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NACHP Distinguished Lecture Series Featuring Arlene Brown (Bishop Paiute Tribe)

The Role of Community in Recovery: Reclaiming Indigenous Healing, Connection, and Hope

Event Details

Date
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Time
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Description
Drawing from lived experience and her work building Indigenous-led recovery services in rural California, Arlene Brown explores how culture, connection, and community can transform the way we approach addiction and healing. This lecture challenges future healthcare professionals to look beyond traditional treatment models, confront stigma, and recognize the power of Indigenous self-determination in creating meaningful pathways to recovery.
Cost
Free
Accessibility

We value inclusion and access for all participants and are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations for this event. Please call 608-262-7218 or email cornelius3@wisc.edu to make a disability-related accommodation request. Reasonable effort will be made to support your request.

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