Northern Tier refers to Alaska, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Washington, and Wisconsin. 295 of the 574 federally recognized Tribes have tribal homelands in the Northern Tier. 

Join us to learn how to build impactful and sustainable partnerships with Indigenous communities facing animal welfare challenges. Guest speakers will share stories of successful collaborations, and attendees will gain a clearer understanding of the importance of integrating a culturally sensitive and collaborative approach into their mission and operations. This presentation will explore historical and current events that have shaped the relationships between the animal welfare field and indigenous communities and how racism, exploitation, and cultural appropriation have exacerbated existing challenges.

• Gain insights into how your agency can engage in collaborative, effective, and culturally sensitive partnerships with indigenous communities to maximize impacts.
• Hear stories from animal welfare agencies and tribal members who have helped build successful partnerships between indigenous communities and animal welfare agencies.
• Learn about the history of racism and genocide that has contributed to ongoing social and economic injustice for indigenous communities and how this relates to animal welfare.

Animal welfare professionals, volunteers, and tribal community members looking to establish or improve partnerships between indigenous communities and animal welfare agencies/services.

WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/northern-tier-shelter-initiative-zoomie-3-collaborating-indigenous-communities