Indigenous mental health is shaped by historical, cultural, relational, and system-level influences. This learning series supports professionals in understanding how these factors impact trust, engagement, and outcomes across healthcare, education, and community settings.
Across six sessions, participants will explore the lasting effects of the boarding school era, historical and ongoing trauma, barriers within care systems, cultural protocols, and the essential role of community and culture in healing. The series equips learners with practical ways to adapt and sustain culturally grounded practices that are respectful, effective, and responsive within Indigenous contexts.
Session details
Sessions are 90 minutes and held on the first Thursday of each month:
March 5 | April 2 | May 7 | June 4 | July 2 | August 6
Time options:
11:00–12:30 PT | 12:00–1:30 MT | 1:00–2:30 CT | 2:00–3:30 ET
Participants may earn up to 9 CEUs for attending.
Application timeline
Application opens: December 16
Application closes: January 30
Acceptance notifications: February 5
This series is hosted by the Southwestern Plains Hub of CMHIS. It is open nationally and designed for professionals and leaders working with Indigenous individuals, families, and communities in healthcare, education, behavioral health, and social services. It is especially relevant for teams serving rural, Tribal, or underserved populations who want to strengthen culturally grounded, trauma-informed practices and improve trust, engagement, and outcomes.