2015 NICWA Conference Agenda Book by National Indian Child Welfare Association

Hilton Portland and Executive Towers

33rd Annual Protecting Our Children National American Indian Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect

Table of Contents Welcome Letters 4−11 Thank You 12 NICWA Board of Directors 13 Conference Schedule 14−15 General Sessions 16−18 How to Use the Conference App 19 Culture Night & Elders Lounge 20 Workshops by Session 21−24 Membership Reception 25 Champion for Native Children 26−27 Banquet & Silent Auction 28−29 Upcoming NICWA Events 30−31 Exhibitors 32 Conference Art & Artist 33 Conference Sponsors 34−35

Conference Schedule at-a-Glance Sunday, April 19 3:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Registration

4:30 p.m.

Presenter Orientation

Wednesday, April 22

7:30 a.m.–Noon

8:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m.

Registration

8:30 a.m.–Noon

8:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m.

10:30 a.m.–Noon

7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

Reception/Annual Membership Meeting

Tuesday, April 21

Monday, April 20

Opening General Session/Keynote Speakers

1:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

General Session/ Keynote Speakers

Workshop F

Closing General Session/Keynote Speakers

10:30 a.m.–Noon

Workshop C

Workshops A and B

1:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

Workshops D and E

6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

Dinner Banquet

33rd Annual Protecting Our Children National American Indian Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect

! u o y k Than

NICWA extends our deepest gratitude to the sponsors, volunteers, speakers, presenters, exhibitors, and vendors for their contributions to make the 33rd Annual Protecting Our Children Conference in Portland, Oregon, a memorable experience. We would like to give special thanks to the 2015 Conference Local Planning Committee, whose leadership, enthusiasm, and dedication proved instrumental. The committee members volunteered over many months to brainstorm, distribute information, and involve the local community, helping to make this conference a resounding success. Thank you for all of your contributions!

2015 Local Planning Committee Sande Bea Allman, Oglala Lakota/Ni Mii Puu Donald, Oregon Lorraine Brave, Mohawk Vancouver, Washington Candice Difuntorum, Siletz Siletz, Oregon Donita Fry, Shoshone-Bannock Portland, Oregon Chuck Hunt, Delaware Portland, Oregon Stevie Lemke, Eastern Band Cherokee Portland, Oregon Trudy Marcellay, Chehalis Rochester, Washington Yvonne Peterson, Chehalis Skokomish Nation, Washington

33rd Annual Protecting Our Children National American Indian Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect

NICWA Board of Directors Officers Gil Vigil

Tesuque Pueblo President

Rochelle Ettawageshik

Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians Vice President

Gary Peterson Skokomish Treasurer

Members Patricia Carter-Goodheart Nez Perce

Luke Madrigal Cahuilla Band of Indians

Angela Connor Choctaw

Aurene Martin Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Paul Day Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

Robbie McGhee Poarch Band of Creek Indians

Jennifer Elliott Sac and Fox

Mary Tenorio Santo Domingo Pueblo

Donne Fleagle Athabaskan

Derek C. Valdo Acoma Pueblo

Jocelyn Formsma Swampy Cree

Alex Wesaw Pokagon Band of Potawatomi

Debra Foxcroft Tseshaht

Jeffrey C. Whelan Akwesasne

Linda Logan Oklahoma Choctaw

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2015 3:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

Registration Opens

Plaza Foyer

4:00 p.m.

Silent Auction Bidding Begins

Ballroom Foyer

4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.

Presenter Orientation and Registration

Pavilion Ballroom East

6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

Annual Membership Reception and Meeting Featuring Keynote Speaker Albert Pooley

Grand Ballroom

MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2015 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Registration

Plaza Foyer

8:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m.

Opening General Session

Grand Ballroom

Conference Master of Ceremonies Gary Peterson, Board Treasurer National Indian Child Welfare Association Welcome Local Tribal and Government Leaders Historical Trauma and Its Effect on Our Community Dr. Maria Yellow Horse Brave Heart (Oglala/Hunkpapa Lakota), Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of New Mexico

10:30 a.m.–Noon

Treating Trauma: Cultural Adaptations of Evidence-Based Practices and System of Care Grantee Approaches Dr. Dolores Subia BigFoot, PhD (Caddo Nation of Oklahoma), Director, Indian Country Child Trauma Center April McGill (Yuki, Wappo, Little Lake Pomo), Project Director, Family and Child Guidance Clinic, Urban Trails San Francisco — Native American Health Center Ann Koester (Yup'ik-Napakiak), Program Manager, Calricaraq System of Care, Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation

Noon–1:30 p.m.

Lunch (on your own)

1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.

Session A Workshops

3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

Session B Workshops

33rd Annual Protecting Our Children National American Indian Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect

MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2015 (cont'd) 5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.

ICWA Legal Professionals Coffee Break

Skyline II

6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

Culture Night: “Welcome Home to Indian Country”

Grand Ballroom

6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

Gathering for Adoptees, Former Foster Children, and Their Birth Relatives

Skyline I

TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2015 7:30 a.m.–Noon

Registration

Plaza Foyer

8:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m.

