2022 Tribal Healing to Wellness Court Enhancement Training
Innovations in Healing to Wellness Courts: Creating a Path Forward
September 26-28, 2022 | Albuquerque, NM
Wellness Court Bay Dt Ge:vik A'hanja Advocate Award
Nomination Letter Due: June 3, 2022
TLPI is seeking nominations for the Wellness Court Bay dt ge:vik a’hanja Advocate Award. Bay dt ge:vik a’hanja is Hualapai and means “All of us be well”, in honor of Hon. Joseph Flies-Away, a groundbreaking leader and advocate for community healing and Wellness Courts. The Bay dt ge:vik a’hanja Advocate Award was conceived to identify and honor Wellness Court practitioners who have been instrumental in the success of their court, and thereby in the healing and restoration of their community.
Nominations:
Please consider nominating a Healing to Wellness Court team member who exemplifies the tenants of restorative justice and healing as evidenced by their dedication to the Wellness Court team and participants. Team members may include the judge, coordinator, case manager, community supervision officer, treatment provider, cultural adviser, child welfare representative, or other position.
Nomination Letter Criteria:
Please email: Wellness@TLPI.org with the following information:
-
How long the nominee has worked with the organization/court
-
How they are regarded by their fellow team members and by participants
-
How they have contributed to the advancement of the organization/court
-
Background on the nominee, including their position outside of the Wellness Court, if any, and prior experience
-
Any other considerations for why they are deserving of the award
Former Award Nominees:

Joan Johnson
Fort Belknap Tribal Court

Alyssa Harold
Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians Tribal Drug Court

Robert Mann
Ho-Chunk Nation Judiciary Healing to Wellness Court

Byram Beckstead
Shoshone-Bannock Tribes

Rhonda Decontie
Penobscot Nation Tribal Court
