Native Americans and the Opioid Epidemic - Finding Solutions in the Workforce. Register Now

Events You're Invited to the Event Native Americans and the Opioid Epidemic - Finding Solutions in the Workforce Register Now This webinar brings experts from Native American organizations and tribal entities to discuss the prevalent use of opioids in Native American and Tribal Communities and how its workforce system combats the impacts associated with the opioid crisis. According to the American Addiction Centers, Native Americans experience higher rates of substance abuse and overdose than most other ethnicities in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that opioid overdoses in Native communities increased by 9.7 percent from 2019 to 2020 alone. Historical trauma, poverty, discrimination, lack of access to treatment, and other factors contribute to the heightened risks and impact of opioid misuse among tribal populations. This webinar will first provide an overview of opioid and substance misuse in Native American communities, presented by Dr. Spero Manson (Little Shell Chippewa) from the Centers for American Indian and Alaska Native Health. Following the overview, representatives from Cherokee Nation will share how the tribe leverages its workforce system and Department of Labor grants to promote recovery and reintegration. Presenter(s): Spero M. Manson, PhD, Little Shell Chippewa - Distinguished Professor of Public Health and Psychiatry Director, Centers for American Indian and Alaska Native Health University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Center Jacky England, CAREER Programs Manager, Cherokee Nation Matt Lamont, RE-ENTRY Program Director, Cherokee Nation Jennifer Davis, Career Specialist, Cherokee Nation Johnna Williams, (PRSS) Peer Recovery Support Specialist, Chickasaw Nation Moderator(s): Ashley Moore, Workforce Analyst, Office of Workforce Investment, Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor Vivian Clarke, Osage Nation - Workforce Intern, UNC-Chapel Hill, Office of Workforce Investment, Employment and Training Administration Date: Monday, May 08, 2023 Time: 2:00 PM-3:30 PM ET Length: 1 hour 30 minutes Registration for this event is limited and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis; please register today. Register Now On the Day of Your Event, Remember: 1.     You can login to the event no earlier than 30 minutes before the start of your event. 2.     The audio will be broadcast through your computer speakers. 3.     Once you have joined the event, if you need additional support, please ask the event facilitator. 4.     Attendees are registered on a first come, first served basis; there is no wait list. You may unregister from this event by clicking on your MyEvents page. 5.     Virtual events are recorded and archived on WorkforceGPS five business days after the event concludes; you may manage your events from your MyEvents Profile page. 6.     Virtual events are supported by all major browsers. Please make sure yours is up to date. Need Help? Please contact the WorkforceGPS Helpdesk at Support@WorkforceGPS.org or give us a call 1-888-848-3696. American Sign Language (ASL)/Closed Captions After registering for this webinar, you will receive information for how to request an ASL interpreter. Requests made less than five business days before the event cannot be guaranteed. Closed captions are provided for all webinars. Thank You! Sincerely, The WorkforceGPS Team Helping You Navigate to Success Today U.S. Department of Labor Employment & Training Administration