 NATIVE HEALTH Newsletter Upcoming EventsVolume 19, Issue 3 – March 2025  Hello, Spring is here and we’re busy! March is a beautiful month and there’s so much happening in the community. As you know from my monthly letters, we’re growing and in need of dedicated community members to help guide our way. If you are interested in being a member of our Board of Directors, please consider applying. There is a monthly time commitment, but you can make a difference in the direction of NATIVE HEALTH. For more information, please contact Cherie.  We are continuing to grow! Our renovations are complete at the new site and the next time you receive this newsletter, we will be open for patients. NHW Community Health Center is opening in the next week or so. We are planning a large Grand Opening on Saturday, April 12! Keep watching for more information. This site at 8800 N. 22nd Avenue will replace the current location at 2423 West Dunlap. This new location will offer additional services and is conveniently located just a block south of the light rail and a few blocks east of our current site. We can’t wait for you to see this jewel! For more information on the Grand Opening, please email us. Our construction at NATIVE HEALTH Mesa is continuing and we will be expanding services to include podiatry services this summer and pharmacy this fall. Keep watching for more information.  March also brings our Annual Prayer Walk, the Walk for the Land and the People. This Annual Walk brings out hundreds of walkers and runners to gather for a Blessing, enjoy the weather, meet new people, and practice mindfulness during the Walk. This year, like previous years, we will walk from North Mountain to NATIVE HEALTH Central. Participants will park at NATIVE HEALTH Central, take chartered buses to North Mountain, participate in a Blessing, and walk south to NATIVE HEALTH Central. A light Blue Corn Mush breakfast with Wild Tea will be provided when walkers return to the site. Participants also receive a t-shirt. This event is FREE, and all are welcome. To register, click here. NATIVE HEALTH would like to Desert Diamond Casino for their very generous donation. We are so grateful for their continued support which enables us to continue to help the community and expand our work and help the community.  NATIVE HEALTH received a beautiful, new pharmaceutical refrigerator from Direct Relief, to be used at the pharmacy of our new NHW Community Health Center location, 8800 N. 22nd Avenue in Phoenix. We are incredibly grateful for this amazing donation. This will help us on our path to the pharmacy opening this summer. Thank you to Direct Relief for your generous contribution.  March brings additional health observances including National HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on March 20, National Social Worker Month, Dental Assistants Recognition Week, Dentists Day, Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and much more. In recognition of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month we will be having a Gut Health Salad Bar Dinner on Thursday, March 20, to provide information on gut health. For more info on this class, and other upcoming events, please contact Gabby. Spring Break is upon us! We’re trying to make things easier for families and now have pediatric and adult walk-in medical care at all locations. We recently announced this year’s Diabetes Prevention and Wellness Camp at Mingus Mountain Methodist Camp outside Prescott. We’ve been to this camp before and it’s amazing! The youth will love it. See the article block below for more info.NATIVE HEALTH continues to function with pride, passion, and purpose to serve the community needs. I hope you take time to read the newsletter and keep up on our social media for upcoming events. We post daily with a lot of community events and announcements. Please visit our website, Facebook, and Instagram to learn about our exciting events. Did you know you can check out our Facebook page even if you don’t have Facebook? Click here to view NATIVE HEALTH’s Facebook page. We are here to support you and your family and hope you will take advantage of the programs offered by NATIVE HEALTH. We are grateful for you. Happy Spring to you and your loved ones. Until next month,Walter Murillo,Chief Executive Officer  Contact InformationNATIVE HEALTH Central4041 North Central Avenue, Building CPhoenix, Arizona 85012P (602) 279-5262F (602) 279-5390Visit Our Website  Medical Hours:Monday-Friday,8:00 