Our Mission

Our mission at the Native American Training Institute is to empower individuals, families, and the community to create a safe and healthy environment so children and families can achieve their highest potential.

Our Trainings

North Dakota Indian Child Welfare and Wellness Conference “The Healing Journey Continues” This year we are highlighting that ICWA is all about maintaining a culture of healing. The Healing Journey Continues as we maintain the family structure, while building new, and fostering existing relationships that support everyone involved in ICWA, regardless of background. The 21st […]

Cultural Competency and Communications

A skills-based training engineered to help you better serve Native American communities by better understanding our cultural backgrounds.

Extending Our Families Through Unity

An extensive training for foster parents of First Nations you to help you better understand their needs and promote positive development.

Historical Trauma in Native American Communities

An in-depth examination of historical trauma and inter-generational grief designed to equip you with strategies for healing and growth.

News & Events

Extending Our Families through UNITY

NATI will be offering a free 4 day class of Extending Our Families through UNITY at the Turtle Mountain Community College from August 14th to 18th, 2...
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2023 North Dakota Indian Child Welfare and Wellness Conference

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Our Staff

Gillian Plenty Chief

Director

gillianp@nativeinstitute.org

Jessi Leneaugh

ICWA Partnership Trainer / Coordinator

jessil@nativeinstitute.org

Dereck Stonefish

Training Coordinator

derecks@nativeinstitute.org

Sloan Henry

ICWA Family Preservationist

sloanh@nativeinstitute.org

Leah McCloud

ICWA Family Preservationist

leahm@nativeinstitute.org

Lonnie Wise Spirit

Tribal Liaison

lonnieW@nativeinstitute.org

Jill Wilkie

ICWA Family Preservationist

JillW@nativeinstitute.org

Bobbie Kastner

ICWA Family Preservationist

BobbieK@nativeinstitute.org

Andrew Mokena

Tribal Liaison

AndrewM@nativeinstitute.org

Kyle Keepseagle

Office Assistant

kylek@nativeinstitute.org