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Bridging a 200-year training gap in less than one.

The Challenge:

Despite decades of Tribal advocacy, no standardized federal training existed on Tribal Treaties and Reserved Rights. In response, the White House and 17 federal agencies launched a landmark initiative to develop foundational training for 2M+ federal employees—a politically sensitive, historically overdue, and high-visibility effort.

This video is the "trailer" for the course that was shown at the 2022 White House Tribal Nations Summit to generate enthusiasm and support for the project. 

My Role:

I led this initiative as the sole Instructional Designer and Project Manager, coordinating with federal stakeholders, Tribal leaders, and SMEs to design and deliver a respectful, factually rigorous learning experience. I also directed, filmed, and edited interviews with Tribal leaders to ensure their voices were central, not peripheral.

The Solution:

Through a hybrid ADDIE/SAM process, I created a video-based course that prioritized authenticity, accessibility, and legal clarity. All content adhered to Section 508 and federal plain language standards. Special attention was given to visual inclusivity and cultural nuance—down to imagery, narration, and scripting.

The course was broken into five shorter videos with the intention of releasing one video each week like a TV show. This "drip campaign" approach increased retention and learner satisfaction.