Congressional Hearing on Native Youth Mental Health and Healing
January 1, 2020
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The Frame
This hearing serves as a formal record of testimony from Native youth to inform federal policy and potential future legislation regarding mental health resources for indigenous communities.
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Native American youth
The hearing focuses on mental health and healing policies that directly impact the well-being and services available to indigenous youth.
Tribal Nations
The testimony provided informs federal oversight of programs and resources affecting tribal community health.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2020.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on July 16, 2020, via WebEx, marking the Subcommittee's first virtual hearing.
- The hearing was convened to gather testimony on mental health and healing perspectives from Native youth.
- Witnesses included representatives from the Bishop Paiute Tribe, Seminole Tribe of Florida, Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, and Shoshone Paiute Tribes.
- The Subcommittee Chair established rules limiting oral opening statements to the Chair and Ranking Member to prioritize witness testimony.
- Members were permitted to submit additional opening statements to the record by 5 p.m. on the day of the hearing.
- The hearing record includes testimony from the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children.
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Why It Matters
This hearing serves as a formal record of testimony from Native youth to inform federal policy and potential future legislation regarding mental health resources for indigenous communities.
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Transition to Virtual Oversight
The document marks the first instance of a virtual hearing for the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples, reflecting a shift in congressional operations during the 2020 pandemic.
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