am-7:00 pmVirtual Health Care -8:00 am-7:00 pmWalk-in Service AvailableSame Day Medical Appointments:Monday-Friday8:00 am-7:00 pmNATIVE HEALTH, NHW Community Health Center and NATIVE HEALTH Mesa accepts all AHCCCS (Medicaid) Health Plans and American Indian Health Program. CMDP and many private insurance plans are accepted. Sliding fee scale available at NATIVE HEALTH and NHW Community Health Center. Please email Amanda for additional information or you may call (602) 279-5262.Emergency Dental Appointments:Monday-Friday8:00-10:00 am and 1:00-3:00 pm Walk-in emergency dental appointments are available on a walk-in basis. First come, first served. Routine dental care is done by appointment. For more information or to make an dental appointment, please call Gina at (602) 279-5262 x 14010 or email her. All AHCCCS Plans, American Indian Health Program, CMDP, and private insurance plans are accepted. Sliding fee scale available.Behavioral Health:Monday-FridayAccepts AHCCCS and private insurance for behavioral health services. Behavioral Health Intakes are available by appointment and on a limited, walk-in basis. In-person assessments are available Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm, following completion of intake documentation. Bring required documents and copies of court orders. Please arrive at least 30 minutes early for your intake appointment to complete necessary paperwork. NATIVE HEALTH is an AHCCCS Complete Care provider and accepts all AHCCCS plans. For more information contact the Behavioral Health front desk at (602) 279-5262 x 12079.Services:Substance Abuse Treatment ProgramDomestic Violence Offender Group for MenCase Management servicesDomestic Violence Victim Advocate Support Substance Abuse and Suicide Prevention supportTherapy Services for ages 6+Individual, family and group counselingPsychiatry and medication managementVeterans Employment ServicesAvailable on Mondays and Thursdays, 8:30 am-4:30 pm. For more information call (602) 279-5262 x 11048. Arizona Dept. of Economic Security – Division or Benefits and Medical EligibilityServices are available at NATIVE HEALTH Central and are available Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm. Arizona Department of Economic Security – ARIZONA@WORKARIZONA@WORK background friendly employment assistance is available Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 8:30 am-4:30 pm. Please call (602) 279-5262, x 11048.WIC – 16th Street4602 N. 16th StreetSuite 201Phoenix Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 7 a.m.-4 pmThursdays 9:00 am-6:00 pm. NATIVE HEALTH WIC1-800-470-5930  NATIVE HEALTH Mesa777 West Southern Avenue, Building C, Suite 301Mesa, Arizona 85210P (602) 279-5262Visit Our Website  Medical Services:Building EMonday-Friday8:00 am-5:00 pmSame day appointments available.Walk-in Service AvailableVirtual Health Care: 8:00 am-7:00 pmNATIVE HEALTH Mesa accepts all AHCCCS (Medicaid) Health Plans and American Indian Health Program. For additional information call (602) 279-5262.Behavioral Health Services:Monday-Friday8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.Behavioral Health intakes are by appointment and a walk-in basis. Bring required documents and copies of court orders. Please arrive at least 30 minutes early for your intake appointment to complete necessary paperwork. All AHCCCS plans accepted. NATIVE HEALTH is an AHCCCS Complete Care provider. For information or to make an appointment contact the Behavioral Health front desk at (602) 279-5262 x 12079. Individual and family counseling, psychiatry and medication management and substance use counseling. Food Distribution for Children, Individuals & Families:8:30 a.m.-noon, and 1:30-3:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, Building B, south side. Must self certify need for individuals and families.Health Start, Home Visiting & LAUNCH Programs:Information and enrollment. Call for information.WIC Hours:Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 7 a.m.-4 pmThursdays 9:00 am-6:00 pm. NATIVE HEALTH WIC1-800-470-5930Arizona@Work9:00 am-1:00 pm, Tuesdays. Assistance with soft skills, resumes, job interviews, and much more. They can help individuals with background issues.Community Talking Circles6 pm, Thursdays. All are welcome to attend. NATIVE HEALTH’s Traditionalist, Roy Johnston, provides cultural guidance. NHW Community Health Center 2423 W. Dunlap, Suite 140Phoenix, Arizona 85021P (602) 279-5262F (602) 279-5361Visit Our Website  Medical Hours:Monday-Friday8:00 am-7:00 pmWalk-in Service AvailableVirtual Health Care: 8:00 am-7:00 pmBehavioral Health Services:Monday-FridayNow accepting AHCCCS for behavioral health services, including individual and family counseling and tele-psychiatry.Behavioral Health intakes are by appointment and a walk-in basis Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm. Bring required documents and copies of court orders. