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Introduction to Native American Cultural Competency

The Offices of Diversity and Equity, Student Life, and Multicultural Student Services at SUNY Niagara

Proudly Announce a Special Training Session
“Introduction to Native American Cultural Competency”

This session will provide an overview of major Native and Haudenosaunee cultural concepts, discuss challenges to Native health and well-being, and share recent and emerging efforts to support community wellness.

Presented by

Pete Hill (Cayuga, Heron Clan)
“All Our Relations” Special Initiatives Coordinator
Native American Community Services of Erie & Niagara Counties, Inc. (NACS)

Friday, February 12, 2021

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
SUNY Niagara
3111 Saunders Settlement Rd., Sanborn, NY 14132

This virtual training will be conducted via Zoom.

For more information

Please contact Will Brinson at 716-614-6258 or wbrinson@niagaracc.suny.edu

This Native American Cultural Competency session is funded by: SUNY Niagara

Nyah-weh!  Thank you!

Please register in advance for this meeting.

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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

John D Strong

John D Strong
Chief Diversity and Equity Officer
Phone: 716-614-5900
Email: jstrong@niagaracc.suny.edu
Location: H-162

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John D Strong
Chief Diversity and Equity Officer

John D Strong received his undergraduate degree from Canisius College in Physical Education and his Master’s Degree in Education from Walden University with a concentration in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment. He currently Chairs the SUNY Niagara Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Committee and has been a part of it since its inception in 2016. He is also the current Chair of the Society of Health And Physical Education America’s Special Interest Group on Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion which has since become a standing Committee of that national organization. John’s persistence in the area of JEDI has been reflected in other similar roles at the state and local levels for almost ten years and he is proud to serve at SUNY Niagara as our newest Chief Diversity and Equity Officer.