Question 1

8:00-9:00 - Registration, Refreshments, & Networking

Accepted Answer

Enjoy morning refreshments while networking with fellow attendees and visiting the information booths.

Question 2

9:00-9:15 - The Kupa Song & Dance Group

Accepted Answer

Enjoy a performance by the Kupa Song & Dance group, whose voices carry the traditions, stories, and spirit of the Cupeño people.

Question 3

9:15-9:20 - Welcoming Prayer & Blessing

Accepted Answer

John A. Machado – Executive Committee Member & Cupeño Language Instructor, Pala Band of Mission Indians

Question 4

9:20-9:45 - 988 Welcome: Opening Words from Leadership

Accepted Answer

Robert H. Smith – Chairman, Pala Band of Mission Indians Orvin Hanson – Chief Executive Officer, Indian Health Council, Inc.

Question 5

9:45-10:30 - The Tribal 988 Journey: Sharing the Message, Building Partnerships, Strengthening Connections

Accepted Answer

Joyce Llanos – 988 Program Coordinator, Indian Health Council, Inc. Cheryl McMahen, MPA – Health Promotions Director, Indian Health Council, Inc.Alaya Vasquez – 988 Community Outreach Worker, Indian Health Council, Inc.

Question 6

10:30-10:45 - Strength Through Story: A Community Driven 988 PSA

Accepted Answer

David Dawson – Communications Director, Indian Health Council, Inc.Hellyaah Quisquis – Creative Director/Visual Storyteller/Photographer, NewMoon Cre8tive Studios

Question 7

10:45-11:00 - Networking & Transition to Breakouts

Accepted Answer

Make your way to the Breakout Room of your choice.

Question 8

• 11:00-11:50 - BREAKOUT A - MMIP Working with Families

Accepted Answer

Summer Elliott – Housing Services Liasion, Strong Hearted Native Women’s Coalition Linda Schwartz – Program Services Director, Strong Hearted Native Women’s Coalition

Question 9

• 11:00-11:50 - BREAKOUT B - PMCRT: Crisis Response on Tribal Nations

Accepted Answer

Oscar Sagastume – Case Manager, Tuchily Healing Hearts/Pala MCRT

Question 10

• 11:00-11:50 - BREAKOUT C - Supporting Survivors Through Crisis & Healing

Accepted Answer

Jirrah Cabrales – DV/SA Program Coordinator, Indian Health Council, Inc. Brandy Scurlock – DV/SA Program Coordinator, Indian Health Council, Inc.James Trujillo – Program Director, Avellaka Program

Question 11

• 11:00-11:50 - BREAKOUT D - Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Native Children with Intellectual & developmental disabilities

Accepted Answer

Season GoodPasture, M.S. - Psy.D Doctoral Candidate – Founder, Executive Director, Acorns to Oak Trees

Question 12

• 11:00-11:50 - BREAKOUT GS - GENERAL SESSION ROOM - Understanding Barriers & Seeking Solutions for Behavioral Health Services

Accepted Answer

Rhonda Romero – Research Coordinator, Inner-Tribal Treatment Tina Garcia – Substance Use Disorder Counselor, Inner-Tribal Treatment Vincent Gonzalez – Research Assistant, Inner-Tribal Treatment

Question 13

11:50-1:00 - Lunch Break

Accepted Answer

Enjoy a delicious and healthy lunch during the event for registered attendees in the General Session Room.

Question 14

• 1:05-1:55 - BREAKOUT A - Talking Circle

Accepted Answer

SEATING IS LIMITED TO 10 PEOPLE!First 10 to sign up at the Registration Table will get to partake in talking circle.Angie Heredia – Behavioral Health Clinician, Indian Health Council, Inc.

Question 15

• 1:05-1:55 - BREAKOUT B - Tools for Healing: Tribal Opioid Response & Narcan Training

Accepted Answer

Luis Ramirez – Tribal Opioid Response Coordinator, Indian Health Council, Inc. Minnie Ostberg – Peer Support Specialist, Indian Health Council, Inc.

Question 16

• 1:05-1:55 - BREAKOUT C - Resilience on the Rez: Empowering Native Youth

Accepted Answer

Keith Vasquez – Event & Sports Director, Native Youth Foundation

Question 17

• 1:05-1:55 - BREAKOUT D - ‘ataaxum Pomkwaan, a Youth & Family Serving Organization: An Introduction to Culturally Responsive Programming

Accepted Answer

Andrea Gaspar – Community Organizer, ‘ataaxum Pomkwaan Erika Richmond – Youth Coordinator, ‘ataaxum Pomkwaan

Question 18

• 1:05-1:55 - BREAKOUT GS - GENERAL SESSION ROOM - IHC Behavioral Health: Family Dynamics

Accepted Answer

Amanda Chavez, LMFT – Behavioral Health Director, Indian Health Council, Inc. Auliana Edwards – Psychology Major, University of California, Santa Cruz

Question 19

1:55-2:05 - Networking & Refreshment Break

Accepted Answer

Enjoy afternoon refreshments in the General Session Room while networking with fellow attendees and visiting the information booths.

Question 20

2:05-3:00 - IHC Behavioral Health

Accepted Answer

Amanda Chavez, LMFT – Behavioral Health Director, Indian Health Council, Inc. Angie Heredia – Behavioral Health Clinician, Indian Health Council, Inc. Minnie Ostberg – Peer Support Specialist, Indian Health Council, Inc.

Question 21

3:00-3:15 - Raffle Break

Accepted Answer

Grab your Raffle Tickets!!!!

Question 22

3:15-3:45 - Voice of strength: A Journey Through Healing & Recovery

Accepted Answer

Lashawna Calac – Community Member

Question 23

3:45-4:00 - Closing Remarks for Day 1

Accepted Answer

Joyce Llanos – 988 Program Coordinator, Indian Health Council, Inc. Cheryl McMahen, MPA – Health Promotions Director, Indian Health Council, Inc. Alaya Vasquez – 988 Community Outreach Worker, Indian Health Council, Inc.

Question 24

4:00-5:00 - Cultural Crafts: To-go Kits (Optional)

Accepted Answer

Kimey Begaye – Wellness Coordinator, Indian Health Council, Inc.

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