Renowned author and professor Dr. Anton Treuer will explore how cultural identity, belonging, and access to heritage can serve as powerful protective factors against suicide. Drawing from Indigenous perspectives and lived experiences, Dr. Treuer will share stories and strategies that connect cultural revitalization with mental health, resilience, and community healing.

This keynote invites participants to reimagine suicide prevention beyond clinical frameworks—centered on restoring connection to language, identity, and community as vital components of whole-person wellness. Attendees will leave with insights and practical tools to foster inclusion, cultural strength, and hope in their own professional and personal spheres.