Second General Session

Grand Ballroom

Panel Discussion: Learning from Youth with Lived Experience Presenters include local area youth 10:30 a.m.–Noon

Session C Workshops

Noon–1:30 p.m.

Lunch (on your own)

1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.

Session D Workshops

3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

Session E Workshops

6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

Dinner Banquet and Silent Auction Featuring entertainment by the 1491s

Grand Ballroom

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2015 8:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m.

Session F Workshops

10:30 a.m.–Noon

Closing General Session

Grand Ballroom

Moving Forward: Tribal Communities Can Heal from Trauma Gloria O’Neill (Yup'ik), President and CEO, Cook Inlet Tribal Council Theda New Breast (Montana Blackfeet), Master Trainer/Facilitator, Family Wellness Consultant at Native Wellness Institute Noon

Retire Colors

General Sessions MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2015 8:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m. Opening General Session

Historical Trauma and Its Effect on Our Community

During this session, participants will explore an overview of American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities’ and families’ experiences of historical trauma and the impact of trauma. Issues around the importance of treating trauma and how to support resiliency within communities will be discussed.

Dr. Maria Yellow Horse Brave Heart (Oglala/Hunkpapa Lakota) Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of New Mexico

Maria Yellow Horse Brave Heart, PhD, is associate professor of psychiatry/director of Native American and disparities research at the University of New Mexico Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Division of Community Behavioral Health. Previously, Dr. Brave Heart was associate professor at Columbia University School of Social Work and clinical intervention research team member at the Hispanic Treatment Program, New York State Psychiatric Institute/Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Brave Heart has previously been associate professor at the University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work and founding president/director of the Takini Network/Institute based in Rapid City, South Dakota, a Native collective devoted to community healing from intergenerational massive group trauma.

10:30 a.m.–Noon Treating Trauma: Cultural Adaptations of Evidence-Based Practices and System of Care Grantee Approaches

Presenters from the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation located in Bethel, Alaska, and Urban Trails San Francisco will provide an overview of the treatment of trauma in Native populations. Using case examples, this session will explore strategies for developing cultural adaptations of evidence-based practices for treating trauma.

Dr. Dolores Subia BigFoot (Caddo Nation of Oklahoma) Director, Indian Country Child Trauma Center

Dolores Subia BigFoot, PhD, is trained as a child psychologist and is an associate professor directing the Native American Programs at the Center on Child Abuse and Neglect at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. She has directed Project Making Medicine since 2003 and currently directs the Indian Country Child Trauma Center, where she was instrumental in the culturally adapted interventions of evidence-based treatments (EBT). Under her guidance, four EBTs were adapted for AI/AN families titled the Honoring Children Series. Each of these models incorporates AI/AN teachings, practices, rituals, traditions, and cultural orientation, while maintaining the guiding principles and theory.

33rd Annual Protecting Our Children National American Indian Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect

General Sessions MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2015 (cont'd) 10:30 a.m.–Noon (cont'd) April McGill (Yuki, Wappo, Little Lake Pomo)

Project Director, Family and Child Guidance Clinic, Urban Trails San Francisco — Native American Health Center

April McGill is an original California Native from Round Valley Indian Tribes, living in San Francisco. She graduated with honors from San Francisco State University in 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in American Indian studies. April moved to the Northwest in 2010 to work as a research assistant at Portland State University Regional Research Institute on the System of Care "Nak-Nu-Wit” Project. April attended Evergreen State College where she graduated with a master of public administration degree. April is a researcher, writer, youth advocate, basket weaver, and—most importantly—a mother. She has worked on issues around food sovereignty, Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation, and has volunteered for Seven Native American Generations Magazine since 2002. April worked as the special projects manager for the Cultural Conservancy in San Francisco, assisting with the canoe planning team, learning lodge, garden project, and Bioneers annual conference. She currently works as a program manager for the Community Wellness Department at the Native American Health Center and is the project director for the Urban Trails System of Care Program in San Francisco.

Ann Koester (Yup'ik-Napakiak)

Program Manager, Calricaraq System of Care, Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation

Ann is the system of care project manager for the Calricaraq Program. She has extensive experience working in the area of child welfare, ICWA, TANF, and Head Start, which makes her invaluable to the Calricaraq System of Care serving children with mental health needs and their families. Ann is also fluent in Yup’ik. Prior to working for the Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation, she worked for a nonprofit organization, the Association of Village Council Presidents, for 15 years under Social Service Delivery including ICWA, TANF, Vocational Rehabilitation, and Head Start.

TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2015 8:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m.

Second General Session Panel Discussion: Learning from Youth with Lived Experience

In this talk show-style panel, conference attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from young people with lived experience in different systems (i.e., child welfare, mental health, and juvenile justice). The panelists will discuss their views and insights as experts in their own lives; topics of discussion will include panelists’ personal stories, their recommendations for improving services for Native youth, and their unique perspectives as Native youth currently or formerly involved in child-serving systems. Presenters include local area youth.

