With the overarching goal of providing optimal, client-centered care for every Utahn, this summit is intended to broaden awareness and deepen understanding of the array of different cultural norms, values, traditions, strengths, and barriers relevant to professionals and policy makers.  The summit is ideal for professionals and policy makers working in human services arenas, including health, mental health, behavioral health, child welfare, community based organizations, and advocacy for any marginalized population.

We acknowledge that this land, which is named for the Ute Tribe, is the traditional and ancestral homeland of the Shoshone, Paiute, Goshute, and Ute Tribes. The University of Utah recognizes and respects the enduring relationship that exists between many Indigenous peoples and their traditional homelands. We respect the sovereign relationship between tribes, states, and the federal government, and we affirm the University of Utah’s commitment to a partnership with Native Nations and Urban Indian communities through research, education, and community outreach activities.

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