: Zander Selleseth. 1. Introduction. . Without nature, the Native American tribes of the southwest would not be able to survive in the harsh climate of their area. Since they did not have 21. st. National Register of Historic Places -Traditional Cultural PropertiesDraft 2012Page 1National Register of Historic Places -Traditional Cultural Properties TCPsA Quick Guide for Preserving Native Amer The indigenous people of modern America will always be a staple of world history. Native Americans ruled the land before their tragic downfall when the colonies overtook their homelands. Composed of varying ethnic groups, bands and tribes, the American Indian history is rich. The little-known facts, stories and traditions of these people are fascinating, especially since there are tribes in America today as partially sovereign nations. Brush up on your Native American history skills with these . Federal Program . The Title VI program is part of the United States federal government that is a result of the treaties signed between the United States and the Native American Tribes.. According to the U.S. Department of Education, the purpose of the Title VI Indian Education Program is “to support the efforts of local educational agencies, Indian tribes and organizations, post-secondary institutions, and other entities to meet the unique educational and culturally related academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native students, so that such students can meet the same challenging academic achievement standards as all other students are expected to meet.”. Behavioral Health ECHO Series. While we are Gathering . . . enjoy this Native music video which we will start at 5 minutes before the hour.. “Dream” - Doc Native and Spencer Battiest. Doc Native and Spencer Battiest along with Indigenous Enterprise dance troupe perform their award winning single "Dream" at the Los Angeles Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks NBA regular season game in honor of Native American cultural night..