General Sessions WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2015 10:30 a.m.–Noon Closing General Session

Moving Forward: Tribal Communities Can Heal from Trauma

Two pioneering Native women will provide their thoughts and experiences about how tribal communities can strategically work together in supporting children, families, and the entire community in healing from trauma.

Gloria O’Neill (Yup'ik),

President and CEO, Cook Inlet Tribal Council

Gloria O’Neill has served as president and CEO of Cook Inlet Tribal Council since 1998 and has led the organization’s growth in becoming one of the major social service providers in Alaska. Ms. O’Neill currently serves as a member of the University of Alaska Board of Regents. At the national level, Ms. O’Neill was appointed by former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius to serve on the Secretary’s Tribal Advisory Committee and is a former member of the Department of the Interior Tribal/Interior Budget Council and the Race and Ethnicity Advisory Committee of the U.S. Census Bureau. She also served as a board member of the National CASA Association, and is a fellow of the Annie E. Casey Foundation Children and Family Fellowship Program. Ms. O’Neill earned her master of business administration degree from Alaska Pacific University, and received her bachelor of arts degree in sociology, with a minor in business administration from the University of Alaska Anchorage.

Theda New Breast (Montana Blackfeet),

Master Trainer/Facilitator, Family Wellness Consultant at Native Wellness Institute

Theda New Breast is a pioneer in the Native training field. She has more than 30 years of professional experience in providing healing and training workshops centered on historical trauma and mental health issues. She was an appointee as expert consultant to Dr. Nelba Chavez when she was director of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and was presented with the Hammer Award by Vice President Al Gore for increasing government efficiency for her success in providing assistance to tribes. She has facilitated over 600 Gatherings of Native Americans. Ms. New Breast has been a board member and master trainer/facilitator at the Native Wellness Institute since 2000.

33rd Annual Protecting Our Children National American Indian Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect

GO DIGITAL IN 2015! Download the NICWA Conference App. It's easy as 1-2-3 1. Download the conference app by going to the App Store (iOS) or Play Store (Android) and searching for â&#x20AC;&#x153;NICWA.â&#x20AC;?

2. Choose the 33rd Annual Protecting Our Children National American Indian Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect.

3. Create a user name and password and then log into the NICWA Conference app.

gNow you're ready to use the NICWA conference app and stay on top of all of the latest news and happenings!

*Please see insert in tote bag for more information on this app or visit visitors.genie-connect.com/protectingourchildren.

“Welcome Home to Indian Country…” Join us for an evening celebrating local culture! Monday, April 20, 2015 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Grand Ballroom American Indian artists invite you to learn about art because culture matters. Learn about local basketry, beadwork, bone and glass bead necklaces, painting, wearable art, and more. Join us to reclaim and seek connections with your tribal roots, and affirm a continuation of tribal culture and art for future generations. Share and listen to each other’s stories at our open mic. Build connectedness, network, and affirm our lived experiences. Interact with our River of Culture timeline, add to our journal about why culture matters, and explore icons from traditional learning environments. Listen to Portland-based poet, musician, and 2015 Oregon Literary Fellow Trevino Brings Plenty (Lakota) as he reads selected poems from his new poetry collection, Wakpa Wanagi, Ghost River. Tony Higheagle (Nez Perce), a tribal youth from Wa He Lut Indian School, will lead the American Indian pledge.

Elders & Youth Lounge NICWA has reserved the Senate Suite as our conference Elders & Youth Lounge. The lounge will be open Monday and Tuesday from 8:00 a.m.−5:00 p.m. and on Wednesday from 8:00 a.m.−noon. Elders and youth, please feel free to drop in to relax and enjoy our hospitality.

Healing Room NICWA encourages you to take care of yourself. Our staff and board are available to you for confidential emotional and spiritual support in the event that you are triggered by any of the presentations or discussions throughout the conference. If you would like to receive support, please find a staff or board member, or go to the registration table for assistance. Staff and board members can be identified by their name tags—they will have ribbons that say either “board” or “staff” on them.

33rd Annual Protecting Our Children National American Indian Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect

Workshops by Session

Please check the NICWA conference app for updates and cancellations made after this agenda book went to press.

Monday, APRIL 20, 2015

Monday, APRIL 20, 2015 (cont'd)

Session A | 1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.

