Families and Individuals Sharing Hope (FISH) is committed to raising awareness about needs in the community and hopes to shed light on the various cultures in the county.
"We are very fortunate to have two very talented speakers who will share a historical perspective and a practical view of native communities at the November event," said Bethany Tjornhom, FISH executive director.
The presentation will address beliefs, value and behaviors that influence interventions and work with American Indian families. Accommodations that can increase a successful outcome will be discussed. A historical overview of important dates in the relationship of American Indian people and the U.S. government will be reviewed. A model of treatment and recovery related to historical and personal disrupted attachment will be presented as well as how the larger community can contribute to overall healing and repair.
Nancy Hawkins, a doctor of psychology, is an enrolled member of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe. She is the clinic manager of behavioral health for the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community. Hawkins has spent most of her professional career providing consultation and therapy to American Indian clients and programs. She has specialized in issues related to the effects of attachment disruption caused by historical trauma, out-of-home placement and adoption. Hawkins has also specialized in substance abuse and co-occurring disorders and has provided consultation to the Red Lake and White Earth substance abuse programs.
The session is open to the public and free on Thursday, Nov. 10 from 9:30 to 11 a.m., at Friendship Church, 12800 Marystown Road, Shakopee. RSVPs are required and can be called in to 952-440-3600 or emailed to fish@fishpartnernetwork.org.