Training | Tribal Epidemiology Centers

Tribal EpiCenters

02/23/2021

Partnerships for Public Health Infectious Disease Response Work: A Panel Discussion on the legal documents and partnerships for response work

Training

February 26, 2021 10:00 AM
Online

This is the first session part of the Tribal Self-Governance and Coronavirus: A Mini Webinar Series for Tribal Health / Public Health Professionals and Tribal Leaders by Seven Directions in collaboration with Inter Tribal Council of Arizona. During this session we will hear from Gwendena Lee-Gatewood, Chairwoman of the White Mountain Apache Tribe and Adrian Dominguez, Director of Informatics and Epidemiology at the Urban Indian Health Institute about their experiences in developing partnerships for Public Health Infectious Disease Response Work.

Meeting Objectives:

• Describe the steps to establish MOAs + other legal documents necessary for work with universities, county, and state departments

• Discuss Public Health Authority (Tribal Nations / TECs)

• Share experiences and tips in conducting infectious disease response work by/with tribal nations
Registration is open to anyone interested. Sessions will be recorded and available on ITCAs website + Seven Directions Website.

Please note times are listed in Pacific.

Tribal EpiCenters

02/23/2021

A Discussion on Health care and Public Health History’s Impact on COVID-19 Response for Indigenous Communities

Training

April 23, 2021 10:00 AM
Online

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This is the third session part of the Tribal Self-Governance and Coronavirus: A Mini Webinar Series for Tribal Health / Public Health Professionals and Tribal Leaders by Seven Directions in collaboration with Inter Tribal Council of Arizona. For this session we will be joined by Dr. Myra Parker, Director of Seven Directions.

Meeting Objective:

• Provide a review of the events that have led to the capacity to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic

Please note times are listed in Pacific.

Tribal EpiCenters

02/23/2021

A Review of Indigenous Governance during COVID-19

Training

March 26, 2021 10:00 AM
Online

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This is the second session part of the Tribal Self-Governance and Coronavirus: A Mini Webinar Series for Tribal Health / Public Health Professionals and Tribal Leaders by Seven Directions in collaboration with Inter Tribal Council of Arizona. For this session we will be joined by Aleena Kawe, founder, president and CEO of Red Star International, Inc.

Meeting Objectives:

• Describe an approach to strengthening self-determination through health governance

• Discuss the importance of tribal public health authority

• Highlight practical strategies for engaging leadership and key stakeholders in building legal competency

Please note times are listed in Pacific.

Tribal EpiCenters

12/04/2020

Opioid Use Disorder Law and Policy: Impacts on American Indians and Alaska Natives

TEC News, Training, Webinar

December 11, 2020
1 p.m. CNT

Topic:
Tribal Law & OUD

Description:
As the substance use disorder crisis continues to devastate communities across the United States, Tribal and American Indian communities are also impacted; yet insufficient attention has been paid to the law and policies perpetuating this crisis in Indian country. As sovereign nations, Tribes are uniquely situated to respond public health issues using their inherent sovereign authorities. Yet, issues related to federal Indian law and cross-jurisdictional issues between Tribes, states, and the federal government further complicate the implication of evidence-based legal interventions by Tribes or to support American Indian and Alaska Native communities. This webinar will explore Tribal, state, and federal substance use disorder law and policy and its impact in Indian country. It will focus on a variety of issues related to substance use disorder, with an emphasis on opioid use disorder.

Facilitated by the Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Epidemiology Center and presented by Aila Hoss, JD

Aila Hoss is public health attorney and an Assistant Professor at the University of Tulsa College of Law where she teaches and researches Indian law and health law. Prior to teaching, Professor Hoss practiced public health law as a staff attorney with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Public Health Law Program, where she worked to improve public health through the development of legal tools and the provision of legal technical assistance to state, Tribal, local, and territorial governments.

Tribal EpiCenters

03/04/2020

NIHB Announces E-Course: Public Health Training

Training

The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) is pleased to announce the release of an interactive e-course: Public Health Training.

Course and project information
The Public Health Training project and its resulting e-course are intended to educate Tribal leaders and Tribal Advisory Committee (TAC) members on public health topics and provide information, including best practices, to support consultation on public health. Created by NIHB with funding and support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this course is part of NIHB’s aim to strengthen the public health infrastructure of Tribal Nations; ensure a competent, current, and connected Tribal public health system; and improve the delivery of essential public health services through capacity-building.

The training module was created using input from Area Indian Health Boards, CDC staff, and current and former Tribal leaders and Tribal Advisory Committee members. The training underwent two rounds of pilot testing and review prior to public release.

Target audience
While the training is intended for Tribal leaders and TAC members, it is publicly available to all interested people at no cost. It may also be useful for other professionals, such as those who are working with Tribal leaders or supporting consultation. Additionally, the first module of the course provides general public health information that may be more widely useful for those who want to learn the basics of public health.

Learning objectives
By the end of the course, you should be able to:

Describe the difference between public health and health care
Provide a brief overview of public health’s core services and disciplines
Identify the role of public health in Indian Country
Discuss Tribal consultation’s foundation and best practices

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