Virtual Talking Circles are traditionally designed spiritual-tech spaces where participants can engage in a safe, structured discussions facilitated to enhance  connection in a low-tech environment.

The VTC has been developed as a community collaborative between Televeda & AI/AN veteran focus groups, Tribal leaders, VA healthcare specialists, Indigenous public health researchers, trauma support clinicians & Native community leaders.

VTC is a web-based application accessible from any device with an internet connection. Simply register on the community events platform and join live events.

No specific devices, operating systems or software downloads are required.

Anyone. Designed specifically for AIAN Veterans, but open to all individuals: spouses, caregivers, community leaders, etc. who need help with peer run support groups  

Yes, Facilitators lead & run all VTC events. Facilitators can be peer led, traditional healers or trauma specialist clinicians.

Facilitator led discussions vary across a wide variety of topics that can be found in our live schedule page. We currently have circles for Veterans, AIAN Veterans, Military Sexual Trauma (MST) and LGBTQ2s+ safe spaces.

(1) Register on the Televeda platform from any device. (2) RSVP to any upcoming live peer support session. (3) Join a scheduled Virtual Talking Circle.

Yes, the VTC web application is funded by the Veteran Administration's Mission Daybreak Challenge, and is free for Veteran Service Organizations or Community-based organizations serving AIAN individuals.

Just have your organization request access to the application by scheduling a call with our staff, and Televeda will also offer free facilitator training & access to the Storytelling Curriculum.  

Currently VTC peer support events are limited to 10 participants in total. This is to ensure a small intimate gathering where everyone gets a chance to speak & connect. Sessions are first-come first-serve, so make sure to RSVP for upcoming events.