Native American Training Institute Inc.

“Expenses business registrations fees 315 professional development fees 250 bank service fees 82 supplies 235 annual renewal 187 computer expense 1,000 pow wow expense 1,337 facility rent 200 total 3,606”

“To correct last years balance -2,141”

“Employee advance 825 0 prepaid tour 455 0 total 1,280 0”

“Credit card 3,783 0 other -875 0”

“The native american training institute, inc. Provides training in the development and implementation of culture, strengths, and spiritual based programs for native and non-native people that inspire leadership, healing and wellness to combat alcohol and substance use/abuse and other behavioral health related issues.”

“In 2010, founder, david vallo, announced that he was retiring and wanted to hand down the school to someone who was committed as he was. Hence, patrick trujillo and marie kirk were approached to take on this task for the 2011 annual school. With a newly formed corporation, board of directors and planning committee to continue the only school of its kind devoted to addressing alcohol and substance use/abuse prevention, intervention and treatment from a distinctly native american perspective. The native american training institute, inc. Planning committee members are experts in the field of alcoholism and other behavioral health related issues including hiv/aids/stds. The planners bring a wealth of education and experience that directly translates into an effective annual school agenda. Each meeting is opened with a prayer to start the process in a good way to deliver the utmost professional development training for participants. The planners are responsible for making decisions about speakers, scholarships, save-the-date card, brochure, abstract and annual school agenda. The planners have an equal voice in the planning process and the responsibilities are divided among the planners. The annual school begins with the potent and inspirational inter-faith ceremony, led by a traditional spiritual leader. This creates a spirit of harmony and balance setting the tone for a week of effective learning experiences. The annual school includes over twenty informative and interactive, day- long workshops delivered by leaders, researchers, and practitioners from across the continuum of substance abuse and mental health services. The annual school also offers the talking circle; the sweat lodge purification ritual to participants. The talking circle provides a safe and nurturing space for everyone to share their experiences, thoughts and feelings about the many challenges we face in our lives. The principle of confidentially is adhered to in reference to what is disclosed during the talking circle. The sweat lodge is like a small sauna where individuals come to pray, meditate and be purified.”

“In 2010, founder, david vallo, announced that he was retiring and wanted to hand down the school to someone who was committed as he was. Hence, patrick trujillo and marie kirk were approached to take on this task for the 2011 annual school. With a newly formed corporation, board of directors and planning committee to continue the only school of its kind devoted to addressing alcohol and substance use/abuse prevention, intervention and treatment from a distinctly native american perspective. The native american training institute, inc. Planning committee members are experts in the field of alcoholism and other behavioral health related issues including hiv/aids/stds. The planners bring a wealth of education and experience that directly translates into an effective annual school agenda. Each meeting is opened with a prayer to start the process in a good way to deliver the utmost professional development training for participants. The planners are responsible for making decisions about speakers, scholarships, save-the-date card, brochure, abstract and annual school agenda. The planners have an equal voice in the planning process and the responsibilities are divided among the planners. The annual school begins with the potent and inspirational inter-faith ceremony, led by a traditional spiritual leader. This creates a spirit of harmony and balance setting the tone for a week of effective learning experiences. The annual school includes over twenty informative and interactive, day- long workshops delivered by leaders, researchers, and practitioners from across the continuum of substance abuse and mental health services. The annual school also offers the talking circle; the sweat lodge purification ritual to participants. The talking circle provides a safe and nurturing space for everyone to share their experiences, thoughts and feelings about the many challenges we face in our lives. The principle of confidentially is adhered to in reference to what is disclosed during the talking circle. The sweat lodge is like a small sauna where individuals come to pray, meditate and be purified.”