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early for your intake appointment to complete necessary paperwork. For information or to make an appointment contact the Behavioral Health Front Desk at (602) 279-5262 x 12079.Dental HoursMonday-Friday8:00 am-5:00 pmDental emergency walk-ins, first come, first servedFor an appointment please contact Virgina at (602) 279-5262 x 14040 or email her. NHW Community Health Center accepts all AHCCCS (Medicaid) Health Plans and American Indian Health Program. CMDP and many private insurance plans are accepted. Sliding fee scale available. For additional information call (602) 279-5262. NATIVE HEALTH – February Photos  Native SCOPE continues to be extremely popular! This program, in collaboration with American Indian Health AHEC provides twice monthly classes for high school students in pursuing a career in medicine. Last month students learned about suturing.  NATIVE HEALTH is hosting a Prom Dress Drive for Whitehorse High School on the Navajo Nation. If you, or someone you know has prom dresses or men’s dress clothing, please contact Gabby. Clothing will be picked up Monday, March 17, at 9 am from NATIVE HEALTH Central.  NATIVE HEALTH staff attended Phoenix Indian Center’s Two Spirit Pow Wow and provided free HIV testing and education.  NATIVE HEALTH’s Indigenous Tooth Fairy at February’s Read It and Eat Tea with the Tooth Fairy. Thank you to Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust for funding Read It and Eat.  NATIVE HEALTH hosted Toothy Treats and Morning Eats hosted by NATIVE HEALTH’s Dental Department. Kiddos and their families learned about oral health, how to brush your teeth, and enjoyed a yummy breakfast.  NATIVE HEALTH hosted a Second Chance Job Fair through our partnership with the Arizona Department of Economic Security’s Arizona @ Work. Over 240 people attended looking for employment. They are on site at NATIV HEALTH Central and NATIVE HEALTH Mesa. Wellbearto’s TravelsFollow Wellbearto on Facebook. You can also find him on NATIVE HEALTH’s website. You never know where you will find him!  Wellbearto Jr. flew to Austin to watch is friend run in the Austin Marathon. His friend had a great time of 4 hours and 55 minutes. Great time for his first marathon!  Wellbearto was busy in February but he had a free afternoon and visited the Desert Botanical Garden. This exhibit is Toward 2050 and flags were made by people all over the world.  Wellbearto visited the Light Bloom exhibition. He wants to visit at night but he enjoyed checking out the mesmerizing display of geometric designs.  Wellbearto loved the pink geometric designs. Wellbearto went into the Butterfly Exhibit and loved seeing all of the beautiful and exotic butterflies.  Wellbearto took a short hike around Papago Park after the visit to the Desert Botanical Garden.                NATIVE HEALTH- Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.Colorectal cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the colon or rectum. Colon cancer disproportionately affects Native communities and is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer among all American Indian/Alaskan Native people. Finding colorectal cancer in earlier stages can provide you with more treatment options or favorable health outcomes. Having regular screenings is important because most individuals with early stage colorectal do not experience any signs or symptoms. Indigenous people are often diagnosed with colorectal cancer in its later and more fatal stages when symptoms are more obvious. Screening can help rule out cancer or other issues, or prevent cancer from spreading. Colorectal cancer often begins with the development of small, non-cancerous clumps of cells called ‘polyps’ that line the inside of the colon. With time, polyps may group, develop into cancer and spread. Colorectal Cancer often develops with these signs and symptoms: *Changes in bowel movements (in frequency or consistency, such as constipation or diarrhea); in shape of stool (poop); still will often be narrower due to the presence of polyps impacting it; rectal bleeding or blood (bright red or dark brown) in the stool; *Frequent bloating or abdominal pain, such as cramps, gas or pain; *Feeling the need to have a bowel movement, even though you had one recently; *Weakness and fatigue; *Unexplained weight loss.  The signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer may be confused with other conditions. Screening is recommend for all Indigenous people beginning at age 45. However, screening can be done at any age if symptoms are present. (Information from the American Indian Cancer Foundation). It is important to talk to your medical provider and determine which method of colon cancer screening is right for you. Please ask your provider or call NATIVE HEALTH at (602) 279-5262 for more information or to make an appointment with your provider. In recognition of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, NATIVE HEALTH is hosting a Gut Health Salad Bar Dinner on Thursday, March 20, at NATIVE HEALTH Central. NATIVE HEALTH’s Medical Providers will discuss gut health as well as discuss and answer questions about colorectal cancer and screenings. For more info, and to register, click here. NATIVE HEALTH’s Traditional Garden  This month in the garden, we have been harvesting the rest of our Winter foods- turnips, radishes, beets, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, Swiss chard, spinach, snap peas, and carrots. Thanks to a kind donation from Singh Farms, we received bags of compost and fish fertilizer that has been used to nourish our soil and prepare it for the Spring planting season, which began on February 15. We’ve begun lots of seedlings for this season, including multiple varieties of squash, tomatoes, chiles, cucumbers, luffa, sage and melons, with many of these seeds being saved from this past year in the garden and many of them being traditional crops. On our monthly community garden day, we turned soil, integrated compost, and tilled the garden beds to nourish and prepare the land for Spring planting. Last month, we hosted two workshops: Spring Seed Starting and Planting and Seasonal and Intuitive Eating. In the Spring Seeding and Planting workshop, we talked about what seeds we should begin sowing, for transplants and directly into the Earth, what our Spring garden plan may look like and we began transplant trays of a variety of seedlings for attendees to bring home with them. In the Seasonal and Intuitive Eating workshop, we shared about what it may look like to eat with the seasons, what foods are in season throughout the year in this area, and what our bodies may be telling us when we are feeling hunger cues or craving specific things. We are so grateful for all who attended these workshops this month! Did you know: It’s time to begin direct sowing and starting seeds for the Spring season. The vegetables that are ready to begin seeding could be tomatoes, cucumbers, summer squash, melons, and peppers! What to plant in March:You can plant these veggies all month: Amaranth, basil, beans, chichiquelite, Chile, corn, cotton, cowpea, cucumber, Devil’s Claw, eggplant, gourd, herbs, melon, sorghum, summer and winter squash, sunflower, tobacco (plants), tomatillo and watermelon.  Join us on Thursday March 13, at 5:30 pm, at NATIVE HEALTH Central for “From Soil to Plate” and learn how to cook plants to make nutritious tasty meals! In the first session, we will plant seeds in your own grow bag of ingredients from our Red Chile Potato Stew recipe. We will also be serving the stew! For Native American families with children 8 and older. For more info, or to register, click here.  Our upcoming workshop in the garden will be Plant Your Own Herbs on March 29, 9:30-11 am, here we will be learning about the benefits and growing needs of each herb and starting seedlings of a variety of herbs for attendees to bring home with them. We will begin a three part workshop series titled Plant Teachings for Growing Social-Emotional Skills on March 26, April 3, and April 9, from 5:30-7, where we will look into the lessons certain plants are teaching us, how we can build reciprocity with these plants, and will be making herbal teas and salves utilizing these plants for particular purposes. For more info about NATIVE HEALTH’s Traditional Garden, please email Gabrielle.NATIVE HEALTH’s Health Start Program  NATIVE HEALTH Health Start Is a free home-based guidance program designed for pregnant women and teens, women with children up to