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Some events may be cancelled, postponed, or held virtually as public health officials monitor COVID-19 safety measures during this time. Please check the events’ pages for updates on event status.
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Virtual CMS ITU Outreach and Education Trainings
CMS is committed to helping the Indian Health Service, tribal health programs, and urban Indian programs (ITU) maximize their ability to access third-party resources. To meet this objective, each year CMS holds trainings on pertinent topics to educate ITU staff and help them meet the needs of the patients they serve.
Online registration opens 30 days prior to each ITU training. Once registration is open, detailed information about the training will be available, along with a link to access and print all training materials.
Upcoming Virtual ITU Trainings by IHS Area
Navajo: Weeks of March 20 and 27
Billings: Weeks of April 3 and 10 (mornings)
Portland: Weeks of April 3 and 10 (afternoons)
Albuquerque: Weeks of April 17 and 24
California: Weeks of May 15 and 22
Great Plains: Weeks of June 5 and 12
Nashville: Weeks of June 19 and 26 (mornings)
Bemidji: Weeks of June 19 and 26 (afternoons)
Oklahoma: Weeks of July 10 and 17
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Indian Health Service Webinars
Sponsored by the Indian Health Service (IHS) Tele-Behavioral Health Center of Excellence, the IHS tele-education webinars listed below are intended for health care team members.
Behavioral health integration webinar series (12 p.m. Eastern)
March 23: Behavioral Health Integration Case Studies in AI/AN Health Clinics
Trauma & stress disorders webinar series (12 p.m. Eastern)
March 28: PTSD & Suicide
April 11: Addressing PTSD Crises, Including Acute Suicidality
April 25: Treating PTSD within the Criminal Justice System
May 9: Impact on Attachment in Individuals with a History of Trauma
May 23: PTSD & Telehealth Considerations
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10th International Meeting on Indigenous Child Health
March 24–26
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Register for the International Meeting on Indigenous Child Health
Co-hosted by the National Indian Health Board and other organizations, the International Meeting on Indigenous Child Health explores programs and strategies to promote the well-being of Indigenous children and youth worldwide.
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41st Annual Protecting Our Children Conference
April 2–5
Reno, Nevada
Register for the Protecting Our Children Conference
The theme of the 41st annual Protecting Our Children Conference is “Healing Our Spirits: Nurturing and Restoring Hope.” Sponsored by the National Indian Child Welfare Association, the conference is geared toward social service providers; legal professionals; advocates for children; and tribal and federal leaders.
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15th Annual Tribal Public Health Conference
April 11–13
Durant, Oklahoma
Register for the Tribal Public Health Conference
“Restoring Health and Uniting Community” is the theme of the conference, which is hosted by 7th Generation and Southern Plains Tribal Health Board. Conference topics include community engagement and organizing; mental wellness; oral health; policy and advocacy; and more.
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NIHB National Tribal Health Conference
May 1–5
Anchorage, Alaska
Register for the NIHB National Tribal Health Conference
This year, the National Indian Health Board (NIHB) will consolidate its two national conferences into one weeklong event with the theme “Culture Heals. Culture Knows. Culture Leads.” Tribal leaders, public health professionals, policy specialists, advocates, and allies are encouraged to attend.
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