Native American Curriculum for Behavioral Health and Prevention Programs in Minnesota

Native American Curriculum for
Behavioral Health and Prevention Programs in Minnesota

This curriculum focuses primarily on Dakota and Ojibwe groups with mental health and substance abuse issues located in Minnesota, it has the potential to be adapted for a broader application.

Curriculum topics:

• Cultural/spiritual values (pre-European contact)
• Government policies, treaties and federal laws
• Prejudicial and discrimination issues
• Cultural orientations
• Traditional family relationships
• Introduction to spiritual ceremonies
• History of alcohol and drug abuse
• Multiple addictions and diseases
• Counseling strategies: Culturally and spiritually related assessment instruments

Dates/Locations:

Onamia:
December 10th, 11th & 12th, 2025
8:00 am – 4:30 pm (3 days total)
Location: MLB D1 Aquatic and Fitness Center
18458 Minobimaadizi Loop, Onamia, MN 56359

Bemidji:
April 22nd, 23rd & 24th, 2026
8:00 am – 4:30 pm (3 days total)
Location: Northwest Indian Community Development Center
1819 Bemidji Avenue N – Bemidji, MN 56601

Trainer request:
Please commit to attending all three days of this training session.
Missing any day of the training session means you are missing out on important information.
Fee: $150.00
Please make checks payable to: The Minnesota Chippewa Tribe
Limited Scholarships available – please contact our office for details