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Institute for New England Native American Studies
Newsletter
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Director's Welcome
“Welcome to the inaugural newsletter for the Institute for New England Native American Studies. Our mission is to connect regional tribes and Native organizations with university innovation, education, and research. I hope that as you read these updates on ongoing projects and events you can see the mission reflected in all of them. I hope you enjoy it and feel free to reach out to us to comment on or be part of ongoing conversations about what we can do to build and support Native communities, organizations, families, and individuals in our region.”
- Dr. Cedric Woods, INENAS Director
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Mission: Institute for New England Native American Studies (INENAS) was established at the University of Massachusetts Boston in June 2009. Our mission is to develop collaborative relationships, projects, and programs between Native American tribes of the New England region and all of the UMass campuses so that the tribes may participate in and benefit from university research, innovation, scholarship, and education.Their institute responds to the changing priorities of tribal communities, which we assess on an ongoing basis through surveys and direct consultation meetings. Their shift in focus in response to those changing priorities will be reflected in our programming, grant submissions, and outreach efforts.
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Turtle Island Hoops at UMass Boston
by Jamie Morrison
| The Institute for New England Native American Studies in conjunction with Native Organizers Alliance sponsored Turtle Island Hoops for the 2nd consecutive summer. Native American student-athletes came from seven different states, with more than ten different tribes represented and all four time zones covered in the continental US. |
Reception held to celebrate the opening of the installation by the Native Cultural Arts, Prevention, Health, & Wellness Grant.
by The Hearts & Hands Indigenous Healing Group
| On Aug 9, 2023, a reception was held to celebrate the opening of the installation by the Native Cultural Arts, Prevention, Health, & Wellness Grant. We have also called ourselves, "the hearts and hands Indigenous healing group". This installation is a space where we make space to honor our cultural arts and stories. We are a diverse community of Native people who, since March 2020, have questioned, engaged in, and deepened our discussions about what wellness looks like for us. | Please click on this link to view a video of our space, hear our collective statement, and enjoy music by one of our talented musicians/composers: |
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This past summer Director Dr. Cedric Woods shared strategies for reaching and engaging Native youth on the 'Changing The Conversation' podcast, with host
Ashley Stewart.
Click the link to tune in
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Cultural Humility Training | |
The Institute of New England Native American Studies (INENAS) coordinates several cultural humility training sessions throughout the years for state/public sector workers that are prevention specialists. It is led by a cross cultural provider training team that includes Drs. Cedric Woods, Jackie Vorphal, and Elena Stone. The goal of this interactive training is to integrate best practices and principles regarding cultural humility training, while communicating essential knowledge and nuanced understanding regarding Native communities in Massachusetts. Cohorts take a deep dive into what it means to be lifelong learners and culturally curious, engage in self-reflection, discuss power/privileges dynamics, and get an overview of the diversity and history of the various Native communities in Massachusetts.
This course is sponsored by MA Department of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services & AdCare Educational Institute, Inc. For more information about future Cultural Humility trainings, please visit the Behavioral Health Training website or Ad Care Calendar of events
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Native & Indigenous Student Resource Hub Opening | |
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(UMass Boston undergraduate and graduate students in attendance)
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This month, the campus community celebrated the grand opening of the Native and Indigenous Student Resource Hub, a space that Assistant Professor of Native American History Maria John hopes will provide a natural home, meeting place, and dedicated space for students to socialize, collaborate, and access resources through community events, staffing support, and more.
“I don’t think we can underestimate the power of having a place that is just for the students,” John said. “This brings visibility, community, the opportunity to build, a sense of belonging, and so much more.”
The hub, sponsored by the Institute for New England Native American Studies (INENAS) and the Native American and Indigenous Studies minor, is located on the third floor of the campus center.
(Blurb From the Beacon Times)
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Apply for Governor Healey's Youth Advisory Council
Residents 16 to 21 should apply by October 14, 2023. Comprised of young people from each county in Massachusetts, the Youth Advisory Council will make recommendations to Governor Healey and Lieutenant Governor Driscoll on issues facing youth of the Commonwealth, such as civic engagement, education, the environment, housing, and youth violence.
Click to register
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RESOURCE:
Native American LifeLines, Inc
Native American LifeLines, Inc. is a Title V Indian Health Services contracted Urban Indian Health Program, founded in the year 2000 as Lifelines Foundation, Inc., in Baltimore, Maryland. Native American LifeLines expanded services to Boston, Massachusetts, in 2011, and currently serves Urban American Indians and Alaska Natives in both the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions. Our behavioral health program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).
Click this link to access Native American LifeLine's Boston Quick Resource Guide
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New England Native American History: Do you know about the Jay Treaty?
The Jay Treaty, signed in 1794 between Great Britain and the United States, provides that American Indians may travel freely across the international boundary. Under the treaty and corresponding legislation, Native Indians born in Canada are entitled to freely enter the United States for the purpose of employment, study, retirement, investing, and/or immigration.
click here to learn more
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