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Movement as Medicine

Southwest Regional Representative Chenoa Scippio’s February Update: I have been working with my non-profit, Native Health Initiative, and the National Congress of American Indians to develop their ‘Movement as Medicine’ Initiative. I am looking forward to leading the physical wellness portion of this initiative. I also co-led a presentation for the “Go Red for Native […]

Southwest 2022 Updates

In 2022 by I started my fieldwork hours for my graduation requirements and I have decided to complete them at Native Health Initiative. I am the main contact between NHI and other community organizations looking to partner. This month, I have started attending meetings with NCAI to talk about a youth wellness initiative and being […]

American Heart Association’s go red for Native women

The National UNITY Council Southwest Representative Chenoa Scippio started attending planning meetings for the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Native Women event taking place in February. Scippio shared how “over winter break I volunteered at the Striking Eagle Native American Invitational Basketball Tournament and I helped out in the concessions. I also gave presentations […]

Balancing Success: Native College Student and Full-time Advocate

Between Finals and feast days, National UNITY Council Southwest Regional Representative, Chenoa Scippio makes it a priority to serve Native youth. She recently organized an Indigenous Peoples Celebration at the University of New Mexico. Scippio shares how she has been active in the community while also attending college full time.”I am honored to participate in the Albuquerque […]

January Events in Denver

RRPD Webinar: Recruiting and Training Health Professionals for Tribal Communities: A Crossroads of Rural Health Care Tue Jan 11th 12:00pm – 1:00pm (EST)Online Event Location:  https://unc.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwsdOCsrTkjHtQjvtfxCRLcGv8hMAkn7d4m Learning objectives:– Demonstrate proven recruitment strategies for health professionals from and into tribal communities– Discuss the value of GME programs in tribal nations– Review key topics in cultural and governance structure Understanding […]

December Events in Denver

SWP Indigenous Chef Series: Andrea Murdoch 2021 Wed Dec 1st 5:30pm – 7:00pm (MST) This workshop is Part One of the Spirit Within Project’s Indigenous Chef Series. Learn from Andrea Murdoch from Four Directions Cuisine as she prepares a recipe to live! Participants who attend BOTH workshops will receive a copy of “The Sioux Chef’s Indigenous Kitchen” cookbook! […]

Native Cuisine with Chef Craig Presenter: Nephi Craig

2021 Tue Nov 23rd 1:00pm – 2:00pm (EST) Native Cuisine with Chef Craig Presenter: Nephi Craig, an Apache chef and founder of the Native American Culinary Association founder.Registration not required. Zoom link: https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018ABha8LnIRCPCYH0Ywjcg0byedlIlUMgqecX-LNTnUSdX4sJbKi2j_g0NJ5fTjf84ByqefXDmXERas_BVU_iWtJWt3vljEHM7lEuDNtVqhvFBwROyHWN6OnaMn1yT57MQ2cvnekn2HSD6_mCBY2jTaC_uBvjswueqisFBA_kOQiONZcook70F-9dS-yEUqHzh729013f1MwqS45SvMYW_cLJFW7CuXM6 November 23, 2021 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET Ph. (303) 953-6600Clinic Fax. (303) 781-4333 Admin Fax. (303) 643-5885 2880 W. Holden PlaceDenver, Colorado​80204

Tipi Culture Series: Raising Demonstration

2021 Sat Oct 9th 10:00am – 3:00pm (MDT) The Spirit Within Project at DIHFS would like to invite you to participate in our Tipi Culture Series! On Saturday, October 9th, Sid will lead an in-person Tipi raising demonstration at Rude Park. To register, please email sblack@dihfs.org. Ph. (303) 953-6600Clinic Fax. (303) 781-4333 Admin Fax. (303) 643-5885 2880 W. Holden PlaceDenver, Colorado​80204