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.

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.

2021 Pre-Application Training 2: Current Community Condition and Project Goal

July 4, 2021

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In this short, Pre-Application Training vignette, you will continue learning about ANA’s Project Framework, moving from Current Community Condition to Project Goal and how to address them in your narrative. This is video 2 in our Pre-App Training Series. We encourage you to access our Training Materials for this here. We also offer a descriptive transcript for this video, if needed.

2021 Pre-Application Training 3: Objectives to Outputs

July 4, 2021

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In this short, Pre-Application Training vignette, you will wrap up the ANA Project Framework. This includes understanding how to address Objectives, Outcomes, Indicators and Outputs in your narrative. This is video 3 in our Pre-App Training Series. We encourage you to access our Training Materials for this here. We also offer a descriptive transcript for this video, if needed.

2021 Pre-Application Training 9: Budget and Budget Justification

June 18, 2021

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In this short, Pre-Application Training vignette, you’ll learn how to complete a line-item budget and gain tips on how to justify your planned expenses. This is video 9 in our Pre-App Training Series. We encourage you to access our Training Materials for this here. We also offer a descriptive transcript for this video, if needed.

2021 Pre-Application Training 8: Organizational Capacity

June 18, 2021

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In this short, Pre-Application Training vignette, you’ll learn tips to describe your organizational capacity to reviewers in support of your proposed project. This is video 8 in our Pre-App Training Series. We encourage you to access our Training Materials for this here. We also offer a descriptive transcript for this video, if needed.

2021 Pre-Application Training 7: Objective Work Plan

June 18, 2021

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In this short, Pre-Application Training vignette, we’ll review the Objective Work Plan and discuss how best to complete this required form. This is video 7 in our Pre-App Training Series. We encourage you to access our Training Materials for this here. We also offer a descriptive transcript for this video, if needed.

2021 Pre-Application Training 6: Readiness and Implementation

June 11, 2021

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In this short, Pre-Application Training vignette, you’ll learn how to address the sub-criterion elements so that reviewers understand your organization’s readiness to implement the project as well as the methods to be used. This is video 6 in our Pre-App Training Series. We encourage you to access our Training Materials for this here. We also offer a descriptive transcript for this video, if needed.

2021 Pre-Application Training 5: Community-Based Strategies

June 11, 2021

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In this short, Pre-Application Training vignette, we’ll reiterate the importance of community-based project designs and how to communicate the community-based work you’ve completed to reviewers. This is video 5 in our Pre-App Training Series. We encourage you to access our Training Materials for this here. We also offer a descriptive transcript for this video, if needed.

2021 Pre-Application Training 4: Outcome Tracker and Tracking Strategies

June 11, 2021

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In this short, Pre-Application Training vignette, we’ll review the ANA Project Framework within the Outcome Tracker and discuss tracking strategies within your narrative. This is video 4 in our Pre-App Training Series. We encourage you to access our Training Materials for this here. We also offer a descriptive transcript for this video, if needed.

2021 Pre-Application Training 1: Introduction and Long-Term Community Goals

June 4, 2021

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In this short, Pre-Application Training vignette, you will get a quick introduction to the ANA application process and begin learning about ANA’s Project Framework, starting with the Long-term Community Goal and how to address it in your narrative. This is video 1 in our Pre-App Training Series. We encourage you to access our Training Materials for this here. We also offer a descriptive transcript for this video, if needed.

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.