Session A | 1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m. (cont'd)

Introduction to the Second Edition of NICWA's Tribal Customary Adoption Curriculum Presenters: Kimberly Cluff and Adrian (Addie) Smith, JD Broadway I/II

Healing and Strengthening Our Communities and Families Presenters: Yvonne Ito and Erik Bringswhite Parlors B/C

Addressing Family Violence Presenter: Albert Pooley Broadway III/IV

Looking Forward: Policy and Practice to Protect Against the Adoptive Couple v. Baby Girl Decision Presenters: David Simmons, MSW, and Jack Trope, JD Pavilion Ballroom East

The Technology Opportunity: Helping Child Welfare Achieve 21st Century Results Presenters: Brittany Ebendorf and Andrea Hollen Council Suite

Chehalis Basketry as a Healing Art ($30 fee) Presenters: Yvonne Peterson and Waypetemahquah Choke Skyline I

Every Kid Needs a Family: Improving National Child Welfare Strategies for American Indian and Alaska Native Communities Presenters: Mary Bissel and Karina Jimenez Lewis, MSW Director's Suite

Sharing Strategies: Intratribal Coordination and Cooperation in State ICWA Cases Presenters: Kathryn Fort and Victoria Sweet Skyline II

Youth Leadership Development and Community Organizing (Workshop for youth particpants) Presenters: Linda Gokee-Rindal Executive Suite

Tribal Peacemaking Programs and the Active Efforts Standard of ICWA Presenters: J.D. Williams and Mary Ann Christian Studio Suite

LB928: Proposing and Negotiating Amendments to the Nebraska ICWA Presenters: Jill Holt, Misty Thomas, and Amy Painter Forum Suite The Psychological Bermuda Triangle: Trauma, Poverty, and Addiction Presenter: Ellen Durkin Galleria I American Indian Grandparents as Sole Providers of Care Presenters: Suzanne L. Cross and Angelique G. Day Galleria II Cherokee Nation Triple P—Positive Parenting Program Presenters: Randy Ahn, PhD, and Juli R. Skinner, MSW Galleria III Engaging Native Wellness: Healing Our System of Care Presenter: Art Martinez, PhD Grand Ballroom I

Session B | 3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

ICWA Basics Presenter: Stephen F. Hudson, MSW Broadway I/II Introduction to Tribal In-Home Services Presenter: Ashley K. Harding Broadway III/IV Community-Based Participatory Research: Reunification Experiences of Adopted and/or Fostered American Indians Presenters: Ashley L. Landers, Carolyn A. Liebler, Kate Ingalls-Maloney, and Sandra White Hawk Council Suite Commission to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities Presenters: Marilyn Bruguier Zimmerman and the Honorable Patricia Marting Director's Suite

Workshops by Session

Please check the NICWA conference app for updates and cancellations made after this agenda book went to press.

MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2015 (cont'd)

Tuesday, APRIL 21, 2015

Session B | 3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. (cont'd)

Session C | 10:30 a.m.–Noon

Youth Leadership Development and Community Organizing (Workshop for youth particpants - cont'd) Presenter: Linda Gokee-Rindal Executive Suite

Establishing Effective Governance and Infrastructure in Tribal Child Welfare   Presenter: David Simmons, MSW Broadway I/II

True Collaboration—Common Purpose and the Need to Engage: The Sioux City Initiative Revisited  Presenters: Frank LaMere, Thomas (Tom) C. Bouska, Matt Ohman, and Heather Craig-Oldsen Forum Suite

Strategies for Working with Substance Abusing Families in Tribal Child Welfare Presenter: Terry L. Cross, MSW Broadway III/IV

A Child Loses a Loved One: Learning Resilience or Failure Presenters: Katie Bloom, MSW, and Michael Bloom, PhD Galleria I Healing Our Special-Needs Children: The Strength of Our Spirits Presenter: Susan Palmer Galleria II Update on Disproportionality in Washington State Presenters: Tom Crofoot, Marian Harris, and Deborah June Purce Galleria III A River of Culture Presenters: Gary Peterson and Yvonne Peterson Grand Ballroom I Therapeutic Horsemanship with Tribal Youth Presenter: John Spence, PhD, MSW Parlors B/C Tribal Consultation on Proposed Regulations for State Courts and Agencies in Indian Child Custody Proceedings Presenter: Kevin Washburn, JD Pavilion Ballroom East (Session runs until 5:30p.m.) Addressing School Discipline, Child Criminalization, and the School-to-Suicide Pipeline in Indian Country Presenters: Melina Healey and Roxanne Gourneau Skyline II Oregon Child Welfare Active Efforts Specialists Panel Presenters: Oregon Tribal and State Social Workers Studio Suite

Strategies for Assessing ICWA Compliance Presenter: Melanie Sage, LICSW, PhD Council Suite Conversation with JooYeun Chang, Associate Commissioner, Children’s Bureau Presenter: JooYeun Chang, JD Forum Suite A Strategic Road Map for Developing Culturally Relevant, Effective School- and Community-Based Behavioral Health Services for Native American Youth and Families Presenters: Abel Classay and Jonathan Upshaw Sr. Galleria I Juvenile Justice Diversion for American Indian Youth with Behavioral Health Needs Presenters: Karli J. Keator, and Karen Jeffries Galleria II Working Toward a Seamless Pattern for Success Presenters: Adrea Korthase and Nadja Jones Galleria III Vindicating ICWA Rights Throughout Federal Civil Rights Act Litigation Presenter: Dana L. Hanna, JD Grand Ballroom I The Role of ICWA Workers in Engaging Families Presenters: Linda Daney and Danielle Holt Grand Ballroom II Indian Family Resource Center: Helping Indian Families Heal and Stay Together Presenters: Terri Yellowhammer and Shannon Smith Parlors B/C

33rd Annual Protecting Our Children National American Indian Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect

Workshops by Session

Please check the NICWA conference app for updates and cancellations made after this agenda book went to press.

