2025 Tribal
Opioid Summit
Uniting for Prevention,
Intervention and Healing
September 17th & 18th
Grand Sierra Resort



September 17 & 18th 2025
September 17 & 18th 2025
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
This summit is open to Washoe Tribal community members, Tribal leaders, healthcare providers, public health professionals, and community advocates to discuss initiatives to address the opioid epidemic.
This summit is open to Washoe Tribal community members, Tribal leaders, healthcare providers, public health professionals, and community advocates to discuss initiatives to address the opioid epidemic.
Registration is required, limited space available. Registration open until August 29th or until full.
Registration is required, limited space available. Registration open until August 29th or until full.
Registration is required, limited space available. Registration open until August 29th or until full.
Featured Speakers

Dr. Art Martinez
Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Art Martinez
Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Art Martinez
Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Albert Titman
Deputy Director of Native Dads Network Inc.

Dr. Albert Titman
Deputy Director of Native Dads Network Inc.

Dr. Albert Titman
Deputy Director of Native Dads Network Inc.

Michael Duncan
Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Native Dads Network Inc.

Michael Duncan
Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Native Dads Network Inc.

Michael Duncan
Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Native Dads Network Inc.

Christine Pebbles
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Christine Pebbles
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Christine Pebbles
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Why This Summit Matters
Join tribal leaders, healthcare providers, and community members for a powerful day of collaboration, education, and healing. The Washoe Tribe is taking bold steps to address the opioid crisis and build a healthier future through culturally grounded solutions and open dialogue.
Join tribal leaders, healthcare providers, and community members for a powerful day of collaboration, education, and healing. The Washoe Tribe is taking bold steps to address the opioid crisis and build a healthier future through culturally grounded solutions and open dialogue.
Join tribal leaders, healthcare providers, and community members for a powerful day of collaboration, education, and healing. The Washoe Tribe is taking bold steps to address the opioid crisis and build a healthier future through culturally grounded solutions and open dialogue.



Summit Agenda
Day 1
Day 2
7:45 am - 8:15 am
Registration
8:30 am - 9:30 am
Welcome
Opening Ceremony
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Keynote Speaker
Culture as Prevention & IntergenerationalTrauma
10:30 am - 10:45 am
Break
10:45 am - 11:45 am
Keynote Speaker
Culture as a Response to the Opioid/Fentanyl Crisis in Indian Country
11:45 am - 12:45 pm
Lunch
12:45 pm - 1:45 pm
Breakout 1
Law Enforcement
Breakout 2
Healing Together: A Family Story of Innovation in Opioid Care
Breakout 3
Impacts on Youth & Families, Proactive Prevention
1:45 pm - 2:00 pm
Break
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Breakout 1
Clinic/Medical
Breakout 2
Opioid Misuse Stigma
Breakout 3
Personal Recovery
3:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Break
3:15 pm - 4:15 pm
Breakout 1
Intergenerational Trauma
Breakout 2
Opioid Misuse Stigma
Breakout 3
The Good Road of Life
4:15 pm - 5:00 pm
Networking & Closing of Day 1
Closing Ceremony
Day 1
Day 2
7:45 am - 8:15 am
Registration
8:30 am - 9:30 am
Welcome
Opening Ceremony
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Keynote Speaker
Culture as Prevention & IntergenerationalTrauma
10:30 am - 10:45 am
Break
10:45 am - 11:45 am
Keynote Speaker
Culture as a Response to the Opioid/Fentanyl Crisis in Indian Country
11:45 am - 12:45 pm
Lunch
12:45 pm - 1:45 pm
Breakout 1
Law Enforcement
Panel A:
Breakout 2
Healing Together: A Family Story of Innovation in Opioid Care
Breakout 3
Impacts on Youth & Families, Proactive Prevention
1:45 pm - 2:00 pm
Break
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Breakout 1
Clinic/Medical
Panel B:
Breakout 2
Opioid Misuse Stigma
Breakout 3
Personal Recovery
3:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Break
3:15 pm - 4:15 pm
Breakout 1
Intergenerational Trauma
Panel C:
Breakout 2
Opioid Misuse Stigma
Breakout 3
The Good Road of Life
4:15 pm - 5:00 pm
Networking & Closing of Day 1
Closing Ceremony
Day 1
Day 2
7:45 am - 8:15 am
Registration
8:30 am - 9:30 am
Welcome
Opening Ceremony
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Keynote Speaker
Culture as Prevention & IntergenerationalTrauma
10:30 am - 10:45 am
Break
10:45 am - 11:45 am
Keynote Speaker
Culture as a Response to the Opioid/Fentanyl Crisis in Indian Country
11:45 am - 12:45 pm
Lunch
12:45 pm - 1:45 pm
Breakout 1
Law Enforcement
Breakout 2
Healing Together: A Family Story of Innovation in Opioid Care
Breakout 3
Impacts on Youth & Families, Proactive Prevention
1:45 pm - 2:00 pm
Break
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Breakout 1
Clinic/Medical
Breakout 2
Opioid Misuse Stigma
Breakout 3
Personal Recovery
3:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Break
3:15 pm - 4:15 pm
Breakout 1
Intergenerational Trauma
Breakout 2
Opioid Misuse Stigma
Breakout 3
The Good Road of Life
4:15 pm - 5:00 pm
Networking & Closing of Day 1
Closing Ceremony
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Washoe Tribal Healing Center
1266 Dresslerville Rd
Gardnerville, NV 89460
775-265-8622 option 5
healingcenter@washoetribe.us
1266 Dresslerville Rd
Gardnerville, NV 89460
775-265-8622 option 5
healingcenter@washoetribe.us
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