the age two, who would benefit from additional support. If this resonates with you, our program would love to have you!The Health Start Program strives to help families remain healthy as they grow and develop. The program has trained Community Health Workers (CHW) that can help you find a doctor and prenatal care, answer your questions about pregnancy and help you get ready for labor and delivery. They can also provide referrals and help find family assistance programs like AHCCCS, SNAP, TANF, CHIP. We will encourage you to attend our free educational classes! Health Start provides monthly classes to enrolled clients that teach childbirth, early learning/brain development, safe sleep, oral and dental health, along with cooking healthy and inexpensive meals. Upcoming classes include water safety, family meal planning, attachment and bonding, and information about your child’s development. Some classes will be offered in Spanish! To join, you must be pregnant and/or have a child under the age of two, live in Maricopa County and in a neighborhood served by the Health Start Program. For more information, or to enroll, please contact Kaira via email. NATIVE HEALTH’s Youth Resiliency Program  Join the Youth Resiliency Youth Council, Your Voice Matters! NATIVE HEALTH’s Youth Resiliency Program is excited to announce our Youth Council, and we are looking for Indigenous Youth ages 11-24 to join us! This is your opportunity to share your voice , develop leadership skills, and make a lasting impact on your community. The Youth Council will focus on creating cultural connectedness, engaging leadership and service opportunities, fostering friendships, and making meaningful change. Members will have a chance to plan and participate in community events, connect with peers, work together to strengthen well-being. Connect with us TODAY! For more information, or to enroll, please contact Britney via To register, click here. NATIVE HEALTH’s Indigenous Wellness Program NATIVE HEALTH’s Indigenous Wellness Program has been busy! We’ve been out in the field working with families and have a lot of exciting things planned! Summer is just around the corner! NATIVE HEALTH’s Indigenous Wellness Camp will be held July 14-18 at Mingus Mountain Methodist Camp in Prescott. This will be for Native American youth ages, 9-12 and there is no cost. For more info, please contact Gabrielle. If you are interested in joining the Indigenous wellness Camp as a volunteer, please contact Britney via email. Lodging, food and transportation is included. What better way to support the youth than attend the Indigenous Wellness Camp as a counselor!  The Indigenous Youth Book Club is for Indigenous youth, ages 10-17. The Book Club provides books by Indigenous authors that are age appropriate and meets virtually bi-weekly for discussions on the reading, education on topics related to health and wellbeing, and doing crafts while giving the youth a safe space to have conversations and engage with other Native youth throughout the state and country. The Book Club has openings for ten youth who would like to be part of the Indigenous Book Club and enjoy reading. Participants will receive books and crafts. If you would like more information, please contact Amber via email.  This beautiful photo was taken at one of our Walk In Your Mocs events in February. There are two more Walk in Your Mocs in March. They are, Saturday, March 15, at Mesa Riverview Park in Mesa at 8 am, and Saturday, March 29, at Papago Park Fitness Trail in Phoenix at 8 am. This is a great opportunity to spend time outside, make new friends, reconnect with old friends, and get some exercise. All are welcome to attend these Walks.  The Indigenous Wellness Program just finished up the series, “This or That?” This class provides healthy and budget-friendly cooking options. Participants learned about nutritional information of popular fast food items and their effects. They compared fast food costs to a meal that can be easily prepared at home, and they demonstrated favorite spin-offs of favorite fast-food meals.  The Indigenous Wellness Bike Rodeo took place on February 22, and was a remarkable success, thanks to the numerous individuals who contributed to its organization. We extend our gratitude to the staff and volunteers of NATIVE HEALTH, Officer Steve Reeves and Officer Bob Corueil from the Phoenix Police Department, as well as Jeff Steinbeck, Tim Perry, and Shawn Sellers for their bike repair skills and, Autumn Markley and Leilani Kauakahi for their beautiful haircuts. Participants received a Razor scooter, a helmet, and valuable bike safety education and enjoyed Blue Corn Mush and Wild Tea.      