Tuesday, APRIL 21, 2015 (cont'd)

Session C | 10:30 a.m.–Noon (cont'd)

Session D | 1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m. (cont'd)

Reading Between the Guidelines: A Review of the Revised ICWA Guidance Issued by the Department of the Interior in February Presenter: Adrian (Addie) Smith, JD Broadway I/II

Lessons from the Land: The Culturally Relevant Urban Wellness Program Presenters: Jeffrey Schiffer, Jude McLellan, and Davina Galleria III

How to Measure ICWA Performance in State Court Hearings and Achieve Better Outcomes Through Collaboration   Presenters: George McCauley, Jacob Day, Mallory Moon, and Kristen Talbert Skyline I

Historical Context of Boarding School Experiences and the Reverberation to Subsequent Generations Presenter: Suzanne L. Cross Grand Ballroom I

Holistic Advocacy in Tribal Court for Families Involved in a Dependency Presenters: Christina Parker, Amy Lettig, and Kristy Healing Skyline II

Session D | 1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.

Exploring New Mexico's Tribal Notification Law for Native Youth Entering the State Juvenile Justice System Presenters: Jen Rountree, PhD, and Jack Trope, JD Broadway I/II Protecting Our Children Through Tribal Law: A Review of 100+ Tribal Child Welfare Codes Presenters: Adrian (Addie) Smith, JD; Mary Beth Jäger, MSW; and Rachel Rose Starks Broadway III/IV Adverse Childhood Experiences: Using Data to Inform Policy and Design Interventions Presenters: Jessica H. L. Elm (LePak) and Malia Villegas Council Suite Partnerships for Balance and Wellness: Connecting Two Worlds Presenters: Cyndi Alexander; Aprille Flint, MSW; Vevila Hussey; Leah Lujan; Sheryl Lyons; Crystal Richardson; Laura Ruiz; Angela Sundberg; and Stephanie Weldon Forum Suite Calricaraq System of Care: Learning from Our Past to Bring Healing and Wellness to Families Today Presenters: Rose Domnick, Ann Koester, and Mark Anaruk Galleria I

Experiences of Adopted and Fostered Individuals: An Anonymous Study to Break the Silence Presenters: Sandra White Hawk; Sarah Axtel, PhD; and Jane Harstad, DEd Grand Ballroom II Structured Decision Making® Assessments in Tribal Child Welfare: The Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community Experience Presenters: Deirdre O'Connor, Allison Miller, and Felicia Panana Parlors B/C Effective Youth Engagement in Indian Country Presenter: Linda Gokee-Rindal Pavilion Ballroom East Federal Listening Session on Promoting ICWA Compliance Presenters: Kevin Washburn, JD; JooYeun Chang, JD; and Sam Hirsch, JD Skyline I Key Phrases for Keeping Your Kids: Securing Tribal Homes for Tribal Children Presented by NARF Alaska Presenters: Erin C. Dougherty and Matthew N. Newman Skyline II

Session E | 3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

NICWA Listening Session Presenter: Sarah Kastelic, PhD Broadway I/II Introduction to Systems of Care Presenters: Melissa Bob, Linda Gokee-Rindal, and Twila Begay, MSW Broadway III/IV

Future Generations Collaborative: Reducing Substance-Affected Pregnancies Using a Trauma-Informed Planning Process Presenters: Jillene Joseph and Charmaine Kinney Galleria II

Workshops by Session

Please check the NICWA conference app for updates and cancellations made after this agenda book went to press.

Tuesday, APRIL 21, 2015 (cont'd)

Wednesday , APRIL 22, 2015

Session E | 3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. (cont'd)

Session F | 8:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m.

Strategic Dialogue Session: Building an Adoption- and Guardianship-Competent Child Welfare and Mental Health Workforce through a National Web-Based Training Initiative Presenter: Sarah B. Greenblatt and Terry L. Cross, MSW Council Suite White Earth Nation WE CARE Model Presenters: Casey Bader and Jennifer Stevens Forum Suite Engaging Parents as Partners to Inform Policy and Practice Presenters: Meryl Levine, Steve Austin, and Timothy Phipps Galleria I Healing from Trauma: A Curriculum Integrating Western Therapies and AI/AN Traditional Spiritual Healing Practices Presenters: Amalia J. Monreal and Barbara Dude Galleria II Developing a Government-to-Government Consultation Policy Between Tribes and States Presenters: Frank Canizales, Scott Stevens, Cynthia Gomez, Luther Salgado Sr., Tom Lidot, and Rose Margaret Orrantia Galleria III The Personal Balance Tool: A Youth-Developed Holistic Self-Assessment Presenters: Rachelle Areyan; Jennifer Ruiz; and Jami Bartgis, PhD Grand Ballroom II Working at the Intersection of Domestic Violence and Indian Child Welfare: Using the Indian Child Welfare Act and the Violence Against Women Act as Guides Presenters: Josephine Halfhide and Malissa Poog Pavilion Ballroom East Creating a Human Trafficking Protocol for Your Community: Innovative Approaches to Identifying Threats and Protecting and Healing Native Youth Presenter: Victoria Sweet Skyline I Drug-Endangered Children: Core DEC Awareness Training Presenters: Stacee Read and Eric Nation Skyline II

