Native American Resources

Fetal Alcohol And Drug Unit
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
University of Washington School of Medicine


American Indian Rehabilitation Research and Training Center; Affiliated Program at the Institute for Human Development at Northern Arizona University.


AISES Multicultural Educational Reform Programs; Science of Alcohol Curriculum for American Indians (SACAI). Here is the abstract of their curriculum.


Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Fetal Alcohol Effects: An Information Booklet for American Indians (1993)
National Indian Child Welfare Association

An easy-to-read, 24-page booklet brings together various facts, stories and expert information about the devastating effects of alcohol consumption during pregnancy and breast feeding. It was designed for American Indians, but the information is relevant to everyone.

Catalog available for $1 from:

National Indian Child Welfare Association
5100 SW Macadam Ave, Suite 300
Portland, OR 97239

Telephone: (503) 222-4044
Fax: (503) 222-4007
Email: info@nicwa.org


Governor's Office of Indian Affairs for Washington State

1210 Eastside St.
Olympia, WA 98504-0909

Phone: (360) 753-2411
Fax: (360) 586-3653
Email: goia@goia.wa.gov


Journey Through the Healing Circle; an innovative series on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (2000)
Produced by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS)

A partnership of Washington State agencies, health-care experts, and traditional Northwest tribal storytellers has produced a collection of stories, health tips, and practical knowledge to help parents and foster parents learn about Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and understand how it affects their children.

"Journey Through the Healing Circle" is now available to parents, schools, and other social service agencies as a series of videotapes, video CDs, and professionally illustrated workbooks.

Although items can be ordered induividually, the whole set (4 books, 2 tapes, 4 CDs, 2 posters) is available for only $60.00 (Washington State Residents add 8.8% Sales Tax) from:

Washington State Alcohol/Drug Clearinghouse

6535 5th Place South
Seattle, WA 98108

Telephone: (206) 725-9696 or (800) 662-9111
Fax: (206) 722-1032
Email: clearinghouse@adhl.org


Ka:nen Our Children Our Future; In 1995, the Aboriginal member organizations formed the corporation Ka:nen Our Children Our Future to be able to take on Provincial-wide initiatives like the Aboriginal Community Action Program for Children (CAPC) and the Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program (CPNP).


A Mother's Choice- an FAS/FAE prevention video, in which native moms (who have FAS/FAE children) tell their stories and in so doing deliver powerful prevention messages. This video was produced with native health experts as well as leading FAS doctors and counsellors. The half-hour show sells for US$148.00 (includes shipping). Please e-mail if you are interested, or phone Gryphon Productions Ltd. at (604)921-7627; ask for Sheera or Barb.


Native American Center of Excellence

Offers services to underrepresented minority students in pursuing careers in the medical field. Programs include:


Contact:

Walter Hollow, MD, Assiniboine-Sioux
Center of Excellence Director
University of Washington, School of Medicine
Minority Affairs Program
T545 Health Sciences Center
Box 357430
Seattle, WA 98195-7430

Phone: (206) 685-2489
Fax: (206) 543-9063


Native American Law Center; University of Washington School of Law.

William H. Gates Hall
Box 353020
Seattle, WA 98195-3020

Phone: (206) 543-4551
Fax: (206) 543-5671


Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest, Inc.

The mission of NARA, NW is to provide education, physical and mental health services and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives and other vulnerable people. They have a residential treatment center, a health clinic, as well as an outpatient treatment center.


The Native American Women's Health Education Resource Center.

PO Box 572
Lake Andes, SD 57356-0572

Phone: (605) 487-7072
Fax: (605)487-7964


Tribal Connections in the Pacific Northwest; Connecting American Indian/Alaska Native Communities to Health Resources on the Internet.