Covering Indian Country – November 2018

Calendar of Events

NICWA Training Institute December 4–6, 2018 New Orleans, LA The National Indian Child Welfare Act's (NICWA) Training Institute provides an opportunity to keep current on child welfare. December's training institute will focus on "Understanding NICWA" and "Positive Indian Parenting." Register. Native Wellness Institute Training Opportunities December 5–7, 2018 San Diego, CA The Native Wellness Institute (NWI) works to improve the well-being of Native communities throughout the United States. Consider attending one of NWI's four simultaneous events. Topics include youth leadership, healthy relationships, and prevention of violence against women. Youth ages 12-18 are invited to attend the Native Youth Leadership Academy. The other three events are intended for adults. Learn more(PDF, 1.8 MB, 1 p) and register. CMS Region VIII Outreach and Education Event December 12–13, 2018 Rapid City, SD The target audience for this CMS ITU training is business office staff, benefits coordinators, patient registration staff, medical records staff, and purchased/referred care services staff. Topics include CMS Tribal Affairs updates, Medicare, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program, state-administered programs, Social Security, and Veterans Affairs.