Positive Indian Parenting: Honoring Our Children by Honoring Our Tradition Presenter: Ashley Kay Harding Broadway I/II TIPS-MAPP Foster Parenting Curriculum in Indian Country Presenters: Misty Thomas, Denise Gibson, and Heather Craig-Oldsen Broadway III/IV Effective Support Services for Foster, Kinship, and Adoptive Families Presenters: Diane Martin-Hushman, MSW; Mary Boo; and Alicia Groh Grand Ballroom I Denver Urban Youth Mentoring Presenter: Daryle Conquering Bear Parlors B/C Attorney General's Advisory Committee Report on AI/AN Children Exposed to Violence Presenter: TBA Pavilion Ballroom East mamawokamâtowin: Working Together for Our Children Presenter: Amber Dion Skyline I Engaging Families Through Home Visitation by Supporting Native Language and Culture Presenter: Willeen Whipple Skyline II How Integrated Behavioral Health is Addressing the Needs of Urban American Indians Presenters: Suzanne Johnson, Wes Wilson, and Joe McElhaney Studio Suite

33rd Annual Protecting Our Children National American Indian Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect

NICWA Membership Reception Sunday, April 19, 2015 6:00 p.m.−8:00 p.m. Grand Ballroom

NICWA members are invited to join us for our annual member reception on Sunday, April 19, 2015, from 6:00 p.m.−8:00 p.m., where NICWA Executive Director Sarah Kastelic will address members and the board of directors will provide a year-in-review as well as introduce the slate of officers for election. Guests at the reception will enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and the opportunity to network with fellow NICWA members. New this year, NICWA will recognize the Member of the Year Award recipient and Innovative Program of the Year Award recipient in addition to a special address by our esteemed keynote speaker, Albert M. Pooley. Albert Pooley, MSW, MPA, is the founder and president of the Native American Fatherhood and Families Association in Mesa, Arizona. He is internationally known for his culturally sensitive Fatherhood Is Sacred™ & Motherhood Is Sacred™ programs. These curricula are currently used in more than 180 Native American tribes, agencies, and urban centers and some non-Native agencies in the United States and Canada. Albert has extensive working knowledge of tribes and promotes workshops designed to strengthen families through healthy marriage, responsible parenting, and through role modeling for children. Throughout American history, social service agencies and government programs have focused primarily on serving the needs of women and children. Fathers have often been seen as the problem, not part of the solution. Recently, community service organizations have started recognizing the importance of strengthening families by responsibly involving fathers in the lives of their children, families, and communities. Please join us for our signature members-only event of the year!

Need to check your membership status? Do you need to renew or upgrade your membership? Feel like being a featured member for the monthly membership e-newsletter or NICWA News? Or applying for the Wisdom Circle Scholarship? Visit us at the membership booth (Plaza-level foyer) and we’ll be happy to help you. Enter the membership raffle by upgrading or renewing your membership at the conference!

2015 Champion for Native Children Award honors

Francine Eddy Jones Guided by NICWA’s board of directors, the 2015 Champion for Native Children Award honors Francine Eddy Jones, who has made outstanding contributions to the well-being of Indigenous children. Francine Eddy Jones, Xaasteen, is Eagle/Wolf of the Yanyeidi clan of the Taku Tlingit people originating near Juneau, Alaska. She was born and raised in Sitka, Alaska. Her parents are the late Florence and Francis Eddy. She is proud of her heritage—Scotch-Irish from her father and Tlingit and Nisga’a from her mother. Francine and her six siblings were raised with strong values in family, culture, education, and community service. Francine and her husband, Laird, have been married for 32 years, and reside in Juneau. They are the proud parents of their son, Justin. Francine was introduced to the social work profession when she volunteered at the Sitka Pioneers Home during her senior year of high school. Her mentor encouraged Francine to apply for a WICHE scholarship that the State of Alaska Department of Health and Social Services had with the University of Utah. She ventured to Salt Lake City in 1974, where she graduated cum laude in the summer of 1977 with a bachelor of science in sociology and a minor in social welfare. Francine was accepted into the American Indian Social Work cohort program at the University of Utah Graduate School of Social Work, and graduated with her master of social work in 1979, with a concentration in community organization and administration. The seed for her deep passion for the Indian Child Welfare Act was planted as a graduate student in 1978 and flourished when she returned home in 1980 to work in the Central Council Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska’s (CCTHITA ) first ICWA program. For the past 29 years, Francine has been committed to the mission of the CCTHITA, and has served as the director of the Tribal Family and Youth Services (TFYS) Department since 1996. As the TFYS director, she is responsible for overall program development and oversight of child welfare, elderly services, and wellness programs. She has been instrumental in building collaborations and partnerships across tribal, state, private, and national programs. Francine’s philosophy is to keep the wisdom and voices of tribal elders close in our hearts and minds as we serve our tribal people and remain steadfast as we all work together in striving to make a bright future for our children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Francine also serves as a member of the Shee Atiká Board of Directors and as one of five tribal co-chairs of the Statewide Alaska Tribal-State Collaboration Group. In her free time, Francine enjoys hosting family gatherings, baking, taking long walks, and attending community events. Francine stated, “This award is a tribute to the many people in my life’s journey that have supported me—mentors, professors, colleagues, past and current presidents of the CCTHITA, friends, and most importantly, my family and staff who have encouraged and supported me through the challenges and successes of working in the field of tribal child welfare. I am deeply honored to be receiving the National Indian Child Welfare Association 2015 Champion for Native Children Award. Gunalchéesh—Hoho! Háw’aa!”

