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Native American Social Work Studies Institute
Cultivating Resiliency in Social Work
A Message from the Director of NASWSI
The Native American Social Work Studies Institute (“Institute”) was conceptualized several decades ago by Dr. Evelyn Blanchard who spent her life’s long work helping others. The efforts of a small group of social workers and other helping professionals in partnership with New Mexico Highlands University established the Institute within the Facundo Valdez School of Social Work. The Institute continues to offer education and training to social workers, students, and other helping professionals that support Native American social work practices and preserve our culture and values.
-Melissa E. Riley, Ph.D. Director, Native American Social Work Studies Institute
News and Updates
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Rock Your Mocs: A Celebration of Native American Culture and Unity
Have you ever wondered what those colorful and intricate shoes that some Native Americans wear are called? They are moccasins, or mocs for short, and they are more than just footwear. They are a symbol of Native America
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Indigenous Tribal Social Work Educators Association Meeting in Atlanta
Dr. Riley attended the national CSWE Conference in October for the sole purpose of meeting with Indigenous and tribal scholars from around the country. A small room with extensive discussions surrounding social work edu
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Category: Institute
November 14, 2023
November is Native American Heritage Month
November marks the commencement of National Native American Heritage Month, an occasion in the United States that acknowledges and celebrates the contributions, culture, and accomplishments of Native Americans. The comm
The History of NASWSI
NASWSI was founded by the Facundo Valdez School of Social Work at New Mexico Highlands University to fill a need for a university program developed with advanced practice on the complex social issues of Native Americans to educate future social workers. Since 2017, the Institute has been supported by the State Legislature.