NATIVE HEALTH’s National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day – March 20  National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, “Walking in Tradition, Anchored in Culture”.is observed on March 20 to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS in Native American community. This date is chosen as it is the first day of Spring. National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day also encourages testing, prevention, and treatment.In honor of this day, all NATIVE HEALTH locations will provide FREE HIV testing and lunch, on Thursday, March 20, from 11 am-1 pm. All are welcome to get tested. For more info, contact Shane via email. NATIVE HEALTH’s WIC  Farmers Market Nutrition Program 2025We’re excited to announce that we’re taking part in the Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) again this year!FMNP offers WIC participants an added $50 in match coupons, on top of the regular $50 in FMNP coupons. That means eligible households will receive $100 in total per family member!Here’s how it works:Get your WIC FMNP Eligibility Card during your WIC appointment.Take your completed card to the information booth at a participating farmers market.Receive up to $100 in coupons per eligible family member to spend on fresh, Arizona-grown produce.Important Dates:Coupon booklets are available from February 1 to September 30.Coupons expire November 1 each year. If you’re on WIC and interested in FMNP, call us or ask during your next WIC appointment! For more information, please visit WIC Families – Arizona Farmers Market Nutrition Program.  Interested in Applying for WIC? To know more about WIC and how to apply, you can complete the Pre-application online at https://itcawic.itcastars.net/apply. You may also call 800-470-5930 to speak with a WIC team member. Updated Hours: WIC Central location: 4602 North 16th Street, Suite 201, Phoenix (16th Street south of Camelback) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday for in-person and remote appointments from 7 am to 4 pm. Thursday: 9 am to 6 pm. WIC Mesa location: 777 West Southern Avenue, Building C, Mesa (southeast corner of Southern and Extension)Open Tuesday and Thursday for in-person and remote appointments. Tuesday: 8 am to 5 pm Thursday: 9 am to 6 pm. In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877- 8339. To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28- 17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by: 1. mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or 2. fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or 3. email: program.intake@usda.gov This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Native Talk Arizona  Native Talk Arizona airs Wednesday evenings at 7 pm on KRDP 90.7 FM, kicking off five hours of Indigenous Talk Radio on Wednesday evenings and is available on Spotify, Audible, iTunes, Amazon and YouTube. February guests included: Leora Lorraine Smith | Student Service Specialist Senior at the American Indian Institute, Mesa Community CollegeRhiannon Worker and Tara John | National Nutrition Month in MarchThana Boyd, RDH | Interim Dental Practice Manager and Dental Hygienist at NATIVE HEALTH – Children’s Dental Health MonthJulia Keefe | Jazz vocalist, and director of the Julia Keefe Indigenous Big BandReyna Tavena | Executive Director of Guadalupe Teen CourtCiara Minjarez and Tristan Kitch | Local First ArizonaMadara Winters | NATIVE HEALTH Domestic Violence Prevention Case Manager Click here to listen to the current show and past shows. To be a guest, or suggest a guest, please click here. NATIVE HEALTH’s Home Visiting Programs  NATIVE HEALTH’s Tribal Home Visiting Program services Indigenous families, pregnant women or families with children under five, in Maricopa County. NATIVE HEALTH’s Tribal Home Visiting program has many different programs and activities. If you would like more information on eligibility and services, please contact Danielle.  