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Trainings & Conferences
2021 Trainings & Webinar Events
November 2021 – January 2022
- 11/3-5: American Indian Justice Conference
- 11/10: Tackle Trauma with Care
- 11/11: Children COVID-19 Vaccines: Hear from Alaska Pediatricians and ask them questions
- 11/16: TYRC Talking Circle: Honoring Indigenous Environmental Connections
- 11/18: A Native Youth Leadership Round Table Discussion: Celebrating Native American Heritage Month
- 11/18-19: Alaska Afterschool Conference (Virtual)
- 12/1-2: FY 2022 CTAS Pre-application Workshop
- 12/8: Set the Stage for Program Success
- 12/13-15: Alaska Federation of Natives
- 12/23: ACT Substance Misuse and Prevention
January 2022
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News
November 15, 2021
Alaska Afterschool Conference - LOTS of Scholarships Available!
AMPLIFY Out-of-School Time with your colleague’s from across the state and nationwide at the Alaska Afterschool Conference November 18-19, 2021! Scholarship Interest Form is available for individuals and organizations including: Tribal Youth Coordinators, K-12 grade Teachers & Support Staff, Social Workers, -Culture Camp Leaders, and Individuals working with youth in an OST setting.
November 11, 2021
Nominate a Youth!
Submit by December 31. We recognize Alaska youth, ages 12-19, statewide. Nominations can be submitted for an individual or a group. Nominations can come from anyone who wishes to recognize a hard-working Alaska teenager. Nominations can be made in one of 8 categories. Recommendations often come from school staff and board members; youth clubs and organizations; the business community or other teenagers. Any community member inspired by a teen’s efforts can submit a nomination.
November 8, 2021
Youth Development & Culture Grants
Through RurAL CAP, the Division of Juvenile Justice, DHSS, is awarding grants up to $6,000-$8,000 to develop and implement projects that empower youth to make positive life choices. These are reimbursable grants only.
September 30, 2021
GROW Program
Apply for the GROW Program (Growing Rural Opportunities for Wellness) by October 22. $10-$20K available for rural Alaska community gardening projects. Start a new project or make improvements to existing gardens!
September 27, 2021
38th Annual Statewide Elders & Youth Conference
First Alaskans Institute (FAI) 38th Annual Statewide Elders & Youth Conference (Elders & Youth) will be held in the unceded virtual space of our Alaska Native peoples this October 17-20, 2021. Our conference theme is presented in the Eyak language – “ahnuu dAXunhyuu AXAkihya’ iLka’ GAdAqeeLinuu”
September 21, 2021
Please Be Aware of Child Tax Credit Scams!
Criminals are using unsolicited emails that pose as the IRS to lure families into providing personal and financial information and steal their Child Tax Credit payments.
August 20, 2021
USDA Announces Availability of Up To $500 Million in Emergency Rural Health Care Funds Under the American Rescue Plan
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making up to $500 million available in grants to help rural health care facilities, tribes and communities expand access to COVID-19 vaccines, health care services and nutrition assistance.
August 5, 2021
OJJDP Tribal Consultation Response
This report summarizes findings from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention’s (OJJDP’s) consultation with tribal representatives held via webinar on June 25, 2020.
RurAL CAP - Jobs & Internships
RurAL CAP Employment Opportunities – Community Development
Open until filled
Tribal Justice Coordinator – Currently Recruiting!
Posted September 8, 2021: RurAL CAP is hiring a new Tribal Justice Coordinator to assist with the development of an Alaskan Full Faith and Credit training curriculum to train tribal communities on the issuance and enforcement of tribal protection orders for victims of domestic violence.
Other RurAL CAP employment opportunities
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Past Events
2021 Events
October
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- 10/13: Cultural Competency to Raise Healthy Native Youth
- 10/14: Indigenous Peacemaking - Alaska Talking Circle (monthly series)
- 10/17-20: 38th Annual Statewide Elders & Youth Conference (Virtual)
- 10/27-28: OJJDP Understanding and Preventing Youth Hate Crimes and Identity-Based Bullying (virtual symposium)
- 10/29-31: Youth Leadership Core Essentials Training
September
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- 9/8: HNY: Back-to-School – Intentional Balance
- 9/8-9: The Family Violence Prevention Services Act (FVPSA) Government to Government Consultation
- 9/9: Recovery Month - Alaska Talking Circle
- 9/13: TLPI - Recovery in Rural Communities and Letting go of Stigma
- 9/14: NCJTC Tribal Peer Recovery Support Services Community of Practice Sessions (webinar #2)
- 9/15: BJA Tribal Consultation Virtual Session
- 9/21: Child Abuse: From Suspicion to Disclosure
- 9/20: TLPI - Addictions Professionals Day
- 9/23: TLPI - Transgender Cultural Fluency
- 9/27: TLPI - Youth Recovery
- 9/30: TLPI - Taking Control over your Mental Health and Recovery after the Pandemic and Staying Prepared for the Next Wave
- 9/28-29: What Are They Running From? Youth Trauma and Addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences
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