Safe Babies™, a program of ZERO TO THREE, hosted the 17th annual Cross Sites Meeting and eLearning Series, Growing Connections, Capacity, and Relationships.
This Cross Sites 2023 eLearning session provides foundational information about American Indian and Alaska Native peoples, tribal governments, and Native communities. It provides a brief history of major federal Indian policy periods and describes the impact of policy on Native communities and families historically and today. It also offers a framework for understanding Native cultures, similarities and differences between linear and relational worldviews, and tips for effective cross-cultural communication and relationship-building.
Speaker: Sarah Kastelic (Alutiiq), PhD
Additional Resources
- Native lands
- How the US Stole Thousands of Native American Children
- Intentional Resilience for Native Children and Families
- Uniting Worldviews to Advance Relationships in Indigenous Communities
- The Relational Worldview: A Tribal and Cultural Framework for Improving Child Welfare Outcomes video series
- Toolkit on Tribal Best Practices for Family Engagement
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The National Infant-Toddler Court Program was made possible through the support of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $7,560,000 with 0 percent financed from non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.