NATIVE HEALTH’s VIRTUAL “Positive Indian Parenting Classes” will be held March 10-14 noon-2 pm and are for families residing in Maricopa County. Positive Indian Parenting satisfies court requirements. Positive Indian Parenting is designed to meet the needs of Native and Non-native parents, relatives, caregivers, foster parents, and others who strive to be more positive in their approach to parenting. The curriculum was created by the National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) and explores the values, and strengths of historical practices of parenting skills. NATIVE HEALTH’s Tribal Home Visiting program has many different programs and activities. If you would like more information on eligibility and services, please contact Danielle. Community ResourcesScholarshipsMarch 15 Deadline – University of Arizona’s Native American Science and Engineering Program for high school students, June 8-14. for more info, click here. March 31 Deadline – Cobell Undergraduate/Graduate Scholarships. For more info, click here. April 25 Deadline – American Indian Alaska Nation Tourism Association Scholarship. For more info, click here. May 1 Deadline – Freeport McMoRan Native American College Scholarship. For students at 2 year, 4 year, tribal colleges or trade and technical schools. For more info, click here. June 10 Deadline – Friends of Hubbell Scholarship for members of the Navajo, Hopi, Acoma, Laguna, Zuni, or Southern Ute Nation. For more info, click here. Mesa Community College’s Real Estate Appraisal Program – Appraisers Certification – Two Years. The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Licensed Residential Appraiser program prepares students for the appraisal of residential land and real property. For more info call John at (602) 309-888 or email him. Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation – Scholarships. Various dates and programs. For more info, click here. Arizona Community Foundation’s Scholarships – 150 scholarships available. For more info, click here. Tribal ResourcesInter Tribal Council of Arizona’s Youth Mental Health First Aid Training for Tribal Communities. Free. Two half day sessions. For Tribal communities, organizations, agencies, and professionals that work with Tribal communities and Indigenous peoples. For more info, contact Kelly at Inter Tribal Council of Arizona at (480) 417-2249 or email her. Arizona Department of Economic Security’s Office of Tribal Relations – Link for any Tribal member in Arizona who needs assistance, click here. My Native Plate – Two page nutrition education tool, designed as a placemat. Easy to understand and shows balanced meals with reasonable portion sizes. For more information click here. FREE tuition for undergraduate students from Arizona’s 22 Federally recognized tribeswho are studying on the main campus of University of Arizona in Tucson. For more information click here. Native American Programs and Enrollment Information at ASU, UA, and NAU – For more information click here.Strong Hearts Native Helpline – StrongHearts Native Helpline is a safe, anonymous and confidential domestic, dating and sexual violence helpline that offers culturally-appropriate support and advocacy for American Indians and Alaska Natives. For one-on-one advocacy, click on the Chat Now icon https://www.strongheartshelpline.org/ or call 1-844-7NATIVE (762-8483). Veterans Benefits Administration – VA makes it easier to buy a home on Tribal land through the Native American Direct Loan. For more information click here.General ResourcesVolunteer on Phoenix Indian Medical Center (PIMC) PIMC Auxiliary Board. For more info, call the PIMC Volunteer office at 602-263-1576. The Arizona Smokers’ HelpLine (ASHLine) offers free help to quit commercial tobacco through the American Indian Commercial Tobacco Program. They connect commercial tobacco users with coaches and resources for – and from – Native American communities. Call 1-855-5AI-QUIT or sign up at AIQUITLine.org Phoenix Art Museum now offers free admission daily to all Maricopa County Community College District students with an active ID. This program is called MC3 @ PAM. This also includes admission into special-engagement exhibitions. Phoenix Art Museum is located at 1625 N. Central Avenue, in Phoenix. For more information, click here. Home in Five Advantage – The Home in Five Advantage program helps low and moderate income homebuyers by offering a competitive loan interest rate with a non-repayable grant for down payment and closing costs. Additional assistance is also available to qualified U.S. Military personnel, veterans, teachers, first responders, and individuals with an annual income up to $141,820. Minimum FICO score of 640. For more information, click here. Sesame Street Workshop, Little Children, Big Challenges: Incarceration. For more information click here.