Considerations When Providing for American Indians
8:30 - 10:30am CST
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Fee: $10 full members; $25 partial members and nonmember
Trainer(s): Mark Powless, Ph.D.
Continuing Education Hours: 2.0
Course Description
This session will provide some general history from pre-contact to the present, including how the Native Nations that are in what's now known as Wisconsin came to be here. Information about health disparities, cultural strengths and allyship will also be presented.
Learning Objectives:
• After participating in this session, attendees should be able to explain general historical and contemporary in formation on American Indian communities in Wisconsin.
• After participating in this session, attendees should be able to discuss health care disparities that impact American Indian communities.
• After participating in this session, attendees should be able to take steps as an ally to provide high quality care as a provider and an advocate.
About Your Trainer
Mark Powless, Ph.D.
Mark Powless, Ph.D. is fortunate to be able to be engaged with a variety of community efforts. Dr. Powless is committed to the Oneida language and culture and participate in Longhouse ceremonies. As a licensed clinical psychologist he has been able to provide direct client care and support other providers, agencies and training. Some of the work has led to working closely with spiritual helpers, social services and related programs to address multiple needs. Dr. Powless has been able to teach, including at the University level in culture as well as mental health. He is a member of the Advisory Council for the Native American Center for Health Professionals at UW-Madison. He currently works at a kindergarten thru 8th grade school with all American Indian students, ensuring that Native languages and cultures are involved with everything at the school including identity development and healthy community outcomes.