When:
October 28, 2021 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
2021-10-28T12:00:00-06:00
2021-10-28T13:00:00-06:00
Where:
online
Cost:
Free
Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion (EDI) Webinar Series:
An American Indian/Alaska Native Perspective on Mental Health, Disability, and a Greater Understanding of Native Culture
Presenters: Dr. Chuck Foster; Erica Ficklin, M.S.; & Julius Chavez, self-advocate
Time: October 28, 2021 from 12:00 – 1:30 pm MTN
Flyers to share: accessible PDF and image. CART and ASL interpreters will be provided!
Webinar Description:
To provide an understanding of American Indian and Alaska Natives’ mental health, disability, and their cultural content for better services and increased knowledge.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand how American Indian and Alaska Native people view mental health, disabilities, and Native culture
- Understand how traditional American Indian and Alaska Native society’s understanding of mental health, disabilities, and culture contrasts with western society.
- Understand how mental health, disabilities and Native culture fit within the circle of life of the American Indian and Alaska Native peoples.