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. Fry Bread Clan. Challenges/Mountains to Climb. looking for acceptance of being Native. Education in our ways and in higher education and trades. Youth participation. Finding our voice – ‘too shy’ – appear insecure. Partnerships. Demographic change . What are Culturally Inclusive Views of family Identity?. . What are reflections of possible family arrangements in local Contexts?. How do I adapt my practices to meet those arrangements?. 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” . 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 . Native American . Literature: Cultural Diversity. At . time . of . Columbus, . 350 distinct languages existed in . North America. Thousands of distinct cultural groups existed as well.. No . single Native American culture or . 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.. One of the oldest forms of music. . . Can be made from animal parts, vegetation, ceramics, and/or metals .. Used in ancient cultures the world over for various spiritual purposes.. ** In many cultures, rattles are used in healing rites and invoking the gods by the shaman or healer. For this purpose, only that person was allowed to make and play the instrument and the rattle was the primary form of communication with the spirits or ancestors. . Embracing Culture, Community and Relationships:. Basic Program Requirements for Community Engagement . Goals of Workshop. Together, we will discuss 3 fundamental requirements for community and family engagement. Native American Literature Native American Literature: Cultural Diversity At time of Columbus, 350 distinct languages existed in North America Thousands of distinct cultural groups existed as well. Kindly Hosted by Working Families National Work-Life Week Conference 2015 Top Employers for Working Families Best Practice Showcase @ WorkingFamUK # NWLWConf Proudly Supporting National Work-Life Week November is Native American Heritage Month, or as it is commonly referred to, American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. The month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions 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 . 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..