33rd Annual Protecting Our Children National American Indian Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect

“Francine Eddy Jones is and always has been a dedicated tribal child welfare professional and leader. She leads by example, coaches with care and understanding, and sometimes tells it like it is. What a great leader, advocate, and tribal child welfare professional! Thank you, Francine, for your dedication and hard work to create programs that help our children and their families reach a better place.” Le Florendo (Leetkwei Lukaax.ádi Shaka Hít Dry Bay, Yakutat Yéil Hít Haines) Tribal Wellness Coordinator Tribal Family and Youth Services Department Central Council Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska

"In the decade that I have known Francine, she has served as a role model for how we might be of service to our families and communities. I greatly admire her passion for providing high quality service to families, focus on building tribal capacity to meet community needs, and ability to creatively leverage funds to stretch available resources. Her leadership in facilitating a strong working relationship between tribal child welfare programs and the State of Alaska Office of Children's Services has benefitted hundreds of Native children and families." Sarah L. Kastelic, PhD (Alutiiq) Executive Director National Indian Child Welfare Association

“I have known Francine Eddy Jones for many years. She has truly been one of my mentors. She has demonstrated leadership affecting positive change in tribal child welfare for decades. Not only has she advocated for tribal children and families in her own community, she has also worked tirelessly to promote programs and policies that support tribes at the state and federal level.” Stephen F. Hudson, MSW Senior Program Director National Indian Child Welfare Association

NICWA Annual NICWA invites you to our annual banquet dinner, featuring the 1491s, in support of our work protecting Native children and families!

Tuesday, April 21st 6:00 p.m.−9:00 p.m.

Grand Ballroom, Hilton Portland & Executive Tower Champion for Native Children Awardee:

Entertainment:

Emcee:

Auctioneer:

Francine Eddy Jones, MSW Gary Peterson

Founding NICWA Board Member

the 1491s

Kip Toner

Kip Toner Benefit Auctions

Bidding frenzy! This year’s event begins the evening with a reception where guests will make final bids on exciting auction items such as a iPad mini, unique jewelry, one-of-a-kind artwork, a homemade quilt, and Northwest attractions. New this year, the silent auction opens the first day of conference in the Grand Foyer and closes at 7 p.m. Tuesday evening. Check out the silent auction preview in the conference app!

Memorable program. The seated portion of the evening begins with a three-course dinner featuring Northwest cuisine designed by Executive Chef Bryan Siegel, 2005 Chef de Cuisine Society of Oregon “Chef of the Year.” Highlights of the program include the Champion for Native Children Award presentation to Francine Eddy Jones and raffle drawings for a trip to Disneyland and a Surface Pro 3.

33rd Annual Protecting Our Children National American Indian Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect

Banquet Dinner Paddle raise. NICWA will include the opportunity to support our services through raising bid cards at different donation levels in the program. Also known as a paddle raise, this activity has special significance and connection to Native peoples in the Northwest. Paddles are used for canoes and kayaks. Historically they enabled people to travel long distances on the ocean to secure food for their families, trade with other communities, and visit friends and relatives. The raising of paddles refers to a canoe coming in peace, support of another village, and honoring important work. Thanks to all who raise your bid cards, or paddles, and help sustain NICWAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important work protecting Native children and families. Those who participate are gifted with a cedar paddle.

The 1491s entertain. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t leave early and miss out on the 1491s, world-famous sketch comedy group. Known for their mixed-media approach to comedy and appearances on shows such as The Daily Show, their performance is a must see.

NICWA Training Institutes Mark Your Calendars!

