We here at MIWRC are committed to the safety of our staff and community. Our work and mission charge each of us to practice the sacred values while assisting others on their healing journeys. Together, we are facing confusing and frightening times that require us all to connect across fear, practice generosity collectively, and role model loving behavior towards all our relatives while we care for ourselves to ensure our ability to continue to serve.
To prepare for the challenges that lie ahead, please take time to grieve, cleanse, reflect, and boldly embrace creativity. We feel optimistic that we will come through this stronger and better together.
Here are the ways in which MIWRC is addressing the immediate future:
All staff are to work remotely as much as possible until further notice.
• On-site services and programs will close while we spend the next two weeks developing a mindful and coherent response to this emerging global pandemic
• We will hold internal and external meetings via Zoom and go-to meetings.
• We will communicate with funders, including county, state, and other partners, to identify flexible strategies for meeting project deliverables under these new circumstances
• We are developing and implementing technology to offer a new telehealth service for our clinical work, creating a model to safely serve the community during this rapidly unfolding crisis while ensuring agency sustainability.
• We are exploring additional income-generating services through online and webinar-based trainings. This will create opportunities for each of our staff to share expertise and build continuing education for the clinical community throughout Indian Country, and all providers serving our community.
We also are also aware of rumors circulating about our organization and staff that are sick. Statewide, COVID-19 testing capacity is extremely limited, and no one is being tested right now unless hospitalized. Please be reassured that there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 among MIWRC staff and be mindful of the power of our words both inside and outside the agency.
In this time, what we will be remembered for is the kindness we demonstrate. Please be kind to yourselves, to your loved ones, and to your neighbors.
We're thinking of all of you during this challenging time. We welcome and expect questions and look forward to working with each of you as we consider the current scenario.
Sending thoughts of healing, air-hugs, and positive vibrations to everyone!
With love,
MIWRC Executive Leadership Team – David, Heather, & Jennifer