$10.00 Phoenix Zoo EBT tickets on Tuesdays and Sundays, for up to four tickets. To receive a discount, you must have valid photo identification. Discounts may not be combined with any other offer and are not valid on online or advanced tickets. Discounts may change without notice. EBT Program Update: If you have a valid Arizona state-issued EBT card and photo ID, then you can obtain up to four Phoenix Zoo tickets for $10 each on TUESDAYS & SUNDAYS ONLY. For more info, click here. Housing Resources for Individuals with past issues Click here for more resources. Pet related funding for victims of sexual and domestic violence. One time funding available for pet-related costs. For information call ACESDV at (602) 279-2980 or chat through www.acesdv.org. Free WiFi hotspots in Arizona as well as training, tech support and more. Google Maps included with directions to get to free WiFi spots. For more information click here. Marijuana Expungement Clinics – For more information click here. Southwest Human Development’s Helpline is available at 877-705-KIDS. This free helping is for Arizona parents, caregivers, and professionals with questions or concerns about children ages birth to five.Community EventsMarch 13-14 – Maricopa County Veteran StandDown, Arizona State Fairgrounds, 1862 W. McDowell Road, Phoenix. Transportation provided. For more info contact George at george@azhousingcoalition.org. March 22 – NATIVE HEALTH’s Annual Prayer Walk from North Mountain to NATIVE HEALTH Central. Free. For more info, click here. March 23 – Piestewa Fallen Heroes Memorial Sunrise Service & Luncheon, 6 am-2 pm. Held at the last Ramada at Piestewa Peak at 6 am. Luncheon held afterwards. For more info call Jim at (602) 579-6308. March 25 – Office of Indian Education’s STEM Educator’s Showcase. For more info, click here. To register for the Virtual STEM Educator Showcase, click here. March 28-29 – 19th Annual Westwood Pow Wow, Westwood High School, 945 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Mesa. Friday, Gourd Dancing begins at 4 pm, and Grand Entry at 7 pm, Saturday, Gourd Dancing 11 am and 5 pm and Grand Entry at 1 and 7 pm. For more info contact Jaden at jebird@mpsaz.org or call (480) 472-4606. April 3 – Arizona Public Health Association’s 2025 Conference: Modernizing Public Health Practice: Building an Innovative and Inclusive Infrastructure for the Public Health of the Future. Desert Willow Conference Center. For more info, click here. April 4-6 – ASU Pow Wow at the Financial Arena, Tempe. For more info, click here. April 5 – Association of American Indian Physicians’ Haku Healthcare American Indian Student Summit, for Native American, pre-health professions, ages 18 and over. Held at UC Santa Barbara. For more info, or to register, click here. April 8-10 – 2025 Circle of Harmony HIV/AIDS Wellness Conference “Cultivating Biomedical Practices to Advance Health Equity”, Isleta Casino and Hotel in Albuquerque. For more info, click here. April 11 – 21st Annual American Indian Disability Summit, 8:30 am-4 pm. In person at Desert Willow Conference Center in Phoenix. For more info, click here. April 12 – 5th Annual Indigenous Youth Disability Summit. For more info, click here. April 12 – Mesa Community College’s Youth Mentorship Gourd Dance and College and Career Fair, 1833 W. Southern Avenue in Mesa at the MCC Clock Tower Lawn. April 15-16 – 2025 Arizona Immunization Conference. Hosted by Arizona Department of Health Services. Held at the Mesa Convention Center. For more info, or to register, click here. April 22- Ak-Chin Indian Community’s Mother Earth Day. Ak-Chin Casino Resort, Maricopa. 10 am-3 pm. For more info, contact Ross at (520) 568-1146. April 27-28 – Office of Indian Education’s Indigenous STEM Symposium at the Arizona Science Center. For more info, click here. . May 6 – Office of Indian Education’s STEM Professional Panel – Virtual. For more info, click here. June 11-14 – Society of American Indian Dentists (SAID) 35th Annual Conference: Celebrating 35 Years of Navigating and Strengthening Our Indigenous Presence in Dentistry. Talking Stick Resort, Scottsdale, Arizona. For more info, click here. September 14-17 – 7th Annual Conference on Native American Nutrition, Mystic Lake Center in Prior Lake, MN. For more info, click here. September 20 – Arizona Asthma and Allergy Conference, Creighton University – Health Sciences Campus Phoenix. 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