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How to Connect and Communicate through COVID-19

Stay Connected and Communicate Through Times of Crises

Introducing First Nations’ “Communications Strategies for Native Communities” Webinar Series

Communicating positively and effectively with the public can be challenging at all times, but it can be even more so during a crisis. This has been especially apparent as Native communities across the country work to convey accurate and real-time information as it relates to COVID-19 response and recovery and its impact on people’s health and safety.

To support Native leaders in connecting with donors, stakeholders, volunteers, and community members, this informational webinar series covers best practices and community engagement strategies for various outlets, including social media, press releases, email, and websites. Project Mosaic’s team of Native American public health specialists will guide participants through the fundamentals of communications strategies, specifically on how to share coronavirus and community health information.

Webinar #1

Wednesday, July 29, 2020, 1 pm Mountain, by Project Mosaic 

The founder of Project Mosaic, Jennifer Wolf, MPH, has led her team on strategic planning, community engagement, communication planning, research and evaluation projects, and has been guiding tribes and Native American organizations on COVID-19 communications strategies. Co-facilitator Savannah Smith, MPH, has a strong background in research. She has spent over three years with the Centers for American Indian and Alaska Native Health, and was a practicum intern with John Snow, Inc., a public health consulting firm.

Register now! Please note: Preparation materials, including a survey, will be provided once registration is completed. 

Upcoming webinars 

Two more webinars in the series will cover additional communications strategies and ways to increase visibility while staying responsive to community needs.

  • Webinar #2: Wednesday, August 12, 2020, 1 pm Mountain. Register here!
  • Webinar #3: Wednesday, August 26, 2020, 1 pm Mountain. Register here! 

All webinars are free for all participants.

We hope to see you there!