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Navajo Nation Partnership
A collaborative partnership has been officially set up between Televeda & the Navajo Nation Veterans Administration (NNVA) to support AIAN veteran community development.
Read MoreTHE HERO’S STORY PROJECT
for native veteran population
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In AIAN tradition, stories are medicine. The intervention's storytelling prompts focuses on culture, language and mentorship, and Talking Circles bring Native Veterans and trusted community members together in a safe environment.
Studying whether AIAN veterans prefer their community’s traditional healing practices over Western mental health resources.
Acknowledging the diversity of AIAN tribes, the intervention develops a culturally agnostic framework, respectfully integrating Lakota stories & values as a start
Based on the success of the research, we hope the intervention can adapt to use other Native traditional stories.
There is an acute desire amongst NVs to heal by engaging with members of their own Community through traditional activities.
A peer support therapy model reimagines group therapy as culturally-responsive and provides catharsis to the community.
Trust-based messengers: Led by elders, veterans and Tribal Storytellers as facilitators via Story & Engagement prompts
Leading researchers involved who are experienced with Native American culture & traditions, storytelling research, veterans & mindfulness curriculum design.
Facilitating the talking-circle framework to create a safe-space for peers
Leveraging traditional storytelling customs to reinforce the resilience of AIAN veterans to overcome adversity.
Safety & trauma-informed care were top priorities to minimize any risk of triggering trauma
Culturally-appropriate design that respects Lakota oral storytelling traditions, which can then be adapted for other tribes.
Building trust within the circle, so it is a safe-space for veterans to have important conversations & heal as a community
Researcher:
Dr. Patricia Henderson, Dr. Jeff Nez, Dr. Bhupin Butaney, Dr. Czarina Thelen
Indigenous Storytelling:
Dr. Renda Madrigal, Kyle Mitchell, Dr. Dale Walker
Narrative Therapy:
Rebekah Leigh (VA Phoenix), Jennifer Hill (UoA)
Operations:
Sidnee Peck facilitating execution of deliverables. Mayank Mishra conducting research interviews with informal consultants (VA, UoA)
“The listed individuals have advised the Hero’s Story Project at one or multiple points from the initial proposal design through the final curriculum design.”
“Televeda is a true tribal champion, and one of my favorite projects to support. The massive strides they have made in tribal connectivity cannot be understated. This is how public-private partnerships should be done so it can meaningfully help communities”
“The Televeda team has been highly supportive. You can see they are full of passion & truly care about serving the Dine community. I get help for all the logistics- collateral, curriculum and trauma specialists so that we can grow our impact & services in the region.”
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“This is the first time the Navajo Nation VA is offering talking circles to the veterans. It is historic as it is much needed. Early feedback from the veterans and Navajo Spring Council have been highly motivating. We look forward to strengthening our partnership with Televeda and serving our veterans.”
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"Our virtual women veterans peer support group through Televeda runs every Thursday evening. We have had women from Navajo county, Apache county, homebound veterans who otherwise would not be able to meet, connect with other women veterans and share."
"Hosting these virtual sessions with Televeda have been inspiring. One attendee is disabled/homebound and she shared that after attending the group last week and getting support/connecting, she felt excited all week to get up in the morning and get out of bed! She said this group is something to look forward to."
“Televeda is a true tribal champion, and one of my favorite projects to support. The massive strides they have made in tribal connectivity cannot be understated. This is how public-private partnerships should be done so it can meaningfully help communities”
“The Televeda team has been highly supportive. You can see they are full of passion & truly care about serving the Dine community. I get help for all the logistics- collateral, curriculum and trauma specialists so that we can grow our impact & services in the region.”
“This is the first time the Navajo Nation VA is offering talking circles to the veterans. It is historic as it is much needed. Early feedback from the veterans and Navajo Spring Council have been highly motivating. We look forward to strengthening our partnership with Televeda and serving our veterans.”
"Our virtual women veterans peer support group through Televeda runs every Thursday evening. We have had women from Navajo county, Apache county, homebound veterans who otherwise would not be able to meet, connect with other women veterans and share."
"Hosting these virtual sessions with Televeda have been inspiring. One attendee is disabled/homebound and she shared that after attending the group last week and getting support/connecting, she felt excited all week to get up in the morning and get out of bed! She said this group is something to look forward to."
“Televeda is a true tribal champion, and one of my favorite projects to support. The massive strides they have made in tribal connectivity cannot be understated. This is how public-private partnerships should be done so it can meaningfully help communities”
“The Televeda team has been highly supportive. You can see they are full of passion & truly care about serving the Dine community. I get help for all the logistics- collateral, curriculum and trauma specialists so that we can grow our impact & services in the region.”
“This is the first time the Navajo Nation VA is offering talking circles to the veterans. It is historic as it is much needed. Early feedback from the veterans and Navajo Spring Council have been highly motivating. We look forward to strengthening our partnership with Televeda and serving our veterans.”
"Our virtual women veterans peer support group through Televeda runs every Thursday evening. We have had women from Navajo county, Apache county, homebound veterans who otherwise would not be able to meet, connect with other women veterans and share."
"Hosting these virtual sessions with Televeda have been inspiring. One attendee is disabled/homebound and she shared that after attending the group last week and getting support/connecting, she felt excited all week to get up in the morning and get out of bed! She said this group is something to look forward to."
A collaborative partnership has been officially set up between Televeda & the Navajo Nation Veterans Administration (NNVA) to support AIAN veteran community development.
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The Tribal Connectivity Project, "Roger That," is an initiative with the Arizona Department of Veteran Services and Televeda, to bridge the digital gap among Native American veterans in Arizona.
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Homeless Veterans' Reintegration project to provide physical and mental support for unhoused veterans like workforce development, job training & behavioral health services.
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The Televeda & Black Hills team received IRB approval from the Lakota Tribe for the Storytelling Curriculum intervention. This is an important milestone for research validation and commitment to uphold tribal sovereignty.
Read MoreTrauma Recovery Services, an Indigenous owned & operated behavioral health service will be running virtual peer support sessions on Televeda. Participants are able to share veteran experiences in a place where they feel welcome and safe.
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