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Please note that there will be no issue of the ESIT Weekly sent out next Friday, July 8, since Monday, July 4, will be observed as Independence Day. The ESIT Weekly will resume its regular schedule on Friday, July 15. Thank you!
"Colonization is not complete because indigenous people[s] persevere to be who we are... one of the processes of course for helping people disappear is not to talk about them, not to write about them and not to present them.. it's just what we would call in [the] education system a "sin of omission."
On Sept. 13, the United Nations overwhelmingly passed a resolution of tremendous importance to the indigenous people of the world, but did you hear about it? Chief Oren Lyons, faithkeeper and chief of the Turtle Clan of the Onondaga people, discusses UN's Declaration of Rights for Indigenous Peoples (watch time 6:57)
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“Indigenous peoples have the right of self-determination. By virtue of that right they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development.”
Article 3, United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Title page of United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Each week, DCYF ESIT Tribal Support Specialist Brian Frisina provides a key topic to help us get to know our Tribal Nations partners better.
This week’s topic is:
Indigenous People or Indigenous Peoples?
The United Nations International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights state that all peoples have the right of self-determination by virtue of which they “freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development”. (Part one, Article one, 1966) However, because there has been dispute over the exact meaning of the term “peoples”, it is not clear exactly to whom “peoples” refers. Some state governments oppose use of the term “peoples” in regards to Indigenous Peoples because they fear its association with the right of secession and independent statehood. Those states would prefer the terms “tribes” or “populations”, which do not have those associations. On the other hand, Indigenous Peoples use the term “peoples” because of its association with inherent recognition of a distinct identity. “Indigenous People” is a compromise between these two positions. Indigenous Peoples and their advocates find the denial of being described as “peoples” and the inherent entitlement to self-determination a form of racism and continued discrimination.
Download the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Read for more information and resources:
Learn More
Watch presentation by Chief Oren Lyons, Racism, Native American Human Rights and the UN (watch time 30:24):
Sources
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Copyright © United Nations.
The Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Copyright © 2003 University of Minnesota Human Rights Center.
Please join us in welcoming Iris Dunaway to the ESIT State Leadership Team!
Iris will begin work as the Northwest Regional Technical Assistance Specialist on July 18. Iris lives, works, and plays in Bellingham where she has worked with young children and their caregivers for more than 20 years as a daycare provider, preschool teacher, and most recently as a Family Resources Coordinator and Program Manager at Whatcom Center for Early Learning. As a mother of a child with a disability, Iris is passionate about supporting parents and caregivers and improving systems of care. Iris loves partnering with people to discover the insights and inspirations that foster growth, awareness and success. Iris has a BA in English from Western Washington University. When she is not working, she enjoys time outside with her friends and family, reading, art journaling, and gardening.
Welcome to the team, Iris, we're so glad you're here!
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The July SICC meeting is just around the corner! Please join us virtually:
Wednesday, July 20 | 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Registration link TBD
If you would like your email added to the SICC direct email list to receive the July meeting materials in advance of the July 20 meeting, email Will Moncrease, with the subject: Add me to SICC DL.
Questions? Please contact DCYF ESIT Partnership & Collaboration Manager, Will Moncrease, Jr., at will.moncrease@dcyf.wa.gov.
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Updated ESIT Training Guidance Now Available
The ESIT Required Training guidance has been updated for the 2022-23 Contract year and is now posted on ESIT's Training page. We have included two new resources that may be used to track the completion of new provider trainings.
Thank you to the stakeholders and providers who have offered feedback for the training requirements. Your collaboration has been invaluable!
Changes to Communication Documents on the ESIT COVID-19 Webpage
The DCYF ESIT COVID-19 webpage contains several useful resources and announcements for providers, dating back to March of 2020. However, as the pandemic has evolved, some of this guidance has become outdated. Outdated guidance will be archived and taken off the webpage.
Below is a list of guidance soon to be removed on July 1 from the ESIT COVID-19 webpage and relocated to ESIT's new Archived COVID-19 Communications link, in the Resources side-bar:
- #2020-01 COVID-19 Recommended Actions for ESIT Providers
- #2020-02 COVID-19 Temporary Suspension of In-Person Services Extended
- #2020-03 Planning and Waivers
- 6.8 ESIT Letter to Parents (all languages)
- 12.8 Telepractice Resources For Early Intervention Providers
Please check with your regional Technical Assistance Specialist if you have questions about these or any other pieces of ESIT guidance.
ESIT is happy to announce that registration is open for the next Professional Learning Community for staff hired July 1, 2021, or later. This program includes five opportunities for new direct service providers and program administrators to explore the implementation of ESIT services. New staff complete these sessions as a cohort, determined by the date of hire.
Check out these helpful resources with screenshots of the step by step process:
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The Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) program is recruiting for the Parent Institute for Engagement (PIE) program!
PIE is a 12-month leadership program for parents and caregivers of children who have received early intervention services through ESIT. We will help you build your skills and allow you to become better leaders, advocates, public speakers and active members in your state.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit an application by Aug. 1. We will notify selected individuals the week of Aug. 8. Download flyer here.
English Survey Link
Hindi Survey Link
Vietnamese Survey Link
Chinese Survey Link
Spanish Survey Link
Arabic Survey Link
For more information on how to apply, contact Vanessa Allen, ESIT Family Engagement Coordinator, at vanessa.allen@dcyf.wa.gov.
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For the July 14 SLP/SLP-A networking session, Laura Qualls, M.S. CCC-SLP, from Holly Ridge Center will be facilitating a conversation on How We Talk about Autism. Laura has a passion for understanding Neurodiversity and is very knowledgeable on the Neurodiversity movement.
State Connect: SLP Networking
Second Thursday Monthly
July 14 | 9 – 10 am
Join Here
Passcode: 567620
If you have any questions, contact knelson@hollyridge.org.
Feel free to invite others from your agencies as this topic is not limited to SLP/SLP’A’s.
Pandemic babies are behind after years of stress, isolation affected brain development
"Kids born in the COVID-19 era lag in certain skills and are more prone to challenging behaviors. Experts say their parents need more support."
Article by Alia Wong, USA TODAY, published June 9, updated June 15, 2022.
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TeleBehavioral Health 201 is :
- Free
- Online
- A 12-part training series
- Designed to help mental/behavioral health professionals develop a broad knowledge base and fundamental telebehavioral health skills
- Created by the University of Washington, Harborview Medical Center and the Behavioral Health Institute and is hosted by the Northwest Regional Telehealth Resource Center (NRTRC)
- Accredited for continuing education units from the National Association of Social Workers, and for Category 1 Continuing Medical Education units
Please note: NRTRC encourages providers to complete the Telebehavioral Health 101 series before beginning this course, however, that series is not a prerequisite for the TeleBehavioral Health 201 series.
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Join the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health in celebrating the 12th annual National Rural Health Day on November 17. This year’s theme is Driving Change: Going the Extra Mile. It’s time to start thinking of the people and organizations in your state who are going the extra mile for rural health and nominate them for the 2022 book of Community Stars.
If you know of a person, coalition, or organization who goes the extra mile to grow the health of their rural community, the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health invites you to honor them by nominating them to be a 2022 Community Star! For more information, visit the National Rural Health Day headquarters, powerofrural.org! The Community Star nomination period is open through August 1.
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