The Tribal Behavioral Health Conference aims to provide a platform for sharing culturally integrated treatment, prevention, and recovery modalities. The event will feature a series of presentations and workshops designed to foster professional dialogue and networking among attendees. Participants will have the opportunity to earn 12 MCBAP CEUs by attending all sessions. The conference will focus on embracing gratitude and will include notable speakers such as Joseph Ojibway, Elaine Dougherty, and James Vukelich, who will cover topics ranging from holistic healing to current drug trends.
Mental Health Conferences
Tribal Behavioral Health Conference: Embracing Gratitude – Miigwechiwendamowin
The Tribal Behavioral Health Conference, titled 'Embracing Gratitude – Miigwechiwendamowin,' is a 1.5-day event held in Acme, MI, focusing on culturally integrated treatment, prevention, and recovery modalities.
Conference Overview
Some quick details about this conference.
Time and Place
Maybe the most important details of the conference.
Conference Dates: May 13–14, 2025
Location: Grand Traverse Resort
City/State: Acme, Michigan
Address: 100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd, Acme, MI 49610
Event Format: in-person

Conference Organizer
This organization is hosting this conference.
Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, Inc. – Tribal Training Technical Center
This is the group that put together this event.
Email: akashata@itcmi.org
Phone: 906-632-6896
Registration Fees
How much does this conference cost?
Cost | Type | Notes |
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$0.00 | Free | Registration is free and limited to 150 attendees from MI and Bemidji Area. |
See the conference's actual website for more details around these fees, as sometimes they can be more complicated.
Schedule and Agenda
It's important to know what is planned.
The conference will span 1.5 days, featuring presentations on culturally integrated treatment, prevention, and recovery modalities. Attendees can earn 12 MCBAP CEUs by attending all sessions.
Notable Speakers
These folks will be speaking at the conference.
Joseph Ojibway PMHNP-BC
Joseph Ojibway will present on 'Recreating Wellness – Delivering Holistic Healing.'
Elaine Dougherty (MSP)
Elaine Dougherty will discuss 'Current Drug Trends in MI.'
James Vukelich
James Vukelich will present on 'Miigwechiwendamowin.'
CEU Details
Here's information on Continuing Education Units (or CEUs).
Attendees can earn 12 MCBAP CEUs by attending all sessions.
Hotel Information
You need somewhere to stay! (Unless you live relatively close.)
The conference will be held at the Grand Traverse Resort in Acme, MI. A room block is available under the ID 'Inter-Tribal Council of MI – ANB0505' with a rate of $109 per night plus $25 in resort fees and taxes. The room block closes on April 12, 2025.
Other Links and Information
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