Education
Sept. 29 — Native Americans for Community Action’s Lasting Indigenous Family Enrichment to present ‘Indigenous Gardening’ programs
Native Americans for Community Action’s Lasting Indigenous Family Enrichment will share a variety of gardening knowledge during recurring and special events in September 2021.
Sept. 29-30 — Statewide Arizona American Indian Integrated Health Care Forum VI
The virtual Statewide Arizona American Indian Integrated Health Care Forum VI will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29 and from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30. This year’s theme is Indigenous Resilience In A Pandemic World: The Future of Integrated Care”. The planning committee has put together a day and a half of presentation and panel discussion. We are excited to have Michael Allison, ADHS Tribal Liaison as our keynote presenter. We will also be hearing from our tribal communities from across the state on SDOH and COVID-19 experiences. Of course, we have culture woven into the forum as well.
Sept. 30 through June 30, 2022 — Child Care Resource & Referral presenting CCR&R Family Child Care Information Sessions in English/en español
Child Care Resource & Referral is presenting CCR&R Family Child Care Information Sessions in English/en español from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 30 through June 30, 2022 via Zoom.
Join us to learn more about the benefits and requirements to our own and run your own home-based child care business. When you list with CCR&R you become part of a statewide network of other family care providers.
We will also cover topics such as background checks, health and safety requirements, quality child care, annual requirements and the family child care home network.
Oct. 2 — NACA, Wings of American to present ‘Indigenous Running Mentorship Training’ in Flagstaff
Indigenous Running Mentorship Training’ will be held from from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 2 at Puente de Hozho Elementary Gym, 3401 N. Fourth St., Flagstaff.
Sponsored by Lasting Indigenous Family Enrichment (L.I.F.E.) and Native Americans for Community Action (NACA) and Wings of America.
Wings of America is inspired by the cultural, spiritual and competitive legacy of Native runners. This training will introduce attendees to all the necessary techniques and tools needed to begin mentoring runners and walkers of all ages and ability levels.
Oct. 3 — CCC&Y presenting Creativity Calling/Youth Open Mic
The Coconino Coalition for Children and Youth continues our monthly youth arts showcase. Do you know a youth that loves music, art, poetry, or any form of self-expression? On the first Sunday of each month at 4 pm, youth from across Coconino County are welcomed into a virtual circle to EXPRESS THEMSELVES!
We began this opportunity to ensure youth were given a platform to share their thoughts, feelings, and talents while connecting to others. Visual and performing arts, such as traditional craft, sculpture, digital art, poetry, dance, film, singing, gardening, and the culinary arts, can have powerful and lasting effects on health. In addition, the arts can enable people to deal with anxiety, depression, and stress by flexing their “creative” muscles. The arts can also boost confidence and make us feel more engaged and resilient. Ultimately, getting involved in arts programs can support youth in expanding social relationships and support in their communities. While connecting with others can help alleviate loneliness and isolation.
Through Oct. 27 — NACA presenting FREE Get Educated! Webinar Series
The topic areas offer a wide range of information and are not only for teens but also for parents as well. This can be a good conversation starter for your teen/parent. If you attend three or more webinars, you will be notified via email when your speaker will be available for pick up. Zoom information will be sent to you via email as well. Lastly, all webinars will be held from 5:30pm-6:30pm MST.
2021 Resource guides available for cities across Coconino County
A variety of resource guides are available for cities throughout Coconino County to help families reach the resources they need during the Covid-19 emergency.
Just Published — First Things First 2021 Annual Report
Earlier this week, First Things First published and provided to state policymakers our State Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Report, Fulfilling Our Commitments to Children and Communities. I am especially pleased to share this report with you because it reflects the impact of our collective work.
Register Today! Virtual Arizona Health Literacy Conference 2021 on Sept. 23
Please join us for Arizona’s annual health literacy conference 2021 titled “Pandemic: Response, Recovery, Resilience”.
At the tail end of the pandemic, it is difficult to look back and reflect on the communication, health practices and the mental and physical health of our State. We experienced health care in ways like never before. We made changes, formed new practices, developed new roles, and innovative ways to get people the care that they needed in ways that they could understand and act upon. Looking back and forward while making changes along the way, we developed practices that work to address the unique needs of all in Arizona.
Sign up now for the Arizona CEC Fall Book Study – 2021! Registration ends Oct. 1
On-line interactive book studies are a great way to earn professional development credit! Each book earns you 20 hours of professional development credit. These CEUs can be used for DHS licensure renewal. Registration ends on October 1and the book study starts on October 4, 2021. The book study must be completed by January 9, 2022.