NICWA is bringing our popular training institutes to a town near you in 2015−2016! Please join us to deepen your expertise in tribal child welfare, including staying apprised of the most recent developments regarding the Indian Child Welfare Act. Complete our Positive Indian Parenting Train the Trainer Course so you can bring this program to your community. April 22−24, 2015 Portland, Oregon •• Positive Indian Parenting •• ICWA Basics September 22−25, 2015 Portland, Oregon •• Positive Indian Parenting •• ICWA Basics •• Advanced ICWA November 17−20, 2015 Anchorage, Alaska •• Positive Indian Parenting •• ICWA Basics •• Advanced ICWA December 8–11, 2015 Albuquerque, New Mexico •• Positive Indian Parenting •• ICWA Basics •• Advanced ICWA April 6−9, 2016 St. Paul, Minnesota •• Positive Indian Parenting •• ICWA Basics Visit nicwa.org/training/institutes for more information.

33rd Annual Protecting Our Children National American Indian Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect

Save the Date!

34th ANNUAL PROTECTING OUR CHILDREN NATIONAL AMERICAN INDIAN CONFERENCE ON CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT April 3â&#x2C6;&#x2019;6, 2016

InterContinental St. Paul Riverfront St. Paul, Minnesota

For additional information, visit nicwa.org/conference or join our email list to receive updates throughout the year.

re e h t u o y e e s We hope to

2015 CONFERENCE Exhibitors

Acadia Montana Butte, MT acadiamontana.com Ann Yazzie Mesa, AZ Blood Memory Project Pittsburgh, PA bloodmemoryproject.org CARF International Tucson, AZ carf.org Capacity Building Center for Tribes Denver, CO Cedar Bough of Youth Villages Marylhurst, OR youthvillages.org Child Welfare Information Gateway Fairfax, VA childwelfare.gov Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Alliance of Kansas Topeka, KS childally.org Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Grand Ronde, OR grandronde.org

Eagle Spirit Designs Langley, BC Eagle Trading Co. Portland, OR Eaglesun Systems Products, Inc. Tulsa, OK eaglesun.com Fashion Link Sumas, WA Fat Cat Studio Centralia, WA Handel Information Technologies Laramie, WY handelit.com Helping EveryDay Youth Tucson, AZ Hedyaz.webs.com Indian Youth of America Sioux City, IA indianyouthofamerica.org JT Mountain Jewelry Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM Martinez Kayenta, AZ

National Resource Center for Diligent Recruitment Aurora, OR nrcdr.org National Resource Center for Healthy Marriage and Families Fairfax, VA healthymarriageandfamilies.org Native American Management Services, Inc. Reston, VA namsinc.org Navajo Jewelry & Crafts Albuquerque, NM Spirit Dancer Blaine, WA Triple P Positive Parenting Program Columbia, SC triplep.net Yakama Dreamer Toppenish, WA YVS Inc. Vancouver, WA

33rd Annual Protecting Our Children National American Indian Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect

2015 Conference Artwork and Artist Mother and Daughter By Candace Solomon Candace (Candy) Solomon is of the Lummi Nation, daughter of Michael B. Solomon (Lummi) and Dorothea A. Purser (Suquamish). She is the granddaughter of Felix Solomon and Dora Williams and Robert Purser and Dora Peterson. Candy received an associate’s degree from Northwest Indian College, where she first began to explore and learn her Coast Salish art heritage. She continued her education at Western Washington University, learning many forms of art reproduction and finished with a bachelor’s degree in art. Candy’s art is inspired by her Coast Salish heritage, but also reflects her own contemporary style of design. Her artwork has been commissioned for community gatherings, events, and by some state and national organizations including designing a Pendleton blanket for Veterans Local #33, two logo designs for Portland Indian Health, and a logo design for Northwest Indian Fisheries. She has also had one of her serigraph prints auctioned at the Smithsonian. She has created a number of silk screened serigraph prints. All serigraph prints and cards include a biography and a short legend of the design. Candy can be commissioned to design and layout a variety of printed materials including, but not limited to, business cards, invitations, ads, posters, brochures, and logo design.

Artwork Description The design Mother and Daughter was first drawn with sketches, scanned into a computer, and then the design was refined. The woven cedar headbands are a common sight in the Pacific Northwest at cultural events. The legend represents a reflection in the circle of life. There once was a young daughter who thought everything her mother said and did was so very, very wrong. She proclaimed she would never, ever be like her mother. As the years passed, the daughter could finally see the wisdom possessed by her mother. Her beliefs and knowledge had returned full circle to those of her mother. What a proud moment it was to realize she was a “reflection” of her much-loved and very wise mother. She was brave, caring, compassionate, giving, and spiritual. The headbands are made with woven cedar. Cedar is one of the most important Native American ceremonial plants, used by many tribes as an incense and purifying herb. Cedar is especially associated with prayer, healing, dreams, and protection against disease. Many Salish tribes consider the cedar tree a symbol of generosity and providence, and have special rituals regarding the falling of cedar trees. Cedar is commonly used as part of sweat lodge ceremonies and used as a medicine plant in many tribes as well.