Training

Training

Human Trafficking and Public Health – New SOAR Online Training Module

Training

SOAR Online is a series of training modules launched in 2018 by the National Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance Center and Postgraduate Institute, in collaboration with federal partners. A new SOAR for School-Based Professionals Module equips those serving middle and high school students to better understand how human trafficking-related issues impact youth.

Visit the SOAR Online page for full CE/CME information and register for SOAR Online.

Save the Date: Tribal Researchers’ Cancer Control Fellowship Program

Training

Save the date: June 7-19, 2020

Sponsored by:
National Cancer Institute
Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH)
Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board

Location:
Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board
Portland, Oregon

Topics will include (not limited to):

  • Cancer control study design
  • Cancer epidemiology
  • Cancer screening
  • Cohort studies among American Indians
  • Community-based chronic disease programs
  • Cultural considerations in cancer epidemiology
  • Focus groups
  • Grant writing
  • Implementing a Native comprehensive cancer prevention and control project

To apply:
Applications are encouraged from American Indians and Alaska Natives with a demonstrated interest in cancer prevention and control. Applications will be available in January and due in March.

Accepted Fellows will:

  • Attend a two-week training in June 2020
  • Attend a one-week training in Fall 2020
  • Receive peer and career mentorship to develop and implement cancer control projects
  • Be eligible for paid internships
  • Be connected to a network of experts in cancer control and prevention in Indian Country

For more information and to apply visit http://www.npaihb.org
E-mail Ashley Thomas at athomas@npaihb.org

Roots 2 A Sovereign Nation Food Summit

Training

Are you ready for the second round of Roots of a Sovereign Nation? The Rocky Mountain Tribal Leaders Council is happy to announce the much anticipated continuation of last year’s food sovereignty summit, held in Billings in August 2018. Join us at the historic Billings Depot for two days of learning and cultural celebration facilitated by Abigail EchoHawk. Hear from powerful voices in the food sovereignty movement, such as activist Winona LaDuke, sharing successes and tools on a breadth of topics. Topics to include nutrition and cancer, farm to school, food as medicine, Tribal food codes, and much more. The summit will be followed by a traditional and contemporary food tasting that you won’t want to miss.

When:
Wednesday, Aug. 14 – Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. MDT

Where:
310 Montana Ave.
Billings, MT 59101

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Tribal Grant Writing

Training

REGISTRATION OPEN
August 6-8, 2019 in Anchorage, AK

This workshop will provide the opportunity to improve grant writing skills of participants and increase understanding of the components and requirements for completing successful grant applications. Participants will review the principles of technical writing and practice strategies to relay information in grant applications, including tips and standards grant reviewers use as they screen applications for funders.

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