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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

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

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

Attorney General Raul Torrez Panel Discussion on Trauma, Treatment & Public Safety

The Office of the Attorney General extended an invitation to Dr. Riley, Director of the NASWSI, to participate in a panel discussion and share insights and practices related to addressing trauma, treatment, and public s

National Indian Education Association Conference

The Native American Social Work Studies Institute was very honored to participate in the NIEA Conference in Albuquerque. New Mexico Highlands University, Facundo Valdez School of Social Work is blazing a path forward fo

Native Communities and Native Justice

A Conversation on Decolonization, Social Work, and Mental Health Please join the Center for Excellence in Social Work and the Facundo Valdez School of Social Work for a facilitated discussion and critical dialogue wi