Webinars

Webinars to Support Your Project or Program Success

We’re invested in your success! Join us online for monthly webinars that provide insights, ideas, and feedback sessions geared toward making your program or project a success for native communities.

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Instructional Webinars Archive

This is an archive of instructional webinars conducted by the Western Region TTA Center, ANA and ACF.

Second Chances: Tools to Support Reentry

May 31, 2022

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In this video, we discuss tools that support the reentry of incarcerated individuals. If you have questions, we encourage you to reach out with any questions by submitting a Technical Assistance Request here. We also offer a descriptive transcript for this video, if needed.

Economic Development Master Plan: An Avenue to Native Community Growth and Stability

April 12, 2022

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In this video, we discuss Master Planning. If you have questions, we encourage you to reach out with any questions by submitting a Technical Assistance Request here. We also offer a descriptive transcript for this video, if needed.

Exploring Self-Evaluation: An Introspective Look at Project Progress

December 2, 2021

It is important to know when, how, and why to evaluate the progress of your project. Follow Teresa Peterson in her presentation of Dakota Wicohan Cultural Center’s self-designed evaluation process.

American Rescue Plan Act: Emergency Native Language Funding Opportunity Training

May 28, 2021

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In this video, we will review the non-competitive Emergency Native Language Funding allotment: what it is and how to apply. This opportunity can be found on Grants.gov at this link. We encourage you to reach out with any questions by submitting a Technical Assistance Request here. We also offer a descriptive transcript for this video, if needed.

Securing our Sustenance

April 12, 2021

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Tribal communities have historically experienced high rates of food insecurity and the pandemic has only amplified this issue. Studies have shown that approximately 25% of Native Americans face food insecurity, and this rate is higher in rural communities where access to food is scarce. Food sovereignty offers a path toward increased food security, greater self-sufficiency, and economic opportunity. Many tribal nations have found creative ways to utilize existing federal programs to increase food security and improve access to healthy and traditional foods.

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Project Planning and Development 8: Budget

February 2, 2021

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In this final, PPD Training vignette, you will learn how to build a budget to fill gaps in the resources and assets that are already available to you. This is video 8 in our PPD Training Series. We encourage you to access our Training Materials for this here. We also offer a descriptive transcript for this video, if needed.

Project Planning and Development 6: Key Informant Interviews and Evaluation

January 27, 2021

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In this short, PPD Training vignette, you will learn about Key Informant Interviews and how to engage with your community one-on-one as well as how this insight can be used to develop an evaluation plan. This is video 6 in our PPD Training Series. We encourage you to access our Training Materials for this here. We also offer a descriptive transcript for this video, if needed.

Project Planning and Development 7: Organizational Capacity, Contingencies and Sustainability

January 27, 2021

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In this short, PPD Training vignette, you will learn how to leverage your asset mapping to identify your organizational capacity, contingencies, and sustainability plan. This is video 7 in our PPD Training Series. We encourage you to access our Training Materials for this here. We also offer a descriptive transcript for this video, if needed.

Project Planning and Development 5: Focus Groups and Approach

January 8, 2021

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In this short, PPD Training vignette, you will learn about Focus Groups, how they can help you pick important topics apart and design a community-based project Approach. This is video 5 in our PPD Training Series. We encourage you to access our Training Materials for this here. We also offer a descriptive transcript for this video, if needed.

Project Planning and Development 4: Steering Committees and Objectives, Outputs and Outcomes

January 8, 2021

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In this short, PPD Training vignette, you will learn about steering committees, their importance throughout the life of project planning and implementation, as well as how they can help design the building blocks of a project. This is video 4 in our PPD Training Series. We encourage you to access our Training Materials for this here. We also offer a descriptive transcript for this video, if needed.

Project Planning and Development 3: Community Surveys, Conditions and Project Goal

December 15, 2020

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In this short, PPD Training vignette, you will learn about the second of several community-based planning techniques: Community Surveys. You’ll also learn about the next Products of project design: Current Community Condition and Project Goal. Using community surveys can help to identify the conditions and goals of the community, which is the next step of a community-based project plan. This is video 3 in our PPD Training Series. We encourage you to access our Training Materials for this here. We also offer a descriptive transcript for this video, if needed.

Project Planning and Development 2: Community Meetings and Long-Term Community Goals

December 11, 2020

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In this short, PPD Training vignette, you will learn about the first of several community-based planning techniques: Community Meetings. You’ll also learn about the first of several Products of project design: Long-term Community Goals. Using community meetings to produce a long-term community goal is the beginning of a solid community-based project plan. This is video 2 in our PPD Training Series. We encourage you to access our Training Materials for this here. We also offer a descriptive transcript for this video, if needed.

Project Planning and Development 1: Facilitation

December 10, 2020

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In this short, PPD Training vignette, you will learn about community-based planning, its importance, and how to get started as a facilitator. This is video 1 in our PPD Training Series. We encourage you to access our Training Materials for this here. We also offer a descriptive transcript for this video, if needed.

Food for Thought: Eating your way to mental health

May 10, 2018

Diagnosable mental illness affects over 21% of the American Indian/Alaska Native population (SAMHSA). And while there is a general decline in rates of violence and drug abuse, rates of suicide, marijuana use and depression diagnosis are on the rise. Many factors play a role in mental illness, and in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we explored just one: Food. Healthy choices in food, improved food security and increased subsistence farming may play a role in improving mental health

Community Planning and Preparedness

April 26, 2018

The key to a well-developed project as well as a competitive grant application is to have a firm foundation in community-based planning. Community planning and preparedness will enable you to easily move forward on projects and funding opportunities that align with your community’s long-term goals.