Upper Midwest Indian Council on Addictive Disorders

11/01/2025

In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, White Bison proudly supports The Moose Hide Campaign, a grassroots initiative uniting both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal men against violence directed at women and children. Wearing this moose hide patch symbolizes your dedication to honor, respect, and safeguard the women and children in your life, while collaborating with other men to eliminate violence.

Groups or organizations can obtain FREE starter kits containing 25 Moose Hide Patches by following this link and providing the necessary details: www.tinyurl.com/warriorsareback. This initiative can also be embraced by women’s groups, youth programs, churches, and recovery communities.

We encourage participants to:
1. Take a vow to stand against violence towards Aboriginal women and children (the vow is included on the card).
2. When appropriate, invite a respected woman in the community, such as an Elder or other community leader, to make opening remarks before the men take the vow, potentially turning it into a Ceremony.
3. Wear the patch whenever and wherever it feels appropriate. Speak out! Silence can be interpreted as consent, so be vocal about your stance against violence.
4. Encourage younger men, including teenagers, to wear the patch as well.
5. Invite the Grandmas to show their support by pinning the moose hide patch on the man after he has taken the vow.
6. Have councils and other leaders publicly announce their support for the Moose Hide Campaign.
7. Encourage all men in recovery to wear the patch during recovery meetings.
8. Engage family programs within your communities to back this initiative, urging men in these programs to vow to protect women and children.

To learn more about the Moosehide Campaign, you can go to www.moosehidecampaign.ca/, or go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlGkSu58_m4 to watch “The Moosehide Campaign 101.”

11/01/2025

COMING SOON ➡ Resource: Intersections Between Domestic & Sexual Violence

Domestic and sexual violence thrive in isolation, shame, confusion, and silence. These are pervasive issues, shrouded in stereotypes that hinder awareness and support.

There is no single factor that causes violence to happen, rather, it is a combination of factors at all levels within our ecosystems that have the ability to impact the risk of violence we witness or experience.

Stay tuned for the full resource 📲

10/30/2025

Sharing good info:
Tune into our session, Centering Community-Led Responses to the Toxic Drug Crisis: Learnings from Phase I of FNHA’s Indigenizing Harm Reduction Study, at 10am on November 6! Register here and learn more: https://buff.ly/twfAhwB

10/29/2025

This flyer advertises the July sessions but please take a look into it as there is a session 4 (the final one) being presented throughout November. This is free and virtual.

10/19/2025

The MARRCH 2025 Conference breakout sessions are designed to inspire and educate. Whether you're interested in addiction treatment, mental health, or innovative approaches, we've got you covered. Sessions on Tuesday, October 28 include:

💡 "Healing Generational Trauma: Looking Back to Move Forward" with Laurie Healy, Laurie Healy Consulting | Pamela Lanhart, Thrive Family Recovery Resources;

💡 "Gambling in 2025: What We Need to Know and Why We Need to be Screening for Problem Gambling" with Susan Sheridan Tucker, Minnesota Alliance on Problem Gambling;

💡 "Supporting Staff Toward To***co Recovery"
Reba Mathern-Jacobson, Lung Mind Allicance / American Lung Association | Sally Sales, Mental Health Resources;

💡 "Holding On Through the Chaos: Outpatient Strategies for Active SUD and Mental Health" with
Ian McLoone, ExpanseMN | Laura Jones, ExpanseMN
and so many more!

Register today: https://www.marrch.org/page/annual-conference

10/19/2025

*Applications are due by Monday!*

As part of our commitment to culturally-based healing for all people, White Bison is offering registration scholarships for the Medicine Wheel and 12 Steps taking place December 9-11, 2025 in Tampa, FL. The scholarship will cover registration fees and materials (travel and meal accommodations not included).

For a chance to be chosen for this opportunity, please go to www.tinyurl.com/mwscholarshipdecember and respond to the question, “If given the opportunity to become a certified facilitator of this training, how will you implement this program in your work or your community?" All entries must be between 100 and 200 words. We will pick winners and notify them via e-mail by October 27, 2025. To be considered, all entries must be submitted before 11:59 PM on Monday, October 20, 2025. Please note, entries using AI will be disqualified. We aren't looking for perfect grammar, just heartfelt answers which show your dedication to healing your community!

For questions, please contact White Bison at 719-548-1000, or by e-mail at [email protected].

10/08/2025

Morning folks!

It is with a heavy heart that I let everyone know that I have resigned from my position as of October 14th.

It has been an amazing 5 and a half, almost 6 years. I have appreciated watching everyone grow and move through their life and career paths over the course of my time here.

It has been a blessing to work with all of you and wish you luck with all your future endeavors.

Please be patient with us during this transition time. Do not send anymore emails to [email protected]. Future emails can and should be sent to [email protected].

I can be contacted at [email protected] if needed.

All the best,
Ashley

10/01/2025

Aaniin Nindinawemaaganidoog
UMICAD is hosting a FREE 13 hour, *in-person* Ethics in Substance Abuse Disorder training on Wed. & Thurs. - November 5th & 6th.

*feel free to share flyer with others who may be interested.

This training is brought to you by Bagami-Ayaa, LLC. It will be held at the University of MN Cloquet Forestry Center. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. This training includes a session on cultural competency/diversity as well. There are 25 slots available. Please register by using the QR code on the flyer.

"This training is designed to strengthen ethical practice in the field of addictions by weaving together Western ethical frameworks with Indigenous worldviews. It focuses on building skills for culturally responsive service delivery and aligns with UMICAD’s commitment to workforce development and culturally relevant education." -Bobbi Jo Potter

09/12/2025

Edit: This training is now full! Sorry for any inconvenience

Hello! We are doing another round of 30 people for an ethics training with Dakotah Consulting! Note that if you signed up with us a few weeks ago, we had some technical difficulties so please sign up again!

Pass it on. Thank you!

09/08/2025

Hello! We are doing another round of 30 people for an ethics training with Dakotah Consulting! Note that if you signed up with us a few weeks ago, we had some technical difficulties so please sign up again!

Pass it on. Thank you!

08/12/2025

Another successful NAPRS training last week! Congratulations to these rock stars!

A huge congratulations to last week’s NAPRS graduates!
We wrapped up an incredible week filled with growth, shared knowledge, and strong community connections. We can’t wait to see the positive impact, fresh perspectives, and valuable insights each of you will bring to your roles and the communities you serve. A huge thank you to Upper Midwest Indian Council on Addictive Disorders Northwest Indian Community Development Center for your continued partnership!