Caring for Our People Training

Working with Native American Families

The previous two sections were focused on an introduction to disability. For those of you new to the reservation, and for those old hands who are interested in hearing the stories of others working in your field and in your communities, the next few pages discuss disability in the reservation context. We will return to this theme many times as we discuss different issues related to disability. As this is the introductory workshop for Caring for Our People Training, we give just a brief introduction of cultural issues in different areas.

short blue button Cultural competence: What is cultural competence? Don't you think it should really be called 'white tape', not 'red tape'?
short blue button Death: Views on death of Great Plains Tribes. Article by SLC Consultant Evelyn Klimpel. Working with people with disabilities and health impairments, you are more likely to be faced with the death of your students or clients.
short blue button Education: Diversity among Native Americans- Don't believe everything you read. An article by SLC President Erich Longie (you can believe him!)
short blue button Leadership: Differing views of leadership on the reservation, by SLC President, Erich Longie.

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