Walking with Tribal Youth on Their Sacred Journey
In recognition of Pride Month, Innovations Institute's Center of Excellence on LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity and the National American Indian and Alaska Native MHTTC are hosting a special four-part webinar series on supporting Native LGBTQ+ and Two-Spirit youth! Join us every week in June to learn about the historical context of colonization that impacts Native youth, discover the tools and resources that are available, gain strategies for supporting youth and their families, and hear from a lived experience panel.
Each session begins and ends with a breathing exercise and acknowledgment of attendees tending to their own spirit. Attendees are encouraged to attend all four sessions to embark upon this journey of learning together.
Register with CECs: https://bit.ly/3MC9FdE
Register without CECs: https://bit.ly/45lilO5
Series Schedule:
What Do We Need to Embark on This Journey?
Tuesday, June 20, 1-3 p.m. ET
Presenters: Lenny L. Hayes & Carla Douglas
Part 3 of a 4-Part Pride Month series: Walking with Tribal Youth on Their Sacred Journey. This session focuses on respecting the journey for Native LGBTQ+ and Two-Spirit youth and also for their families. For youth, becoming who they are is a sacred journey, and parent and family support is crucial. Parents may need support in working through grief or other complicated emotions in their journey to support their young person. Differences in western ideas of healing versus those used in tribal communities are discussed, including ideas around supportive practices. Tools for supporting both youth and their parents are shared, along with ways to educate friends and family on how to best support youth.
Supporting Native LGBTQ+ & Two-Spirit Individuals: Panel Focusing on Lived Experience
Monday, June 26, 1-3 p.m. ET
Presenters: Lenny L. Hayes, Carla Douglas & Misty Sandoval
Part 4 of a 4-Part Pride Month series: Walking with Tribal Youth on Their Sacred Journey, is a panel discussion focusing on experiences of supporting native LGBTQ+ and Two-Spirit people. Panelists share lessons from various perspectives of lived experience; what has helped, what harmed, what providers need to know. The panel also includes a talking circle and a Q&A session on supporting Native LGBTQ+ and Two-Spirit youth.
Register & Get the recordings for previous workshops.
Embarking on a Journey: Where Have We Been?
Monday, June 5, 1-3 p.m. ET
Presenters: Lenny L. Hayes & Carla Douglas
For more information, contact: Michelle Boardman at michelle.boardman@uconn.edu